76. Make a small animated movie
77. Run a fundraiser for my favourite cause
78. Have $10,000 savings buffer
79. Take a Volunteer holiday where I help someone for at least a week
80. Subscribe to a theatre company
81. See Afghanistan
82. Photograph a magnolia
83. To sleep in a tepee
84. Have a chair upholstered
85. To have the weekend papers delivered for 1 year
86. Swim in a waterfall
87. Renovate a home
88. Plant a tree in a home of Craig and I
89. To have a hammock
90. Own a beautiful world globe
91. Have a photo wall in my house
92. For 6 months buy used for whenever possible
93. Learn some origami
94. Learn how to screen print
95. Have a singing lesson
96. Do a workshop with Julia Cameron
97. Honor someone I love (or admire) with chair or tree in a park
98. Do a retreat in a monastery or Buddhist temple (not through programme)
99. Read the books on a Top 100 list (ABC, BBC, Guardian or something like that)
100. Be part of a Artists Way Creative Cluster
Monday, 30 March 2009
100 Things to Do Befre I Die (51-75)
51. Walk in Tasmania (hopefully with my sisters)
52. Build a dry stone wall
53. Visit the Pacific – Polynesia,
54. on a retreat at a Buddhist temple
55. Go island hoping in Greece – including Santorini
56. Re-visit Venice
57. See the Vitra museum in Basil, Switzerland
58. Take a bath in something besides water – milk, mud,
59. Go white water rafting
60. Take a belly dancing class
61. Meet someone with my own name
62. Find a signature perfume
63. Make a quilt
64. Make a sculpture/ scene for outside
65. Make a still life under a glass bell
66. Have a party outside and fill the space with beautiful lit lanterns
67. Make a xmas tree on my wall from all my life’s little treasures
68. Write my life story
69. Send a letter in a bottle
70. Weave a basket
71. Write my life story
72. Own a few acres
73. Mentor someone
74. Go to greece
75. Invent a holiday & celebrate it every year –
52. Build a dry stone wall
53. Visit the Pacific – Polynesia,
54. on a retreat at a Buddhist temple
55. Go island hoping in Greece – including Santorini
56. Re-visit Venice
57. See the Vitra museum in Basil, Switzerland
58. Take a bath in something besides water – milk, mud,
59. Go white water rafting
60. Take a belly dancing class
61. Meet someone with my own name
62. Find a signature perfume
63. Make a quilt
64. Make a sculpture/ scene for outside
65. Make a still life under a glass bell
66. Have a party outside and fill the space with beautiful lit lanterns
67. Make a xmas tree on my wall from all my life’s little treasures
68. Write my life story
69. Send a letter in a bottle
70. Weave a basket
71. Write my life story
72. Own a few acres
73. Mentor someone
74. Go to greece
75. Invent a holiday & celebrate it every year –
100 Things to Do Before I die (26-50)
26. Host Christmas day
27. Buy something at auction
28. Throw a surprise party
29. Do a ikebana or a flower arranging class
30. Teach someone to read
31. Make a pilgrimage to ?
32. Sail the Whitsundays
33. Have a dog
34. Make my own bonsai tree
35. Have my own writing/craft studio
36. Have my own exhibition
37. Have a season ticket to a film festival
38. Travel in a long boat or a house boat
39. Own a design icon – chair by
40. Sponsor a child
41. See Morocco
42. To make my own quirky advent calendar
43. Drive a campervan in NZ
44. Own a diamond, earrings, ring or both
45. Organise a charity ball
46. Volunteer at a community radio station
47. Catch a sea plane to lunch
48. Write a movie script
49. See the great wall of china
50. Own a 1st edition To Kill a Mockingbird
27. Buy something at auction
28. Throw a surprise party
29. Do a ikebana or a flower arranging class
30. Teach someone to read
31. Make a pilgrimage to ?
32. Sail the Whitsundays
33. Have a dog
34. Make my own bonsai tree
35. Have my own writing/craft studio
36. Have my own exhibition
37. Have a season ticket to a film festival
38. Travel in a long boat or a house boat
39. Own a design icon – chair by
40. Sponsor a child
41. See Morocco
42. To make my own quirky advent calendar
43. Drive a campervan in NZ
44. Own a diamond, earrings, ring or both
45. Organise a charity ball
46. Volunteer at a community radio station
47. Catch a sea plane to lunch
48. Write a movie script
49. See the great wall of china
50. Own a 1st edition To Kill a Mockingbird
100 Things to Do Before I die (1-25)
1. Write my life story
2. Build/ design my own home
3. Do a 5 day trek
4. Write my mum’s story
5. Do my family tree
6. Upgrade family home
7. Own a dinner service
8. Have a holiday home
9. Put up Christmas lights outside my house
10. Grow a herb garden
11. To have a tree house in the garden
12. Grow Chinese lantern flower
13. Make amends to David White
14. Take a ride in a hot air balloon
15. Drive around Australia
16. Own a design icon
17. Run my own business
18. Be an extra in a film
19. Take dance lessons
