#5 Reflecting Back Upon it All

My goals? Right, my goals. I should probably talk about those one last time. I had set out to play Streets of Laredo, as well as a variety of chords. As far as I can tell, I accomplished my goals, but that’s not what this project was about. The project is about the experiences and the memories. The project is about finding a passion.

All those nights where my fingers would hurt after playing. Every time I played, the annoyance of having to tune the guitar. The tedious repetition. Sure, the negatives experience I had not been very enjoyable at the time, but looking back I would do it again because it was worth it for all that I gained. For one, from the negative sprang the positive. I got enjoyment and satisfaction from playing chords cleanly after much practice. The rewarding feeling that came along with finishing a new song. That excitement that comes with learning something new. All the positive experience is great, but honestly more important than that is the memories I made. I’ll look back and I’ll remember both the good and the bad. I’ll look back and think of the six weeks when I started the guitar fondly.

I’ve made experiences and created memories to look back upon, but did I find a passion? It’s too early to tell. You may know how I feel about the guitar already. Annoying at times, but rewarding, enjoyable, and very much worth it. So... will I continue on with it?

Yes! For the time being. (Here’s the catch) à I’m not promising I’ll keep it up for more than a couple days. I’ll probably get lazy and stop practicing at some point in time or another, but maybe, just maybe I’ll stick with it. (Who knows?)

                                                                                                  Best Regards,

                                                                                                             Evan