Trying Fifty-Two New Things in 2020

The third year (and also THAT year when we had to stay indoors)

Trying fifty-two new things in fifty-two weeks in 2020 had a new dimension of challenge whilst we tried to navigate the ever changing complexities of the corona virus.

It was the year we’ll never forget. I started off with several new experiences, and then lockdowns and restrictions meant many activities were off limits. 

I still achieved fifty-two things I hadn’t done before, including some outdoor adventures when we were allowed to do them, and a fair bit of foodie fun in the kitchen at home.

Fifty-Two New Things - 2020

1. Jazz Dance

A white woman in sports wear in a brightly lit dance studio, striking a jazz dance pose.

2. Hula Fit

Hulafit class. Two white ladies standing and smiling holding hula hoops around their waists, ready for the workout.

3. Ballroom Dancing

A white woman and a white man standing facing each other, holding their hands together in front of them in a dancing pose.

4.Tap Dancing

Close up of a pair of black tap dancing shoes on a dance floor studio.

5. Archery

Archery target with arrows and one arrow in the bullseye

6. Axe Throwing

A circular wooden target with red rings painted on it used for axe throwing. An axe is lodged in the centre.

7. Air Rifle Shooting

A bullseye target with red and blue rings on a white background. There are holes in the target which has been used for air rifle shooting.

8. Made Cepelinai

A plate of fresh green vegetables and delicious creamy home made Lithuanian Cepelinai

9. Made Cheese Souffle

Challenge Fifty-Two, a white woman with dark hair proudly presenting a baking tin with a light and fluffy home made cheese souffle

10. Made Spring Rolls

Challenge Fifty-Two, a smiling white woman with dark hair, presenting a plate of delicious home made spring rolls to the camera

11. Made Lemon Curd

Looking down at a white plate on a plain light worktop. The plate has a slice of toast spread thickly with home made lemon curd and is cut in half diagonally.

12. Made Perogi

A plate containing some delicious home made perogi, topped with chopped bacon and a spoonful of sour cream.

13. Tried Tie Dye

A brightly coloured tie dyed vest hanging upside down on a washing line in a bricked yard.

14. Held A Spider

Close up of Challenge Fifty Two's white hand cupped on the concrete floor with a thin spider next to it. Taken from the time they held a spider.

15. World's Fastest Zip

Challenge Fifty-Two, a white woman wearing a hard hat and safety clothing. Her arms are outstretched infront of a view as she is about to go on the fastest zipline in the world.

16. Ran On The Beach

Looking down at Challenge Fifty Two's feet. White ankles are coming out of black and pink trainers. They are standing on pebbly sand, after they ran on the beach.

17. Solo Camping

Challenge Fifty-Two a white woman with dark hair, lying in a small tent on her side holding her head on her hand. We are looking through the grass as she tried solo camping.

18.Made Pesto

A terracota bowl on a plain worktop. The bowl contains some rich deep green home made pesto.

19. Made Crumpets

Three light and fluffy home made crumpets on a plate.

20. Tea Light Holders

Close up of three small home made tea light holders, containing lit tea lights.

21. Made Mozzarella

Close up of a plate of fresh juicy tomatoes, topped with torn basil leaves and home made mozzarella and a sprinkling of black pepper.

22. Dutch Braid

Challenge Fifty-Two, a white woman with dark hair, taking a selfie of herself infront of a white background having made a dutch braid in her hair.

23. Made A Quiche

Close up of a delicious and fresh home made quiche, with a thick pastry crust, a golden topping and fresh herbs scattered as a garnish.

24. Marshmallows

Brown baking paper loaded with white squares of fluffy home made marshmallows

25. Made Momos

A plate containing a teracotta dish of a rich brown dip, surrounded by home made Nepalese momo's

26. Pasteis De Nata

close up of a delicious golden home made pasteis de nata sprinkled with icing sugar, on a plate.

27. Needle Felting

Close up of piece of needle felting in the form of a cute sheep. It is on a dark wooden floor.

28. Made Pretzels

A baking tray lined with baking paper, holding four golden brown home made pretzels that have come straight out of the oven.

29. Hot Cross Buns

Close up of a plate containing four wonky and slightly imperfect but home made hot cross buns.

30. Heated Eye Mask

A pink packet with non-English writing on it. Containing a heated eye mask.

31. Rubber Band Ball

Challenge Fifty-Two, a white woman with dark hair, leaning on a plain light worktop, next to a large multicoloured rubber band ball.

32. Made Marzipan

Challenge Fifty-Two, a white woman with dark hair, holding a wooden board to the camera. The board has a ball of home made Marzipan on it.

33. Fishtail Plait

Close up of a white neck, with brown hair coming over the shoulder in the style of a fishtail plait.

34. Made Mayonnaise

A tuna mayonnaise sandwich on brown bread on a plate with a small side salad. The sandwich has been made with home made mayonnaise.

35. Made Wine Caviar

A spoon on a white plate. The spoon contains White Wine Caviar, small translucent jelly-like beads.

36. Made Spaghetto

Small curved red tubes on a plate that look like spaghetti, topped with mozzarella and a basil leaf. This is home made Tomato Spaghetto.

37. Made Stollen

Close up of a delicious golden fresh out of the oven home made stollen, still on the baking paper.

38. Made A Stamp

A wooden desk containing all the kit for someone to have made a stamp. Paper, a handle, the blades, a box of ink and a rubber pad.

39. Tried Calligraphy

Close up of a black fountain pen with a shiny silver nib, a bottle of ink is slightly out of focus in the background. The kit is ready for someone to try calligraphy.

40. Made Candles

6 small jars of candles arranged in a triangle. 5 candles have gold lids with red stickers on. The front candle does not have a lid and the wick has been used. These are home made candles.

41. Made Tarka Dahl

Close up of a bowl of home made Tarka Dahl. The delicious yellow split pea meal has a sprinkling of green herbs over the top.

42. Marzipan Fruit

Close up of a white piece of kitchen roll containing multiple pieces of home made marzipan fruits. Marzipan that has been shaped to represent different fruits, and painted using food colouring.

43. Held A Taste Test

Looking down at a flat lay of packaged food. There are two of everything, but they are slightly different ready for a taste test challenge.

44. Made A GIF

Orange text on a cream background that says 'Made a GIF'

45. Airfix Model

Close up of an air fix model of a ship which is meant to be the cutty sark. The ship been hand painted, and is infront of a white backdrop.

46.Guided Meditation

A snowy mountain scene with the words 'A Fresh Start' over the top. The words 'Guided Meditation' are also over the top of the image.

47. Made A Wax Seal

close up the back folds of an envelope which are sealed with a gold wax seal that has been embossed with a pattern

48. Made Ketchup

Close up of a white hand holding a chip and dipping it into home made ketchup on a plate.

49. Chocolate Mousse

Looking down on two glasses filled with deliciously rich home made chocolate mousse.

50. Embroidery

Close up of a blue and white flower which has been made using an embroidery technique.

51. Food Art

A swan made from an apple cut into different shapes. An example of food art.

52. 365 National Days

Challenge Fifty-Two, a white woman with dark hair, looking at the camera holding a glass and a bottle in celebration of recognising a national day every day of the year.

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