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I studied Italian for a little over 4 years, I’m married to and Italian, but yet, I seem to have lost everything  If you don’t use it, you lose it!
Anyone know if Rosetta Stone is worth the money? Anyone know where to take Italian Classes in the Tampa Bay area?

Well, I have taken over a year of violin lessons and then I quit.
For one reason, I started at 27. At such an age, your bones are “set” and it becomes quite difficult to overcome the hurdles of twisting your wrist around uncomfortably. I could never feel really comfortable when holding it.
Another reason is that my violin – although brand new when I got it, started sounding horrific when compared to my instructor’s 100 year old instrument that sounded like butter! So, it does make a difference and the investment is worth it.
Lastly, when we got to the Vibrato factor…well, that’s another hurdle I have yet to overcome… HOW, I ask? HOW?

I used to be a Graphic Designer, and then I started working for family and gave it up. But, my love for graphic design kept me doing it on the side. Now, I started up Rae of Hope Designs – “Spreading Hope Through Charitable Giving.” Half my profits are donated to various charities around the world. So now, I work with a steady income, get to do what I love on the side – and feel good about myself when I invoice a job and donate the proceeds… :)