How to Challenge Myself?

I turn 40 at the end of 2012 and decided to borrow the idea of trying 40 new things this year before I turn 40. This blog is my first new thing!  I've never been much of a journaler, but this morning in church Pastor Steve challenged that journaling is one of 6 ways to abide with Christ.  I haven't yet decided exactly how I will use this blog...whether to remember my 40 new things, to focus my time as I abide with Christ, or maybe a little of both.  Either way, here goes my first new thing for the year!