Trying new things was always a huge part of my study abroad
experiences. Whether it was trying a native dish in Spain, learning to
sketch an urban setting in Brazil, or meeting new friends while taking a free walking tour in
Paris; trying new things and studying abroad/traveling go hand in hand for me. Should I have to stop trying new things while I am home in my native country? Of course not!
I have come to realize that traveling and trying new things are important aspects of my life. They allow me to step outside of my comfort zone and grow as a person. Since I can't travel all the time, at least not yet, I figured I would try something out of my ordinary close to home. That is just what I did last week when I went ... Trapeze Flying.
I used to walk by Pier 40 in New York City where the Trapeze School is located every day when I worked at Newsweek but it wasn't until I was in grad school in Spain that I realized that I wanted to take a class. Fast forward a year and I was on the roof of Pier 40 ready to step out of my comfort zone to see what Trapeze flying was all about.
I figured my birthday week would be a great time to take the class and celebrate God blessing me to see another year. Thus, last Tuesday I went to my old stomping grounds and took my first Trapeze Flying class. With my Sharon Striders' Breast Cancer Walk Shirt to represent my ancestors/ angels in heaven I was ready to "fly".
Surprisingly I was not as nervous as I thought I would be. Whenever a nervous thought popped into my head I would visualize myself having a good time. I told myself how freeing it would be and how good it would feel to do something new and different. Learning how to swing and do the beginner tricks was a lot of fun. I did far more than I ever thought I would or could for my first time. It was definitely a confidence booster. I stepped outside of my comfort zone and enjoyed yet another new experience. Would I go trapeze flying again. Definitely!!! Hopefully next time I can convince a few friends to enjoy in on the fun.
KoMiSa's Take Away Thoughts: It is great to try new things while traveling or studying abroad but don't forget to see what new things there are to experience right in your "own backyard".
Hasta el proximo,
KoMiSa
I have come to realize that traveling and trying new things are important aspects of my life. They allow me to step outside of my comfort zone and grow as a person. Since I can't travel all the time, at least not yet, I figured I would try something out of my ordinary close to home. That is just what I did last week when I went ... Trapeze Flying.
I used to walk by Pier 40 in New York City where the Trapeze School is located every day when I worked at Newsweek but it wasn't until I was in grad school in Spain that I realized that I wanted to take a class. Fast forward a year and I was on the roof of Pier 40 ready to step out of my comfort zone to see what Trapeze flying was all about.
I figured my birthday week would be a great time to take the class and celebrate God blessing me to see another year. Thus, last Tuesday I went to my old stomping grounds and took my first Trapeze Flying class. With my Sharon Striders' Breast Cancer Walk Shirt to represent my ancestors/ angels in heaven I was ready to "fly".
Surprisingly I was not as nervous as I thought I would be. Whenever a nervous thought popped into my head I would visualize myself having a good time. I told myself how freeing it would be and how good it would feel to do something new and different. Learning how to swing and do the beginner tricks was a lot of fun. I did far more than I ever thought I would or could for my first time. It was definitely a confidence booster. I stepped outside of my comfort zone and enjoyed yet another new experience. Would I go trapeze flying again. Definitely!!! Hopefully next time I can convince a few friends to enjoy in on the fun.
To see me "fly" check out the video below.
KoMiSa's Take Away Thoughts: It is great to try new things while traveling or studying abroad but don't forget to see what new things there are to experience right in your "own backyard".
Hasta el proximo,
KoMiSa
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