Welcome to this new blog set up as part of (and being used as a introduction to) a set of exciting/interesting and weird challenges devised by me (James) and my amazing fiancée (Beth)
In September 2017 Beth set off for a 6 month study placement at Toyo University in Tokyo Japan, An I'm left here in good old England. As a way of keeping in touch, and as something fun for us both to do while she's away, we came on the idea of setting each other these challenges. And so, after a lovely weekend away sat in a park in Manchester, we sat down to write the list together - some silly, some serious, some easy some pretty tricky - all designed to get us both to enjoy our time apart more and also bring us closer together.
Here's the list of challenges:
- Find A Geocache
- Eat Something Weird
- Buy The Coolest Badge
- Coolest Art/Statue
- Replicate A Statue
- Get Involved
- I Need A Hero - Do Something Heroic
- #Instagram# - Take Some Basic Photos
- Go To Different Country
- Spell Countries Name In Coolest Way
- Best Hat
- Best Vandal Eyes - Put The Coolest Googly Eyes On Something
- Coolest Freebie
- Make Your Flag - Coolest Medium
- Climb A Tree
- Weirdest Antique/Gadget
- Best Thrift Shop Purchase
- Riddle Treasure Hunt
- Best Postcard
- Coolest Stamp
- Get An Autograph
- Stay In A Hotel/Hostel
- Picture On The Most Modes Of Transport
- Wield A Sword
- Play Dnd
- Picture Of Stars
- Send A Message
- See Fireworks
- Give A Gift
- Best Doppleganger
- Coolest Notebook
- Best Cloud Pic
- Fit In The Smallest Space
- Watch A Movie
- Find A Cool Nerdy Place
- Best Photo Of A Grape
- Find An Australian
- Best Bridge
- Coolest Texture
- Best Street Food
- Best Vending Machine Purchase
- Win Something In An Arcade
- Find A Weird Inflatable
- Weirdest Poster/Flier
- Grow Something
- Best Halloween Costume
- Best Christmas Tree
- Pic Of Something You Don’t Understand
- Find Something For The Wedding
- Coolest Origami
- Sit On/In The Best Thing
- Buy Ava/Soph The Coolest Thing
- Coolest Packaging
- Pic Of A Robot
- Pic Of A Wild Animal
- Sunset/Sunrise Pic
- Go To A Wood/Forrest
- Find Snow
- Find A Dungeon
- Find A Dragon
- Best Plush
- Best Dog/Cat Pic
- Best Lego Sculpture
- Crudest Thing
- Pretentious Photo
- Scary Photo
- Coolest Socks
- Sex Toys
- Get A Tattoo
- Fight A Monster
- Make A Short Film
- Best Photo Taken By Someone Else
- Best Photo Of Someone Else
- Coolest Building
- 5 Random Pics Of Anything
- Fire An Arrow
- Alphabet Photos
- Read A Book About The Country
- Write A Poem
- Make Some Money
- Get Dirty
- Go Camping
- Catch A Fish
- Build A Fort
- Best Mini Golf
- Get Caught In The Rain
- Visit A Movie/Tv Set
- Impossible Pose – Holding Up A Monument Etc.
- Go To A Gig
- Pose With A Bear
- Make A New Friend
- Get As High As You Can
- Going Underground
- Buy Something Cool For A Dollar
- Cook Something Traditional
- Dress A Member Of The Other Country
- Make Something For Each Other
- Get Wet
- Go To A Beach
- Go To A Performance
- Mark Something
- Learn A New Skill
- Sketch Something Outside
- Go On A Picnic
Unfortunately, as with most things, life doesn't work out how we plan. Beth and I have since separated and the reason for completing these challenges is now over. However - I've really enjoyed having the motivation to try and do something new, to push my self to go out, embrace new things and discover new opportunities. As such I am going to complete this list as a cathartic, personal farewell to my relationship. I love Beth, I always will and I wish her the best. I hope one day she can read this and smile fondly about some of the memories we've shared along the way. I know I will :)
Well with the first post written, the challenges introduced and everything all ready it's time to complete the remaining 113 challenges, as that's Challenge 84 "Write a Blog" done :)
wish me luck!
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