Thanks to my weekend trip I didn't get around to checking my email until late in the day, but by then I had already fulfilled the first two challenges
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[One] Out of town trips by definition lead to places I've never been, and after
Sunday I can cross seeing a game in the San Francisco Giant's stadium off my
list. I know some people make an effort to visit Major League Baseball
stadiums. I'm not one of them, but if an opportunity falls into my lap I'll
take it.
[Two] I actually introduced myself to people on two different occasions.
- On Sunday morning when I was at the park I observed an Oriental woman who looked to be about my age doing stretching exercises. Eventually she started doing some impressive spinning jump kicks.
When I followed one of the grands over to that area I complimented the woman
on her athleticism. She told me the move was called a butterfly kick, and came
from kung fu. At that point her phone rang and I moved away. Five minutes
later she came over to where I was standing and struck up a conversation. I
learned that she lived alone and came to the park every day to exercise
because she enjoyed the people and interactions.
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- At Son Brian's party there were several people I didn't know. I made sure to introduce myself and find out how they knew the birthday boy.
You are fulfilling your challenges very effectively.
ReplyDeleteEven when I didn't know I was!
DeleteThese challenges seem very fun as well as beneficial. I can see where it might be a little hard to find an AARP event with such quick notice. You did so good Kathy...
ReplyDeleteI think I will try to do this down the line, when something shows up.
DeleteI would have liked to talk to the Asian butterfly-kick lady too. She sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteIt was a fascinating conversation, and in my opinion definitely could have been longer.
DeleteWell done!-Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the challenges
ReplyDeleteI love that you’re embracing these challenges so wholeheartedly! Introducing yourself to a stranger in the park is exactly the kind of 'step up and show up' energy we all need more of. That kung fu interaction sounds like a highlight—you never know who you’re going to meet when you just strike up a conversation. Congrats on checking those boxes.
ReplyDeleteYou're right about not knowing what will happen when you meet someone!
DeleteYou're really doing well. Fun to hear about all the new challenges coming your way.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteHow fun to get out and talk to people.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy the random interactions.
DeleteYou got to see a baseball game in San Francisco? Lucky!! I would love that! Love to see them hit home runs into the water! I'm going to look up that butterfly kick, wonder if I could try it. Good on you doing these things!
ReplyDeleteNice that you already had accomplished the challenges before you even knew about them!
ReplyDeleteWell done, Kathy G... you're inspiring me to be more extroverted.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of those challenges, very interesting.
ReplyDeleteKung fu? Wow! You'd think she'd be doing tai chi that is a lot less strenuous.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you embrace challenges .... Brava Kathy
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