The 2012 stuff blog projects - a celebration of 20 years in London

I've been neglectful of this blog, I know. Used to regularly update but it's been weeks (nearly two months) since my last post. Gosh that sounds like I'm in confession.

Anyway, I'm not promising that my posting levels will go back up to previous levels, just that it will be a little more regular. My other two blogs Film and Theatre take up a big chunk of my time - I saw 186 plays/films in 2011, all of which I wrote about.

But I don't want Stuff to fall into a permanant decline and I need an outlet for, well, the other stuff. And I have some plans or projects. A couple of challenges I suppose I'm setting myself for the year. Nothing huge or life changing but something that will inspire and maybe exercise my creativity.

Project 1: V&A photography project

During my time off over Christmas and New Year I went to the V&A for the first time in ages. The first thing that struck me was what fun I could have there with my camera, had I brought it with me. There are so many beautiful objects, rooms and rooms of them most of which you can photograph. So I got thinking, why not explore the museum a section at a time and record it with my camera. 

I actually started today so the first fruits of the project should be appearing just as soon as I've edited the photos.

Project 2: Stan's 20 years in London 

This year, in September to be completely accurate, I'll have lived in London for 20 years. When I was growing up in a small market town in the East Midlands the thought of living and working in London terrified me but now I can't imagine living and working anywhere else. I love it. No where else feels like home and no where else feels as vibrant and full of history, art, culture, entertainment and possibility. It is also a beautiful city that never ceases to take my breath away or put a small smile on my face.

So in this project I want to celebrate London - not just the theatre and film offering I heavily indulge in - and the 20 years I've spent here (and hopefully the 20 more). I want to discover new bits of London, visit places and parts I've not been to before maybe do something I've not done before.

My aim is to tot up 20 new 'things' and record them here on this blog. Not sure how easy or difficult I'll find that but we'll see. I already have some ideas, there are a bunch of museums I've never visited for a start and I'm ashamed to say I've never visited Keats' house in Hampstead for example but if anyone has any suggestions, I'll endeavour to include them.

So here's to the the 2012 stuff projects and the enjoyment they will bring.

 

Comments

[bookmole]

ooh Rev, where are you from? I live in Harrow now, but hail from Rednall/Rubery and lived for the first 15 years of my life in Brownhills. Which, might I say, is just as boring as it sounds! Which is why I fled the nest and ended up in London aged 16. Bit young, maybe, but I loved it.

[bookmole]

And the V&A stuff sounds good - I have never actually been (Science and Natural History are my faves) - it will be live a preview for me. Something to look forward to doing once this chemo is over, and I have some energy again!

[Jessica Allen]

I love this idea! I'm stuck in the US but I dream of visiting London someday, and I think living there would be heaven. Show me more of it!
Yes, please do visit the Keats house, and I wouldn't mind seeing the Dickens house, either.
I remember seeing one of your entries from a year or two ago...you were out with a friend and you took pictures of the meal you ate and of the pub or restaurant you were in. It wasn't anything spectacular, but it was fun to share your night out on the town.
I imagine London is full of so many wonderful and quirky and beautiful things, (I saw some pictures of Leadenhall Market the other day--gorgeous!) you won't have any trouble coming up with wonders to show us.

[Rev Stan]

I'll see what I can do! And if you do ever make it over, let me know and I'll make some recommendations. London is the best city in the world but then I am biased.

[Aussie Emjay]

I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with in both of your projects.