26 for 2026

thechubbyunicorn

I've been on holiday so haven't managed to update last week until now…

Week 39 update…

1. Watch 26 movies I’ve never seen before - Practical Magic 2

4. 26 selfcare experiences to look and feel better - spa pedicure 

6. Post 2026 photos to Instagram - 49 

7. Buy 26 gift cards for Christmas spending - Asda

8. Watch 26 documentaries - Four Hours at the Capitol 

12. Listen to 26 audiobooks - Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen 

15. Walk along 26 different beaches - Barassie Beach, Troon / Burntisland Beach / Pettycur Bay / Kinghorn Beach  

16. Save £2026 - £3.39

17. Walk 2026 miles - 30.3 

23. Save 26 of each coin / note (£1 to £20) - 1x£5, 1x£20

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thechubbyunicorn

September Update..

I'm definitely not going to meet some of these goals by the end of the year but I'm still enjoying it all.

1. Watch 26 movies I’ve never seen before - 19/26
2. Complete 26 different crafts - 7/26
3. 26 different physical activities - 14/26
4. 26 selfcare experiences to look and feel better - 10/26 
5. Be able to run for 26 minutes - 8/26
6. Post 2026 photos to Instagram - 1,961/2026 - 1520
7. Buy 26 gift cards for Christmas spending - 38/26 
8. Watch 26 documentaries - 14/26
9. Tick 26 things off my master to do list - 7/26 
10. Lose 26lbs - 1.5/26
11. Try 26 new recipes - 9/26 
12. Listen to 26 audiobooks - 16/26 
13. 26 days of 26k steps - 11/26
14. Read 26 books - 2/26
15. Walk along 26 different beaches -  17/26
16. Save £2026 - £1,733.72 / £2026 - £1,658
17. Walk 2026 miles - 1149.32 / 2026 - 1350 / 1095
18. Create 26 (positive!) habits - 2/26 
19. Complete 26 walks from the book ‘Lanarkshire Walks’ - 12/26 
20.  Make 26 donations - 16/26 
21. Try 26 new restaurants / cafes - 38/26 
22. Tick 26 things off my bucket list - 15/26
23. Save 26 of each coin / note (£1 to £20) - 19/£1, 19/£2, 21/£5, 15/£10, 1/£20
24. Complete 26 garden projects - 2/26
25. Explore 26 new villages / towns / cities - 8/26
26. Send 26 cards / gifts to others - 28/26 
27. Complete parkrun 26 times - 4/26

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DundeeDoll

@thechubbyunicorn "I'm definitely not going to meet some of these goals by the end of the year but I'm still enjoying it all." which is indeed the point of this list - there is no way I'm going to get all my a-zs but i am definitely going to enjoy trying to get as far as I can

listened to a couple more albums - ultravox and velvet underground so only w, x, y, z to go for pop bands - i will of course finish with zz tops!

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Have been MIA. can't believe that we are now in October.A mainly wet and windy Summer has caused some problems with work and I haven't been able to focus on my list but have managed to achieve some things.

1. read 26 books from the Library 15/26 was thinking of moving to Audiobooks but think the reading process is good for the brain. The Cromarty Library Circle. Leaning on gates, Seamus O'rourke( Trying to get away from from leaning towards all Scottish based books) Behind the Seams, Esme Young. And back to Scottish themed books!! When Shadows Fall, Neil Lancaster. The Killing Stones Ann Cleeves.

2. new recipes tried 10/26

3. 26 cards to make. Birthday/thank-you, notecards. 28/26

4.26 Instant gifts. Make a stock of small gifts to have for emergency gifts,this may include preserves, 6&7. 23/26

5. Make 26 Christmas cards. 26/26

6. make 26 jars Seville Marmalade. 32/26 Lemon & Clementine Marmalade 10.

7.26 jars Jam & chutney. Plum trees went into overdrive this year,so, lots of Plum & Orange Jam, Mixed berry jam, apple chutney and more to make! 40/26

8. 26 mins. weekly meal planner. This sometimes gets "thrown out the window" when DH & DS announce change of plan to work schedule. This happened a lot because of the unpredictable weather over the summer.

