Back to School! Learning…an Ongoing Process in My Life

Back to School! Learning…an Ongoing Process in My Life

 

Learning is an ongoing process in my life. Discovering something new every day creates delight.  It awakens my brain’s potential and it makes me feel alive.

 

Our brains are capable of doing amazing things. Dr. Caroline Leaf, a leading neuroscientist whom I follow, tells us that the more we use our brains, the more intelligent we become. When using our brains in the field of our passions, it creates neuro-pathways to help us develop other areas where we may not be as strong.  Our brains are so fascinating!

 

This entire introduction is to just say, that I decided to go back to MDC, the college where I studied MUSIC… my passion and my calling. Walking through the corridors of the campus ignited a sense of love, excitement, and fulfillment that rushed into my heart with sweet memories that sang a joyful tune.  I loved every class I took… from performing, to music history.  Some of my classmates were perplexed and would ask me why I always smiled so much.  My response was, “I love what I’m studying! Everything fascinates me…from music theory to the life of all the musicians who created history for us.”  

 

So, here I am, back to school… back to improve and become a professional photographer.  I have been carrying a camera everywhere.  Since I started this blog, I’ve wanted my readers to not only experience the stories I’ve written, but I’ve also wanted to give them a peek into what I’m experiencing visually and photography is a great vehicle by which I can accomplish that.

 

Continuing the story of how the day unfolded…I was walking briskly, when I bumped into a very bubbly group that was carrying a cart with pizzas and other refreshments. They certainly caught my attention! I said to myself, “What a wonderful world"…these refreshments might be free!” So after I finished talking to the Dean, I went on a hunt to find this bubbly group.  I spotted them, and sure enough, I was right.  It was a welcoming activity for the students, so I had something to eat, and then I thought, “Let me go back to take some pictures and share the experience on my blog.” I went back to the group and I asked the leader if I could take some pictures and share them in my blog.  She was delighted by my request, which caused an instant connection and conversation. 

 

For a few minutes, Jezz told me that she was the Student Life Director and that they provided all the fun activities

for the college. I loved the name of the department! It’s what I am all about… creating life, joy, and thought-provoking songs that will enlighten possibilities for my audience. Meanwhile, the conversation continued and she asked me what I was studying.  I informed her that I had also been a music student at this campus, which led into an interesting opportunity. Her face lit up and she asked me about my music. Jezz said that Miami Dade has developed a culture of giving the students priority over any other musicians in the community, when they are getting ready to hire performers for an activity.  Life is full of surprises. Little did I know that my return to school would expand my horizons and places to play and most importantly, the opportunity to encourage students with the tangible evidence of using the skills I was taught to inspire the world with the gift of music.  

 

I was totally thrilled, and before I finish my story, I want to thank MDC for the scholarship they gave me, for it helped form the vocalist and music leader I am today. I also want to thank all the Professors in the Music Department.  They were more than amazing: Prof. Naggy,  Prof. Steel,  Prof. Douyon,  Prof Osorio, Prof.  Calle,  and Prof. Roitstein.  I can’t thank you enough for your love and the education you provided for me.  I am looking forward to painting and filling the campus with the hues and strokes of melodies I have created, and to expand my mind, this year, to capture in pictures, the future of the journey that is unfolding before my eyes.  

 

I invite you to open your mind, to learn something new, and make space in your life to learn more about something you love.  Come…let’s learn together.

With Love, 

Lourdes Valentin

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