{Trying New Things: Wednesday, March 24th}

Hello again birds and blokes! Time has come for an update on my March goal of Trying New Things. This is what I've been trying the last week:

1. Physical Fitness pt. 2

I have started running! Two days on, one day off, one mile each run. It's been really hard getting my lungs used to breathing {darn smoker lungs} but I've really been enjoying the exercise. I feel good, and healthy and have been craving more green foods, which is always encouraging. I've also been stretching and doing yoga each morning.. It feels so good to start each day with a peaceful mind.

2. Teaching Myself French

Easier said than done. While I did muddle in a French class durring my days at University, I barely scraped by with a passing grade, as my heart wasn't in it. However, watching all of Audrey Tautou's films has recently motivated me to quit being such a cynic and learn some conversational french. I picked up a french dictionary a few days ago, and will carry it around everywhere I go, trying to learn a few new words here and there. Obnoxious, I'm sure I will be:)

3. Going Country

I tend to say "I hate country music," however, I realize this is far too much of a generalization. I love good country music with fuses of folk and rock mixed in. This week, I bought 2 new albums while out thrifting, Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson. They've been great company through the starry evenings as I blog for you. I'm feeling that this summer, I'll be listening to a fair share of good country music.

4. The High Bun

As silly as it may seem, I have a weird-thing about wearing my hair up. I used to do it so often as a kid and my sister would tease me, that it's been a self-conscious tick I've had for years. However, the last week, I've been wearing my hair in a high bun! It's so fun and simple. I do think I'll wear this look into the ground.

5. Trying New Things

This week I cut my own hair.

This week I wished on a shooting star.

This week I spent more time in the kitchen.

This week I stayed up past my bedtime.
This week I started drinking Jasmine tea instead of coffee.
This week, I gave money to a bum..and he smiled.
This week, I'm going to spend quality time with family.

xxoo chelseablanket