To complete this goal: Sing karaoke in front of people. Doesn't matter if it's at a karaoke bar or on a little machine at a party, as long as there are people there.
Why? Singing is fun. I like to sing along with radio, in choirs, sometimes in the shower- but I'm not very comfortable singing alone in front of people. I'm ready to change that.
Showing posts with label Risks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Risks. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
053. Go to a shooting range
To complete this goal: Head out to a shooting range and hit a target! You know, preferably more than once.
Why? People have this funny assumption that just because I'm from Texas, I know how to properly fire a gun. While I have some experience from a visit to some relatives in the hill country, I'm not a pro by any stretch of the imagination. However, I enjoyed improving my aim in that one short experience, and I'd like to continue to get better. Also, what an excellent stress reliever!
Why? People have this funny assumption that just because I'm from Texas, I know how to properly fire a gun. While I have some experience from a visit to some relatives in the hill country, I'm not a pro by any stretch of the imagination. However, I enjoyed improving my aim in that one short experience, and I'd like to continue to get better. Also, what an excellent stress reliever!
052. Be able to do a ‘beast skill’
To complete this goal: Be able to complete at least one of the skills on the website beastskills.com- these are those skills which seem impossible, or "beastly."
The frontrunners for my super beginner status are the handstand and the back lever. I'd love to be able to do the planche progression, the flag, or the L-seat, but let's take it one step at a time!
Why? I'm a twin- and people seem to be unable to keep themselves from putting us in opposing boxes. One of us was the funny one, the other the antisocial one. The smart one, the dumb one. And, one of my personal favorites- the strong one, and the weak one. Guess which I was? My brother was always the one who people seemed to think capable and fit. I don't want to feel like the weak, helpless girl that needs to be taken care of, and perhaps this is a superficial way to prove I'm not, but aren't this skills amazing??
The frontrunners for my super beginner status are the handstand and the back lever. I'd love to be able to do the planche progression, the flag, or the L-seat, but let's take it one step at a time!
Why? I'm a twin- and people seem to be unable to keep themselves from putting us in opposing boxes. One of us was the funny one, the other the antisocial one. The smart one, the dumb one. And, one of my personal favorites- the strong one, and the weak one. Guess which I was? My brother was always the one who people seemed to think capable and fit. I don't want to feel like the weak, helpless girl that needs to be taken care of, and perhaps this is a superficial way to prove I'm not, but aren't this skills amazing??
051. Do something terrifying and crazy
To complete this goal: 'Terrifying' and 'crazy' generally means falling from great heights in a controlled manner, considering my fear of heights. Bungee jumping, cliff diving, sky diving, etc. Might accept hang gliding or flying a small plane, depending on how scary that ends up being.
Why? Facing my fears- all of my fears -is an important part of me growing up, figuring myself out, and living my life to the fullest. Not too long ago, riding a roller coaster would have qualified for this goal, but it's time to up the ante!
Why? Facing my fears- all of my fears -is an important part of me growing up, figuring myself out, and living my life to the fullest. Not too long ago, riding a roller coaster would have qualified for this goal, but it's time to up the ante!
050. Try a Warrior Dash type activity
To complete this goal: Complete any obstacle course type run- examples include Warrior Dash, Gladiator Games, Tough Mudder, Metro Dash, Spartan Race, Rugged Maniac, etc.
Why? Um, because it sounds fun! And, let's face it- a little crazy. Some of these courses involve fire! As I get stronger and more capable while I work towards my fitness goals, I want to push myself with something like this, something that represents how far I've come from the weak, unmotivated woman I was, to a strong, able athlete.
Why? Um, because it sounds fun! And, let's face it- a little crazy. Some of these courses involve fire! As I get stronger and more capable while I work towards my fitness goals, I want to push myself with something like this, something that represents how far I've come from the weak, unmotivated woman I was, to a strong, able athlete.
049. Bizarre foods at least 3 times
To complete this goal: Eat something "bizarre" (i.e., a food item not commonly eaten in the US)- this can include bugs, lamb balls, oxtail, tripe, etc. Has to be something I haven't tried before, though.
Why? Oh, Andrew Zimmern- your show is awesome and crazy! My boyfriend introduced me to the tv show Bizarre Foods, and my life has never been the same. So many possibilities for me to get out of my comfort zone and do something exciting and unusual!
Why? Oh, Andrew Zimmern- your show is awesome and crazy! My boyfriend introduced me to the tv show Bizarre Foods, and my life has never been the same. So many possibilities for me to get out of my comfort zone and do something exciting and unusual!
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