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Stay Curious and Keep Learning

Sometimes, I feel we get stuck in a routine, a comfort zone of sorts, and just stay there because that’s easier, or simpler then trying new things. I am no different. Taking a class helps me with this. I learn something new, meet others that have similar interests, and get pushed out of my comfort zone. These are all good things.

Over this last 18 months that has been hard to do. Maiwa started offering classes online and when one piqued my interest this fall I signed up right away. I miss being in Vancouver, meeting others in the studio, and picking up a chai at one of the coffee shops on Commercial avenue on my way down the hill to class. I do have the chance to learn something new, try new techniques, and use my studio in a new way, a virtual classroom. When I signed up for the class I decide to treat it like a regular class, completing the technique the week they were are shown, reading the questions & comments that are posted, and starting my morning with a chai. I’m learning a lot, enjoying the format of the online class, and beening inspired to try some new things. It’s pushing me in new directions and that is a good thing.

After 18 months of keeping my world small I am taking small steps to reach out there and make it larger again, I know it might be hard. The challenge I am setting for myself and everyone is to step out of your comfort zone, try that new thing, take that class you always wanted to (even it it’s a virtual class) go to that new restaurant your friend to you about, you will be glad you did.

“Stay curious, keep learning, and keep growing. And always strive to be more interested than interesting.”

Jane Fonda

Monthly Fika Recipe

This months recipe for your fall fika is of course using pumpkin. Try out this Sourdough Pumpkin Spice Bread from King Arthur Baking. It has a nice spice level and is not overly sweet, perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. This recipe uses sourdough discard, if you don’t have a sourdough starter you can always find a friend to share some with you. If you haven’t jumped on the sourdough bandwagon now is the time. Keep Learning. Let me know if you try it and tag me on Instagram. #Fikabake

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