Learn something new
I completed my massage course but have decided I'm not sure if I want to take it any further professionally. I'm pleased I know how to help my mum if she's got a bad back and at least I've got something that I could fall back on but I don't think I feel passionately enough to offer a good enough service to paying clients. However, I did enjoy learning about how massage can help and learning about the body.
I've also continued learning Greek on Duo Lingo. While I'm still quite away from being fluent, I was able to recognise some phrases that I came across verbally and written down throughout my time in Greece recently.
Dress in skimpy clothing
I wore my skimpy bikinis on holiday without feeling too self-conscious and even did a topless photo shoot on a deserted beach on holiday. I'm still a little bit wary of showing off too much skin, but also think less is not always more...
Get drunk
On holiday recently I shared a carafe of rose wine with my mum each night. I've learned if I eat something like crisps or nuts beforehand, I don't feel too tipsy... However, when I drink, I also feel myself becoming a bit louder and attention seeking, which is not me and I don't like it! Therefore, I think I will stick to the odd glass of wine or baileys but not in a social setting.
Wear make up more
In the recent hot weather and on holiday, I didn't bother wearing make up. While I've bought some new stuff, I've realised wearing make up is not a priority in my life.
Have a fling
I thought this one would probably be my least successful... Is that me manifesting a lack of romantic interests or being realistic? However, over the past 6 months, I have fallen for someone... and why? Because he asks me questions (what does that say about the calibre of romantic interests I'm experiencing?!) The catch? He's buying a house with his girlfriend, so he's in quite a committed relationship... However, before finding out he had a girlfriend, I was willing to be brave and give him my number, which I would never normally have done and I look forward to seeing him each week at our pub quiz. It's taught me that I know the kind of man I want and how I want to meet him and that (without seeming pitiful) I might have to resign myself to a lifetime of singledom because I don't meet many men like him often.
Have a solid group of friends
As previously hinted at, I feel like I've outgrown 2 of my oldest friendships. While I don't want to lose complete contact with one of them, I'm resigned to the fact they are not as big a part of my life as they once were. However, I want to put more effort into other friendships to ensure they don't trail off and maybe make some new friends... I'm just not sure how.
Travel
I think this has been my most successful area: I've travelled to some places that I really wanted to go to, despite a global pandemic and issues within the travel industry. In the next few weeks, I've also got 2 more trips I'm excited for, others in the future and am continuing to hopefully book some more trips.
Find a hobby
I haven't really taken up new hobbies but have rekindled my love of pub quizzes. Next week, I'm trying kayaking so hopefully that will become a regular interest.
Sleep in till midday
I laid in until about 9am on occasions but I much prefer getting up early and feeling as though I've done a lot... so I can then be lazy in the evening.
Conclusion
Was this challenge worthwhile? I'm not sure. I don't feel like I've had some great epiphany or caught up on lost time. However, I've learned that I want travel to be a big part of my life, I've got 3 really good, close friends and what I want from a relationship which may mean I might not experience it.
The main thing though, I feel is that it is society that has made me feel as though I'm not normal, but hiding myself away means I don't have that pressure to conform- which is one of the reasons I don't have a great social life.
I'm now in the second year of my 30s and need to stop worrying about my age and just live how I want to!
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