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Since my little Covid crisis I've been on a mission to connect with life, joy and the things that make me complete. So it was back to playing my bass which I used to do over ten years ago. I used to play in bands and gig and all that fun stuff. Some people only knew me as that girl. I stopped playing when my Dad passed away and I picked up painting again- which is what I went to school for. So other people only know me as THAT girl. But in truth I am both girls and am trying to embrace and find balance with both arts. Music is as much my soul as painting.
So I was pretty excited to find out one of my biggest bass heroes was offering online lessons and decided that even though I do not have a lot of money- it is worth investing in myself for such an experience. It's a no brainer. When do you get direct wisdom from the sensei? I'm over the moon!
So without name dropping...yeah I'm about to do that. Super psyched to get my skills up and learn from the guy I've been listening to and admiring for half my life. 
I'm doing so much for my personal growth and enrichment right now. Confession: I haven't turned on Netflix in almost a year. There's just so much to do, learn, experience that watching other people do it on screen doesn't call to me. I'm in super activated mode. Give me all the things to learn and do! So my gift to myself this year is investing in me, however that has to happen. More work, more rewards. Carpe diem!

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