The plans for 2012 are unveiled. As promised a few weeks ago, here is the list of proposed tasks to be attempted this year & the way I plan to complete them:
1. Study the Karma Sutra & put theory into practice - I think we all know the way I to attempt this. I will say that there is still One position that has eluded me so far!
2. Make fire without matches - There are a number of ways you can attempt this. Flint & steel, even with batteries. Believe it or not the book even gives you instructions on how to wire them up. I prefer to attempt it the old fashion way though.
Despite my girlfriends insistence that buying me the book in the first place was a stupid thing to do, she still continues to indulge me. For Christmas, she bought me a rather large magnifying glass. As soon as the weather gets hotter, I will be up the woods, with a pile of dry leaves & the patience to wait for the spark that will mean the completion of task number 37.
3. Make at least One purchase that you can't afford - I'm sure Richard Horne meant this as One of those tongue in cheek tasks I mentioned before. It is in the Recklessness section after all! However, I have found a little loop hole here. On 2nd April, I hope to pick up the keys to my new home. A lovely Two bedroom place, in Holland. The responsibility of a mortgage, life insurance & the obligation to sit on the residents association Once a month has to be worth a star in the Bloody book.
4. See the all-time greatest films - I'm over half way through this. Some good, some bad, some just plain ugly, but by December I should even hours of video tape to be able to say that I've seen the best.
5. Get a tattoo &/or piercing - I will be keeping this One a secret. Rest assured though, as soon as it is done, I will be revealing it on here.
6. See all your junk on ebay & make a profit - Believe it or not, I have never done this before. I'm sure I must be in a minority. I have bought plenty of items, but never sold them. With a house move immanent, I should be able to find something.
7. Throw away the instant noodles - This involves cooking a One course meal every night for One week, finishing with a Three course for friends with a dinner party.
8. Save someones life - This is easier than you think. I have taken a first aid course, but I guess this is One task, you hope you never have to complete the conventional way. However, I have found another loop hole. Give blood.
Giving blood at your local hospital's blood bank ensures that supplies are kept replenished for when it's really needed. I strongly recommend this to anyone who can. You really will save a life.
9. Stage dive or crowd surf - I have One chance of this. It will have to be meticulously planned however. This kind of thing is virtually outlawed at at a lot of gigs these days. I won't be able to get up on stage, but a good friend & myself have come up with an idea. In June, I will be heading to the Isle of Wight music festival. Of course, I cannot reveal exactly how & when it will be accomplished, but be sure to keep an eye out.
Also, as part of the Go to the dogs task, I will be off to the UK's Grand National next month. Just Pigeon & Camel racing to go until this is done!
I have 9 months to cross off the 9 tasks. I've tried to keep it realistic & some may argue that it is not as daring as last year, but none the less it will still be difficult to finish some of them & who knows, there may be a few unexpected Ones on the way.
Here's to 2012!
