On my earlier post, I already had five things to do, namely: Shop, Give, Write, Change and Clean. It seemed pretty obvious really. The list contains key action words that will help me do something a little different or extra that will make my birthday celebration more special.
So here's the complete list:
- Shop. Buy new shoes, tops and books! I'm pretty sure my uncle will be able to help me with this simply because we do it every week.
- Give. It could be a couple of bucks to a stranger in need or my dinner take away. It doesn't matter as long as I'm able to offer material help to someone in need.
- Write. I have this nice project idea about writing down these thoughts of what I wish could have been. I even tried making a whole blog about it but I can't seem to write it online. I sort of want to get it started for the day.
- Change. It would be nice to change a couple of things in my life. It doesn't have to life altering but something that could allow me to lift myself out of my usual daily slump.
- Clean. Alright. Also finally time to clean out that space I call a closet.
- Pray. I've stopped praying for the past couple of years and I feel like I should add it to the list. With lent just around the corner, I think it seems right to stop for awhile and talk to Him.
- Sleep. I've been deprived of this lately (even though my dad thinks I'm full of it). I can't remember the last time I had more than eight hours. It would be nice to take time to physically rest.
- Walk. I've always wanted to go on a photo walk alone. I've never really tried fully immersing myself in street photography. I think this will be a great time to do so.
- Run. Yup. I've stopped running ever since I moved to my dad's. I think it would be nice to start the habit again.
- Eat. Yes! How is it possible that I have done 10 already without including this? But this time, instead of simply pigging out, I want to try something a little different. Maybe a new restaurant or something different from my usual order.
- Laugh. It's been a long time since I've seen a romantic comedy in the movie house and since I'm being honest, the last movie that made me laugh was Rango and that was for kids. Thinking about it now, it doesn't have to be a movie but maybe just a joke... something that will just make me... laugh.
- Dare. As the Certified Olympian told me, maybe I should ask someone out as one of the things to do. I've never really done this before and I think it would be nice to dare to do something so romantically inclined.
- Score It’s been a long time since I played any sports and I think I've forgotten the feeling to actually be the reason for a score. I used to play a lot of volleyball, softball, bowling, futsal and even a little basketball. I should definitely get out more.
- Visit. It’s also been a long time since I visited my grandfather and my uncle’s crypt. I used to visit them every time I was nearby. Somewhere along the way, I thought it was fruitless. They’re gone and what’s the point? Well, I think it would be nice to change this perspective and visit them, even just to pay my respects.
- Talk. With my upcoming plans, I’m definitely will be able to do this. The challenge is ensuring that this whole public speaking commitment will all go well. Wish me luck!
- Try. I've been dying to try something different lately. Unlike change which involves a long period of time, try is something once. It could be a new restaurant or experience I've always wanted to check out.
- Trust. A few years back, someone shared me this activity that involves telling your secret to a random stranger/classmate. Although, I’m not fond of telling something so personal to a complete stranger, I think I would like to learn to trust someone by telling them something deeper about me.
- Play. So when was the last time I actually let loose and had a great time? I want to play like a kid once again.
- Dance. I've never been a dancer. I always had two left feet. But since I’m turning 21, I have nothing to lose!
- Smile. Do you believe that a smile can make anything better? I do! So maybe I’ll smile at someone, even a random stranger, and then let’s see… maybe I’ll make his or her day better.
- Love. So we have Eat and Pray. Of course there has to be love. Hopefully, on my last day of this experience, I’ll be able to finally accept that what matters most in this world is to learn how to love myself.
Wish me luck! I officially start this journey tomorrow and I hope you guys will be part of it too!
-Someone Anxious.