9. 26 Homemade "Ready Meals" for when work plans change and DH & DS need something transportable. 26/26

10.26 different fruit veg grown. The wet weather has taken it's toll on some of this and Hares ate my Leeks!

11. 26 types of flowers for cut flowers grown. Weather took it's toll on these as well although my dahlias did okay and the Alstroemeria and Sweet Peas are still blooming. Drying the Allium heads for winter decoration and harvested Lavender to fill scented bags. Drying Barley/Wheat & Oat heads for winter decoration.

12.Lose 26Lbs 10/26

13. 26 mins monthly budget review. going according to plan.

14. 26 items decluttered/sold 10/26

15.26 items to charity shop. 10/26

16.26 mins. daily me time. Struggling with this because we have been so busy work wise.

17.26 new items of music 5/26 Most recent Teeks, Maori soul singer from New Zealand. Luke Combs

18.revisit 26 Music CDs. most recent Alfred Brendel, Beethoven Piano Sonatas ( actually on Vinyl but I am still counting it) Phil Cunningham & Aly Bain, The Pearl. Looked out my old 45s and plan on listening to some of them when time allows.

19.26 mins planning for the next day work & personal. On track.

20. No more that 26 mins scrolling the internet & news apps. Failing miserably!

21.26 mins daily cleaning. On track.

22. 26 item to be completed on master "to do" list. 10/26

23. Clear out wardrobe - not yet!

24. 26 visits to local museums/ galleries. Still going to work on this.

25. Make grab and go kits for crafts. Made up a few for Autumn/Winter down time.

26.Sort out drawer of charging cable. Done

suzeesu2000

Totally agree: it’s not the destination that’s important but the journey we take to get there. I know I’m not going to make all my targets but I am getting the opportunity to try and to see where I need to apply myself more. I love these challenges. Really looking forward to 2027s list. Keep going all, we’re on the homeward straight!!

DundeeDoll

Bought Kenyan tea at MrL - ok so bought it cos I didn't have a K for tea, but a) it's ticked off K b) it's fairtrade c) it's tasty d) having now read about how it fits into their ethical sourcing strategy will buy again.

thechubbyunicorn

Week 40…

Life is busy! I always want to update here on a Sunday but I feel like I'm getting later and later every week…

1. Watch 26 movies I’ve never seen before - Goodbye June 

6. Post 2026 photos to Instagram - 58

7. Buy 26 gift cards for Christmas spending - M&S 

8. Watch 26 documentaries - Stutz 

10. Lose 26lbs - 0.5

16. Save £2026 - £5.41

17. Walk 2026 miles - 37.9miles 

21. Try 26 new restaurants / cafes - Magic Grill, Marrakesh / Chez Cherif, Marrakesh 

22. Tick 26 things off my bucket list - Ride a camel / Go up in a hot air balloon / Visit Marrakesh 

25. Explore 26 villages / towns / cities I’ve never been to - Marrakesh, Morocco / Ouzoud, Morocco

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DundeeDoll

Listened to XTC - some of their later stuff is really good - just Y and Z to go for my A-Z of pop groups

thechubbyunicorn

Week 41…

Came home from holiday last week with food poisioning and I've spent most of the week feeling sorry for myself so a very pitiful update today. Feeling back to myself now so looking forward to a busy week…

1. Watch 26 movies I’ve never seen before - Reminders of Him

6. Post 2026 photos to Instagram - 9 

16. Save £2026 - £132.06  

17. Walk 2026 miles - 31miles 

21. Try 26 new restaurants / cafes - The Filling Station, Edinburgh

23. Save 26 of each coin / note (£1 to £20) - 1x£1 / 3x£5 / 1x£10

27. Complete parkrun 26 times - 10.10.2026

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suzeesu2000

oh @thechubbyunicorn thats not a holiday souvenir you want. Glad you’re feeling better now xx