What do I actually know and what I would like to learn

Some days, I feel like I'm worthless and I can't contribute anything to society or to even to my family.

I know how to drive a car, automatic or manual.

I know how to ride a bicycle.

I know how to speak, read and write in English and Bahasa Malaysia, and to speak in Cantonese and Mandarin somewhat, and I know a few words of Japanese and French.

I know basic html.

I know how to edit and color correct videos in DaVinci Resolve. Not enough to be a professional editor, or colorist, but enough to put make videos look decent.

I know how to put a PC together.

I know how to read guitar tabs, and how to set up and tune a guitar and I can play Tears In Heaven and Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out.

I know how to write jokes, not enough to be a full time comedy writer on a daily or weekly show, but enough to write a joke from time to time and entertain people. 

I know how to sharpen a knife and a chisel and do some basic woodworking. With the right tools, I am quite sure I can make mortar and tenon joints.

I know how to solder wires and electrical connections and replace a UK style 3-pin electrical plug.

I know how to operate a milling machine and a lathe, to some extent. I know how to meature things with a micrometer.

I know how to operate most cameras, especially for shooting videos.

I know how to belay a sport (and I'm pretty sure it's the same for trad) single pitch lead climb. Multiple pitch is also okay for climber of a similar level to myself.

I seem to know many things a little but not enough to be a professional in anything. I think my main unique skill, if you can call it that, is I have above an above average curiosity in how things work.

What I would like to learn in 2024 is how to create some simple music on Ableton Lite and also how to color correct/grade simple non-log footage on Davinci Resolve. Maybe also learn how to create simple effects using Davinci Resolve Studio magic mask, and I'll keep learning by doing my standup comedy.

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