I’m a planner by nature. I like strategizing, I like routine and I really like lists.
But if you are thinking Monica Geller, stop right now because I could mess up a given space faster than Jerry any sloppy teenaged boy. My room often resembles a post hurricane zone. Surprisingly, most people mistake this for being disorganized but I assure you, I know exactly where everything is. The systems are all up here in my head. What may look like a giant pile of clothes on the floor to others is actually a carefully classified selection of garments to me. So I’m sorry if you tripped on it but I sure hope you didn’t disrupt my arrangement.
Anyway, every morning I make a ‘To Do’ list. Sometimes it’s in my head, sometimes on a post-it and sometimes it’s on the back of my colleague’s meticulously typed project report. Lately these lists have been getting longer and my temper, shorter. So with aim to alleviate the trauma caused by work related stress I decided to make a list of things to do before this year is through. Down below is a draft and I’ll probably keep adding to it until I reach 20.
Suggestions and tips are most welcome.
- Take a train somewhere (yeah I have never been on a train in SL)
- Visit the Museum
- And the Planetarium
- Paint something – a wall, window or canvas
- Bake cookies for other people
- Meet new people (stole this one from Sabby)
- Meet 3 old friends I have been ignoring
- Watch at least 3 classic movies, y’know the boring but good substance ones (suggestions?)
- Read at least one good classic. Contemplating Dostoyevsky or something by Gogol since I do like Russian literature.
- Organize or contribute to a charity project
- Redecorate my room
- Go on a second hand book shopping spree
- Do something I hate – try eating fish and not give up after one bite
- Make a Lemon Freeze
- Explore a different genre of music, maybe Salsa, Ska or Tango (suggestions? )
- Take the bus on weekends
- Watch a few Hindi movies (any recommendations?)
- Aerobics – Jazz or regular
So there. It’s not much but just a few things i want to do and have been putting off.
Jerry said,
October 14, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Come along with the sinhalayas and you’ll tick off a whole bunch of those! Yes, even the russian lit thing. Not a train journey passes without a Turgenev or a Leskov is read and contemplated over
Delilah said,
October 14, 2009 at 3:42 pm
sure. so do you read em before or after you claw at margarine and eat mackerel with bare hands?
St. Fallen said,
October 14, 2009 at 4:46 pm
you haven’t LIVED until you claw at margarine and eat mackerel with bare hands, oh and drink the juice… mmm.
though I’m the only one who did that
Jerry said,
October 15, 2009 at 10:40 am
Before. It’s a controlled descent into the primal states of being. We do it to get in touch with our inner neanderthal.
Delilah said,
October 15, 2009 at 11:08 am
inner neanderthal? inner?
Jerry said,
October 15, 2009 at 10:47 pm
The path of the enlightened is strewn with false accusations.
Cadence said,
October 14, 2009 at 1:28 pm
10 – u can help out with my christmas project
2,12&15 – Yes! I’ll join you!!
13 – ur on ur own!
Chavie said,
October 14, 2009 at 1:53 pm
you don’t eat fish? *raises eyebrow*
as for the 3 classics, I’ve been thinking about watching Oliver Stone’s ‘trilogy’ about the Vietnam War… Platoon, Born on the Fourth of July and Heaven & Earth…
T said,
October 14, 2009 at 2:36 pm
I highly support no.5, especially if you’re planning on heading in my direction with said cookies, and as for no. 10 i have a damn good suggestion: it’s called ‘T’s fancy camera fund’, all donation welcome.
Delilah said,
October 14, 2009 at 3:47 pm
C, hmmm i could. and 13 yeah i am on my own.
Chavs, i HATE fish. just the thought makes me want to puke. also, unfortunately i have seen all of those movies. i was thinking older stuff though. maybe like the guns of navarone era.
T, its going to be a tough call between ‘delilah’s fancy camera fund’ and yours
Jack Point said,
October 14, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Trains are fun and a lot smoother than buses. Probably safer too. Was told that the observation car ride to Badulla is spectacular (the Kandy-Badulla run). Was told you need to book the observation care at least two weeks in advance, safest bet is to do it through a travel agent who books it for foreign tourists rather than go through the hassle of dealing with the railway.
For further info see:
http://www.seat61.com/SriLanka.htm#Colombo
http://www.slrfc.org/sri-lanka-railways-timetable
You can stay at the Ella Resthouse:
http://www.ceylonhotels.lk/ella.html
Last visited the Museum about 15 years ago, fairly reasonable collection but poorly displayed and with only limited info. Was told HSBC had done up one gallery which was quite good. Planetarium was also good, when I last saw it, ages and ages ago.
8. Dr Zhivago – if only for the cinematography but you need to see it widescreen.
16. Is this music or dance? Why not sample some classical? The Carmen overture and Toreador’s song perhaps? Mozart is also good for soothing the soul.
You could also try the following
Sample a Hindi film or two
Take a bus when visiting a friend on a Saturday or Sunday
Fly a kite at Galle Face
An early morning cycling tour of parts of the city – 6am is a good time to start
If you are into running, join the Hash House Harriers (Or Harriet’s if you prefer ) on one of their runs
Try out at the archery club
Slope off from work early and have tea at the Galle Face on a Friday afternoon (good value for money), 750 or so starts at about 3 or 3.30pm
Follow the photography course at the Lionel Wendt and be the envy of many other bloggers….
Visit the archives at Lake House and the National Archives (I’m told its absolutely fascinating) and ideal for a bibliophile like yourself.
A walk on the Mount Lavinia beach under the stars (the private beach of the hotel)
Delilah said,
October 14, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Jack, wow. you never cease to inspire.
