Monday's Thought of The Day

I'm feeling very philosophical today after hearing what one of the more elderly male volunteers said to me at work this morning. He said that throughout his life he attempted to learn or simply do a variety of different things and he looks back now and regrets never seeing any of them through.

This struck a chord with me because I'm exactly the same! I have tried to learn or do so many things in the last 20 odd years and I either got bored and wanted a new challenge or other things got in the way.

After hearing those simple words it made me determined to DO things this year without letting anything else get in the way!

First on the list is to carry on learning to play the flute & the acoustic guitar. I started, as usual, to learn both and even invested in this smaller size cream painted guitar to learn on before going on to my precious leaf decorated electro acoustic full size guitar. I know it's going to mean a sacrifice to my lovely long nails but I'm determined this time. With the flute I went on a free lesson at the Worcester Music Festival a few years ago and was told to practice making noise through the mouthpiece. As soon as I can do that I can take lessons to learn to play the whole thing. This year I'm going to do it!

Second on my list is to do more (and learn new techniques for) weaving. This year I am determined to have more free time to enjoy my creative side and this is the one thing I've wanted to be able to do more of for a while now. I think I'll be adding a table top loom to my birthday wish list this year!

Thirdly, I recently discovered the magic of old cameras and lomography. I have three different types of cameras on the go at the moment and I'm super excited to see what the photos will turn out like. This year (and hopefully for many years to come!) I want to learn more about exposure and lighting effects to be able to create magic with my trusty Olympus Trip, Agfa Optima 1a and Rolleicord cameras!

Fourth on my list is to give crocheting another try. I'd like a hobby which is easy to carry and can be done indoors in front of an open fire and as I failed so miserably at my first attempt it makes me even more determined to conquer it this time. I think it's time to scour the charity shops for a nice old crochet hook and then I'm away!

My life change for 2012 is going to be to read more books and watch less tv. Of course there will always be time for American Pickers, Home & Away and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is! I managed to rescue a rather battered copy of the complete Lord of The Rings from work, before it was thrown in the bin, and I'm intent on reading it cover to cover before the end of the year. I've seen the films but I've always preferred to read the book to hear the story how it was supposed to be told when it was written. 

So the moral of todays thought of the day is that life is short and if you really want to do something (however small!) you should give it a proper go!

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