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Kalimbas are AWESOME

I Discovered Kalimbas!

I am super excited because I used to play the guitar (years ago) and I haven't been able to play for a long time because of injuries and a wonky finger. So earlier this week I googled "musical instruments that don't require index fingers" lol, and a Kalimba was recommended.

I had no idea a Kalimba was, so I googled it, and instantly fell in love.  I also fell down the Youtube rabbit hole and spent way too much time watching everyone playing Kalimba.

Then I checked on Amazon and was shocked by how affordable they are.  So I bought one. And then another one. And then one for my best friend lol.

My clear acrylic Cat Kalimba arrived first, on Wednesday night. I was super excited and couldn't wait to play.  But then on Thursday my uncle Carlo passed away unexpectedly.  I spent the day with relatives.  

On Friday I finally pulled out my Kalimba, and my best friend's Kalimba arrived, so we both started at the same time (she LOVES hers too). 

Anyway, I decided to record my Kalimba journey.  Here is the first song I learned; Kumbaya, my Lord. 

I also learned how to do a greenscreen video, except I do not own a green screen and used a turquoise towel, so it's not perfect.  Neither is my playing, but I LOVE it!

 

Our Camp; My first Procreate Art without a Tutorial

 My First Procreate Painting with No Tutorial

Our Camp, Procreate/Ipad Digital Art, no tutorial

I'm learning!  I had so much fun making this.  It's not perfect, but it's the best I can do so far, lol.  I made this painting/drawing/illustration (what are they called, lol) for my Dad.  

This is our family cottage, which we call camp.  I sketched and then painted this based on a photo I took this summer while I was out there. I want to try to make it again a year from now to see if I've improved.  

My Dad loves it; it was part of his 82nd birthday. 

August 21/21, Camp Life at Goulais Bay

Aug. 21st 2021 Camp Life

Aug. 21/21, Goulais Bay

It was cloudy and foggy again, but the sunrise was gorgeous. Some waves on the lake today.  I love the sound of the waves hitting the shore. 

Aug. 21/21, Goulais Bay

On no! The first leaf has fallen!  Nooooooo!  LOL; it's too early.

Aug. 21/21, Goulais Bay

Used the super zoom on my camera to watch this boat and the flock of ducks racing.  The ducks won.  They were behind the boat when I started watching but quickly overcame the boat and went out ahead!  I had no idea that ducks(or maybe geese?) could fly faster than a motor boat!

Aug. 21/21, Goulais Bay

Major clouds this morning.  So pretty.