I did something.
Me, the thinker, went out there and did something!
Well, technically I've not done it yet and I've not yet enrolled but I'm not doing my thing of endless contemplation without any real outcome. Well, the consideration is over. I've made a decision.
I'm starting a term of ukulele lessons.
Not the triumph is seems but, hey why don't I take you down memory lane?
Picture this; sunny Wednesday afternoon, me, aged 5 or 6, in the car listening to "I am the mob" by Catatonia, with my mother, dropping my brother off for his weekly piano lesson.
Mother turns to me and says,
"Poppy, do you want to go to piano lessons?"
I remember the feeling of my face pulling my best appauled expression and saying "No." As if she was asking if I wanted to eat puppies and kittens for dinner.
I remember that, like I remember how I declined the offer of ballet lessons, other dance lessons, all sorts of sport lessons, classes and opportunities. I've always had some deep fear of going to these classes, even with a friend by my side I have never felt comfortable doing extra-curricular activities. Not because I hate school and learning, I figure I'm just scared of the unknown.
BACK TO THE PRESENT.
I've let my pointless fear control me for 16 and a half years and I think it's about time I make something of myself. So as of September the 20Th, every Wednesday I will go, unaccompanied, to the Sage in Gateshead to ukulele lessons. I will meet new people and learn new skills. For some reason, I cannot figure out why, as it's so unlike me, I'm eagerly anticipating the feeling of sitting in a room full of strangers with ukulele's.
I don't know if this can really be classed as step three, it's just me trying to be more independent and also learn an instrument like I've always wanted to. I've been playing the ukulele since my 16Th birthday but I'm severely limited to say the least. Well, wish me luck.
(Ooh, Step 3 is a ramble.)
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I seem to recall that at age 5 or 6 your facial expression permanently, and very eloquently said "no." However that's by the by and all in the past now anyway...
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you're interested in the uke. I'm thinking about buying one for Randa's birthday, as she really likes them too. Also, would you be interested in helping me compile the list of songs and performances to be entitled, "Uke 'til you Puke"?
So far I've got Ukelele Ike's (aka Clifford Edwards) "Only a Paper Moon", and the Penguin Cafe Orch.s "Paul's Dance."
So you want a load of songs played on ukulele? I've got a fair few on my itunes I'll get some.
ReplyDeleteKate Micucci does alot of ukulele stuff as does Julia nunes. They're my favourites :)
And I recall being a very cheery child, aside from my constant moaning :)