Yesterday was a busy day for me. I started my Saturday with my usual Zumba, followed by brisk walking and a hearty breakfast. Afterwards, I got ready for my calligraphy workshop, which was hosted by Hey Kessy and conducted by Tin Espinas.
I already practice brush calligraphy, so I was expecting to know the basics of pointed pen calligraphy. I was challenged with the different tip of the provided writing instrument. It demanded more control and also, estimation of the ink. It was tedious but I enjoyed it because it was totally new for me. I was terrified to mess up my work, and yes, I did splatter my paper with excess ink. Eventually, I was able to execute the basic strokes and even submit our required output, as shown in the photo above.
The key takeaway for this session was that the fear of learning something new is only an illusion. I may have messed up with my work, but I survived the class. I managed to submit the required card. The best part was being picked up by A after the class so we could have late lunch, coffee, and a lazy drive to his public speaking engagement for Word of Mouth. He did fantastic and I enjoyed being a stage girlfriend.
Indeed, it is always soul-reviving to learn new skills and listen to honest stories. I cannot wait to have more soul food soon.