Hello Fiona! Thanks so much for the great post! I enjoyed how you transitioned your love of childhood books into your life of learning today; it made your concept of learning so personal and meaningful. The example of the sewing class and wood shop was one that I found particularly enjoyable, since it showed so well how creating new information connect back to something you are already passionate about ensures that it sticks with you. I also appreciated your discussion of behaviorism and cognitivism. It is interesting to see how you balance memorization with attempts to do the heavy lifting of making connections at the deeper level in what you’re learning. The motivation section was also what caught my attention, and how you differentiated the different ARCS categories according to whether you are learning for school or for yourself. Finally, I enjoyed the format of your post by use of pictures and diagrams and it made it appealing and easy to follow. Overall, your entry was understandable, well-organized, and motivating, and it caused me to think differently about my own methods of learning.