Pick a skill and benefit
How time flies! I really can't believe that I've been playing the guitar for the past six months. During this time, I have learned many things about the instrument.
I always dreamed that I would play the guitar at a concert in front of an appreciative audience. Isn't it fantastic?
I usually spend my free time playing the guitar. It's so much fun and very relaxing. My father sings along while I play some familiar songs.
Although he doesn't follow the tempo of the song, we still enjoy the time we spend together.
Emily Kung Tsz-yan, Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College
From the Editor
Thank you for your letter, Emily. Your letter has shown that dreams can come true!
Learning a new skill is always fulfilling. Not only does it prove to yourself and others that you can improve yourself, it is a way of meeting new people and discovering new things about yourself and others.
What's more, if you choose a skill you want to learn, rather than one your parents or teachers think you should learn, you will be more likely to work hard and practise often.
Learning a new skill, as you have found, can also bring you closer to family and friends.
So whether it's a sport, a language or a musical instrument, why not choose a new hobby this summer? You may be surprised at the benefits it brings to your life.
Karly, Sub-editor
