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IrishEyes

(3,275 posts)
Sat Apr 13, 2013, 08:01 PM Apr 2013

Something to learn.

I have a weekend job as a receptionist to make some extra money. I sit at a desk by myself and answer the phone. I have a lot of time with nothing to do. I'm not complaining. It is a nice easy weekend job. I can use the internet. However, my mind needs something to keep it occupied. I like going online and learning new things. I have already memorized:

The state capitals, world capitals, kings of england, counties of Ireland, periodic table of elements, presidents, vice presidents, presidential election losers and where all the countries are on a map.

Any suggestions for things to learn?

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Something to learn. (Original Post) IrishEyes Apr 2013 OP
Birds that migrate through America. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #1
Breeds of cats and dogs. CrazyOrangeCat Apr 2013 #2
Names of stars and their locations Callmecrazy Apr 2013 #3
Uhm... Neoma Apr 2013 #4
Nope, I learned all the queens. IrishEyes Apr 2013 #5
Have you thought about memorizing a few songs? Neoma Apr 2013 #7
Trees, geology, cloud formations. Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #6
If you enjoy memorizing things... zanana1 Apr 2013 #8
How to knit, Ravelry.com Grey Apr 2013 #9
I like to do crossword puzzles ... I have learned a lot from them. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #10
A new language. nt rrneck Apr 2013 #11

CrazyOrangeCat

(6,112 posts)
2. Breeds of cats and dogs.
Sat Apr 13, 2013, 08:05 PM
Apr 2013

Wildflowers.

Architecture.

Sailing ships . . .

(Don't get curious about guitars--then you'll be in big trouble . . .)

Neoma

(10,039 posts)
7. Have you thought about memorizing a few songs?
Sat Apr 13, 2013, 11:37 PM
Apr 2013

I have a few in my head. I like singing Puttin' on the Ritz myself.



Tuesday Afternoon

(56,912 posts)
10. I like to do crossword puzzles ... I have learned a lot from them.
Sun Apr 14, 2013, 12:31 PM
Apr 2013

you could learn the counties of your state. all the rivers of the world. all the countries of the world. all the mountains.







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