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Challenge your body with a gym membership. Commit to bettering your health. 53. Try a new sport or exercise Stop living in the shadows. Take the reins on a significant work project and let your skills shine. 48. Perfect your resume The United States is blessed with some of the most stunning National Parks in the world. Whether you explore famous spots like the Grand Canyon or something off the beaten path, you’re sure to be in awe. 95. Go whale watching This was the first thing to really grab me. Those guitars! Two strings! How cool! Those drums! Slap slap slap slap! Dead easy! The women looked like they were from outer space and everything was linked in – the sleeves, the sound, the clothes, the iconography, the logo, everything. I think when you’re a kid, that’s what you’re after, a real unified feel to a band and that’s what The B-52s offered. Their songs were so easy to learn, they got me into playing really easily. This was definitely the first thing after Kiss or Rush that totally absorbed me like that.” 21 Red House Painters –‘Rollercoaster’
Anyone who likes loud, dirty music that their parents will hate, this is the one. The lazy comparisons would be to Fugazi and Shellac. Lots of space and, yeah, it’s all kind of undercut with a very sinister, genuinely frightening centre. Jon-Lee, the singer, did the artwork for our first record, ‘Curses’.” 27 Yellow Magic Orchestra –‘BGM’ Have you ever wanted to see the world’s largest mammals? Spot Blue Whales in California or Orca Whales in Washington with a family-friendly whale watching tour. Though you’ll need to research the best time of year, this is a learning experience for everyone. 96. Shop at a holiday festivalGraduating is a huge accomplishment. Graduate from a program you’re passionate about. 42. Mentor a younger student This really unhinged me when I first heard it. Later on, I played it to John McGeoch (one-time Banshees guitarist) and he said, ‘That’s how I want my guitar to sound’. I think the film affected me more than anything I’d ever seen. I was so scared. I remember trying to be brave – I was only 11 or 12 – but, secretly, I kept hoping my mum would never buy a shower! Eventually we did and I used to jump out at her, with a bread knife in my hand. We nearly had a few accidents…” 47 MIA –‘Matangi’
The world always needs more good intentions. Fundraising for charity is a way to put your skills to work to help others. 86. Pay off all your debt Few things are as delicious as fresh bread warm from the oven. Challenge yourself to make your own bread from a sourdough starter. It might not be perfect at first, but this is a worthy skill. 123. Host a themed dinner partySpeaking of food, consider joining an all-you-can-eat contest. Whether at a well-known restaurant or a buffet, see if you can consume the most food amongst your friends in a set period of time. 136. Have a ‘say yes’ day
Stop putting off that book you’ve been meaning to read. The classics are classics for a reason. 67. Take a long vacation Extreme sports like snowboarding, surfing, and climbing get your blood pumping. You never know until you try! 4. Go white water rafting It’s a close call between this and ‘Drums And Wires’ for our agreed favourite XTC effort, but this swings it for the Todd Rundgren factor (he produced it). It was XTC’s ninth album, and third since becoming a full time studio band following lead singer Andy Partridge’s breakdown. It’s a very summery album, and draws on XTC’s western country routes. Lyrically it opens with young love and its humble beginnings and develops towards marriage followed by the struggles and paranoia of a mid-life crisis. Delve into one of the best bands in alt-pop history.” 80 Cat Stevens –‘Teaser And The Firecat’ You never know a person better than when you’re traveling together. Take a trip with your closest friends to test your relationship. 33. Host a “girls” or “boys” nightTravel sets the soul on fire. Explore somewhere exotic and outside of your comfort zone. 7. Visit the World Wonders
Bowling is a class for a reason. You don’t need any experience or skills to visit your local bowling lanes as a family. 26. Have a picnicHas anyone ever pointed up at the stars and tried to show you Casiopia or Orion's Belt? Take a class in astronomy and learn to point out the constellations with the best of them. 113. Go on a bike ride Even if you don’t have a history buff in the family, historical tours are a special way to experience something new. Learning about local cultures, historic events, and so on is always a fun family trip. 98. Stay at a dude ranch
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