Friday, 20 May 2011

Mandarin, crystals and e-bay

What would you like to learn more about?

I saw an advert recently for free taster courses at my local college, so decided to investigate more. I ended up signing up to three of them, learning mandarin, crystal therapy and selling/buying on e-bay. All topics I have been curious about for months so decided to do something about it.

Walking through the college for the first time last Monday made me feel like a student again – excitement tingled through my body. It was so lovely to be in a learning environment once more, with the anticipation of what kind of experience I would have.

All three courses were very different in their own way - such an interesting week. It was wonderful to meet passionate teachers who knew their subject inside out, plus meet an interesting bunch of people from all walks of life.

Reflecting on my week I have finally made the step to learn mandarin, feel inspired to use e-bay, plus it has whet my appetite for learning more about a new therapy.

I also discovered the hair and beauty salon at the college, as students are perfecting their skill they are in need of clients to practise on. A great way to be pampered at a low cost, whilst helping someone at the same time. I’m there!

What have you always wanted to learn more about? Which topics or areas are you passionate about or most interested in? It’s such a great way to open up your creativity and get your brain stimulated in a different way.

I felt full of energy after my courses and also connected with some great people who I plan to see again. Can’t wait to do some more!

So enjoy your learning experiences whatever they are, it’s never too late.

3 comments:

  1. Learning French - when our Daughters are old enough, we're going to do family lessons together (although this could be chaos waiting in the wings!!)

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  2. 非常好。 我的普通話不是那么非常好,但是我讚許您學會的這樣一種堅硬語言。 讓我留給您這個中國詛咒: 您活在有趣的时期:-)

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  3. Sean - Great news about learning french.... good on you. Perhaps a move to France one day!

    Douwe - so impressed with your mandarin. Were you on the same course? I hope to be at the same level one day!

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