A Fall of Firsts

This week in my Write Out Loud column I confessed that, despite its beautiful foliage, fall depresses the crap out of me. I do like how Mother Nature gets all dressed up this time of year, but unfortunately I see autumn as nothing but a welcome mat to winter. And I, being Alabama born and bred, despise cold weather. So in an effort to keep me from being a grumpy face all season I'm going to make like blogger Jen MacNeil and do one new thing each of the 90 days of fall.

But I don't think I can think of 90 firsts on my own. So I need your help. Some readers of my column have already offered a few suggestions, such as trying an art class, taking a flamenco dance lesson and going to Hobby Lobby to find a new crafty project to pursue. But I still need more ideas and I need them before Sept. 22, which is the first day of fall.

I want to fall in love with an album I never knew existed, try some new food, pick up a new hobby and much more.

So tell me about your favorite restaurants, hobbies, bands, etc. Tell me about stupid stuff you've done that you're so glad you tried and community service projects that made you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Oh, and as I said in my column, buying something I've never owned before counts too, so if you find a cute, but cheap skirt that you think would look great on me, hit me up.

As a way to thank you for being my muse, I'll share updates of my 90-day adventure on my Velocity blog in hopes of inspiring you to try something new this fall too.

Get connected

Be sure to check out my Write Out Loud column in this week's issue of Velocity and learn all about OnyxLouisville.com, an entertainment and networking site for young urban professionals in Louisville. The site is run by Michelle Yeager, a true woman about town, who's always in the know.At OnyxLouisville.com you can find out about hip-hop parties, R&B concerts, black arts events and more. The site features profiles of local young professionals and includes black history facts, celebrity news and community announcements.Yeager said she's determined to show local young adults that Louisville really is a cool place to be.