I Am An Autodidact

The subjects that I taught myself about are numerous and disparate--and for each one I can easily hold my own with experts and those who have been formally taught.

I teach myself pretty much everything... music, poetry, words, math, science. Practical application things as well as useless trivia knowledge; I'm well-rounded.
I tend to find it easier to learn when it's guided by me and nobody else...

at least when it comes to Art...I picked up a pencil when I was very little and began to trace cartoons on those see-through papers... at the time it was only to prove to my older brother that I could do it just as good as he could...

the best art teacher is natural experience, because there is no authority or discipline forcing or limiting the freedom of expression in art

...being so DIY. I have spells when I'm really sleepy but can't get to sleep because I want to do something. Or times when I'm just letting my body rest(like after a long hand-sewing session) and I'm feeling such a rush of energy to do...

Self teaching math (college level algebra, trig, and calculus) so I can feel comfortable with the art/science of mathematics in my OWN time, instead of on someone else's schedule, while handing them my money.  I tried college for...

I fully expect to pursue 2 or 3 careers just to keep up with my appetite for new experiences and knowledge. I expect to become an independent consultant of some sort, so I will want to be able to run my own office. I do not trust...

I run a convention (I would say chairman of the board counts somewhat as running) every year that is working on becoming an 'educational' 501c.3 non profit, through the idea of bringing autodidacts together, to introduce each other to...

My 6th grade social studies teacher used to have us say it with him, "Learning is Gooood!" He was a fun and interesting man. However my life in schools was one of boredom and annoyance. I learned quickly and then found myself getting...

For the longest time, I just wanted someone to sympathize with me my problems.  I just wanted someone to care.  They don't have to relate... though that'd be nice, (though I feel horrible because then I'd feel I wish...

I hope I'm not the only one...