Mr. Blonde
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Wed Jun-16-04 11:51 AM
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What skills do you wish you had? |
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Similar to what would you change about your body, what do you wish you could do that you can't?
I wish I could sing, play guitar, and dance. Of course if Steven Tyler has taught us anything it is that you don't really have to be able to dance if you can sing.
Also some hand eye coordination would be great.
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Wed Jun-16-04 11:53 AM
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I have these sometimes delusional fantasies that there's a writer inside me. Seriously. I marvel at people who can express themselves through writing.
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Wed Jun-16-04 12:00 PM
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6. terrya, you need this book... |
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at minimum, check out Amazon's review and the reader comments. It is one of the best books available for people who feel that they have "a writer inside them." Because if you think you have a writer inside of you, you probably do. Continue to marvel at people who can express themselves through writing. Allow others to marvel at you. :toast: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1585421464/qid=1087404918/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/104-1210958-3376749A similar book with a more "Zen" approach is Natalie Goldberg's "Wild Mind." EXCELLENT. http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0553347756.01._PE30_PIdp-schmooS,TopRight,7,-26_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpghttp://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0553347756/qid=1087405030/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/104-1210958-3376749?v=glance&s=books
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terrya
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Wed Jun-16-04 12:06 PM
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Thank you for the nice, encouraging words! |
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And for the book recommendation. I know one thing about my interest in writing. I have to try.
Thank you.
Terry
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Wed Jun-16-04 11:54 AM
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Wed Jun-16-04 11:55 AM
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3. I wish I could dance... |
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I am an Actor/singer but I don't have a jiggy bone in my body.
p.s. yeah, I said jiggy!
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Wed Jun-16-04 11:55 AM
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Can't speak a word of French even though I studied it for 3 years. I have a minor in German, but can't speak it. Not exactly great for my future profession-international relations/government.
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Wed Jun-16-04 12:00 PM
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I'd love to be able to draw something and actually have it look like what I'm drawing.
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Wed Jun-16-04 12:06 PM
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8. You could with the right guidance |
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If you don't have the time to take a night course (best option) you could try this book: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0874774195/qid=1087405529/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/002-5225212-7756050?v=glance&s=books&n=507846It's almost identical to what we covered during my drawing course...
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Wed Jun-16-04 01:24 PM
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15. Don't fall for it Sandpiper, it's another of DS1's pyramid schemes |
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Edited on Wed Jun-16-04 01:25 PM by jpgray
Or a sleazy come-on--'guidance' and all that--he'll have to tell you which.
:D
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Wed Jun-16-04 12:07 PM
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9. dupe - but I'll use this space to add that |
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Edited on Wed Jun-16-04 12:09 PM by DS1
drawing is actually more seeing than anything else
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On the Road
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Wed Jun-16-04 12:05 PM
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7. I Wish I Could Persuade |
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It would be much easier to make a living.
I also wish I could play the piano.
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Wed Jun-16-04 12:07 PM
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I wish I could Juggle 8 balls, which of course would want me to wish I could Juggle 9 balls, which of course would want me to wish I could Juggle 10 balls, which of course ....
Why do I wish I could Juggle 8 balls ?
Because I can already Juggle 7.
Cheers Drifter
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Wed Jun-16-04 12:08 PM
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11. I wish I could work hot steel with my bare hands |
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Wed Jun-16-04 12:15 PM
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wish i could write and play, definitely violin, maybe piano
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Wed Jun-16-04 12:53 PM
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Edited on Wed Jun-16-04 12:53 PM by notmyprez
I can't even find the first note, nevermind carry a tune anywhere. Also wished I knew how to play guitar or piano, just never had the time or strong enough desire, to take lessons.
Edited to add: It would be nice to be able to draw too. :-)
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Wed Jun-16-04 01:23 PM
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14. I wish I could play piano |
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It surely would come in handy now that I'm singing in a chorus. I have to learn all the music by ear, since I can't sight-read music and have no way to play the songs for myself to learn them beforehand. I can't audition for any of the solos, because I never learn them before I hear them for the first time - when other people are auditioning!
Besides, I think it would be very calming to be able to make music. I've always wanted to have real musical talent. I can carry a tune, but that's about it.
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