In the past few months my self schooling project has taken a scientific bent. Most of my mental space has been filled with learning new medical vocabulary while I've been so sick. It is not fun but at least for now it's essential.

And now that I'm able to take some time off from work to rest and get better I feel like I'm ready for some more focused learning. I'm pretending that I'm a delicate Victorian lady whose doctor has sent her to take the sea air for a spell. Except in my imagination I will return with total health not to end up in a sanitarium ;)

Random Updates:

I love this list of graded piano pieces from the Piano World forums. I am bored to death with my sonatina book but I don't have the energy or finances for formal lessons again right now. I am hoping to steer myself in the right direction with this list.

And I adore this TED talk about classical music. I want to read Benjamin Zander's book which thankfully my library has a copy of. It also renewed my serious lust for the Teaching Company's How to Listen to and Understand Great Music. I need to watch those sales!


Another interesting talk from Ken Robinson:


And finally, I think this woman is fascinating. After watching her videos and reading her blog I find myself browsing the SAT prep books on Amazon. I love her determination!