Confearstration is what happens to me whenever I learn something new, especially when instructions aren't clear. Or, perchance, when I don't bother to read the instructions at all, which is most of the time. My years in college psych classes taught me that people learn in different modalities (extra points for the use of the word "modalities" in a sentence, even if spell check doesn't agree). I am a Kinesthetic learner. That means I learn best when I am doing. Other learning styles include Visual learners, who read for understanding, and Auditory learners who find listening to instruction most beneficial. Anyway, I like to fiddle with things to figure them out, hence the confearstration.
Yesterday it took me around six hours to set up this blog and to complete just one little entry about leftovers. Confused and fearful, I was sweating in my flannel jammies all morning. My head hurt the entire time but, I got it done. Hopefully, the Brussel sprout references didn't turn you against me. In truth, Brussel sprouts are a rarity around here, and I am unlikely to mention them again until gardening season. But, I digress.
I know that I'm not alone in my confearstration. I am certain of this because I have been teaching all types of crafts for decades, and I have found two types of students: those who succeed and those who give up in confearstration. Everyone, regardless of learning style, experiences confusion, fear and frustration when introduced to something new.
This blog will most certainly include a lot of references to needlearts and craft projects. If the thought of crafting geeks you out, stick with me. I've got a lot of things to say, and if the thought of Brussels sprouts didn't turn you away, this might be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
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