3rd First Thing

First Thing #3 - Join a fun run.
If waking up at 4am is hard enough, try doing it for a 5k run. Now, I'm definitely not the athletic type so this challenge was something else. Although I had a hard time breathing most of the way, giving up was never an option. Finishing the race is such an achievement for me. I don't regret doing it, and I hope to do more of this in the future.

30 First Things

In light of my upcoming 3rd decade, I decided to do 30 things I haven't done before as countdown to the big event. This would make the next 3 months interesting and make me look forward to that day, rather than dread it.

So far, I think I've done 2 first things in the past months.

First Thing #1 - Wear contact lenses.
This really scared me, because the thought of poking my eyes really freaked me out. But then again, armed with the determination to try something new, I overcame my fear and finally did it. We only live once, so might as well live it with clearer vision, right?

First Thing #2 - Learn a new language by myself.
For the past couple of months, I've been learning German through an audiobook. People at work have been looking at me funny for muttering unintelligible words while listening to my iPod. Doesn't matter, this new skill will definitely help me in the future. Guten Tag, Deutscheland! :)

Well, that sums up my very very short list. I still have 28 to go. Any suggestions? I'll try to write about the next 28 things, and post pictures for each :)