Saturday, December 19, 2009

So, I've taken the first step and started my blog. What will I discover in my explorations for 2010? What am I looking for? Why does this matter?

I want to test my willingness to follow through on a discipline of daily writing. I've been playing at writing for several years, and feel I'm ready to commit to a project. This is a beginning that gives me a structure with lots of wiggleroom to include whatever I want to explore.

I want to restore the sense of adventure I had for exploring my community when I first moved here eight years ago. I still have that adventurous spirit when I travel to other places, but have let it slide when I'm at home. When I first arrived here, I ventured out by public transit, tried new walking trails, visited a few museums, and got to know the area. However, there are so many things I still want to do, and this year I'll make time for them. I commit to a year of "artist dates" with myself to explore my local area and report back. In exploring the area, I'll also be exploring my inner self as I write about my opinions and feelings.

What are some things on my radar for exploring?
  • walking trails
  • writing options
  • future career options
  • museums
  • parks
  • my dreams
  • ethnic markets and restaurants
  • the variety of shops and restaurants that I pass up when I stick to the same old
  • healthy choices for food and exercise
  • the world around me

I think the public nature of the blog will encourage me to stay on track, on target, and in touch with myself and my commitment to this project.

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