7 Things you've been meaning to get around to
You have it now, Cityscapers, the rarest of the rare – a round tuit. In fact you have weeks of them, and you can use them to get around to doing all manner of things. But what? Here’s our list:
1 / Declutter Marie Kondo created a sensation last year with her Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo but who actually got around to doing anything? Here’s your chance to clear out the clutter and choose joy. Remember though that one person’s trash is another’s treasure, so be sure to fully consult with your bubble buddies before biffing anything.
2 / Deep clean your car Bring back that new-car smell with the mother of all cleans. Get out an old toothbrush and some cotton buds and go deep into every crevice and fold. Go hard with the glass cleaner as well – you’ll be amazed at the difference it will make. And everyone knows that cars run better after a clean.
doityourself.com/stry/how-to-deep-clean-your-car
3 / Rehang your art Take everything off the walls, line them up in the lounge and get to work. What looks best next to what? What themes can you explore? Curate your own exhibition and turn your house into a gallery. Then hang everything up in its new spot. Review and repeat as often as you like!
christies.com/features/How-to-hang-artworks
4 / Sort all your old photos Is your photographic record divided into pre and post digital? Here’s your chance to get it all sorted and accessible. Haul out those hard-copy prints of holidays and family good times and compile a pile of the best. Then, when this is all over, give a photo scanning business a boost by getting them turned into digital files that you can display on your TV screen.
harveynormanphotos.co.nz/collections/photo-scanning-and-restoration
5 / Learn a musical instrument Got an old keyboard or guitar in the attic or garage? Even if it’s just a recorder or ukulele left over from someone’s childhood, right now it can be your ticket to escaping boredom and embracing a new skill. There are many options for online lessons, including YouTube. You can even get live face-to-face lessons with your own teacher.
6 / Learn how to code This mysterious skill is put forward as essential in our inter-wired world, and now is your chance to acquire it. Coding allows you to use a programming language to direct a computer to do what you want – now that’s a shift in the power balance! Head back to work with a handy new skill in your toolbox. A simple Google will open a world of learning options.
7 / Learn te reo Turn your bubble into a full-immersion kura (school) by taking up the wero (challenge) to learn te reo. The web is full of wonderful resources, including a daily phrase direct to your inbox. Start your hikoi (journey) with a hearty kia ora (welcome!) each morning.