A year of adventure: Take 2
A couple of weeks ago, I contacted Ms. Hula about a reprise of this campaign. I was a member of the original cast back in 2010, and those first couple of weeks were filled with adventure- quitting smoking, a food challenge, reality t.v., acquiring a trainer, and a few others. What a send off! But, as many of us are all too familiar with, life takes us in a different direction and our focus is placed elsewhere. My year of adventure came to a halt during the first quarter after getting into a fender-bender with my roommate’s car (what a headache!….which also started my nasty habit of smoking again), and the daily grind and being a creature of habit smothered my desire to be adventuresome. There were times I wanted to get back on “Train 52” , however, being embarrassed that I had let so much time pass by, I abandoned the campaign altogether. Over the past year and a half, I have experienced several personal challenges. I have learned life long lessons that have made me a much stronger, reflective, and authentic individual. I am thankful for all that I have encountered because they have led me to the person I am today.
With that being said, I’ve noticed I am in need of a little spice in my life….to experience something unfamiliar, something new, something exciting. To challenge myself mentally, physically, and/or emotionally….and I just want a year full of fun!! What a better way to fulfill this need by participating in adventures based on my terms?! Intriguing?! Keep reading… (More …)
Lauren Maki 6:30 pm on January 8, 2012 Permalink
I’m doing the Polar Plunge in February at NU! It’s so much fun! Also, now I’m inspired and I’m starting my own year of 52 adventures.
wip78 6:35 pm on January 8, 2012 Permalink
Join us!!! Share your stories here. We would love to read about them:)
wip78 6:37 pm on January 8, 2012 Permalink
P.S. I’ll join you for said plunge.
Kimberly Hula 12:56 pm on January 9, 2012 Permalink
Roberto, I love every ingredient you’ve cooked up here! When I’m next in Chicago can we be adventure pals?
wip78 9:05 pm on January 9, 2012 Permalink
Yes, please!