I'm doing 40 things
Okay, it is ON! MJ died so now this is THE YEAR for the thriller dance in a public place. So this halloween (my birthday!) i am organising a group to perform the dance in full resplendant zombie couture…place is in the street right outside my favourite strip of pubs in camden town, london. I AM NOT KIDDING.
Bowerbirdred's Life List
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1. Moo out loud in a crowded elevator
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2. Organize a group skydive.
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3. Read 20 classics a year.
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4. find the love of my life
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5. spend a night sleeping under the stars
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6. Travel to 30 countries
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7. Take an alphabet of photos
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8. Put a message in a bottle and throw it out to sea
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9. get better at keeping in touch with people who are important to me
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10. cultivate stronger friendships
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11. have a better posture
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12. bring up tolerant, intelligent, self-confident children
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13. walk the inca trail
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14. dress up fancy dress for no reason
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15. no television
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16. get married
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17. Live in a home with an expansive view. Doesn't have to be big or fancy.
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18. Learn to make brandy Snaps with loads of cream and strawberries.
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19. Make a 3D collage of found objects
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20. Dress up for Halloween every Halloween
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21. play more practical jokes
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22. own a bike
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23. Plan a surprise party for someone special.
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24. forgive them all
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25. wear a tiara all day and not explain to anyone why
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26. Learn how to skype, download, upload, blog, photoshop, flickr, and everything else that computer literate people can do.
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27. Grow a gorgeous, gorgeous garden to sit in and read the paper in the sun.
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28. Shower in a waterfall.
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29. dive into the ocean from a cliff
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30. Go on a road trip with my closest friends
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31. See the Australian Tennis Open Finals.
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32. stop being a cynic
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33. learn how to sell stuff on ebay
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34. discipline my body into a weapon using bikram yoga.
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35. Learn how to swing dance, Shag dance, Charleston and Balboa.
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36. Learn to play the ukelele
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37. Learn basic tailoring skills.
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38. Start 'Postcard Club' at a local cafe or pub.
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39. Work on my secret project
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40. Save $20,000 for a house deposit in 2012.
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How I did it
It made me
Lucky! xxx 
How I did it: Although we didn't end up together, this relationship was a success in every way. I have a friend forever on the other side of the world, the most unconventional but brilliant friendship. He comes into my mind often, making me smile with the memory of his words, his observations and his gentle kindness. I miss him like crazy...but i'm told that will ease. I am so curious to see what kind of emails we exchange when … Read how I did it…
It made me
Thrilled!
How I did it: I used the lessons online on youtube (there is a series of 40 lessons form a professional dance instructor), hired out a dance hall for my birthday 9which is also halloween) and asked friends to come. We then spent the day practicing. After, we all got into zombie costumes, completely over the top, then made our way out and performed it in crowded areas around London. It was heaps of fun and we got a great crowd response… Read how I did it…
It made me
gladdishly happy!
How I did it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhj6PIRb1xsI saw an article about a couple in Cyprus who take strays into their home who were in desperate need of support and donations. I wrote to them and asked if i could come and stay eith them and make a youtube video to advertise their cause. The project ended up being of gigantic proportions and took a long, long time to complete. The true reason why I set this goal (apart from it b… Read how I did it…
