Twenty-Six Lists - Lifelong Learning

Welcome to Twenty-Six Lists! I hope you'll join me in this simple link-up, where I share a writing prompt for some kind of list, and invite you to share what's on your list. Your list can be very simple or include lots of explanation; short or long; a bullet point list or essay style. Interpret the list prompts however you like, depending on how much time you have to spend, and how much background you'd like to share. 

It's back to school time around here and some students are groaning at the thought of being back in the classroom. Some are excited to go back for various reasons. Personally, I loved school, though admittedly, not always because of the classes I was taking. I did enjoy learning though. Some subjects more than others, of course. If I had the time and resources, I think I'd love being a 'professional student'. There are so many things I'd love to learn about or learn to do.

Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young. ~Henry Ford

Here's a list of some things I think would be fun and interesting to learn.

I'd Like to Learn:

Languages - I spoke Low German as a child, and it was actually my first language. But I didn't continue speaking it, so even though I've always been able to understand my parents and the extended family that speaks Low German, my own ability to speak it was limited. I've been dabbling in learning German for a couple years and other than struggling to keep all the gendered nouns straight in my mind, it's going well. And refreshing my memory about Low German as well. I wish I had the time to really focus and learn a lot faster so I could be conversant. I'd also like to learn Spanish and French someday as the tiny bit of French I learned is very limited.

Musical Instruments - I play piano/keyboard but I'd like to learn how to improvise better, and how to play other styles well. I wish I'd kept up my piano lessons and completed the Royal Conservatory studies I was working on when I left off to start a family. I learned to play guitar as a teenager but I'd like to relearn and also learn how to play ukulele. I'm also fascinated by dulcimers and would like to learn that.

Musical Arranging - Since I started singing with a Sweet Adelines chorus, I've really enjoyed learning barbershop singing style and developing those vocal skills. I'd be really interested in learning more about writing barbershop style vocal arrangements, which is part of the continuing education that Sweet Adelines provides, but I haven't looked into it yet.

Culinary Skills - I'm not a very good cook at all, but I really enjoy baking, especially bread. So I'm always interested in learning new things about baking bread and special techniques and recipes. For instance, I'd like to learn how to make croissants and pita bread, and breads from around the world. I'd like to learn better cooking skills and how to make dishes from around the world as well.

Horseback Riding - I've rarely gone riding as an adult, but I wish I could practice and get more comfortable with it. Comfortable enough to go on trail rides and such. 

History - This is a subject area that I can dabble in on my own, and do to a certain extent. History was one of my two favorite subjects throughout my own schooling and as a homeschool instructor, so I've always been curious enough to dive into the textbooks and research on my own. If I could get a college degree just for the fun of it, a history degree would be one I'd pursue.

Bible and Theology - I do continually put in effort to learn about the Bible on my own, and I believe this is something every believer should do. Theology is really just the study of who God is and what he is like, so this is something all believers do, not just pastors! I love learning about the meaning of the Bible in its original language and setting, and how all the stories and teachings from Genesis through Revelations are connected and 'hyperlinked' to each other throughout the Scripture. I love finding new insights and layers of meaning by digging deeper into Bible study, and seeing the intricate literary structures in the Bible. The Bible Project is one of my favorite resources for learning!

What would you like to learn? Please share.

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If you'd like to think further ahead, you can find the list of all prompts for the 2024 Edition of Twenty-Six Lists on A Fresh Cup of Coffee here: Twenty-Six Lists - Accomplishments and Goals

Bonus List: The next few list prompts so you can think ahead!

September 3 - My Resume

September 17 - Daily Routine

October 1 - A To-Do List for Fall

October 15 - I'm Thankful For . . . 

October 29 - Autumn Menu

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