Learning Curves.

Life is just one big Learning Curve - no matter how old you are!  And I have a few steep ones coming up.

The major one is an Open University course I have signed up for.  As I have never done one before I am understandably nervous.  It is a photography course and the idea is that I learn to use my camera better.  I will also be getting a copy of PSE5 with the coursework - which I have never used.  So, being brave, I downloaded a trial version of it from the Adobe site.  However, being not so brave, I haven't attemped to use it yet!  I think this calls for a giant google of PSE5 tutorials!!!!

Another one is Frontpage 2003.  I have been using Frontpage 2000 for some time and have been getting reasonably proficient at it - with the aid of a great book form Peachpit Press by Nolan Hester.  I borrowed this book from the library and renewed it 3 times before I decided that I really ought to buy it.  Then I updated to 2003 and they have changed a whole load of stuff.  I have to start learning it all over again.  I have borrowed the 2003 verion of the same book but have yet to venture into its pages.  I had better do it soon as lack of funds prohibits the purchase of it just yet!

Another thing I need to learn is to write begging letters - for a job!  There is very little around here for a Mum who can't drive.  I have a C&G Adult Tutors certificate but can't seem to use it.  I have signed up to teach a number of classes since moving here - only to have them all cancelled "due to lack of numbers".  So now I need to try a different angle.  I fgured the worst people can say is "No" and then I won't be any worse off than I am now.

On a brighter note,  I have finished designing the Jungle puppet set.  I just need to finish writing the patterns then remake the puppets to check them.  Then I will have another load to store in the wardrobe!!!!!