A reflection on new experiences in 2021 — In 2021, I decided to write a story each year, documenting the new things I tried. My “New Adventures Series” motivated me to keep writing every single month, until I dropped off in October. …

A reflection on new experiences in September — 2021 is my year of new things. I’m challenging myself to embark on new experiences, even when I don’t want to. With that being said, I had a moment this month to do a new thing that scared me, and don’t laugh — this new thing was holding a chicken…

A reflection on new experiences in August — Time moves fast. Do you ever think back to the month prior and think, “I did nothing last month?” That’s how I felt when I started writing this article. Then, I realized August was actually filled with quite a few new things. In 2021, I’m writing a monthly series about…

A reflection on new experiences in July — Since January, I’ve been writing a monthly article on new experiences, in an effort to try new things this year. I realized this served as more of a journal than actual value for readers, so I’m changing up the format. While I am still reflecting on new experiences, I’m pulling…

A reflection on new experiences in June — All year, I look forward to the summer. It’s the best weather, and I feel a sense of adventure and optimism. There’s just something about that shining sunlight and warmth. While the pandemic is still here, travel has suddenly become a possibility. In June, I was on the move. …

A reflection on new experiences in May — Last month, I talked about finding the joy in routine, finally settling into my life here in Colorado and enjoying the rhythm of every day. With the incredible weather and my self-declared summer break, May was a little more busy than the last. Here are some of my new adventures. …

A reflection on new experiences in April — Every month this year, I’ve written an article chronicling the new things I try or that happen in my life. As the months wear on, my new things dwindle. January had 11, February had 8, and March had 7. For April, we’re left with a measly 4. Why? Why have…

A reflection on new experiences in March — As a kid, I hated trying new things. We’d sit around the dinner table, and my mom would say “just take a bite. Try it.” The broccoli would sit there. Why did I have to try something new? I was perfectly fine with my consumption of chicken fingers and macaroni…

Performing at Red Rocks & -2 degree weather — Continuing on from last month, I’m writing about new experiences every month this year. Here goes February! #1 — Visiting the ice castles. Pretty cool, huh? The ice castles are an attraction found in 4 states in the U.S. To quote their website, it has “hundreds of thousands of icicles…

New year, new me, eh? — Every year, I pick a word. This year is novel, as in new (maybe book-related, but we’ll see about that one). In honor of my word, I am going to write about the new things I experienced every month this year, even the mundane things. …