#30lists // wrap up

  
 
 
 
 
 

So this is it! This project seemed a bit daunting at first, and instead it went by very quickly. I found out about “30 days of lists” via Twitter, one week before the start date. I wasn’t really sure what this project was about, or what to expect from it, or if I was getting myself into something difficult to keep up with. But I was very much intrigued. I remember reading somewhere that some people were doing this challenge but at their own pace, so I thought worst case scenario, I will complete it whenever I can. Still wasn’t 100% convinced. Then I did pay a visit to my local art store that afternoon and while browsing around I found a simple A6 notebook…perfect size, perfect number of pages, perfect price (95p+20%off!), not too intimidating to be filled in with 30 lists. And so I was sold. I signed up for “30 days of lists” that very evening and got access to the private blog. In there I found lots of tips on how to make these lists, some printables, a forum, and all the basic info about this project; and most of all, the list of the 30 prompts was ready to be downloaded in advance! I must admit, the thought of working on a daily prompt was making me a bit nervous, mostly because I wasn’t sure how much time was required to do each list. Having the list of the lists in advance was somehow reassuring. I spent the week before the start date to get the notebook ready. I did a bit of planning on how the notebook should look like, then printed out the daily prompts, prepared the numbers, stuck some washi tape, tried to letterpress the front cover. Now I was ready to go; one list a day for 30 days! Some of the lists were easy to write, some others required more thoughts and inspiration from other fellow listers, but it was such fun. Sharing my lists on the blog, instagram and flickr was fun too, but more time consuming than anticipated. I did try to do it once every day as soon as the list was ready, but had to play catch up a few times!
To be honest, having the notebook all set up was the key to easily keep up with this project and to enjoy it. It did feel a bit like cheating, but I couldn’t have done it otherwise. So very glad I joined in, and will look forward to next one.

If you are curious about this challenge and want to know more, check the 30 days of lists website.

Each of my 30 lists can be found here.

The last of #30lists // 30. Mini-manifesto

I don’t have many words to add to this last day of listing, if not that I’m missing this project already. It has been a great project to join and surely I will be looking forward to the next one. My mini-manifesto will be my starting point for what will come next and I’ll make sure to have it displayed somewhere in my working area. 
I still have two blank pages left at the end of my notebook, I’m thinking of adding some pictures or more thoughts on this project before wrapping it all up. And maybe a wrap-up post to go with it.
In case you can’t read my handwriting…

30. Mini-manifesto
  • Be true to yourself
  • Smile
  • Work hard
  • Enjoy the everyday
  • Dream big
  • Don’t be afraid of changes

If you are curious about this challenge and want to know more, check the 30 days of lists website.

All my previous lists can be found here

#30lists // 29. I’m grateful for…

It took me a while to decide what should make it to this list. There are so many things I’m grateful for, although I do often forget and this was an excellent reminder that life is good after all!

In case you can’t read my handwriting…

29. I’m grateful for…
  • my family
  • my health
  • my job
  • kind people
  • the sun
  • my hobbies (that keep me sane!)
  • the life I’m living

If you are curious about this challenge and want to know more, check the 30 days of lists website.

All my previous lists can be found here

#30lists // 28. This week I chose to…

I didn’t really think I had enough stuff to put on today’s list until I started thinking about it. It has been a pretty quiet week, apparently with loads of choices made!
In case you can’t read my handwriting…

28. This week I chose to…
  • Return to work even if still feeling down
  • Spend the evening drawing rather than watching TV
  • Re-launch my old blog even if it still needs some adjustments
  • Take a nap after coming home from work
  • Do some online shopping even if it was not really necessary

If you are curious about this challenge and want to know more, check the 30 days of lists website.

All my previous lists can be found here

#30 lists // 27. Quotes getting me through the day/week/month

I have been thinking about today’s prompt all morning, and all I could think of was my monthly mantra. I wrote these quotes at the end of last month (here), for no particular reason, I just felt I needed to put them on paper. And they have been with me since. I look at them (or sometimes repeat them in my head!) every day when needed, morning or afternoon, and they make me feel better, more positive, more empowered. 

In case you can’t read my handwriting…

27. Quotes getting me through the day/week/month
  • Today is your day
  • Be quiet
  • Be loud
  • Just be

If you are curious about this challenge and want to know more, check the 30 days of lists website.

All my previous lists can be found here