Technically I get to cross two things off the list. The first is number 17: Create something original. I have been working on a draft of a paper on programme focused approaches to feedback, and it is finally approaching that point where it is ready to be sent out for publication. I guess I can’t really cross it off the list yet since it hasn’t been published, but it makes me feel good that it is almost there. I’ve been working on the paper for almost a year. I’m ready for it to be done.
The other activity that I can cross off the list is seeing one of my favourite bands in concert. While I am still holding out hope to see the Mighty Mighty BossTones or the Fratellis, I was able to go to Glasgow this week and see Less Than Jake! I haven’t seen them live since I was 17 years old. I remember that I was with two of my friends, Lori and Mallory, and we drove to the House of Blues at Downtown Disney. I don’t remember any of the opening bands, but I remember it was raining really hard and after the show we drove through Del Taco and got snacks. This time around I took the train and some buses to get a little ska nostalgia in my life. We had tickets to be on the balcony so that I would not get overwhelmed by all the people, and from 6pm to 11pm Errol and I enjoyed the strange tendency of Scottish people to stand still at concerts, and three interesting bands before being rewarded with Less Than Jake.
The first band was awful. They didn’t know if they wanted to be a metal band or a pop punk band. I have no idea what they are called. The assault on my ears was bad enough.
The second band is called The Bennies. They describe themselves as ‘Australia’s #1 party band playing Psychedelic Reggae Ska Doom Metal Punk Rock from hell!’ Errol described them as:
Ok. So, The Bennies – Australian herb loving hair band that’s basically Andrew WK meets Saves the Day. I’m pretty in.
- Learn how to drive in the UK.
Present at an academic conferenceStart a new traditionGo back to therapy- Visit three new countries (1/3 done with my trip to Malta, next up, France in November and Hungary in December)
- Ride in a hot air balloon
Quit the tutoring centre- Volunteer for a literacy programme
Read a book that has more than 500 pagesMake my bed everyday for at least three months- Have a solid draft of my thesis completed
- Master scorpion pose
Attend the symphony- Learn a rap song from start to finish
Host a dinner party- Create a budget so I can pay down my student loans
Create something original- Create a solid workout regime
- Go on a long hike (6 miles or more)
- Learn to dance
- Eat an exotic meal
- Learn to cook a fancy meal
Yell at a football match- Go horseback riding
- Master British spelling and punctuation
- Create a good sleep schedule
See my favorite group in concert- Fall in love
- Stop holding grudges
- Let go of my expectations
The Scamp Abroad 