I turned 29 last October 2, 2007. And so the countdown of my "late 20s" begins. The ominous words of my primary school teacher came rushing back: You have to learn everything you can before you're 30. After you're 30, you're an old dog (you know, can't learn new tricks).
And so it was that in a panic, I checked out the University of Cincinnati's adult learning catalog and started looking at classes. Golf, cooking, tennis, meditation, astronomy, hiking, Spanish, guitar-- I wanted to do everything. But where to draw the line? I finally decided on French. I'm starting with the basic course-- 8 weeks in a class setting, two hours each week. Been to three sessions so far and what can, so far so bien (ugh, my professor will just hate me for that). - Learn another language: in progress.
The other class I meant to attend was beginner acoustic guitar. The schedule didnt work out (conflicted with my taekwondo schedule) but hopefully next semester. My dream has always been to be able to sing and accompany myself either on the piano or guitar. With any luck, by this time next year. - Learn a musical instrument: postponed; revisit: January 2008.
On a related note: I signed up for a local Toastmasters club. For the uninitiated, it is a group that helps members develop their public speaking skills. I dont really mind/fear speaking in public but know I can improve (a lot) on this front. Additional benefit: It will force me to write. I will post my progress (and speeches) here as I get those kicked off.
Funny-- nothing like the imminence of a decade in your life ending to get you moving. - Now if I can only get started on my "Places to Visit Before I Die" list.
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Ian, that's so great that you're making it a priority to improve yourself :) You know, you're so lucky to have lots of choices and even precious little time to do other things (well, aside from juicing). This post made me think about what I am doing with my life and the choices I've made...I am not complaining... Again, I am not complaining... :) Do everything your heart desires now because when there's a baby already, everything changes!!! Again, I am not complaining :)
Pam,
Haha thou dost protest too much =)
Well no room for regret, we marshal on...
Ian
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