50 Things To Do

On the 20th January 2011 - I made a list of 50 things I wish to achieve in my life..

It's in alphabetical order, but it doesn't necessarily mean I have to complete them in that order. Some of the them may be near impossible but I'll try my best. :)

1. Adopt an accent for a day
To attempt to speak in a different accent for 24 hours.

2. Appear in a Film
To appear in a film.

3. Appear on TV
To appear on national television.

Completed on Monday 28th February 2011.

Blue Peter does comic relief flashmob freeze style. 

It was one of the most funniest things I have participated in and was glad and honoured to have taken part, not to mention earning a Blue Peter badge! Absolutely brilliant!       

4. Attend the Olympic Games
To attend an olympic game.
Completed on Saturday 28th July 2012.
The Olympics are in London! And it was the best time for me to get my hands on some tickets! I managed to get tickets to Boxing watching the Men's Bantam and Middle weight fights. I watched 12 bouts and even though the tickets were the cheapest (£20), we had great seats with a great view. It was a lovely atmosphere and everyone cheered on Team GB. It took place at the London Excel. Loved it! I also managed to watch the Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium, which was inspirational. I absolutely loved it!!

5. Celebrate Chinese New Year in China
To be in China/Hong Kong and celebrate the Chinese New Year there.    

6. Climb a mountain      
To climb a mountain and enjoy the views from the top.

Completed on 21st August 2014

I went to Greece with my sisters this summer and we did an island hop where we stayed in Mykonos for a few days. We took a boat out to the Island of Delos and explored the sights there. After the tour, which was actually really good we went off to climb Mount Kynthos. This wasn't a high mountain but it was rocky and there was some dangerous areas and steep. It was a good, fun experience and going down was much harder than going up! Great views of the coast and the island. Amazing! I want to try a higher mountain! 

7. Complete the London Marathon 
To run, walk or crawl the London Marathon and get that medal!     

8. Decide on a career and work towards it      
To decide on a career and work for it because I keep changing my mind.
Completed on 31st October 2012.
Earlier this month, I decided that I wanted to get into Mental Health and make use of my Psychology degree. Today, 31st October 2012, I given the good news that I was successful in the Support Assistant Worker Role which involves working with Mentally ill people who are wanting to live their life independently. I'm going to work extremely hard and I know there will be a lot of new challenges and new situations that I will learn and yes I am a little scared but I am so excited and determinded :D 
On 8th September 2013 I applied for a Support Worker Role and was shortlisted and interviewed. On 13th September 2013, I was told that I got the job! Yay! For floating support with mentally ill individuals. 
In March 2014, I applied for Counselling Psychology PsychD and to my surprised I got it! I was initially told I was on the waiting list and set my heart on to possibly try again next year. But at the end of July I was given an unconditional offer! I was so happy! So back to hard work and waking nights for me! I am so determined to succeed. Three years of solid hard work. I am ready! 

9. Earn a Gold Blue Peter badge    
To earn a Gold Blue Peter badge.

10. Fly a Kite      
To fly a kite, something I've never done and looks quite challenging.

11. Give Blood      
To give blood.
Completed on Wednesday 7th December 2016
What a great experience. I had been meaning to do this for a long time and I finally decided I needed to just book it and go ahead with it. I was feeling a little anxious about it mainly because I know I always have health issues and if anyone was to faint or have some catastrophic incident it would be likely to be me. Luckily, none of that happened. The staff were so lovely and in particularly one nurse who was asking how I was before, during and after and not in an overbearing way. They were so lovely. It felt so good to do it for a good cause and I do hope that it will save lives. Amazing experience.

12. Go on a boat cruise    
To go on a boat cruise.

13. Go on a camping trip      
To go camping.

14. Go on a nature walk      
To go on a nature walk and enjoy the views and nature.

15. Go on a road trip   
To go on a road trip with a group of friends.

16. Go on a safari  
To go on an animal safari.    

17. Go watch a World Cup match      
To watch a world cup match live.

18. Have a favourite joke      
To have a single favourite joke.

19. Hold a panda in my arms      
To hold a panda bear in my arms.

20. Meet David Beckham      
To meet one of my childhood inspirations, Mr Beckham.

21. Overcome a fear      
To overcome a fear.

22. Perform in front of an audience    
To perform in front of an audience of at least 30 people.

23. Ride a rollercoaster at 6 Flags Mountain  
To ride on a rollercoaster at 6 Flags Mountain because I have yet to find something that scares me enough for me to refuse.

