Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Comfort Zone!


I was at a meeting on Sunday and someone mentioned people being too comfortable in their spot in life and how that can be a bad thing.  

Well I have officially been trying to go outside my comfort zone lately!  It all started with the 1/2 marathon probably.  


Then I chopped my hair off. 
 I've also been trying to be more put together.  Like I try to wear jewelry more often.  And wear a full face of makeup at least 2-3 times a week.  (rather than just eyeliner and chapstick.)

I'm also taking a dance class.  And since I have very little coordination when it comes to dancing  and zero grace my poor dance teacher has some serious work ahead of her :)  But it is soooo much fun!!!

I also went to a shoe party and bought some serious high heels.   I have one pair of high heels in my closet that I bought for a Valentine's present for Dan one year and that's as much as I'll say about that but they're strappy and not the kind I would wear to church on sunday...
So I decided to buy some real heels!  And I think I overshot the mark.  They are white spike heels like 3 inches!  Cute definitely but I felt like such a dork trying to walk in them.  I really felt like I looked like a man trying to walk in heels- you know like you see in the movies...  Yeah- it prob wasn't as bad as it felt in my mind but it'll take some practice and a lot more guts before I try that again...  And dang they were so uncomfortable!  Here's a picture for ya...



Anyways- I'm not trying to get comments like "Oh you looked fine"  "I don't think you walk like a man"  I'm just telling the world of my latest adventure... :)

Oh and my next adventure is dressing up big time for halloween!  I'm attempting a Princess Peach costume.  So if you see me dressed up and I look like I'm wearing a crazy barbie/glinda/princess looking outfit.  Maybe just try to smile and say something like- "great princess peach costume" even if you can't see it!  It'll really help my pride.  Thanks :)



2 comments:

Mel said...

I totally agree with you. I am so comfortable with how things are. I have started making small goals for myself, but I think I need to be more drastic. It is funny how when you are a kid/teenager things are good no matter what. Now that I am a wife and mom I don't go outside of what I am comfy with. I need to do more. Maybe I will follow in your footsteps and buy some heels. I don't even own one pair. Good for you. And I LOVE your hair by the way....

Hannah Jones said...

When I buy a new pair of heels, I wear them around the house to get used to them! I carry Jake, cause ya gotta make sure your heels are kid friendly! I do the dishes in them... :)
I'm excited to see your heels! SASSY!!