Truths about learning the violin

(from my diary)

Few have asked me how it's like to be able to play the violin and I'm always without an answer...Because I didn't expect that question.

So here are the lessons or truths I've learnt on my journey while learning to play the violin. Though, it can be applied to most musical instruments and other creative hobbies as well. (Yeah, because all hobbies are difficult to maintain and improve)

1. You will injure yourself and/or other people with your violin unintentionally. 

2. Random jealous people will tell you directly or indirectly that you won't be able to do it or that you'll "eventually give up".

3. You will make excuses to not practice.

4. You will spend days and weeks and even months sometimes without practicing at all.

5. But when you practice daily, you notice clear benefits and improvements. 

6. You will become a perfectionist.

7. Many young people who play way better than you will get on your nerves. 

8. You may feel really competitive or entirely demotivated to play sometimes.

9. Your neck, back and fingers will hurt as you keep pushing yourself to different techniques, longer time durations and new pieces.

10. You will learn to appreciate napping/lying down more.

11. You will feel like you can't do it and consider giving up several times.

12. But you will never quit.

13. Because you know that with the strength of God that powers you to practice, be patient and persevere, you can do anything.

14. Even if it is, playing the violin. 

What are your hobbies? Tell me in the comment section.