One of my resolutions for this fine year is to seek out discomfort once a week.
Week 1: 10k in 10 degrees
Week 2: Volunteering at MD Promotion of letters
Week 3: Invited friends for dinner (Bonus: Attended an open house)
Week 4: Sang and played banjo at MDPL
Week 5: Volunteering at MDPL without C
Week 6: TBD
In an uncomfortable twist, it is already getting more difficult to accomplish my goal as the year continues. I actually think week 2 directly affected the bonus for week 3.
Previously an open house would have intimidated me. Knowing that I wasn't planning to buy and that I would have to explain that to someone interested in selling would have kept me away, but considering that I'd already done several uncomfortable items recently, I just walked in and looked around. When asked, I calmly explained that I lived near by and I was curious. I even told the realtor that I thought the price was too high. (I think it's dropped since I visited.)
Little victories build momentum. Momentum makes discomfort seem more comfortable. By the end of the year I may have to do big things.
MDPL has already made several appearances on the list. This is a volunteer opportunity that I'm really enjoying. More on that later.