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41 things to do before I turn 42
By spotogspindel | November 5, 2009
I got this idea from Michelle, and thought that since I just turned 41, maybe I should try making my own list.
(Yes, I know I´m not 40 anymore, but that´s when I made the background for this page…)
1. Travel to a country I´ve never visited before.
2. Do something for charity. Lots of volunteer-time for the local culture.
7. Make/install some guerilla art. I put up a sign at my local shopping mall, with a “please take one” and then lots of small notes saying things like “you look great today!”. The notes were all gone by the next day. I want to do more of this!
8. Build a bird house… I did start redecorating a new one…
9. Enlarge my blog readership. I believe I have. Thank you so much!
10. Make art postcards to send unexpectedly to friends.
11. Design Apple-drink labels for my home-made apple-drink!
13. Make a family portraits wall in the hallway…first portrait
15. Have a day out just with my Mom.
16. Sew curtains for Karoline´s room.
17. Send anonymous gifts to 3 people.
18. Make 10 more pictures in my childhood-book-series. Have made appointments with some new people.
19. Offer monthly giveaways on my blog.
20. Participate in a swap of some kind.
21. Try screen printing with my new mystical machine.
22. Go to a flea-market… Chicago
23. Host a craft-weekend at my house.
24. Have a midnight-margarita all-girls party!
25. Go to a concert.
26. Taste something I´ve never tasted before…
27. Take a hike to Preikestolen… Oh no! Rain all summer!
28. Make a pirat-costume. Well, the hat is in place!
29. Make more DAS-paper-maché figures.
30. Learn how to make glass-beads.
31. Give away lots of stuff I don´t need. Done! Salvation Army got my old clothes.
32. Take on a class or workshop.
33. Learn a little Spanish… emphasis on a little! I´ve an audio-book.
34. Sew something out of kimono-silk.
35. Grow potatoes in the garden.
36. Draw more. Ok. Done. Still could do more.
37. Make a family-picture for my best friend.
38. Sing!
39. See a Cirque du Soleil-show
40. Apply for an art- institutional exhibition
41. Swim in the ocean. In Norway… too freaking cold this year!! I did go skiing in the winter though. That´s even rarer. Maybe I could swap them, and say it´s ok?
If you want to make your own list, tell me about it, and I´ll link it here!
Topics: Diverse | 17 Comments »
November 5th, 2009 at 20:05
janne! you will love learning encaustic — but it can be vexing. i really think this piece is terrific. your style is very appealing to me.
November 6th, 2009 at 08:50
Wow, you create such fabulous art! Wonderful diversity and colors. Your skinny frog is a delight, dangling his skinny legs. Oh, speaking of legs, your skinny bird is adorable, too!
This is a great list. You are going to have an incredible year!
November 7th, 2009 at 22:09
ok, I love your sending anonymous gifts and tasting something you never tasted before (I wish I had thought of that!)
and as for expanding your blog, I have posted your link on my blog!
November 13th, 2009 at 07:22
Janne, First of all I can’t even believe you’re forty let alone going on 42! Your list is inspiring – I may have to write one, too (but then I’d have to think of 51 things…!) I adore the quote on this piece, and the art you did fits the quote beautifully! You’re an amazing artist!
: ) lulu
December 17th, 2009 at 19:59
I accidentally happened upon your website today via another blog. And what a happy accident! I love this list idea. I turned 30 in October and now I want to make a list!!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring! Happy holidays!
December 29th, 2009 at 13:53
[...] As I said, enough with the romance. I went to a concert tonight. A Pink Floyd tribute band. Boy, those guys didn´t PLAY rock-stars! The concert was great! I mean, not just did they play great, but they had a whole concept. Lights, lots of lights, a film set-design, part live and part pre-recorded, sometimes at the same time. It was just way cool. Loud enough to totally get absorbed into the music, but not so loud that you couldn´t hear the details of all the instruments and voices and sound-effects. So I´m totally putting this on my 41 things-list! [...]
January 1st, 2010 at 15:31
[...] I´m gonna spend some time thinking about that one, but I know already now that there are some friends I would like to re-connect with. Other personal plans of action are on my 41-list. [...]
January 2nd, 2010 at 17:29
[...] 1. A new year has arrived. Time to reflect and contemplate. Sum up all the good things that happened last year, and leave the bad things behind. Make a list of what you want to do this year, before your next birthday! or ideas, click here! [...]
January 3rd, 2010 at 12:59
Hi Janne!
I just love your creativity! this blog is wonderful, the illustrations inspired me and i will have this as one thing i would like to learn more about… in 2010. Working on my list…. Happy New Year !
February 12th, 2010 at 04:03
Wow-loved reading your list! Now I am inspired to make my very own-I am a total list-maker so it will be SO fun! Love reading your posts-great artwork-Your blog is so amazing-lots of inspiration/ideas/thoughts! Soraya
February 12th, 2010 at 04:04
Wow-loved reading your list! Now I am inspired to make my very own-I am a total list-maker so it will be SO fun! Love reading your posts-great artwork-Your blog is so amazing-lots of inspiration/ideas/thoughts! Soraya
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April 19th, 2010 at 23:08
[...] This week´s theme at IF is Linked, and when I googled for quotes, I found this one about Chicago. Since this is where I am this weekend, I thought it might be good to have a go at it. The photos are taken today, in the neighborhood of my friend: Andersonville. We´ve been visiting vintage-shops and even found a flea-market! (another check on my 41-list). [...]
April 27th, 2010 at 15:33
[...] is a picture I made for a friend of mine. She took the photo at Preikestolen (On my 41-list. I´ll have to go here this summer. Yay!) On her photo it says: Ain´t no mountain high enough. She [...]
June 11th, 2010 at 00:16
I love this whole idea! You have inspired me to make my own list. Some of your ideas will show up on my list, I love them!
June 11th, 2010 at 01:05
Ok, here is my list…thanks for the inspiration and great ideas! http://thequeenoftides.blogspot.com/2010/06/44-things-to-do-before-i-turn-45.html
August 1st, 2010 at 17:59
seriously…I thought you were like 30!!! really geez…! I have a birthday coming up…I think I might have to do a journal page like this, maybe putting it out to the universe may help get “things” done! xo
October 11th, 2010 at 10:24
ahh you are a whippersnipper Janne