Are you a thrill-seeker? If the pounding of adrenaline is what makes your life worthwhile, these ideas are for you. Even if you’re not an adventure-seeker, challenge yourself. 1. Go bungee jumping This is great when you’ve got people round for a party and it’s getting into the early hours of the morning. I haven’t met anyone who hasn’t instantly fallen in love with it whenever I’ve put it on. Deep down I think everyone loves a really funky groovy song and this album has all these huge catchy melodies which are infectious.” 36 J Dilla –‘Donuts’ If there’s a part of the world you’ve always wanted to explore, now is the time to try that new cuisine for yourself. You can prepare a dish from scratch at home or visit a local restaurant. Better yet, dine while you travel. 127. Make your own ice cream A lot of his songs after the first couple of albums seem heavily Beatles-inspired, which is perfect for me. Not so much with production but with melodies and progressions. ‘From A Basement On The Hill’ differed to Smith’s previous work with that ‘White Album’-style production: ploddy bass tone and random pieces of reverse guitar, flanger vocal harmonies. I’ve thought of a million meanings and messages this album delivers but i don’t want try and make sense of it as a whole. Its far too dreamy to want to pull it apart.” 55 Super Furry Animals –‘Fuzzy Logic’

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 party We’ve all made mistakes, but moving on is essential. Let go of past guilt with an apology, even if it’s long overdue. 57. Start end-of-life planning This is the bible of popular music as we know it. There are so many layers in there, which is what I want from the songs we put into the world: it doesn’t get old because there’s always something new to discover. I think it was one of their most daring moments, putting together ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’ and these other very experimental attempts at trying on different personas. It ends up being a variety show of an album full of dips, turns, tempos and moods but there’s a balance of songwriting too. 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’ This is what I felt when I was working as a financial analyst at the height of the recession over a decade ago.

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You don’t have to love interior design and art to discover a love for antiquing. This hobby isn’t always the cheapest, but it can be a great way to explore things that have been forgotten. Finding something unique that’s yours is its own type of treasure hunt. 112. Learn about astronomy A few weeks later I had a chance encounter with Chris Guillebeau, and he encouraged me to do two things:

I can’t remember when I first heard ‘Astral Weeks’, but it feels like it’s always been with me, like it was playing when I was born. I remember when naming Twin Shadow I wanted to pay homage to Van. Astral this Astral that. I’m glad that feeling died off and I can just do my respect thing in moments like this. The beauty of this record lives inside of its freedom, its ability to stretch itself so loosely around melody and rhythm in a supernatural way.” 23 The O’Jays –‘Travelin’ At The Speed Of Thought’ The Northern Lights are the stuff of legends. Visit the Northern Lights in Alaska, Canada, Greenland, or Scandinavia. 14. Go on a safariAside from being home to countless works of art and historic views, Italy also has some of the best food around. What better way to enjoy pizza (or spaghetti) than directly from the source? As they say, “When in Rome, do as the Romans.” 78. See a castle in Europe

Learn an instrument to discover your passion for music. Whether you learn the guitar or the piano, this is a great new skill. 65. Be a tourist in your town Make at least 1 terrifying decision that will get me closer to my goals (January 2010 – Move to Thailand) Speaking 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’ dayEven if you can’t contribute funds, you can give your time. Spend time doing good for others. 62. Try yoga He’s the saviour of modern rap music, and this is why. His first, ‘Overly Dedicated’, is good, but ‘Section.80’ steals it. It’s just good to see someone so talented with such good songs can finally get to the masses. He really deserves it; he came from a shithole and overcame so much to make this record. When someone does that it automatically makes it more interesting. I absolutely love this record and still listen to it all the time.” 2 Jacques Dutronc –‘Jacques Dutronc’ The Grand Canyon is so well-known for a reason. Visit for yourself to see just how vast and wide nature is. 12. Take a U.S. road trip There’s even more FOMO, and if you’ve been languishing over the past few years, seeing it can often feel even more hopeless.

For a wild experience, go on a safari in a far-off place. Learning about conservation is a worthwhile experience in itself. 15. Snorkel in a reef Water balloon fights aren’t just for kids. The more you learn to have fun in the moment, the easier it is to feel young at heart. This might be the perfect summer activity. 139. Take a spontaneous trip It was the Japanese band that Ryuichi Sakamoto was in the early 80s. It’s kind of early synthpop, amazing synths. What they’re doing with synths, in a different dimension, is a precursor to what Fatima Al Qadiri is doing now. It’s all-electronic, but they were particularly interested in mixing traditional Japanese melodies with synthesisers and proto techno. This is a slightly darker album than some of their other stuff.” Biking isn’t just a great way to get in some exercise, but it can also help you get from Point A to Point B. A fabulous alternative to traditional transportation, see where your bike path might take you. 114. Spot local wildlifeBelt it out with a karaoke night. Sing your favorite songs together and see who has the best voice. 36. Have a movie night