Dare. Do.

My dad once described me as 'happy-go-lucky' and I remember responding immediately with a monotonous "Yeeeeeeppp." I'm carefree and, hmm, maybe a bit irresponsible. I don't really like sticking to rules, and sometimes that makes me weird in people's eyes. I do what I do when I want to. More often than not, I do things spontaneously and then flake on planned events. A kind of person you might hate. But I'm not all that bad! I'm trying as hard as I can to become a mature lady. *wink*

This year, I plan to get my shit together and venture in that realm outside of my comfort zone.

What better way to accomplish that than to DARE myself. Not just a silent dare that I can forgo anytime, but something concrete and out there, something that you can slap in my face come December, hence this post. 

Here goes everything.

1. Read 30 books

Okay, this might sound cheating since I have "read all unread books" in my 2013 goals but let me tell you something: I never exceed reading 15 books a year. Most that I do are rereads. I am a chronic disappointment -- I start a good book, get distracted by technology and media, leave poor book halfway through. With a specific number set this time, I'm ready to roll. 

2. Learn to knit

I used to think that knitting was for mothers until I saw a 15-year old Dakota Fanning tell Ellen that knitting has always been her hobby. I've since wanted to get my hands on it -- and that's been, what, three years ago? I've done cross stitching, crocheting, and even quilting (!). I hope I can teach myself how to knit! I would be really, really over the moon happy if I make something out of it: a scarf, a bag, maybe even a sweater! 

3. Join a marathon

After years of declining, I feel that it's high time to say yes to this. My body fat needs release, my sweat glands are screaming to be utilized. And most marathons are for a good cause, right? So, hey, this is already ticking two goals!

*Forners, if you're reading this: LET'S!!!

4. Climb a mountain

Soar high, right? This is a thing now (in my office, that is). The first and only time I climbed/trekked/hiked, or whatever you call it, was back in high school -- and that was a prerequisite. I wildly enjoyed it. I even jumped up and down at the peak of Mt. Makiling. I want to experience the thrill and the morning-after-muscle-sore again. Maybe I'll get an invite from my friends *cough* or courageously volunteer to join. We'll see.

5. Visit a local destination

Traveling isn't something that perks me up, unlike, say, a buffet spread would, so this is going to be a serious test. After my Iloilo-Boracay escapade with friends in 2009, the only time I left Manila was last year, for the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark, and that isn't even far enough. That's been two trips in four years. Lame. Let me add more to that this year.

I'm excited for all these, actually, and what the rest of the Wanderrbabies are up to!

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This post is part of a series of blogging challenges by the Wanderrgirl herself, Arriane! I'm looking forward to the day my partner Belsha finally eats isaw!