I'm one of those people who is constantly learning new things about themselves. Sounds strange doesn't it? I mean, shouldn't I already know myself pretty well? But sometimes I surprise even myself. For instance, I've recently discovered that I love vegetable gardens with a passion and I can't wait to have one of my very own. I would like to learn the "art" of canning. I enjoy (and James would say, I am addicted to) home improvement shows and am fascinated with the prospect of one day buying an old bungalow to fix up. I would like to someday design and build a wooden boat. While I love classic rock, I've found that I also enjoy Cajun music. (I found this out after listening to an NPR broadcast of American Routes and their recording of Feufollet's "Femme l'a dit" and other various songs.) I enjoy making homemade bread and cooking from scratch.
Its surprising how much we "evolve" as we age and have new experiences. So I was wondering, what have you learned about yourself lately?
2 comments:
hmmm, i am still thinking about your question! but in the last few years i also discovered that i like to sew (well, somewhat, if the directions are too complicated than i get frustrated). also, i have become more fearful as i have aged - which is normal, i think. fearful of heights, etc. things i was never really afraid of. strange.
let me think some more.
i've been meaning to comment as well, but it's a tough question. i think we never stop learning. right now, i'm learning to accept that i need to do "nothing" - i need to block out chunks of time for reading a mystery or seventeen-point-five-thousand blogs or watching a top chef marathon - and that it is ok to take the time to not be overly-productive even when there is so much to do around me.
i also recently discovered that sweet potatoes are edible. ... hmm. good question.
p.s. the urge to fix up an old bungalow? it goes away. sort of.
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