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RE: Try something new... - 7/11/2008 12:37:45 AM
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Prairiehiker
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I like this thread. I'll be trying something new this month. Me and my daughter are going on a road trip to Whistler, BC for a couple of weeks. For the first time, we're going to try downhill mountain biking, zip lining, and actually camping out in a tee pee, plus hiking this really amazing trail that requires bolted ladders and ropes. They call the trail the stairmaster to the to summit of the chief. That would be so much fun. We're doing a lot of hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing, but those are things we normally do here. I can't wait to try to do some downhilling though. I just hope we come out of it in one piece. I'll post pictures of our adventures.
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RE: Try something new... - 7/11/2008 6:39:09 AM
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There are some things I'll be doing for the first time - but it'll be later this fall - I'll post then. But, to give you an idea - we've got our Pinellas Trail that is nearly 40 miles from top to bottom of the county. I want to ride it all in one day. Also, I will be "blowing the whistle" for the first time in Oct (again, as it gets cooler) for kids soccer games. I'm a referee, but haven't done any games yet (had conflicts in the spring). I'm looking forward to that. In the mean time, I'll be getting back to the gym like I used to be (as much as my body will allow - with a pinched nerve in my back and 7 additional years of age) where I'm there 5-6x/week.
Next year, I will begin refereeing high school soccer. 
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RE: Try something new... - 7/11/2008 8:51:33 AM
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One thing I've tried this summer that's new for me is Vocal Directing the summer family play at our community theater. I've probably made everyone here tired with telling that, so I won't belabor it.
The cool thing about it is how much I have learned. One exciting thing I've learned is that I really, really like doing that. Teaching voice is something I'm coming to love more and more. I like teaching the other instruments that I teach as well, but teaching voice is my true love.
I started out the job of vocal directing thinking some things were important and certain others were not. Quite a few of those perceptions have changed over the last week of rehearsals. I'm thrilled to have this new information: I think over the years I have matured to the point that instead of making me frustrated with myself for not knowing all that right at the beginning, I realize that I now have more information to do it better next time; it's exciting!
That's my new thing for this month!
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RE: Try something new... - 7/11/2008 8:54:30 AM
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Here's something new that I tried last weekend (posted at the Running thread in the fitness folder). I'm preparing for a 120 km bike ride on a trail in Victoria, BC. My plan was to do it in one day (tonnes of stuff to see along the way, so it'll be a slow ride). So, last weekend, I figure I'd go for a long ride here to see how it feels. This is how it went:
I did a 50 km bike ride today (maybe more...Google map didn't give me the accurate to and from location). Now, that ride was the longest one I've done in a day. The trail is pretty easy, and I've always like it but today, there was some really muddy part in the trail and I had to get off the bike as I couldn't pedal, and I got eaten by billions of mosquitoes (I was literally covered by them) as I went through the muddy trail. Cycling back to town, there were still mud flying from my bike tires. Only my face was without mud. Me, the bike and the car had to go straight to the car wash. That's my day. I'm ready to just veg. At least I feel clean now.
After doing that ride, I decided that to do 120 in one day would be too much for me, and I'd probably be wiped out for a couple days during my vacation which wouldn't be a good idea since I'd like to do other things there. So, I'll ride the 60 km trail and get someone to come and get me, or figure out how to get to one end and ride back to the city. Here's the trail.
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RE: Try something new... - 7/13/2008 10:47:25 PM
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I've been doing a lot of yardwork/gardening in the past year. Something I never took an interest in before, but am finding it quite fulfilling now. I'm also learning a new instrument (when I have time).
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RE: Try something new... - 7/13/2008 11:14:34 PM
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That sounds like a lot of fun. I mountain bike too, but haven't done any downhill only rides, only taken some steep drops on occasion.. I haven't experienced zip lining but from what I've seen it looks like a lot of fun. The hike sounds awesome too I'm sure you guys will have a blast!
I moved recently so will be riding some new trails around here and after looking at those youtube vids of Dan Osman I'm definitely going to try rock climbing. The guy is incredible.
Yes, Dano was pretty amazing. He's my climbing hero. Unfortunately, he died 10 yeas ago, and ironically, while roped. I loved his free solo climbing videos. Such grace. I'd never do those. To do this day, I'm sure he's been the inspiration of many climbers.
I haven't done any real downhill rides but I'll check out the park in Whistler BC. We're going in 2 weeks. Can't wait.
