Lynn Gordon - 52 Things to Try Once in Your Life
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Youve wanted to go to that tropical island, or that cultural hot spot, or the biggest rock in the world (that would be Ayers Rock in Australia), but you just havent gotten to it. Well, nows the time. If youve got the rocket juice, just call and make reservations today. Or you could start saving, planning, getting hot tips about restaurants and colorful locals, and then go. The point is to stretch your wings and make the adventure happen without waiting for the stars to line up perfectly. That may take a while.
Its easy to forget the magic and thrill you felt at the circus as a child. As an adult, you might see and appreciate elements you werent aware of as a kid. If you didnt like the circus as a child, give it another shot. It might be less scary and more amazing than ever. And if youd rather not see endangered species prance through burning hoops wearing bows, try an animal-free circus like Cirque du Soleil. As an adult, you can eat a whole cotton candy without getting a stomachache. But bring a kid as your date, just to remember the full spectrum of magic.
Perhaps you find these cards too Ozzie & Harriet? Well, theres only so much the network censors would let me get away with. You, on the other hand, should feel free to go wild (emphasis on WILD) and come up with your own list. Think edgy and bold, extravagant and eccentric. Your imagination is the limit. Look through random magazines for inspiration. Dont hold back. Its your own darn life.
Of course, theres more to life than just your dashing good looks, but that doesnt mean you cant enjoy and benefit from a total professional makeover. Think look like a million bucks and start with a top-notch stylist for your hair. Then add a cosmetologist for your face, a wardrobe and style consultant, a manicure and pedicure, and teeth whitening. Once youve been waxed, buffed, and polished from follicles to cuticles, you can wear those baggy sweatpants and that ripped T-shirt with impunity.
One way to find out what really matters to you is to look at the year as if it were your last. Not like a tragic season finale, but as the basis of a richer life. Make a list of the things you wouldnt want to die without doing. Maybe its something you want to say to the people you love. Or someone you need to see. It could be a simple Im sorry, to an old friend or that boyfriend whose heart you broke when you were 15 years old. Youll have a great year and will become excited to live many more.
Nobody should leave this world without eating escargots. Not only are they a great excuse to eat tons of garlic and butter, eating them also makes for fabulous story openings, such as, I was flipping through a recent issue of Red Herring, eating escargots in bed, when suddenly the phone rang You shouldnt spend your life wondering if the little devils taste like lawn clippings or not. So, order them the next time you go to a French restaurant, or just pick up one of those funny cans with the clear tube of shells on top from a gourmet grocery store. If the snails go over well, you can graduate to fois gras, tripe, and flamb.
Have you been wondering what je ne sais quoi means? Or if que sera, sera is a cheap wine? When you learn a new language, not only do those niggling questions get answered, but youll also be surprised at how much of the world opens up to you. Your cultural perspective will get bigger, you might make new friends, understand menus better, and enjoy traveling more. Youll carpe diem and have more joie de vivre. Go ahead, look em up, then sign up.
Its great to travel, but theres no better way to get under the surface and beyond the tourist traps than to live there. Youll absorb a completely new culture. The art, food, language, and landscape will become part of you. Instead of just going to Italian restaurants, you can buy your mozzarella at the farmers market and make your own pizza in your little Tuscan farmhouse. You might even want to consider a house swap. Or just put everything in storage (except for the dog and your kids) and take off without any scheduled date to return. Hey, its your life.
There are some wild experiences available for those with a taste for exotic adventures. If youre willing to venture beyond the safe walls of Club Med, try walking on hot coals. Or maybe youve had a dream about the resident shaman in the rainforest of Ecuador. On the tamer side, you can always take a swim with dolphins. Taking a leap into a transcendent experience is a great way to discover yourself. Not sure what you should do first? Start by asking a psychic.
Whether youve got rhythm or not, two left feet, or a prosthetic leg, you can still experience the joy of dancing your heart out. First find the music that stirs you. If you lean toward Latin rhythms, take a salsa class. If you like a more serious look, try the tango. Your local ballroom club will have a complete menu to choose from and a way to get a little taste of everything. Theres usually a class before an open dance, giving you a great way to learn some new steps. You may be surprised at how little footwork it takes to have so much simple pleasure. Cha cha cha!
Are you waiting to win a Nobel Prize, get backstage passes to a Rolling Stones concert, or get asked out by George Clooney before indulging in a big night out? Well, dont wait. If youve never ridden in a limousine, had dinner on a boat, or sipped champagne from a perch with a view while sampling caviar, seize the moment and commit to a date. Enlist a friend with the same shared fantasy and make it happen. Maybe youve already done these things but are still harboring a fantasy to try something else. What exactly might that be?
We rarely regret generous acts as much as we regret holding them back. There is a simple and deep joy in giving. So give yourself the gift of a generosity spree. You can start with $20 and give it all away in one day. Leave it all as a big tip for a $7 lunch, or give a dollar to everyone you see on a city block. Watch the delight, surprise, disbelief, maybe even suspicion as you blow a strangers mind. You may like it so much that you do it on a regular basis. Try $40, then $100. If you have the money to share, theres no feeling like being the miracle someone has been waiting for.
A nostalgic walk down Main Street in Any Town, U.S.A. might take you past a barber shop and a beauty salon. Stop in and get an old-fashioned shave with the other real men. Or if the gender suits you better, stop in at the beauty salon and have your hair done.
Very few people ever regret acting on love. Most regret not taking the risk. So, dont risk the regret: cross that excruciating invisible line and approach that charming stranger youve been watching for the past half-hour at the corner cafe (after checking the wedding finger). Or send flowers to that hot neighbor anonymously, making sure there are enough tidbits of evidence to implicate you (you wouldnt want another neighbor to get the credit, would you?). Its wonderful to be on the receiving end when the gesture is done respectfully and without expectations. So, let Cupid play.
If youre not cramming for an exam, pulling an all-nighter can verge on a spiritual experience. Watching the sun set, then a sunrise and sunset again can put you in touch with our revolving planet hurtling through space. Whether its on an urban rooftop, in an open-air forest, or in your suburban backyard, watching the stars all night beats TV. Either solo, for that just-me-and-the universe feeling, or with a group of others for the Girl Scout-outing ambiance, see what opens up in your imagination only in the dark. Make sure youre safe and your imagination will have a much better time.
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