For the Love of Novelty
Natalie Paasewe | Writer
Throughout my life, I've had times when I felt like a machine. I go to class, head to work, finish assignments, scroll, sleep, and repeat. When I find myself in one of these cycles, I reach for the perfect remedy: novelty.
When I was 17, my form of novelty was joining my high school's color guard team. I was-and still am- a woman of little athleticism. However, I figured it would give me a break from senioritis and college applications. It seemed fun, so why not join?
Oh, I was bad. Real bad. Not only was I the oldest new member, but I felt like I was the worst new member.
I couldn't do flag tricks for the life of me. When I'd throw my flag in the air during halftime, it'd either land on the football field, or it'd land on my head. Honestly, I sometimes wonder how I even made it on the team.
Was it embarrassing? Yes. Would I do it again? Also, yes. I loved cheering for my school's team with other students. I ended up making friends with my teammates. Lastly, I fulfilled my wish to give the color guard a try.
All this to say, I'm a strong believer in trying new things. They could be food, clubs, hobbies, or even careers. Whether you end up liking them or not, at least you are breaking the cycle of monotony so many of us fall into.
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