Lets see…
Train ride – i will either book the observation car or hop on a random train and try it the smelly way:)
Dr.Zhivago is an all time favorite including the book of which i own a really old edition
Music – will check those out. and yeah i do quite like Mozart.
Hindi film, bus ride, kite are being added to the list.
Cycling – heres a confession, i never learnt to ride a bicycle properly
Harriers – i did actually think about joining a walk. do i need a member to introduce me?
Archery??? where??? i wanted to learn to shoot. i was going to check out the negombo rifle club next year.
High tea at GFH – i did that last week and it was lovely
Photography – once i get rich enough to buy a fancy camera
National Archives and Lake House – did both places in august. did you know that they are growing Wambotu (egg plant) all over the beautiful grounds of the NatArchives dept?
Mt Beach under the stars – i’m afraid i do that a little too often for my own good
u4j10 said,
October 14, 2009 at 4:22 pm
1,9 and 16 will be good. Sholokhov and Pushkin are my personal favorites whilst you really cant go wrong with SKA ( Have a fair collection of that). Afro Portuguese drum beats are nice too if you want to try something exotic
Delilah said,
October 14, 2009 at 5:04 pm
thanks
can you recommend any good Ska tracks/ bands?
u4j10 said,
October 14, 2009 at 11:34 pm
Desmond Dekker, Skatalities,Melodians and etc.Tracks too many to mention
If you do like any of that ,I’ll be quite happy to share…..
Delilah said,
October 15, 2009 at 11:09 am
thanks
i have actually heard stuff by the Skatalites. will be in touch if i need more. thanks again.
N said,
October 14, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Ok..for Classic movies does Le Grande Bleu count? I’d add doing an explorer dive down south as well in december:)
Delilah said,
October 14, 2009 at 5:05 pm
will check out the movie. as for diving… nah not too comfortable in water. can swim to save my life but thats about it
although early this year i accompanied some friends on a deep sea diving trip to just watch.
N said,
October 14, 2009 at 9:40 pm
hehe…u reallly don’t need to be able to swim too well…I’m pretty crap at it and dive…trust me, try an explorer dive:)
St. Fallen said,
October 14, 2009 at 4:49 pm
as for the train, you could come along with us, which would help you accomplish the meet new people thing too
OR you could just take the train to Badulla, on observation
I think I’ve told you about it before
it’s safe, and the scenery is beautiful
and you HAVE to footboard, but be careful, don’t do it wearing heels
and as for your room being messy
it’s pretty much the same with me
I know where everything is
and when someone tries to “arrange” it, I can’t find jack!!
-_-
Delilah said,
October 14, 2009 at 4:54 pm
well when i said meeting new people, i was kinda thinking about you guys
St. Fallen said,
October 14, 2009 at 8:14 pm
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St. Fallen said,
October 14, 2009 at 4:53 pm
oh and as for movie’s
La vita è bella!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118799/
though it’s not THAT old, it feels like a classic (:
Jack Point said,
October 14, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Just check out these website:
http://www.archery.lk/
http://www.colombohash.com/
On the train, I’m told the observation car has a glass top so you can see better. There is season for doing the journey, basically after the rainy season so December would be the best time (in the rainy season the mist is heavy and its difficult to see).
Of the Hindi films, my favourites were Metro (or Life in a Metro), Dhoom 2 and Fashion. Chandi Chowk to China was not bad.
Have fun:)
Delilah said,
October 15, 2009 at 11:01 am
will do. thanks again.
pissu perera said,
October 14, 2009 at 8:05 pm
try gone with the wind and to save a mocking bird. and guess who’s coming to dinner. great movies, though gwtw is a bit on the longish side.
hindi, try my brother nikhil or omkara if you’re looking for something serious. or mr and mrs iyer. if it’s something light, try pyaar ke side effects.
you can do 5 and 10 together. i’ll give you my address
gutterflower said,
October 14, 2009 at 10:06 pm
oooh. I’ll join you for 4 and 12. i’ve been trying to coax someone to go second book shopping with me for aages now.
um, stuff just off the top of my head. (these are what i’ve wanted to do, dunno if they’re your type though.
)
go for horse riding lessons. (dont ask)
start jazz aerobics
learn a new language, just for kicks
learn to cook.
Serendib_isle said,
October 15, 2009 at 1:56 am
Why not bake some cookies and come see me? We’ve never met. I’ll give youCasablancato watch.Delilah said,
October 15, 2009 at 11:06 am
Pissu, GTWTW is a good suggestion. loved the book and never saw the movie. thanks. and charity huh?
GF, yeah do lets go. horse riding? um no. jazz aerobics, yeah lets. i’m gonna buy an aerobics DVD! language? not in 2 months. LEARN to cook???? i can cook and so can you!
Wijitha, lol
really now? but i’ve seen and own Casablanca.
Gehan said,
October 16, 2009 at 10:17 am
you have to see “Twelve Angry Men”… you just HAVE to.. forget all the other comments here if u must, but if u wanna see a great classic you HAVE to see that..
and… wait a minute… JAZZ AEROBICS?! [dies of laughter]
ok ok seriously tho.. check that movie out
gutterflower said,
October 18, 2009 at 7:59 pm
whats wrong with jazz aerobics!?
Delilah said,
October 19, 2009 at 9:39 am
nothing my darling. just ignore the silly boy
Delilah said,
October 16, 2009 at 10:30 am
ok will check it out. thanks G
as for your amusement at the expense of our aerobic plan -__-
Gallicissa said,
November 13, 2009 at 8:09 pm
The Ladykillers
Delilah said,
November 13, 2009 at 8:11 pm
i actually did check that. must get it. thank you