20. Ride the Ghan across Australia
21. Having a high tea party (doesn’t have to be sweet)
22. Sit on a jury
23. Make a candle – ideas include in a china tea cup
24. Make a micro loan – change someone’s life
25. Own a vintage typewriter (Got one for Xmas 2010 as a surprise from my hubby)
2. Build/ design my own home
3. Do a 5 day trek
4. Write my mum’s story
5. Do my family tree
6. Upgrade family home
7. Own a dinner service
8. Have a holiday home
9. Put up Christmas lights outside my house
10. Grow a herb garden
11. To have a tree house in the garden
12. Grow Chinese lantern flower
13. Make amends to David White
14. Take a ride in a hot air balloon
15. Drive around Australia
16. Own a design icon
17. Run my own business
18. Be an extra in a film
19. Take dance lessons
20. Ride the Ghan across Australia
21. Having a high tea party (doesn’t have to be sweet)
22. Sit on a jury
23. Make a candle – ideas include in a china tea cup
24. Make a micro loan – change someone’s life
25. Own a vintage typewriter (Got one for Xmas 2010 as a surprise from my hubby)
Monday, 2 March 2009
100 things to do in the next 5 years (1-25)
Craig and I loved owning a campervan in the UK and we hope to own one in Oz
1. Buy a campervan
2. Design and make a piece of furniture
3. Have an ongoing volunteer job
4. Make a sculpture
5. See Uluru
6. Have a board game party
7. Carry my camera with me everywhere for a year
8. Re-enact some photos from Craig and my childhood – have fun!
9. Make a flip book
10. Live a month without buying anything
11. Do a still life series – coffee, table settings, vases
12. Have laser hair removal on my chin
13. Do a light installation in our home (like we saw in NSW Art gallery)
14. Write my version of program – program tin, program guide
15. Make a time capsule to open in 2050
16. Do a Photoshop course
17. Do a resin class in view of making photo jewellery
18. Do a photo family tree of Craig and my family
19. Go to the Grand Canyon
20. Get a creative mentor
21. Have laser eye correction surgery
22. Do a barista course
23. Sell a photo
24. Make a Christmas garland
25. Make bread
2. Design and make a piece of furniture
3. Have an ongoing volunteer job
4. Make a sculpture
5. See Uluru
6. Have a board game party
7. Carry my camera with me everywhere for a year
8. Re-enact some photos from Craig and my childhood – have fun!
9. Make a flip book
10. Live a month without buying anything
11. Do a still life series – coffee, table settings, vases
12. Have laser hair removal on my chin
13. Do a light installation in our home (like we saw in NSW Art gallery)
14. Write my version of program – program tin, program guide
15. Make a time capsule to open in 2050
16. Do a Photoshop course
17. Do a resin class in view of making photo jewellery
18. Do a photo family tree of Craig and my family
19. Go to the Grand Canyon
20. Get a creative mentor
21. Have laser eye correction surgery
22. Do a barista course
23. Sell a photo
24. Make a Christmas garland
25. Make bread
Things I love (1-25)
1. That I am madly in love with my life – probably the for the first time in my life
2. The abundance in my life – daily I have more than I need. I need to remember ‘I have everything I need’.
3. Nicorette – it is helping my love face his addiction
4. I love that recovery is part of our life every day. Gratitude lists, calling program people, sponsors, sponsees
5. My hubby – He’s loving, thoughtful and kind. And he sends me beautiful texts each day.
6. My wedding ring – I love the words engraved around the ring – Silvey, love & adventure. It reminds me I am part of the Silvey family, that my love for my husband is the most important thing
7. My in-law’s – they are supportive, loving and fun
8. My laptop – keeps me in touch with everyone, and lets me be creative
9. My digital SLR
10. My earrings from Peru – their little scenes are beautiful, and lovingly hand made
11. My scanner
12. Grand Designs – inspires me to build the house of my dreams
13. My rement collection – and the fact that the desire for more has finally left me
14. My red & black glass collection
15. Flickr – opens my eyes so much to what is out there & what I can do
16. Online banking – it makes my life so much easier
17. My big UK adventure – learning about the UK, really getting to see where Craig is from, living overseas for the first time
18. The handmade movement
19. The little still-lifes we make in our lounge room – Craig’s shelf, the red book case, the love sign
20. Books as presents – giving & receiving
21. That I still have the desire to learn
22. That my husband likes spoiling me – presents, breakfast in bed, buying the paper for me on weekends
23. Learning about myself each day
24. That I don’t have to know the answer to all of my problems. There are heaps of things I can do when I don’t know the answer. Craig always starts with Google it.