24. Ride an elephant* Feed an elephant  
To ride an elephant. 
*When I made this list, I didn't realise what it actually meant to ride an elephant and since learning it was unethical and so horrible for the elephants, I have changed this to feeding an elephant. 
Completed on Monday day 4th December 2017
Going to Phuket to an elephant sanctuary was one of the best experiences ever! I learnt so much about the elephants in Thailand. I really hope people can learn that although it seems fun riding an elephant, the elephants are usually abused in order for them to behave and treated not so good. By riding the elephant you are keeping them in business so I plea, don't be maintaining this - do something else! 
(http://chaptertravel.com/is-it-ethical-to-ride-an-animal-at-all/)

25. Ride in a limo      
To take a ride in a limo.

26. See the northern lights      
To see the northern lights in real life.

27. Sleep in a hammock     
To fall asleep in a hammock.

28. Sleep under the stars      
To sleep under the stars on a clear warm night.

29. Stay on the beach all night    
To stay up on a beach all night.

30. Take a helicopter ride      
To take a helicopter ride.

31. Tell someone I love them    
To tell someone 'I love you' verbally and honestly mean it in that way you can't describe.  

Completed on 9th May 2013.

It was late at night, and we (Nigel B and I) was lying on my bed, snuggling up together with music playing in the background. He said to me 'say something' I knew where this was heading but I couldn't tell him. He then said 'I think I love you' and my heart fluttered. I replied 'I love you too'. We kissed. After he asked me to say it again, I told him 'I love you'. It was such a relief I could finally tell him. I knew from the moment he left for Philippines that I loved him, I just didn't have the nerve to tell him. 

32. Test drive a Ferrari      
To test drive a ferrari or to drive a ferrari.

33. To be earning or paid Per Annum
To earn or be paid per annum, because it means I will be on track with a career plan.

Completed on 22nd November 2012.

I have finally recieved my first paycheck that states I am being paid Per Annum! WooHoo!      

34. Travel to Every Tube Station in London [STARTED: 27th Jan 2011]
To travel to every tube station in London according to the Oct2011 map and to explore the areas, taking a picture of the tube sign when completed.

35. Try jet skiing      
To try jet skiing.

36. Try out surfing      
To try out surfing.

37. Visit Alaska & snowboard    
To visit Alaska and snowboard while there.

38. Visit Australia & Scuba-dive in the Great Barrier Reef      
To visit Australia and scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef.

39. Visit Canada - Niagara Falls      
To visit Canada and get a picture by the Niagara Falls.

40. Visit Egypt - The Pyramids & ride a camel      
To visit Egypt and get that picture with the pyramids and ride a camel.

41. Visit Florida - Universal Studios      
To visiti Florida and get that picture by the Universal Studios.

42. Visit Japan - eat sushi      
To visit Japan and eat at least a plate of sushi.

43. Visit Las Vegas & gamble      
To visit Las Vegas and place a bet.

44. Visit Los Angeles - Hollywood Sign      
To visit LA and get that picture with the Hollywood Sign.

45. Visit Paris - Eiffel Tower      
To visit Paris and get that picture with the Eiffel Tower.

Completed on 12th February 2014.

The best boyfriend ever took me to Paris for my birthday and we went up to the Eiffel Tower, we went by stairs to the second floor then took the lift to the third floor. Luckily, it was sunny and we managed to get a few good pictures. I had such an amazing time. He is the best! I honestly love him so much.

46. Visit USA - Watch A Baseball & NBA Game
To go to the USA and watch a baseball and NBA game live.      

47. Watch the sunset and sunrise 
To watch the sunset and sunrise together, preferably by the sea.     

48. Win a competition  
To win a competition of any kind.

Completed on 12th May 2011.

I entered the competition in April 2011, I won it in May and claimed the prize in July!

I didn't think I'd win, so I entered and left it and I realised I won a gift voucher of £30 worth of laces. So I have got a mix of colourful and funky laces from Superfatlaces! Awesome!  

49. Win an Award      
To win some kind of award.

50. Win the lottery
To win more than £100 on the lottery will do.