#86 Sponsor a child

When I drew up the neverendinglist, this was one of the first items that I added to it. I firmly believe that the script for life can only be enhanced by sharing life with others. I am extremely fortunate to have been born in the developed world. I have a solid roof over my head, running water, food, vaccinations, education and health care as standard. It was only after I started doing a bit of...

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# 16 Win a photography competition

After making a start on #115 earlier this month it has reignited my interest in photography and motivated me to get snapping again. I like the physical imprint a photograph leaves of the memories that otherwise quickly diminish, or even worse still get consigned to the archive section of the grey matter. Photoblogging is one thing, but there is a danger that it becomes more about quantity than...

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:: Optimism

Optimism is the only characteristic that provides us with the strength and determination to succeed, perhaps because it hides from us the full extent of the challenges that lie ahead! Were we to know all the challenges in advance, we would possibly have been deterred from taking them in the first place. op-ti-mism – hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of...

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#116 Promote World Peas

World Peas. Is it really possible in my lifetime? A month ago I drilled some peas into the raised beds out of the back of house. The exercise was a simple one of distraction at the time for me and a lesson for the boys to educate them about the origins of our food. 4 weeks later the little peas are gathering pace and shooting skywards sending out their tendrils for support. Always being happy...

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:: Book Club #1

A million miles in a thousand years – Donald Miller. Thought I’d start a new feature for the neverendinglist! I’ve read more books this year than I think I’ve read in my whole lifetime. Some good, some bad. I like this one though and the concept seems to echo the sentiments of the script for life. Given my limited literary prowess I’m not going to undertake a...

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:: Motivating Me #1

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Emerson. The easy path to take in life is the path that is expected of us, but what we should be doing is taking the route that we really want to take because if we don’t we are not on our own journey! Like everyone I am saddled with an element of self doubt from time to time,...

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#115 Complete a 365 day photo blog

Photography has always been a bit of a passion of mine ever since Mum and Dad bought me a second hand Canon SLR during my teens. It’s something I’ve dipped in and out of over the years and kept me in gainful employment for a time (albeit without great financial reward). Now the creative urge is surging again and so it’s time to make another addition to the list and get...

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:: A pint with Dad

A pint with Dad is not on the neverendinglist as it has already been done on many occasions, however it was only last night that I realised the true significance of this opportunity as we chatted over a glass or two of beery flavoured water. See my dad was never lucky enough to experience this simple act that I have taken for granted over the years. As we lost ourselves in manchat amidst the...

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#51 Be vegetarian for a month

Why oh why! I’ve always been a bit of meat-lover. Be it the simple bacon butty, a steamed chicken breast, a juicy burger or a good old fashioned steak. For the next month this is to change as I challenge my taste buds and willpower in a quest to live off that which is grown or produced rather than that which is slaughtered. Now it’s important to point out that I have no issue with...

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#17 Make a pot

Today saw me throw my first pot and tick off #17 on the neverendinglist. I’ve no idea what the thought process or inspiration was for wanting to craft something out of clay, but this simple act was a satisfying addition to the script for life, the concept for which is to add memories and experiences along the way. Not only do I now have the pot sat atop a shelf at home, more importantly I...

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