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RE: Try something new... - 7/18/2008 1:34:29 PM
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I've done a lot of new things for my church ever since the Lord convicted me about serving. (He said, "You're just thinking about doing it. Get off your duff and just DO IT!!") Since then I've started attending our Sunday School leadership meetings, going out on visitation, and have joined the choir. Now, to some of you this stuff just goes without saying...and it should. But I never received a good example of how to serve or witness, for that matter. All the churches I attended while growing up were extremely self-serving...all talk and no walk. But I am growing immensely in this area and I wouldn't go back to my selfish self for the world. (Not that I'm over it completely...) I am also attending a book study with the ladies in my class (I've mentioned it in other threads...it's a great book on how to be completely content being single as a woman based on the book of Ruth. If you want to know more just ask!!)
Something else new has presented itself from out of left field, and that's a new member of my Sunday School class who has showed interest. I certainly was not looking for this to happen! We've not gone out alone anywhere, and I'm not sure if we ever will. I am both terrified and excited at the idea, too. (He asked me to lunch after church a minute or two too late as I had agreed to go with the group...he came along, too, though.) Bless his heart, I have been so nervous around him that I think he's thinking I'm just scared of him! I've left it in the Lord's hands, though. I have made myself quite miserable the past couple weeks hoping he'll ask me again one minute then convincing myself I shouldn't go out with him the next! (I'm divorced and have never dated a believer.) Although I feel the man should make the move, I think he may need some encouragement from me, and I guess technically he already made the first move! If anything, by having lunch with him I can get a pretty good idea where his heart is with the Lord instead of playing the assuming game in my head. Hey, he may not even come back to our class! So I guess we'll see. Any Godly advice would be greatly appreciated. I am perfectly content being single, so it's a surprise to be at peace about going out with him, my fears notwithstanding. Even if he turns out to be a clinger with no real trust in the Lord, at least I'll know.
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RE: Try something new... - 7/18/2008 2:02:04 PM
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I've done a lot of new things for my church ever since the Lord convicted me about serving. (He said, "You're just thinking about doing it. Get off your duff and just DO IT!!") Since then I've started attending our Sunday School leadership meetings, going out on visitation, and have joined the choir. Now, to some of you this stuff just goes without saying...and it should. But I never received a good example of how to serve or witness, for that matter. All the churches I attended while growing up were extremely self-serving...all talk and no walk. But I am growing immensely in this area and I wouldn't go back to my selfish self for the world. (Not that I'm over it completely...) I am also attending a book study with the ladies in my class (I've mentioned it in other threads...it's a great book on how to be completely content being single as a woman based on the book of Ruth. If you want to know more just ask!!) Something else new has presented itself from out of left field, and that's a new member of my Sunday School class who has showed interest. I certainly was not looking for this to happen! We've not gone out alone anywhere, and I'm not sure if we ever will. I am both terrified and excited at the idea, too. (He asked me to lunch after church a minute or two too late as I had agreed to go with the group...he came along, too, though.) Bless his heart, I have been so nervous around him that I think he's thinking I'm just scared of him! I've left it in the Lord's hands, though. I have made myself quite miserable the past couple weeks hoping he'll ask me again one minute then convincing myself I shouldn't go out with him the next! (I'm divorced and have never dated a believer.) Although I feel the man should make the move, I think he may need some encouragement from me, and I guess technically he already made the first move! If anything, by having lunch with him I can get a pretty good idea where his heart is with the Lord instead of playing the assuming game in my head. Hey, he may not even come back to our class! So I guess we'll see. Any Godly advice would be greatly appreciated. I am perfectly content being single, so it's a surprise to be at peace about going out with him, my fears notwithstanding. Even if he turns out to be a clinger with no real trust in the Lord, at least I'll know.
Asking!!!!! 
I would love to know the name of the book you are studying......I am a widow and I love the book of Ruth (just look at my name  ) Thanks!!!
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RE: Try something new... - 9/4/2008 9:01:02 AM
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My daughter GP3 (age 15) and I have been doing something fun so I thought I resurrect this old thread and tell y'all about it.
It was her idea. Both of us get in emotional funks on occasion, where things seem really hard and not likely to get better. One day when we were feeling this way, she looked around the grocery store where we were picking up a few things and said "look at all those people! None of them are smiling. They look so miserable! I wonder if they know how they look?"
Then she looked at me and I looked at her, and we looked just as miserable.
So she said "Smile, mommy! Let's see what happens if we just walk around this store smiling!"
Since then it's become a game.
