The thing with learning something new is that it's almost never too late.  I say that because, as a child, I secretly longed to be able to play the piano.  Not like playing for concerts or anything like that, but mainly just for the personal joy of creating music.  Whenever I hear a song played on those black and white keys, I am mesmerized.  It is just amazing to me that such beautiful sounds can all come together so effortlessly. 

Having come from a big family, my parents couldn't afford to send us all to all kinds of lessons, including music, but on one special occasion, they did save up and buy us a small Casio digital keyboard that I had been wishing for.  I still remember that keyboard fondly even though I was never able play it beyond plunking around and imagining myself making beautiful music.  It's the imagining that keeps dreams going.

Well, I'm in my 30s now and here is my first piece of music I have ever written.  It's like going back to kindergarten and learning to write again.  I fretted posting this, but Sam has encouraged me to share it.  I wrote it in a rough draft as an exercise thinking I will just put it in a folder, but he took my song, listened to me play it and worked it by helping me put on the finishing touches.  You know the person who sees something in you, and can't wait to share it with the world?  Yes, that would be him. 

Here is my song that Sam has produced together with some video I shot earlier this week.  He loves creating, even on his day off.  Creating something for yourself to enjoy whether it be trying out a new recipe for a dish you've been dreaming of, or that craft that you're excited about, or whatever your passion may be, is important.  We need to do it more daily. 
 

 

The challenge is conquering our fears of trying that something new.  Once you get your feet wet, it's not all that scary, really.  Really, don't panic. 


Have a great weekend!

Much love,
Mary :)