What I've discovered

I have discovered that:

1. I appreciate music but I cannot be part of it.

I've learnt that I really appreciate music and even had some knowledge about music (for a person that hasn't picked up a music instrument seriously, I'm not bad). I'd even know what's an oboe and how does it looks like and the importance of it in an orchestra (all instruments must tuned to this ONE instrument). I also know the classifications of type of an instrument such as "brass", "woodwind", etc (not bad for someone so techie and not a musician). King of musical instruments is the organ (not body parts as one of my friend's guesses).

Alas, I am not good in picking any instrument up. I can't. Tried but can't. Some people has it but I don't. I have a nice enough voice (meaning I can sing in tune, not enough for American Idol though) but I cannot hold/grasp the rhythm and beat (my major flaw). I can't get it. Even in choir I would a split second late (because I am waiting for the person next to me to start). I guess that's my weakness in music.


2. I lack right brain usage.

I seem to use most of my left brain more often than I do with my right brain. I did a test once and it declared that I am a 63% left brainer. Seems to me that I need to "exercise" my right brain a bit more. Having a hobby is good but I need to get a hobby that allows me to develop my right side of my brain (assuming if I have a brain in the first place). So I've picked up photography. Hopefully it will help me to develop my right brain more.


3. A smile on your face does wonders.

I now try to put up a smile on my face whenever I can. It does help me. Even when I am down, I would try to put a smile on my face. When I do this, I feel more optimistic and I feel lighter in my mind and heart. Feels great and my outward appearance is also less gloomy. I do try to smile more often now. By being optimistic, I find every gloomy day more bearable.

"
Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow

Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness

Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

"

Words by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons and Music by Charlie Chaplin.


This is Brian. Over and out.