Learning Something New

As a life longer learner, I love experiencing and learning new things.  I can’t say I always enjoy everything I attempt, but I am willing to give most things, within reason, a try.  Disclaimer ……the older I get, the lower to the ground and less dangerous new challenges become…..haha.

My girlfriend and I had the opportunity to take an iPhonography camera class…..you heard right…..iPhone.  The young people smirked or laughed when I confessed, and the rest I told, thought it was rather clever. My kids can both manipulate their phones quickly to edit photos within minutes, even seconds;  I, on the other hand, know little about the editing options.

The camera class was about four and a half hours away by car, so we were able to plan a quick, girl’s get-away adventure. It not only provided us a chance to learn something new in a classroom setting, but gave us time to create fun new memories outside the classroom as well, basically a win/win situation.

We not only experienced a great class, but also learned other things as a direct result of our travels.  We met several nice people along the way, and discovered just how small our world is, when it comes to human connection. When you extend a hand or offer a smile, people are genuinely pleased to strike up a conversation or volunteer a smile in return.  While chatting about common topics, you learn just how similar life circumstances and experiences can be, between strangers.

If you haven’t recently thought about learning something new, I encourage you to keep your eyes, heart, and mind open.  We can learn so much just by watching and listening.  It doesn’t take signing up for a class, or even going four and a half hours away, but just the willingness of learning something new.

xoxox…..Sheryl