When I was a child I had a favorite television show: Hercules - A legendary journey. With this show I become interested in Greek Mythology, actors and movies.
My first favorite actor starred in Hercules of course: Michael Hurst. I was able to identify myself with his role. But his necklace, the Manaia, fascinated me the most and never let go until today.
Unfortunately those necklaces are very expensive, because those are handcrafted (in New Zealand). And so, I used my handicraft skills and decided to create my own necklace out of ebony using a sharp knife and a lot of abrasive paper. It never left my neck since.

The Manaia is derived of the Maori and is a symbol of protection. It has the head of a bird, body of a man and tail of a fish. It symbolizes the balance between heaven, earth and water and is a guardian against evil.

Another point on bucket list was to own a voodoo doll. I don't believe in the mythical forces of a voodoo doll, nevertheless I've always wanted to have one.
And so I combined my wish with another craftsmanship: sewing.
I didn't use the machine, but needle and thread instead.