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To some extent, I am a creature of habit.  I always fall asleep on my left side, I have one diet coke per day, I take the same route to work and I order the exact same sandwich from Subway almost every time I eat there; 6" turkey on wheat, American cheese, light mustard, lettuce, bell peppers, pickles, spinach and a little salt and pepper. Boring? Maybe. Or perhaps I'm decisive and know what I want.

Nonetheless, I've decided to change things up a bit and challenge myself. Challenge myself to step out of my comfort  zone and try new things. Different things. Things that I wouldn't normally do. 

So here's my progress a few weeks into my "self challenge".

I have added a few sleeveless shirts into my wardrobe. I have always been self conscious of my upper arms because they are not exactly the arms that would appear in Shape magazine. (well, maybe the before picture) I figured lifting a 20 pound baby would help, but it's those darn triceps! Curses! I guess tricep kick backs are in order. Nonetheless, I am wearing more sleeveless tops, (still self conscious), but wearing them.

Today, I got Swiss cheese on my Subway sandwich instead of American. I know, pretty thrilling. Baby steps, right?

But the most "unlike' me thing that I've done recently is that I went to see a movie by myself. Not earth shattering for those of you that have been doing this for years (like my mom) but I just never have done it. Hubby was gone for the weekend playing in a softball tournament and my in-laws offered to watch my wee ones. I didn't want to waste my precious hours of freedom at the grocery store, so I thought a movie was in order.  Yes, I chose The Hulk. Because of the special effects and well, how big he is, I thought it would be better on the big screen as opposed to waiting for it to be released on DVD... like I would normally do.

I got to the theater just in time to get settled into my seat and realize it was more crowded than I thought it was going to be. At least no one sat next to me. I made it through the previews and five minutes into the movie when all of a sudden, my perfect movie moment was squelched when she sat next to me. She kicked my foot when she sat down and her long, curly hair kept hitting my arm. eww. I thought about moving over one seat, but I was worried that I would insult this nameless stranger that I would probably never see again. Oh well. I readjusted and it worked out. However, I do want to go to another movie by myself, but in a bigger theater with less people and more space.  

My next big challenge is to plan an overnight trip to San Francisco with just hubby, no kids. We've never been away for an overnight excursion, so this will be a first for us. I'm looking forward to it, but I know I'll be a little anxious. 

So, I'll continue to try to change my routine here and there and try new things. Before I know it, I'll be ordering ham sandwiches on sourdough and sleeping on my right side...well, let's not go too far.