Things I did not expect to learn in 2016

hikarinonakade:

1. Various Russian words: vkusno, dasvidanya, spasibo, davai

2. Lyrics and translation to an entire Italian aria (with an introduction to grammatical gender)

3. Memorize an entire instrumental piece featuring a piano and a violin

4. Locations of various ice skating rinks on planet Earth

5. The chorus to Canada’s national anthem

6. The existence of San Crispino wine

7. Recipe for katsudon pirozhki 

8. Architectural details of the facade and gates of Barcelona Cathedral

9. Russians wear their wedding ring on their right hand

10. The absolute joy of watching pole-dancing

Oh, and all these technicalities (jumps, spins, TES, PCS, GOE, etc) of competitive men’s figure skating.

I am sure all these will be useful someday.