I Want to Learn to Play the Drums

I was thinking recently that I want to start playing the piano again. I have not had lessons since high school and have not truly played in quite a few years but it is never too late. Anyway that got me thinking about all the other things I “have been meaning” to do in my life. Like learning to play the drums, which has been on my list since 5th grade. I realized that in 5th grade I had a chance to learn the drums in band but opted for the flute because that was what all the other girls were doing and the only person that picked the drums was the “cute” boy and I didn’t want the girls to be mad at me for picking something that would put me in the same room as him on any more occasions than was absolutely necessary. And that got me thinking about all the other things I have not done or tried because of “what other people would think.” And the things that I have not done or tried simply because I was too scared or thought them impossible.

Well, I ended up with a whole list. Two and a half pages to be exact. Some big, some small. I wrote hobbies I want to try or material items I would like to have in my possession. Now to work toward those things. Some are more easily achieved or obtained than others. I am not going to work in order but I will find a way to check them off. If I change my mind about any of them I will simply cross them off and not feel bad for changing my mind.

I have mostly lived my life, up until this point, not chasing my dreams or doing the things I want simply because people told me they were lame or that they were not possible. Frankly, I am over allowing peoples opinions to dictate what I can or can not do. I may say that a lot and I may also say, “that it is easier said than done” but I am working on it everyday. And I will continue to work on it until I truly do anything and everything I want regardless of others opinions.

So, this is your sign to make that list. Make that list of things you “have been meaning to do.” You may surprise yourself and uncover things that have been on that list for many many years. As they say “there is no time like the present.”