25. Sponsoring – sharing my recovery
2. The abundance in my life – daily I have more than I need. I need to remember ‘I have everything I need’.
3. Nicorette – it is helping my love face his addiction
4. I love that recovery is part of our life every day. Gratitude lists, calling program people, sponsors, sponsees
5. My hubby – He’s loving, thoughtful and kind. And he sends me beautiful texts each day.
6. My wedding ring – I love the words engraved around the ring – Silvey, love & adventure. It reminds me I am part of the Silvey family, that my love for my husband is the most important thing
7. My in-law’s – they are supportive, loving and fun
8. My laptop – keeps me in touch with everyone, and lets me be creative
9. My digital SLR
10. My earrings from Peru – their little scenes are beautiful, and lovingly hand made
11. My scanner
12. Grand Designs – inspires me to build the house of my dreams
13. My rement collection – and the fact that the desire for more has finally left me
14. My red & black glass collection
15. Flickr – opens my eyes so much to what is out there & what I can do
16. Online banking – it makes my life so much easier
17. My big UK adventure – learning about the UK, really getting to see where Craig is from, living overseas for the first time
18. The handmade movement
19. The little still-lifes we make in our lounge room – Craig’s shelf, the red book case, the love sign
20. Books as presents – giving & receiving
21. That I still have the desire to learn
22. That my husband likes spoiling me – presents, breakfast in bed, buying the paper for me on weekends
23. Learning about myself each day
24. That I don’t have to know the answer to all of my problems. There are heaps of things I can do when I don’t know the answer. Craig always starts with Google it.
25. Sponsoring – sharing my recovery
Things I love (26-50)
26. How the teacher arrives when I’m ready to learn
27. That I have a partner to have adventures with
28. That my resolution list isn’t just about me losing weight
29. My recovery writing
30. Preta Manger soup – now it also reminds me of my Mum
31. Beautifully designed things
32. That I don’t expect myself to be perfect – most days anyway
33. My electric blanket
34. Gratitude lists – so simple, but such a strong reminder of all the ways I am blessed
35. Blogs – they are my daily inspiration
36. My relationship with Jodie
37. My collection of handmade silver jewellery – I can feel glamorous in any outfit
38. All the adventures I’ve had recently
39. Jacket potatoes
40. I’ve books on my shelf that I haven’t read yet
41. My Mum’s recent visit to the UK – I feel blessed to have been able to share the adventures with her, including my wedding
42. My photography group – they keep me inspired to take photos
43. My Photos – Trent Parke, my Paris photo, my photos of musicians in Cuba and the photo of the Chelsea evacuation. I am so inspired every day I look at them.
44. My North Face coat
45. My jewellery hooks – at a glance I can see all the beautiful jewellery I own, and be inspired for what to wear that day
46. My brothers & sisters – they continue to show me how amazing love can be, that it can be unconditional.
47. Cuddles before work – on cold mornings they are the perfect way to start the day
48. Watching Gilmour Girls - I feel like I’ve watched Rory grow up, and reminds me of my time with Robyn & Renee
49. SMH online – makes me feel like I know what is happening in Australia
50. Muji – that store continues to inspire me every time I visit it
27. That I have a partner to have adventures with
28. That my resolution list isn’t just about me losing weight
29. My recovery writing
30. Preta Manger soup – now it also reminds me of my Mum
31. Beautifully designed things
32. That I don’t expect myself to be perfect – most days anyway
33. My electric blanket
34. Gratitude lists – so simple, but such a strong reminder of all the ways I am blessed
35. Blogs – they are my daily inspiration
36. My relationship with Jodie
37. My collection of handmade silver jewellery – I can feel glamorous in any outfit
38. All the adventures I’ve had recently
39. Jacket potatoes
40. I’ve books on my shelf that I haven’t read yet
41. My Mum’s recent visit to the UK – I feel blessed to have been able to share the adventures with her, including my wedding
42. My photography group – they keep me inspired to take photos
43. My Photos – Trent Parke, my Paris photo, my photos of musicians in Cuba and the photo of the Chelsea evacuation. I am so inspired every day I look at them.
