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Blogs > SpaceRangerNJ > Nonsensical ravings

Most Improved Bowler  

SpaceRangerNJ 62M
1241 posts
1/10/2007 12:59 am

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1/12/2007 8:19 am
Most Improved Bowler

I was once told, What I know I really know well. But what I don't know I bearly have a clue.

I'm not sure how accurate the statement is but I think there is a hint of truth.

Although I remember only once specifically I think there have been multiple times where I have been worthy of the Most Improved Bowler award. Back in High School I was somehow place in AP (Advanced Placement) History. Confused the hell out of me since I was definitely the Math and Science type. I gave it a go as the Brits would say. At the end of the year the teacher said I had improved greatly. Huge difference in skills from the beginning of the year but not enough for him to recommend me for AP History for the following year.

And as I said I believe there have been many times where I have learned very quickly and it has been pointed out.

Certainly I know there are things which I pick up very quicky, much faster than most at times. Ask me to figure out how to do something with a piece of computer software and I'll figure it out right quick.

So, even though I may be severly lacking in some area (what I don't know I haven't a clue), I am confident I will learn what I need to know fairly quickly. Even in a subject like History which is definitely not a strong point.

Some things I can pick up on my own. Others I need good instruction or coaching.

So I guess never count me out if I come in knowing next to nothing. I'll be up to speed in no time.

So how about you? Are you a quick study? In all areas or better at some and worse at others but fairly quick either way?

Quick for some and rotten for others?

Or just middle of the road.

Do you get the most improved bowler award?

How about what you know. Do you know some things in great depth and others not at all? Or do you know a little about lots of things with some definate strong areas?

Do you regularly have occasion to learn something totally new; something that takes a little time? I do for work since in my field things are constantly changing.

Tell Me, tell me if you please.
SR

hotandhorny1082 66F
2232 posts
1/10/2007 11:18 am

 Have to agree with Jerseygem. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. I don't know what mine are, but I can tell you that I if it has to do with complicated math, I am lost. And I can sometimes get lost going in a straight line.

However, give me something "artsy" to do or detail oriented and I am your woman. I have a very good eye for color often matching/contrasting without batting an eyelash or needing a "swatch" to assist. Small details rarely escape me.

Interesting post and I think that a lot of the causes of this may indeed lay in the original wiring of our brains. Say what you want but I believe men and women are wired differently from conception on. Evolution and nature has done that and will continue to do so. One can however, learn and grow around the original wiring, and should encourage it with our kids and in some cases grandkids..
hotandhorny1082


SpaceRangerNJ replies on 1/12/2007 8:14 am:
Math is definately a strong point for me. I absolutely suck at matching colors in my mind. Which is why I buy the shirt, tie and maybe belt and shoes all at the same time. As an example.
Detail work I can be off the charts on. And sometimes way at the other end. I miss things. You know walk past something 10 times when it is right in from of me.
Nature vs nurture. Always plays a role. We have our aptitudes. Doesn't mean we can't do something, just that it will be harder and we might not be able to achieve greatness.

Whispersoftly5 59F
15173 posts
1/11/2007 9:29 pm

 Good questions and interesting post. I'm usually a quick study when it comes to work. Employment law - bargaining unit conracts - things of this nature. I can be a complete knucklehead though when it comes to the little everyday things - cooking is a good example of that. {=}


SpaceRangerNJ replies on 1/12/2007 8:18 am:
You and me both on the cooking thing. Who knew veal Parm was not made with Parmasan Cheese?

Some things indeed are easier for me. Not so quick in social things. I could tell you some stories from my youth.

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