| As I was going through my junk mail the other | | | | everyone in the tai chi class thinks she's so cute. |
| day, I noticed a school catalog from the local | | | | Most of the students in class are considerably |
| community college. I had taken a few computer | | | | younger. I've also had the opportunity to watch |
| classes thinking it would increase my chances at | | | | her perform in a school play. She wasn't half bad. |
| finding a job, although I had never really | | | | I have found that there are many different age |
| considered taking a class just for pure fun. | | | | groups, as well as, an eclectic mix of people going |
| A sense of curiosity and excitement came over | | | | back to school these days. I have a more relaxed |
| me at the prospect that I could go back to school | | | | feeling about attending school for personal |
| and take a painting class or pottery class or | | | | enrichment, because I'm not worried about what |
| maybe even a tai chi class. These subjects had | | | | grade I'm going to receive. |
| always interested me but I never felt I had the | | | | My painting class is a joy and it allows me to get |
| time to pursue them. | | | | in touch with my more creative soul and less |
| Well, I was going to make the time and drag my | | | | analytical side. This is a welcoming experience. |
| mother along to ensure that I followed through. | | | | Even if you are a graduate, consider going back |
| Not only did I register for a painting class and a tai | | | | to school and taking classes purely for fun and |
| chi class, my sixty year old mother enrolled in an | | | | enjoyment. It keeps the mind active and busy. By |
| acting class and the same tai chi I was taking. We | | | | the way, if you're having problems motivating |
| could carpool to school and it would give us an | | | | yourself to exercise taking up a yoga or tai chi |
| opportunity to spend time together. | | | | class might be the answer. |
| I am so proud of my mother for doing this and | | | | |