learning curve

Many kids cannot wait to be done with school. They dream of a day when they will have no more homework, school projects, papers or a need to take notes. Of course, what they don't realize is that these things will simply be replaced but work taken home, work projects, endless paperwork and notes to take at every meeting. I think that many kids are just tired of learning, but don't realize that we can never stop learning.

Personally, I love learning. I love to learn anything from important information relevant to my life or career to random facts that will likely help me accomplish nothing in life. I don't know why I'm this way, but I am. I simply love to learn. And I love to test my knowledge. Some of the methods I use to learn/test my knowledge are:

Boardgames - I definitely lean toward "Trivial Pursuit" rather than "Sorry." I also enjoy strategy games like "Risk." I have, however, lost my passion for chess.

TV Game Shows - I love shows like "Cash Cab" and "Jeopardy." I recently took the "Jeopardy" test. They do not tell you your results. I know I did not do well with art or literature questions, but did well overall. You can be assured that I am either proving my knowledge of a fact or learning a new fact each time I watch an episode of these shows (and others like them). I also love to exercise my brain with shows like "Wheel of Fortune" (and love puzzle books).

Sporcle.com - My brother-in-law introduced me to the world of Sporcle. I have spent countless hours testing myself on their vast array of quizzes. I can proudly say that I can tell you every country in the world and could point it out on a map. I have also discovered that I watch way too much TV.

These are just some examples of how I satisfy my constant hunger for learning. I also enjoy reading and going to museums and such. I have actually become a better listener as I've aged because I love to learn things random things from people. If I discover that someone has a lot of knowledge on a particular subject, I will typically do my best to draw it out.

So call me a nerd or a glutton for punishment, but I love to learn!