I love trying new things. I cannot remember if I have always been like this, but I find excitement in experience. I enjoy feeling the adrenaline rush of immersing myself in something foreign to me. To be honest, some of the best experiences I have ever had were when I strayed away from my usual activities. Of course, taking risks or attempting something new can be nerve-wracking at times. That is normal. It is imperative to not let fear control your life. A great quote to live by is: "Don't worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don't even try." -Jack Canfield

Although I like to try new things, I always make sure that what I am doing is more fun and exciting rather than stupid and dangerous. There is a difference between simply trying new things and just being reckless. I am not going to go try a bunch of drugs just to see what happens all for the sake of "experimentation." Taking risks does not always have to be dangerous. You may just want to go up and talk to someone new and risk being rejected. Or maybe you want to try that spicy food and risk not liking it. If you do simple things like that, you will learn more about yourself and the world around you. Also, you will never have to ask yourself, "what if?"

By trying new things, you discover yourself in ways you never would have. I have a clear understanding of who I am, but I am always learning more and more every time I do something a little out of my comfort zone. For example, I used to be really nervous about getting on really big rollercoasters. Then one day, a good friend convinced me to join him on the biggest one in the park we were at. After riding on it that one time, I was hooked. Now, I will ride just about anything. I never would have known how much I enjoy them if I never took that leap of faith.

So, go on a spontaneous road trip with your best friends. Go talk to that new girl at school. Try that new Thai restaurant down the road from your work. Send a risky text. Hop on that intimidating amusement park ride. Buy a metal detector and go to the beach to see what you can find. Make life one big discovery.