How I did it: I am typically scared of a lot of stuff, and I would often say no when opportunities arose. I am also somewhat of a homebody so when people would invite me out somewhere I usually declined. Finally, I work shift work so I generally have to make my own opportunities otherwise I sit at home all day. Which I was doing. So I just told myself one day to start saying yes, whenever an opportunity to do something new and exciting came up. Since then I have become more spontaneous, waking up one day and going wherever the mood takes me. Now I actively look for things that would not normally interest me and I go for it. I also don't act my age. That is the biggest killer of fun I think, is telling yourself you are too old for that. You're never too old! Having fun is all about attitude. Make the most out of any situation and make it fun!

Lessons & tips: Try everything. Even if something doesn't peak your interest, try it anyway. You may end up loving it. Plus, those new experiences lead to other experience. Stay young at heart and find the fun!

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Mar 08, 2011, 11:10AM PST | 1 comment | 11 cheers