Figuring Out What to Try Next

As I’m sure you’ve noticed by now, this blog is all about trying new things. Yes, I realize to this point I haven’t tried anything too out-of-the-ordinary. But I hope that you’ll keep reading to see what things—large and small—I try next.

At the end of this week, I’m headed back to Des Moines for a week. So expect to hear about what new restaurants and neighborhood explorations I’ve tried. (Don’t worry, Des Moines is cool now people. Really. This article proves it—by the way, that photo was taken a block from my old apartment ... she says somewhat wistfully.)

Then, once I’m back in L-town, it will be time to get down to business. In the near future, I expect to try: natural beauty products, making my own cleaning supplies, composting, organic gardening, refinishing furniture, replacing faucets and showerheads. And that’s just the “around the house” stuff.

I also want to find a pottery class, keep trying new yoga studios, and—once the weather warms up—get my kicks on route 66 (which runs right through L-town, in case you were wondering).

After that? How about more cooking, meditation, jewelry making, maybe writing science fiction. Then again, maybe not writing science fiction.

And, yes, once the farmer’s market starts, being vegetarian.

But what else?

Feel free to throw suggestions out. I can’t promise I’ll do all—or any of them—but I am open to ideas. If you tell me to try, say, motocross, street fighting, or cheerleading, I’ll probably just tell you to shut up. But I’m curious anyway: What should I try?