I Met My Deductible! Oh, And Bought An Ukulele :-)

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So what I really wanted to post about was the ukulele, but meeting my insurance deductible is kinda a big deal LOL

For months I've been debating over whether or not I should take up piano again. I used to play when I was a child...I wanted to play Chopin, my parents wanted me to play hymns - long story short, I finally quit playing altogether when I was a teenager. This was very painful for me, as music was one of the only things that I had to ease the constant stress.

After much consideration, I decided to take up an entirely new instrument. I was worried that I might not be able to learn anymore...last year I thought I might even be going senile! But as therapy progresses and the flashbacks ease, I'm finding that my thinking abilities are GREATLY improving, and I am so thankful!

I chose the ukulele because I've never seen anyone playing one that wasn't happy and smiling...and I love how the sound of it makes me feel. :-)

My fingers are sore but I'm learning quickly, and I can't even pick it up without smiling. I can't believe I went so long without playing music. It feels good. I feel good. It feels like another void is being filled.

 

[franciemarnie]

I love you got the ukelele! That's fantastic. Someday I'd like to learn the piano.

Listening to music has been vital to my recovery. I always imagined being able to play an instrument would be even more so. What great fun!

 

[The Albatross]

I'm a ukulele fan, and taught myself some with my father's ukulele. It does make me smile. Glad you are endeavoring to learn. I too like the whimsy of it and the music.

 

[Spiderallis]

Ooh, congrats! When I saw the title the first thing that came to mind was how often a ukulele is accompanied by big smiles. Hope you have lots of fun learning to play.