44. My North Face coat
45. My jewellery hooks – at a glance I can see all the beautiful jewellery I own, and be inspired for what to wear that day
46. My brothers & sisters – they continue to show me how amazing love can be, that it can be unconditional.
47. Cuddles before work – on cold mornings they are the perfect way to start the day
48. Watching Gilmour Girls - I feel like I’ve watched Rory grow up, and reminds me of my time with Robyn & Renee
49. SMH online – makes me feel like I know what is happening in Australia
50. Muji – that store continues to inspire me every time I visit it
100 things to do in the next 5 years (26-50)
26. Make my own book of quotes – inspirations
27. Buy a scooter
28. Put built-in wardrobes in my Redfern bedroom
29. Complete a cryptic crossword
30. Have my own website
31. Make my family tree
32. Have a herb garden
33. Do an artwork (book, photograph, collage, moo mini cards, ) showing why I love Craig
34. Have a weekend away by myself
35. Re-work my Redfern balcony
36. Eat at Tetsuya’s
37. Embroider my initials
38. Have a weekend away with my sisters
39. Help feed people in the park in Cope Street in Redfern, on Xmas day
40. Give up technology for a week
41. Do a silversmith course
42. Have an afternoon tea party using china cups
43. Send a thank you letter to someone – for just being who they are
44. Create a gratitude journal for my husband
45. Have a week free of television
46. Record my favourite texts from Craig
47. Restore my Australian desk
48. Make a book of gratitude for my brothers & sisters
49. Start a vintage globe collection
50. Photograph some beautiful flowers for artwork
27. Buy a scooter
28. Put built-in wardrobes in my Redfern bedroom
29. Complete a cryptic crossword
30. Have my own website
31. Make my family tree
32. Have a herb garden
33. Do an artwork (book, photograph, collage, moo mini cards, ) showing why I love Craig
34. Have a weekend away by myself
35. Re-work my Redfern balcony
36. Eat at Tetsuya’s
37. Embroider my initials
38. Have a weekend away with my sisters
39. Help feed people in the park in Cope Street in Redfern, on Xmas day
40. Give up technology for a week
41. Do a silversmith course
42. Have an afternoon tea party using china cups
43. Send a thank you letter to someone – for just being who they are
44. Create a gratitude journal for my husband
45. Have a week free of television
46. Record my favourite texts from Craig
47. Restore my Australian desk
48. Make a book of gratitude for my brothers & sisters
49. Start a vintage globe collection
50. Photograph some beautiful flowers for artwork
100 things to do in the next 5 years (51-75)
51. Scan all the photos I took on film – and ditch the ones not worth keeping
52. Camp in the outback
53. Make a great cities shelf – NY, London, Sydney, Paris
54. Camp at Coonabarabran
55. Have a formal dinner party
56. Practise looking deeply at the world of everyday things
57. Do a self portrait of Craig & I that I fee confident enough to hang
58. Make a birthday (and more) book – everyone I loves special dates – birthdays anniversaries
59. Visit Baradine
60. Embroider something
61. Make some Moo magnets
62. Make a wreath
63. Make a brag book
64. Try a new recipe once a week for 90 days
65. Have fresh flowers in the house everyday for 3 months
66. Join a book club
67. Paint a saying on my wall
68. Do a sewing course
69. Address my nose issues
70. Sleep overnight on a boat
71. Do a picture book of Leeds using all the pics I have, and with a fictional story
72. To make/buy a heirloom
73. Do a heart photography series
74. Make an alphabet of letters (photograph)
75. Make a human calendar – loved ones holding signs for month, year etc
52. Camp in the outback
53. Make a great cities shelf – NY, London, Sydney, Paris
54. Camp at Coonabarabran
55. Have a formal dinner party
56. Practise looking deeply at the world of everyday things
57. Do a self portrait of Craig & I that I fee confident enough to hang
58. Make a birthday (and more) book – everyone I loves special dates – birthdays anniversaries
59. Visit Baradine
60. Embroider something
61. Make some Moo magnets
62. Make a wreath
63. Make a brag book
64. Try a new recipe once a week for 90 days
65. Have fresh flowers in the house everyday for 3 months
66. Join a book club
67. Paint a saying on my wall
68. Do a sewing course
69. Address my nose issues
70. Sleep overnight on a boat
71. Do a picture book of Leeds using all the pics I have, and with a fictional story
72. To make/buy a heirloom
73. Do a heart photography series
74. Make an alphabet of letters (photograph)
75. Make a human calendar – loved ones holding signs for month, year etc
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