At first, we would forget until we were halfway through with whatever errand we were doing at the grocery store. Soon we started remembering earlier. Now, I'm barely in the parking lot, yet no matter how bad I'm feeling inside, the smile starts to spread on my face.
Contrary to what you might be expecting, I haven't really noticed too much of a change on other people's faces. Oh, I garner the occasional smile back, and a few puzzled looks. But the real change is in my attitude.
I feel good when I go into the store. I know that I'm going to have a chance to change someone else's face and make it more attractive. I also know...and this is the big one...that when I walk out, my own attitude is going to be different. Probably better. I might go into the store feeling overwhelmed, tired, and sad. But when I come out, I'm likely to feel attractive, confident, and positive.
So the next time you're in the grocery store, SMILE! Not a little, peaceful smile. Not just a pleasant look. Nope, the rules say it has to be at least a big silly grin with a sparkle in the eye to go with it. Something that will make people wonder what in the world is going on inside your head. Doesn't matter how you're feeling inside: just slap that grin on and turn your attention to the reactions you are going to get when people look at it.
Let me know how it goes, ok?
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RE: Try something new... - 9/4/2008 12:49:51 PM
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Great idea Esther, Who knows, if we forget to unsmile often enough when we leave the store, smiling may just become a habit.
I have to share something that goes along the same lines as this;
I started to notice that men only appoached me when I had my children with me.  I was starting to get a little paranoid, thinking that my city was full of pediphiles. Then I realized, when I am with my kids we are often joking, or having fun. When my niece is with us (same age as the twins) we can get down right silly. A happy fun loving woman is much more appealing than a stoic one. When I am alone, reading or shopping, I am never approached. I am going to take your advise and put that smile on, it's not fake. I have lots of reasons to smile, I just have to remind myself of that regularly.
Thanks Esther!
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RE: Try something new... - 9/4/2008 1:07:45 PM
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Great idea Esther, Who knows, if we forget to unsmile often enough when we leave the store, smiling may just become a habit.
I have to share something that goes along the same lines as this;
I started to notice that men only appoached me when I had my children with me. I was starting to get a little paranoid, thinking that my city was full of pediphiles. Then I realized, when I am with my kids we are often joking, or having fun. When my niece is with us (same age as the twins) we can get down right silly. A happy fun loving woman is much more appealing than a stoic one. When I am alone, reading or shopping, I am never approached. I am going to take your advise and put that smile on, it's not fake. I have lots of reasons to smile, I just have to remind myself of that regularly.
Thanks Esther!
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There's a saying about this somewhere...something about the most important thing or most attractive thing you can put on in the morning is a
SMILE
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RE: Try something new... - 9/4/2008 2:04:42 PM
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But the real change is in my attitude.
making yourself smile for about 15 seconds is shown scientifically to make people feel better within. maybe it's a way of God rewarding us for making a good thought choice. hey, it works for me.
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RE: Try something new... - 9/4/2008 2:32:26 PM
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He asked me to lunch after church a minute or two too late as I had agreed to go with the group...he came along, too, though.
Although I feel the man should make the move, I think he may need some encouragement from me, and I guess technically he already made the first move!
yes you are right, he asked you to lunch. he may not think you are interested unless you bring it up. there is nothing to lose and going to lunch does not mean courtship or engagement. you are absolutely correct in that it is a good opportunity to find out about his walk with the Lord and if you're lucky have a few laughs or a nice lunch.
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RE: Try something new... - 9/4/2008 3:05:34 PM
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There's a saying about this somewhere...something about the most important thing or most attractive thing you can put on in the morning is a
From "Annie"
Title :You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile
(spoken) This is Bert Healy saying ...
(singing now) Hey, hobo man
Hey, Dapper Dan
You've both got your style
But Brother,
You're never fully dressed
Without a smile!
Your clothes may be Beau Brummelly
They stand out a mile --
But Brother,
You're never fully dressed
Without a smile!
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RE: Try something new... - 9/4/2008 3:08:06 PM
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Great idea Esther, Who knows, if we forget to unsmile often enough when we leave the store, smiling may just become a habit.
I have to share something that goes along the same lines as this;
I started to notice that men only appoached me when I had my children with me. I was starting to get a little paranoid, thinking that my city was full of pediphiles. Then I realized, when I am with my kids we are often joking, or having fun. When my niece is with us (same age as the twins) we can get down right silly. A happy fun loving woman is much more appealing than a stoic one. When I am alone, reading or shopping, I am never approached. I am going to take your advise and put that smile on, it's not fake. I have lots of reasons to smile, I just have to remind myself of that regularly.
