Or, more specifically, outside of comfort zones…  That’s what this whole blog is really about, even though I started it to talk about scuba diving.  I’m getting a late start on my 2009 resolutions, but one of those resolutions is to blog more faithfully. (Let’s face it, every other week would be more faithfully, but I hope to do better than that!)

Since I haven’t had an opportunity to dive for quite a while now–my husband’s health was an issue during our most recent vacation, to Key West–I’ll just talk about other ways I’m trying to stretch my boundaries. One of those, of course, is the Taekwondo I’ve already been posting about. Last weekend I participated in my very first tournament (after a bit of nagging by my Master Instructor). That was definitely outside my comfort zone, but I did it, and brought home a medal!

Okay, full confession, EVERYONE who participated got a medal. I competed against a fellow yellow belt in forms and came in second…out of two.

BUT THAT’S NOT THE POINT!  The point is that I, easily the oldest student in my belt class (by a decade or more) competed.

I have to say that if anyone reading this has ever considered taking up a martial art even though you think you’re “too old,” go for it!  I’m having a blast, and I can tell it’s really good for me, both physically and mentally.  I’ll bet I’m adding years to my life with this. Productive years.

Another way I’ve started pushing my personal boundaries lately is in local community theater, but more on that later.

I’m finding out life is a lot more fun when you throw out the whole idea of “too old” or “too different.”  I recommend it!