One thing most people do not know about me is that when I was around 11 years old I asked for a Yamaha keyboard and my mum bought one for me (year 1996). Back then I didn’t have the internet so I couldn’t download notes or tutorials. I had to learn everything on my own (not a big fan of music classes).
I literally memorized the tunes of the keys on my keyboard. I’m not big on composing tunes, but it’s an awesome stress-reliever to be able to play a song you actually enjoy.
My keyboard wasn’t one that I could hook up to electricity. It was an unprofessional one (but still cool) that I had to constantly buy huge batteries for. If I remember correctly, it required 6 or 8 big C+ batteries!
I had that keyboard until I was around 17 years old when the son of my mum’s friend asked her to ask me to lend it to him. He never returned it. I asked for it back, but my mum told me to just leave it with them because he really liked the keyboard.
That was messed up.
I always wanted to get a keyboard during my university days but dorms can be tricky. I didn’t want to disturb anyone so I tried my best to just forget that idea. I did consider taking piano lessons but the classes were too costly so I also dropped the idea.
Anyway, it really bothers me whenever I see anyone playing and I can’t play. So I’ve decided to buy myself a keyboard. I know it sounds crazy, but it’s definitely something I want to take up again, just for fun. Now that I’ve got access to the internet, I also want to try learning how to read those musical notes. I have absolutely no idea how to go about. Plus, I was thinking of taking up scuba diving but now with the whole shark attack thing in the country I’ve completely changed my mind about it. I don’t think I’ll ever learn how to dive in this lifetime. I’m not a big fan of pressurized air.
Next week we’re going to try to rent a car to take Thylvethter to her spaying appointment. I’ll try to see if I can get a keyboard then. I’m tempted to ask my mum to bring one when she returns from her extended vacation but I’m not really sure how she’ll react to that.
Then again, my twin sister is leaving for China after next week for one and a half years. In all honesty, I’m really used to not living with my family since I had been away for so long so I’m alright with it. Nevertheless, everyone’s going to be looking at me and feeling sorry that I’m being left behind. So perhaps it will be wise for me to use the sympathy card. My mum might be a victim of that. I will pay for the keyboard…sheesh! I’m just saying…!
Okay, I won’t bother her with that, I’ll get one myself.
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