The Nice Things List

Recently, I've been feeling very trapped- watching everyone prepare for and go off to university has been difficult, as I would love to be doing that, but instead have another year in the same place. I'm absolutely determined to make the most of it, however, and am doing that in a number of ways. But, aside from making the most of it, I thought I would create a list- entitled, rather unimaginatively but very fittingly, 'The Nice List'. It's a list of nice things (or new things, or fun things) to do- one for each week of the year. I'm going to make sure to do one every week, so that I remember to take time to do interesting things, and as an act of self-love. The things on the list are varied (and some crossover with my list of 25 Things), and I think I've got a real mix of things to look forwards to- which is exactly what I wanted, so already this list is working! I've decided that some weeks I'll start the week with an intention of doing one of the things; some weeks, maybe an opportunity will present itself to me; and other weeks, I'm going to put all of the remaining things into a hat and draw one out at random! Here's to a year full of Nice Things! (Also; whilst I've already done a couple of the things on this list, I've decided that anything from before starting back at sixth form doesn't count. Which is just an excuse to do them again, really!).

1) Make a gratitude jar

2) Learn a new skill

3) Go to a nice restaurant

4) Hand out compliment cards

5) Contact someone I haven't spoken to in a while

6) Bake cookies/cakes & take them into school

7) Go roller skating

8) Go to (and take part in!) an open mic night

9) Do karaoke

10) Visit somewhere I've never been before

11) Go skinny dipping

12) Treat a friend

13) Go away (at least overnight)

14) Buy a new dress (probably from Apricot)

15) Create an accomplishments book

16) Get a new piercing

17) Hug a stranger

18) Hand out lemons wearing a top saying life

19) Buy a stranger a drink

20) Go out for cocktails

21) Make someone's day

22) Put together a care package for someone

23) Go to Clifton Rockslide

24) Finish watching OITNB

25) Have a bath with a Lush bath bomb

26) Find somewhere to see the stars (properly)

27) Do a week of (my style) really healthy eating

28) Do a clear out of clothes

29) Buy nice lingerie

30) Sort out the Den

31) Base a week's clothing on the rainbow

32) Spend an afternoon in a bookshop

33) Thank the people who mean a lot to me

34) Read a new, random book

35) Give someone a copy of my favourite book

36) Spread the love!

37) Organise a nice event

38) Fold 100 origami cranes (in rainbow colours!)

39) Write an important blog post

40) Write a poem

41) Complete three pages of writing every day for a week

42) Host a story telling night

43) Fancy dress with friends

44) Have a pamper evening

45) Show someone one of my favourite places

46) Carpe diem

47) Play a whole game of Monopoly with my sister

48) Create a comprehensive happiness list

49) Make something creative & beautiful

50) Find a way to meet new people

51) Make sure to smile at everyone I see

52) Do something nice for someone without being asked