The simplest way to do that is to just use it for a local project. Say, you local ~/bin directory, containing your local scripts, or your editor's config files that you want sync'd everywhere, or a novel you're writing on the side.
If you're like me, you'll find yourself increasingly wonder, "Why would I put up with Git any time I'm not forced to by some outside concern?"
If you're like me, you'll find yourself increasingly wonder, "Why would I put up with Git any time I'm not forced to by some outside concern?"