My Number One Talent

In my college years, I was at a get-to-know-you group activity. We had to list I think one or two of our talents. I thought, “what am I great at?” Nothing really came to mind; I then thought, “what do I love to do?”
            

Reflecting on my life I was amazed at the things that I have done and tried. The first memory that came to mind was one year for Christmas I ask Santa for two things; a cake baking kit and a fishing kit. This shows that my range of interests is far, wide and in-between. I was blessed with parents that let me try so many things and I have kept this mentality.

Here is a list! It tried to think if as many things as I could. I recommend everyone do this activity it puts your life and abilities into perspective. The bolded is the things that I liked and CAPITALIZED is what I still do or occasionally do.

Tap dance, ballet, gymnastics (hilarious if you knew how tall I am and how short the beams were), choir, violin, clarinet, ARCHERY, karate, piano, master gardener class (GARDENING), CNA certification, storytelling contests, battle of the books, basketball, babysitting, RAFTING, SWIMMING, CULINARY ARTS, automatics, BEEKEEPING, rabbit keeping, chicken keeping, computer programming (confused the whole time), woodworking, image and self development class, CYCLING, modeling, CAKE DECORATING, track (I attempted shot-put, high jump, long jump,100 to 400 meter race, relay race, and then my favorite long distance RUNNING), french, NUT GATHERING, CANNING, FOOD DRYING, caregiver, dodgeball team, floor hockey team, lacrosse team, ultimate frisbee team, assembly line worker, bookbinding, SHOE MAKING, TEACHING, church leadership positions, tanning animal hides, income tax preparer, military fitness, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, SEWING, office assistant, CROCHETING, knitting, mushroom hunting, serving a mission, CAMPING, FISHING, traveling, knife forging, BACKPACKING, house cleaning service, Business Management Degree, ROCK CLIMBING, YOGA, DAUGHTER, SIBLING, WIFE, MOTHER

So this is how I answered the question, “My talent is the LOVE OF LEARNING.” Trying something new is at times scary but I did not and will not let this stop me. I consider myself a ‘Jack of All Trades and Master of None (yet)’.

Everyone has a list. Don't sell yourself short and think you don't have any talents. Make a list and include personality characteristics. Then strive to improve item or add too the list.