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Bring On The New!
- On December 30, 2010
- By One Little Bird
- In New52
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In my last Feeling Grateful post I alluded to the fact that I was planning to start a new year-long adventure for 2011. It all began a few weeks ago when Christine and I were discussing how some family members of mine are really adventurous with their everyday life. She mentioned that she was thinking about trying something new each week in 2011 and I was instantly smitten and told her I wanted to join her in that challenge and that we should also invite others to join in, too.
With that, I invite you to join us in New52, a weekly photography and blogging challenge (and scrapbooking, if you so choose) that invites you to live life a little bit “outside the box” in the coming year.
I will freely admit that the last part – the “change is good” part – couldn’t be further from the truth for me, typically. I am very adverse to change, some might even say I’m severely allergic to it. I like routine and predictability. But for 2011 I’d like to come from a place of “yes” a bit more and not immediately shy away from an idea because it’s outside my comfort zone.
New52 isn’t about making a life-altering change every week, it’s about keeping an open mind. It’s about ordering something different at your favorite restaurant for a change, taking a chance on a new author, picking up a new skill or hobby, or tackling something you’ve been too afraid to do in the past. For instance, I’ve never attended a show at our State Theater downtown, although I’ve always wanted to. Something about it seems so “grown up” to me, and this year I need to stop making excuses and take the plunge. Also? I’ve never learned to drive a stick – how will I ever audition for The Amazing Race without crossing this off my list?
It could be something as simple as a new recipe all the way to something as earth-shattering as a career change. Sometimes the “new” will present itself to you unwittingly, other times you’ll be seeking it out. By inviting others to participate, my hope is that we can all become inspired by one another’s adventures – perhaps gain the courage to try someone else’s new thing ourselves. There’s some anecdotal evidence that trying new things can keep you feeling young and vibrant (Christine links to a few articles in her blog post)– and lately I have to admit I’ve been feeling a bit old and dull.
How about you?
Talia
My new year is kicking off with some very big changes for me. I’ll be starting my first post-college job and leaving my baby girl at home with Daddy and a sitting for 9 hours a week. I think along with those two changes, I’d be really excited to try some smaller changes (like eating at the restaurant that my husband wants to eat at but I keep saying no because it looks weird to me). This will be an exciting year, I’m sure!
Carrie S.
My goal for 2011 is a new job. I’m working 2 part-time jobs right now, & just one full-time job would be nice. I love the idea of New 52. Count me in!
mrshobbes
I love this and would love to join you gals!
Is it okay if I swipe the graphic you made to use? I love this idea 
Peppermint
You can definitely use the graphics, Lex!
LaurieW
Nifty idea- now can I really do a year of weekends and new 52, or do I want to just do new 52- which has quite a ring to it!
Peppermint
You could do both, Laurie. Haha. Maybe do a new thing every weekend? Work smarter not harder!
sue.falstaff
This is such a wonderful concept Peppermint … thanks to both you & Christine!
scrapsandsass
What a great idea.
I am pretty cool with change (except for food), so it will be a fun thing to keep in mind and challenge myself with in the year(s) ahead.
You are a great inspiration.
Lindsan
Sounds cool! What I like about it is that it focuses on actually doing something rather than just documenting whatever happens. A challenge that enriches life. I can dig it! I shall have to give this some thought and might join in.
kym
Great idea! Are you going to make a kit around this concept? I would love to see some word art to go with all of our NEW52 adventures.
Meg B.
Awesome!! I’m already making myself do P365 this year, and taking on more responsbilities leading challenges, so hopefully I’ll be able to get everything to overlap with each other LOL!
Are you going to create a flickr group, group blog, blogring, or something for this so we can keep track of each other?
sally
I’m so in!! Love this!!!
Kaylea
ME to…it fits my word for 2011……”New”….
Wahoo!
thank you.
K
Hi Sally…should we put this on Oscraps?
Chris
I love this idea. P365 was too overwhelming to me. I was already thinking that i should make a goal to try one new recipe a week. Maybe I’ll switch up new recipes with new scrap/photography techniques. I am in!!
Ina
Oh wow! Love the idea but kinda intimidating for me to do one new thing a week. I think I’ll just dip my toes in and go for one new thing a month, while documenting a Year of Weekends. And if I get to do more than one new thing a month, I’ll just consider that a bonus.
Helen
But I would so cheer you on in Amazing Race trying to drive a shift Peppermint
Angela
I just wanted to tell you what a great idea this is. I’ve already done my new thing for this week which was to post to my blog. It’s been sitting empty now for six months because I just wasn’t sure what to say. Now I have a direction. Thanks so much!
alexa
Just found you – and love the thought of this – will be joining in!
alexa
(Sorry, have letter wrong in link. Is correct now. Looking forward to New 52!)
Sonia
What a wonderful project! I am not sure I would be able to maintain such a high level of changes but I would definitely would like to give it a try! I think I’ll join too…
Dani Alencar
Totally love the idea, my life is now changing and I really wanna kick off the boring routine.
Jessica
I am a recent viewer of your website and really enjoy it! Thanks for keeping up with your posts! You are officially bookmarked! You have also piqued my interest with the pinterest and was wondering if you could send me an invitation to start my own pinning? I much appreciate it!!!
Jessica
Peppermint
You bet! I just sent one along.
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