Happy New Year! In 2011, You Don’t Have to Be Boring
Jan 3, 2011Here at 3rd Ward, everyday is an opportunity to make something of yourself. But on New Year’s, we think extra hard about what we could be. Here are some suggestions on how you can make 2011 your best year ever.
1) Do something that frightens you.
Night Welding: Intro to the Metal Shop // Photo by Matt TaplingerExplore the edges of your comfort and realize you’re more capable than you think. We provide the protective gear and safety overview. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Conquer your fears in:
Night Welding: Intro to the Metal Shop and Flash Fiction Workshop
2) Rekindle an old hobby.
Painting with Watercolors // Photo by Matt Taplinger
You used to be creative as a kid. You used to be good at this. You used to rock at that. But you know what? The past doesn’t equal the future. Connect with the daring, interesting, curious person deep inside you.
Dust off your skills in:
Intro to Drawing or Intro to Digital Photography
3) Take a passion to the next level.
Woodworking II: The Art of Joinery // Photo by Gianna Keiko Rankart
Few things are more rewarding than pushing yourself to excellence. Think of running that last mile, or getting that advanced degree. You only get what you give. Work harder, live better.
Reach higher in:
Intermediate Jewelry: Prong Setting and Photoshop II: Image Enhancement and Retouching
4) Meet people who inspire and push you.
What sort of company do you keep? Surround yourself 
Bamboo Light Sculpture // Photo by Gianna Keiko Rankartwith people who are ambitious, creative and gutsy, and – like magic -- you’ll find yourself transformed.
Experience new thinking and thinkers in:
Flying Sculpture and Urban Food Production for the Landless
5) Break out of the status quo.
Life of Fire // Photo by Matt Taplinger
You don’t have to have a boring life if you don’t want to. Seriously, why bother.