Thanks Esther!
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You know...you're quite right about this and I didn't even think about it either. I honestly thought a lot of it had to do with, "Oh that poor crazy woman! Those boys are just frazzling her to death!" but in actuality they're attracted to my silliness!
Wow!
Edited because I can't type. 
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RE: Try something new... - 9/4/2008 3:20:12 PM
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Hmmm.. what have I done lately.
I've biked some new trails and hiked a couple of new places, but this is stuff I usually do. I did recently join a new home study group at church and met a few nice people. We'll be getting involved with some of the church ministries. So I'm hoping to get better at sharing my faith and looking forward to getting more involved. I also started taking some classes and will be testing my skills at indoor rock climbing soon.
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RE: Try something new... - 9/4/2008 4:19:04 PM
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Great idea Esther, Who knows, if we forget to unsmile often enough when we leave the store, smiling may just become a habit.
I have to share something that goes along the same lines as this;
I started to notice that men only appoached me when I had my children with me. I was starting to get a little paranoid, thinking that my city was full of pediphiles. Then I realized, when I am with my kids we are often joking, or having fun. When my niece is with us (same age as the twins) we can get down right silly. A happy fun loving woman is much more appealing than a stoic one. When I am alone, reading or shopping, I am never approached. I am going to take your advise and put that smile on, it's not fake. I have lots of reasons to smile, I just have to remind myself of that regularly.
Thanks Esther!
~Blessings
You know...you're quite right about this and I didn't even think about it either. I honestly thought a lot of it had to do with, "Oh that poor crazy woman! Those boys are just frazzling her to death!" but in actuality they're attracted to my silliness!
Wow!
Edited because I can't type.
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RE: Try something new... - 9/4/2008 4:42:36 PM
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Since then it's become a game.
At first, we would forget until we were halfway through with whatever errand we were doing at the grocery store. Soon we started remembering earlier. Now, I'm barely in the parking lot, yet no matter how bad I'm feeling inside, the smile starts to spread on my face.
Contrary to what you might be expecting, I haven't really noticed too much of a change on other people's faces. Oh, I garner the occasional smile back, and a few puzzled looks. But the real change is in my attitude. I use to play a similar game when I worked for my friend Joe as a fill in when one of his employee's was sick........I would watch the people pump gas and make an internal bet with myself (and on occassion with Joe) how long it would take me to get them to smile...........It never failed.........Not once was I unable to get a smile on the face of a person...........the key is the smile you give has to be like you said......it has to be a big, sparkling smile full of joy and love which is reflected in the eyes as well as the mouth.
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But the real change is in my attitude. Isn't that the truth.......I am so thankful my parents taught us, just as you are your daughter, the power of a smile........
When we were little, whenever we were sad or mad, missing a smile on our faces, my father would play the smile game with us until we burst out smiling and laughing........walking through life with a smile on my face has made all the difference in how I see the world.
I am so happy for you Ester I just can't stop smiling LOL
This month the something new I am trying is to participate more in the chat like threads in singles....
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RE: Try something new... - 9/4/2008 11:54:37 PM
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Here's another one to try. We've made this a habit, since my best friend started it years ago. Whenever we eat at a reastaruant, we make it a point to find out the name of the person serving us, and clal her by her name every time she comes around. It would brighten her day knowing she's not just looked at a serving personnel but as a person who's doing a a great job. It would make her day. And at times, it's little things like that that makes such a huge difference.
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RE: Try something new... - 9/5/2008 10:02:39 AM
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Here's another one to try. We've made this a habit, since my best friend started it years ago. Whenever we eat at a reastaruant, we make it a point to find out the name of the person serving us, and clal her by her name every time she comes around. It would brighten her day knowing she's not just looked at a serving personnel but as a person who's doing a a great job. It would make her day. And at times, it's little things like that that makes such a huge difference.
I do this all the time with everyone. The most pleasing sound to most people is their own name.
Of course you alwys get the quick "Do I know you" look when you walk up and address them by name. My favorites are the ones who forget they are wearing name tags!! "How did you know my name?"
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RE: Try something new... - 9/5/2008 8:42:57 PM
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I do this all the time with everyone. The most pleasing sound to most people is their own name.
Over here, only serving personnel in fast food restaurants wear name tags. Every where else, you have to catch them say their name when they introduced themselves to you, which most often than not, I'm not paying attention. Remembering is something I have to make a conscious effort.
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