Cupcake Decorating 101, Here I Come!
Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn and you will.
—Vernon
Howard
I’m taking the plunge. In Alanna Kellogg’s BlogHer inspiring post about becoming a lifelong learner, she suggests that we seek out other lifelong learners, that we hone a current skill, and that we try something completely impractical. What an intriguing idea!
So, I did a little digging, and discovered a seriously cool facility in Portland called MindGlo, which bills itself as the city’s “premier place for self-enrichment.” And what does the founder and owner Ken Lynch call himself? A lifelong learner.
On his About Us page, Ken says: “Being a passionate, lifelong learner I immediately became aware of the opportunity to provide other like-minded folks with convenient and enriching options. A seed that had been planted in my mind many years ago began to grow and continues to do so to this day. MindGlo is the result of this dream.”
MindGlo has pulled together a team of visionaries, teachers, and experts in their field (like Ruth Carey, the Portland Trailblazers nutritionist) to teach experiential classes in subjects that range from Finance and Personal Growth to health and Cuisine, Photography, and Music. The prices are reasonable (most are less than $100), and there are even free yoga classes!
So taking Alanna’s words to heart, I am first, honing a current skill: I signed up for three one-day cooking classes to brush up on my know-how: Harvest Celebration, Sushi Party, and Cupcake Decorating. And for completely impractical fun, I signed up my husband and I for a Couple’s Massage class!
So that’s my little adventure in-the-making. What’s yours? Tell us all what skills you would like to hone and what “completely impractical” escapades you dream of! Who knows who you will inspire with your dreams?
Cheers,
OregonChaiMama