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JUNE 14, 2010 @ 01:57 PM


For the first time in my life (that I am capable of remembering), I am not learning. And I don't just mean huge things like new languages, or the questions that's answered by the number 42 (yes, I am reading Douglas Adams and loving it!). Even small things like how a certain job is done at work is done....and I think it's driving me slightly mad.

I love to learn. I yearn knowledge and this sudden drought is getting to me. I thought after my degree, I'd lost my passion for learn, but I guess I just needed something new.

So, what to do, what to learn?

I am considering sign language.

We have a young boy that is bought to our shop to buy his Marvel comic every week. He is roughly 8 years old, wheelchair bound and although I have no idea what his physical or mental issues may be exactly, he obviously really struggles. Yet, every time I serve him, he manages to gain control of his arms and give me the signing symbol for 'thank you'. This really struck a chord with me and I've been thinking about it ever since.

If you could learn anything in the world, what would it be?

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theknives

theknives

United Kingdom
February 2006

JUN 14, 2010 02:03 PM

I want to learn sign language. I know a very little bit of Makaton, but not enough to be useful at all. (Apart to ask for a biscuit!)
I was just saying to a colleague today that learning is awesome! I'm starting my Master's dissertation in September, and whilst I know it's gonna be hard work doing as well as my day job, I can't wait!

cudnovati

cudnovati

Mexico
January 2005

JUN 14, 2010 02:07 PM

i would love to learn to play drums again.
i would love to learn russian language.

i´m sure there´s more i would love to learn.

sign language sounds like a really cool thing to do. you totally should.

theknives

theknives

United Kingdom
February 2006

JUN 14, 2010 02:15 PM

It's in education.

Lusille

Lusille

SUICIDEGIRL

I'm lost

JUN 14, 2010 02:16 PM

sign language is amazing, id love to learn it smile go for it! imagine how stoked the lil boy would be if you could sign back "you're welcome!" biggrin xx

cudnovati

cudnovati

Mexico
January 2005

JUN 14, 2010 02:20 PM

nice! my coordination is alright, i started classes when i was a kid but i stopped, same with russian language. i took lessons during film school but i couldnt keep up.

theknives

theknives

United Kingdom
February 2006

JUN 14, 2010 02:20 PM

Ha! It should be interesting, cos obviously I get to choose the subject. I wish it was in something more interesting though, like French Literature, or French Cinema, or Gender Studies, or Philosophy. I miss studying that kinda thing.

suispud1

suispud1

Dallas, TX
January 2010

JUN 14, 2010 02:35 PM

a foreign language, possibly Japanese. my younger brother is fluent in sign language and has several degrees in education, and currently teaches deaf children. Sometimes I envy him, but would never tell him that. And that story about the little boy is the kind of thing that will touch your heart.

SonnyDisco

SonnyDisco

Portland, OR
February 2004

JUN 14, 2010 02:38 PM

I'm glad you are pretty.

Killa_

Killa_

United Kingdom
June 2007

JUN 14, 2010 02:42 PM

They probably do some evening classes near where you live in sign language. they do where I live, and I always miss the deadline to signup, and spaces get filled fast as its so popular! Its is something I have always wanted to learn - I know the alaphabet, but that's it.

THere are lots of things I have always wanted to learn< I am like you I guess. i love learning new things. LuckilyI am back at Uni, so I get to learn new stuff all the time. But I must admit when I left my old work, and the 3 months before Uni started - i didn't learn anything, and it was very frustrating.

Casca

Casca

SUICIDEGIRL

United Kingdom

JUN 14, 2010 02:42 PM

Sign language would be an awesome thing to learn, you should totally go for it smile The only thing I can think of that I would love to learn is how to tattoo, but at the moment that is looking very far away frown

Phinn

Phinn

SUICIDEGIRL

United Kingdom

JUN 14, 2010 02:58 PM

I'd love to learn sign language. I'd also love to learn piano x

Wilona

Wilona

United Kingdom
January 2008

JUN 14, 2010 03:53 PM

I'm exactly the same, I have such a thirst for knowledge.
I did sign language back in primary school, I remember very little of it but it's worthwhile.
We used to sign Christmas carols in the local shopping centre to raise money for deaf children.

I'd like to learn Japanese, I tried a while back but gave up because I couldn't give it the time it needed.
smile

grayness

grayness

USA
January 2006

JUN 14, 2010 05:04 PM

Sadly, the one thing I would love to know... how to write straight-up in machine code, is something that evolves so quickly that by the time I gained the skill level I would want, my knowledge would be obsolete.

So I shall continue trying to be as good as I possibly can at the higher-level languages...

And your idea is awesome. smile

onenerdykid

onenerdykid

Austria
February 2009

JUN 14, 2010 05:23 PM

I've always wanted to know... what IS the Matrix?

That and how to speak German. I will need to figure out the latter very quickly smile Your story about the boy is very cute.

mindiana

mindiana

USA
June 2010

JUN 14, 2010 07:50 PM

Sign language would be awesome-the story about the boy is inspiring biggrin I'm currently learning to speak Dutch on livemocha.com. I frequently find myself yearning for something new to learn-you should check out 43things.com for ideas! My page there is 43things.com/person/mindianna

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