So today I am going to this really cool event. It's sponsored by A Women's Adventure magazine...which I actually just found.
It's kinda funny the way I found it. I've been looking for ways to get our MS support group notices in more places. So we can increase membership and get more people more help. Anyway, I have been looking at more non-profits to see what they've been doing and getting tips.
On my search...I stumbled across A women's adventure magazine and saw that they were having a HUGE event this weekend less than 10 miles from my house. How cool is that?!? So my A.D.D. kicked in and I started reading about it. It looked so cool....it was a day for just women and it featured 8 mini clinics ranging from rock climbing, yoga, kayaking, mountaineering, backcountry navigating and safety and many other. Most of these are activities that I have always wanted to try....but never had the courage to actually take class or even begin to try. So, it was the perfect event for me, non-competitive and just a little taste of the sport so I can see if I actually want to learn more. :o)
The scary part though....and probably mostly why I am writing about it...is because I'm going by myself. To be honest, I have been kinda trying to talk myself out of going because I am afraid it's going to be a very lonely day amongst a ton of people enjoying the company of others. If that makes sense at all. I'm hoping that there are others who have decided to go by themselves...and so I won't stand out as much....as being alone. I am also sad that there is no one to share it with. I asked my friends if they wanted to go...but to be honestly none of them are interested in learning all of this...or can't give up a weekend day with their families to go.
So, I am going alone. I'm thinking once I get there....and mix in with everyone else...go to a few clinics....I won't feel so lonely and will just blend in and start to enjoy learning and challenging myself. It's just the getting there...that is the hard part. :o)
But, I am going for me...because I love to be active, I love to challenge myself...and I love free cool stuff...which this event has LOTS of. Hey! Maybe I'll actually meet a few new friends...people who enjoy what I enjoy...so I will have someone to go with next year. :o)
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