I came up with a new rule for myself in order to help test and expand my comfort zone. If I'm afraid of something, I have to do it. But if I just straight don't want to do it, then I don't do it. Sometimes it's hard to figure out if I'm scared or don't care, in those cases I try to compromise. The bottom line is that I want to learn new things, meet new people, and go new places without my fear being an inhibiting factor. Here are a couple things I want to try out over the summer.
2. Surfing: I've lived on the coast all my life and adore the beaches. When I was younger, I was always told to stay away from the water and discouraged from anything other than swimming at the local pool, hence why I'm scared of trying it! But I'm a relatively strong swimmer and there are plenty of opportunities to learn how. I know of one class later this month and if that doesn't work out I'm sure there are people who can teach me how.
3. Rock Wall Climbing: I remember always wanting to try the rock walls at the fair when I was kid, but I was always too scared to actually do it. Now the university has one, and it always looked like fun when I was working out in the gym. I figure when I go back in the fall and have free access to the gym I can scrounge up someone to show me how it's done. I don't have a whole lot of upper body strength, but it's something I'm working on. Plus, if it turns out it's something I really like doing, it'll be another way I can work on my totally sick pythons!
Achievements for 05/30/10: Checked out some awesome tide pools. Did an amazing shoot with KG. Helped out with a cuddle party set up. Helped out with family things. Gave some great birthday gifts and attended some really fun, fulfilling parties!
