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<p>Day 94 started out as Go Kart Racing with World's Most Precious Niece and Nephew.  I hadn't driven a Go Kart since I was a kid, and we all know how I love to play with my Inner Child as often as possible. </p>

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<p>What I didn't realize was that I was going to be utterly humiliated by a video game. </p>

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<p>I mistakenly thought that since I play the guitar, I might excel at Guitar Hero.  Seems logical, doesn't it? </p>

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<p>I intended to start off as a bad ass.  No chick songs here.  Give me some Rage Against the Machine! </p>

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<p>I decided that channeling Nancy Wilson might bring me luck.  I attempted "Barracuda" with an equally abyssmal score.  I was so distraught that I forgot to take a photo. </p>

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<p>Next!</p>

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<p>When in Texas, try ZZ Top.<br class="spacer_" /></p>

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<p>A 10 year-old boy approached me with a smirk.  In an attempt to salvage by bruised ego, I told him that I played real guitar.   Young Brendan did not play real guitar, but apparently rocked at Guitar Hero.  I asked him if he could show me how it's done, but his parents were waiting for him at the Go Karts.  I asked him to find me later when he was ready. </p>

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<p>About 30 minutes later, young Brendan tapped me on the shoulder and walked me over to Guitar Hero.  He explained to me that the key is to not strum the fake guitar like a real guitar.  That makes A LOT of sense, Makers of Guitar Hero, whoever you are. </p>

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<p>Young Brendan then spent 5 seconds loading his game.  I previously spent 5 minutes picking out the best character, outfit, guitar, etc.  Oh, the kids these days.   Brendan was all business and no fun. </p>

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<p>He started playing to Foghat which...Cracked.  Me.  Up.  :-))  And made me grateful that even though these kids are learning nothing that will actually help them play guitar, at least they are being introduced to 70s classic rock, which just so happens to be my favorite genre. <br class="spacer_" /></p>

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<p>Young Brendan rocked on to the bitter end.  In the Gaming World, he is a Rock God. <br class="spacer_" /></p>

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<p>Feeling confident after Brendan's masterful lesson, I picked up my ego, dusted it off, and tried yet again.  When in Texas, and when ZZ Top gets you nowhere, try a Texas Blues Legend instead. <br class="spacer_" /></p>

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<p>If any random kids stumbled upon this blog, here is my advice to you:  get off the Internet and do your homework. </p>

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<p>After that, step away from Guitar Hero and pick up a real guitar.  Start to take lessons.  Or...</p>

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<p>You have my permission to get back on the Internet and look up countless free lessons.  Or...</p>

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<p>Aunt Michelle taught herself how to play in 3rd grade with the John Denver songbook.  True story!  Pick up an easy songbook of your favorite musician and "Just Do It"! </p>

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<p>Practice every day, and you will be amazed at how quickly you learn.  Email me with any questions.  If I can't answer them, 99.9% of my ex-boyfriends play guitar.  They would be happy to help you, too. </p>

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<p>Which reminds me...</p>

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<p>Boys, girls LOVE boys who can play guitar. </p>

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<p>Girls, boys LOVE chicks who can play guitar. </p>

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