I made a couple resolutions for 2016. I have the usual thoughts of eating better, exercising more, etc. However, I decided that this is a good year for me to put some new effort into exercising my brain. I want to do it in a fun way, though.
Over the course of my adult life I have often been learning new things. I went through an EMT course and really learned a lot through that. I took a CNA course and then went back to college, graduating with my nursing degree at age 40. I certainly felt that I learned a lot of new things during those years.
Once I was a nurse, I kept learning and studying. I earned certifications in a few different areas. The hardest was gaining certification as an oncology nurse. It was stressful but I really enjoyed learning so much and feeling more competent when I was working as an oncology nurse.
I've learned some new things at my current job but I admit I've been cruising a bit over the last 2 years. I have areas of nursing I need to further explore, more to learn, but I think I need to focus some on different areas of learning.
So...
I decided to try to learn two new, fun things this year.
I want to learn to knit and I want to learn to play the clarinet. I've started already with the clarinet. My generous mother-in-law gave us each Christmas money and I took the opportunity to order a clarinet. Nope, I am not planning on doing anything too fancy but I have decided to at least learn to play enough to enjoy it myself. So, meet my new clarinet! Don't worry. I know it is not a flute and that is not how I should hold it. It was just difficult to take a selfie that included me and the clarinet if I held it downward.
I bought a couple of books and I've started learning. It sounds pretty! OK, that is NOT true. Actually, it sounds PRETTY AWFUL! I don't care. I'm having fun! I can play Hot Cross Buns all by myself!
These are my teachers...
Over the course of my adult life I have often been learning new things. I went through an EMT course and really learned a lot through that. I took a CNA course and then went back to college, graduating with my nursing degree at age 40. I certainly felt that I learned a lot of new things during those years.
Once I was a nurse, I kept learning and studying. I earned certifications in a few different areas. The hardest was gaining certification as an oncology nurse. It was stressful but I really enjoyed learning so much and feeling more competent when I was working as an oncology nurse.
I've learned some new things at my current job but I admit I've been cruising a bit over the last 2 years. I have areas of nursing I need to further explore, more to learn, but I think I need to focus some on different areas of learning.
So...
I decided to try to learn two new, fun things this year.
I want to learn to knit and I want to learn to play the clarinet. I've started already with the clarinet. My generous mother-in-law gave us each Christmas money and I took the opportunity to order a clarinet. Nope, I am not planning on doing anything too fancy but I have decided to at least learn to play enough to enjoy it myself. So, meet my new clarinet! Don't worry. I know it is not a flute and that is not how I should hold it. It was just difficult to take a selfie that included me and the clarinet if I held it downward.
I bought a couple of books and I've started learning. It sounds pretty! OK, that is NOT true. Actually, it sounds PRETTY AWFUL! I don't care. I'm having fun! I can play Hot Cross Buns all by myself!
These are my teachers...
I am not the only one in the family pursuing music this year. I don't want to brag about our grandchildren (that was a big lie) but I would like to point out that this little beauty, practicing for a church talent show, is only 6 years old.
She and her Daddy are going to do "My Girl." Isn't that just the most adorable thing you ever saw/heard?
