Passion in the Moments

Thursday, 14 October 2010

30 things to do before 30

This is me! (@ 29)

Hie I'm Rue :)

I am 29 on the edge of my 20's heading fast for 30! As such I have compiled a list of things I would like to do before I turn 30. Some of them are things I would like to do before I leave my 20's, others are things I have always wanted to do but not got round to yet (and well I do need 30 things!). So why do this? Its all because my friend Pam thought it would make for great blogging to come back and post how I faired in each task. When she suggested it I have to admit I was sold! The adventure alone got me going as I love trying new things and going a little crazy from time to time. I must admit that I have mixed feeling about turning 30; primarily around being single with the old biological clock screaming at me from time to time. But on the whole I am really excited about turning 30 as my 30th birthday coincides with some exciting changes that are occurring in my life at present (more to come about that later).

I invite you to join me in my adventures over the next eight months as I keep you updated on my progress with the list.

The List

1. Learn something new

2. Visit a country you have never been to before

3. Blag a high speed motor experience

4. Be someone I knows secret valentine

5. Go on an elephant ride

6. Attend a live sporting event

7. Try a beauty treatment I have not had before

8. Play a round of golf (or try!)

9. Apply for a job at McDonalds

10. Do the official tour of London (London bus & Thames River boat tour)

11. Buy a designer pair of sexy black high heels

12. Go on a blind date

13. Sponsor a child

14. Random act of kindness

15. Get rid of your wardrobe and develop a new look

16. Go zorbing

17. High tea at a prestigious London venue

18. Go to karaoke night (somewhere) and sing ‘Proud Mary’

19. Go on a Lake Malawi cruise

20. Host a dinner party and cook from scratch following popular recipes

21. Have a mini photographic exhibition

22. Learn to juggle (Andie will teach me)

23. Learn to wind surf /white water rafting

24. Guest write / feature in a magazine
25. Design and get a temporary henna tattoo
26. Go to a function in fancy dress / disguise
27. Go on a road trip and take 1000 images of the journey
28. Help a charity with a project
29. Do something wild and wacky
30. Read on of my poems out loud or speak at a public event

After I have completed each task I will write about it and post it on the blog and then link it here so you can keep tabs on my progress.

Enjoy!

rue x

Wednesday, 13 October 2010

Shutter Love: Pumpkin Love...

The lovely Michelle & her pumpkin :)

This is my friend Michelle with her beautiful daughter Wanai whom she calls 'Pumpkin'. Taking pictures of them was so much fun and it is easy to see why they are officially the E:thos' 'Mother and daughter portrait' of the year!

Michelle is obviously a great mum, the way she plays with, calms and hugs & kisses her bundle of joy makes you want to run out and get 10 of your own in hopes that you can be half as good a mum and contain sufficient 'good genetics' to make them even half as beautiful as little Wani! Michelle's little pumpkin is so loved up and happy she just makes you want to smile, giggle and gurgle along with her... there is something magical about spending time with them and you cant help but walk away (rather tear yourself away) feeling happy and jolly with a big grin and a broody feeling that could get you into all sorts of trouble! They are the perfect pair and so when I thought of a subject for this post I had to show you them together so you can see why this little pumpkin is so happy...beautiful happy mum makes for a beautiful happy pumpkin :)