How I did it: I did some research on classes that were relatively close to home because I didn't want any excuses not to go (ie it's too far, traffic's too heavy, etc).  I found a few dance classes and one martial arts class that interested me. I decided to go with the belly dance class that's held in the neighborhood adjacent to mine. It's one night a week. I can walk there if I want to (it's about 1.5 miles from my house) and I'm more likely to meet people I can hang out with as they probably also live close by.

Lessons & tips: We all have classes we've dreamed of taking but don't because we think we're too old, too out of shape, or too something to take it. Ignore all those voices in your head and take the class you want to take. Leaving your comfort zone and ignoring the negative voices in your head helps you grow and makes you realize that anything you want in life is possible if you have the courage to reach for it.

Jul 09, 2009, 06:44AM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer