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May. 22nd, 2009 05:40 pmGood day to you, online journaling friends. How are you this fine Friday? Good, I hope. I'm SUPER, thanks for asking.
Today I have random questions for you, all of which are related to goals I've had forever and would like to actually one day do something about? Yeah, those ones.
* I really would like to learn Spanish. Like a lot. I was very good at it in high school but haven't had a lick of it since. Do any of you have a favored method for learning a foreign language? Assume that I can't do a community college class or private lessons (with my work schedule and budget, these aren't really workable). Any home-study programs you've had particular success with.
* I also have a (not very) sekrit dream to learn to play an instrument. I made my first attempt on the harmonica mostly because I liked it and it's cheap, but was not very good at it. Basically I'm ruling out anything that involves breath control. I can has none of that. I reckon the three options I have that are a) something I'd like to learn and b) something I can probably pick up used on craigslist without breaking the bank are the guitar, the violin, or the piano (well, keyboard, if you're me). Any guesses on which might work best for somebody with no musical talent to speak of and no previous experience with an instrument?
I... had something more to say and then it went. Just like that. It just flew straight out of my brains. I've been told that new languages and learning a musical instrument are two important ways to keep your mind active into old age. Clearly I need these things pronto.
Today I have random questions for you, all of which are related to goals I've had forever and would like to actually one day do something about? Yeah, those ones.
* I really would like to learn Spanish. Like a lot. I was very good at it in high school but haven't had a lick of it since. Do any of you have a favored method for learning a foreign language? Assume that I can't do a community college class or private lessons (with my work schedule and budget, these aren't really workable). Any home-study programs you've had particular success with.
* I also have a (not very) sekrit dream to learn to play an instrument. I made my first attempt on the harmonica mostly because I liked it and it's cheap, but was not very good at it. Basically I'm ruling out anything that involves breath control. I can has none of that. I reckon the three options I have that are a) something I'd like to learn and b) something I can probably pick up used on craigslist without breaking the bank are the guitar, the violin, or the piano (well, keyboard, if you're me). Any guesses on which might work best for somebody with no musical talent to speak of and no previous experience with an instrument?
I... had something more to say and then it went. Just like that. It just flew straight out of my brains. I've been told that new languages and learning a musical instrument are two important ways to keep your mind active into old age. Clearly I need these things pronto.