So old man loves to learn and has been lucky enough to have found time this year to explore some new teachings. 

Firstly I have picked up Python again and have been learning all about version 3 and trying to become proficient again. By mentioning this in my blog now, anyone can pull me up and ask how I am getting on – this should prompt me to continue the learnings – feel free to suggest some projects I can complete. However I must try not to disappear down rabbit holes like https://www.modular.com/mojo which will be what I move onto once I get through the Udemy course (https://www.udemy.com/course/complete-python-bootcamp/) from Jose Portilla (https://www.udemy.com/user/joseportilla/).

Secondly I have committed to improve my Spanish from the tourist drivel of “dos cervezas, por favor” that got me by in my 20s, travelling Spain with Ricardo and Graham. I have trusted that learning to Duolingo (https://www.duolingo.com/), which I have to say I am really enjoying and dare I jinx it, feel like some of it is sticking. I will be looking for some Spanish speakers in August to start practicing if you fancy helping and have lots of patience. I am enjoying learning Spanish, it is such a beautiful language and will be fun to be able to communicate with people from other cultures.

Thirdly the good old guitar. Jeez I cannot count the number of times I have tried to learn the guitar and never been successful. I am not sure if I am tone deaf or if I just do not have the patience, more likely just have zero talent when it comes to music. However I will strum away and attempt yet again to learn some basic tunes. Kumbaya might be the best I can do.

I am excited to continue learning, with the future so uncertain it is hard to know what skills will be needed in 6 months let alone 2 years, but I am open to new challenges and welcome the coming changes. I would also like to share my learnings and experiences with others, but have not found a way to do that yet?

If you are interested in learning new skills, I encourage you to give it a try. It is never too late to learn something new, and it is very rewarding to achieve a goal.

I hope you enjoyed my blog post. Please feel free to leave a comment below.

“The mind is like a muscle.
The more you use it, the stronger it gets.”

– Henry Ford