8 Skills I Want to Learn ...

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Whenever I see a cute pair of mittens, I wish I knew how to knit. My cousin and her daughter know how, and I’ve tried to learn, but I just end up getting all tangled in the yarn … *sigh*

I love the look and feel of a pretty hand-made quilt, and they can be so expensive to buy, especially considering the colors and patterns aren’t always an exact match of what you want. I wish I knew how to quilt! How hard can it be?

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I love cheese. LOVE cheese! I’ve heard that making cheese at home is becoming more and more popular, but I don’t know anyone who can show me how, and I can’t find a class anywhere… for someone who loves cheese as much as I do, knowing I could make it myself, and not having a friend to show me, is torture!

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I’ve been an amateur photographer, and have even worked as a photographer’s assistant, for years, but there are still some buttons and settings on my pricey Canon that I don’t know what they’re for. I’m going to take a basic photography class next spring, as part of my Arts degree, and I can’t wait!

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I took two years of French in high school, and am taking two semesters of it now, in college, and it’s such a useful, beautiful language! Did you know it’s the official language of the United Nations, and one of only two languages for the Olympics? But, oh my, the verb conjugation and gender-specific nouns are so difficult to learn!

I’m sorry to say that I am very lacking in the art-creativity department. My favorite aunt is a very talented painter, but I am not. I wish it was something that could be taught, but I just don’t think it is… I think either you can paint, or you can’t.

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I am quite possibly the world’s clumsiest dancer. I have no feeling for rhythm, and at clubs, parties, and wedding receptions, I know I look like a complete idiot. I love music and dancing, but I have no talent for it. Do you think it can be taught? Maybe I just need a few lessons…

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One of my upstairs neighbors plays piano, and it’s gorgeous. When I hear him start to warm up, I’ll sit under my vent, listening intently, hoping he’ll play my favorite song. I might be a little old to learn, but … I sure would love to try lessons! There’s something a little embarrassing about sitting under my vent to hear piano music…

So… can you help? Do you know how to do any of these things, or do you wish you could learn them, too? Or do you have another unique talent or skill you’re proud of? Please let me know!

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