I don’t talk much about Duolingo and my 10 languages. Maybe you think it’s a bad idea to do all of them. But both of my grandmothers died from Alzheimer’s. I want to learn as much as I can while it all still works. Still, some days I work on every one. Some days I might barely make it through one little lesson. I’ve managed to stay at the Obsidian level. For me, the great take away is I feel more and more confident — until I feel I suck. I would say more positive times than negative. And I love the feeling of growing, getting better. Hearing words on TV or while reading that I understand just thrills me. I must admit Navajo and Hebrew are the hardest of all ten. I keep starting over. I think I need books or tutorials on these.
The other tidbit is the achy muscles from < 5 miles and < 30 minutes on the stationary bike. Before I hop on the bike I do 20 pushups on the door, 10-15 floor/ceiling touches, and side to side bends. That doesn’t make me sore. But my son and I have started our afternoon walks of two miles. The energy is there to do these. But my legs are protesting quietly. Again, I’m amazed at how little things can build to make a body or mind, or habit grow. Why did it take me so long to understand that?
Oh my goodness, I may have to get that peacock when I’m done with my portrait! It’s beautiful! I’m still tackling Spanish, reading well but still shy to speak in public…except for ordering at a restaurant.
My pain is coming back, so I’m pushing myself to keep exercises going, but next week we start the journey home. I was trying to save the steroids to use that week due to all the sitting, but I’m wondering if I should start them now and get ahead of it…
A warning about the peacock. It was only $5 on Amazon. Unfortunately, there are quite a few blooper drills. Tiny ones or some with leftover plastic lips. I notice the kitties but the bigger ones I don’t see until I see the picture is uneven or drills pop off. It’s still fun. I just need to be aware. Maybe yours will be better. My friend who showed it to me didn’t have that problem.
Speaking any of the languages is scary for me. Even ordering food.
Congratulations that you can. I don’t know if Esperanto restaurants but at least the word order is English-friendly. It is great for learning other languages as it makes you aware of patterns. My only hope with that one is I might be conversant with William Shatner! 😂
I’m sorry you are back into pain. Does it take a bit to get used to the shots? I can’t imagine being in pain while having to sit in a vehicle seat.😒🤗
No, it was immediate relief that just got better! Idk if it’s wearing off already or if I did something. But when I get home, I’ll be speaking with my VA docs about it!!
If your team of doctors at the VA are as good as my husband’s team you’ll be up and biking and hiking again soon. At least I hope so.🙏
Me too!
Great goal of learning 10 languages 👏 Keep it up!
Thanks! It’s fun! 🤗
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Wow! 10 languages? How cool is that! And 5 miles on your exercise bike, I’m jealous, I can only do about 10 minutes at a very slow pace on th bike!
We do what we can. Right? There have been years where depression or fibromyalgia (or whatever that was) had me doing nothing and laying around with no brain. I am grateful for what is working now. And I keep making goals and trying for a little more. If I don’t get there I say, “It’s more than I would have gotten if I didn’t try.” My husband gets out his peddler and slowly gets a bit done setting a goal often for 10-30 minutes. I tell him the same thing. That’s more than if he just sat in the recliner watching TV. I’ve always loved languages so I just play and do what I can. Some days on lesson of 5 minutes is all I can handle. Others the drive is to make it through all of them. That takes about one and a half hours. We do what we can when we can. Be happy with your 10 minutes! 🤗