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I've always been a HUGE fan of music and before my illness got so severe, I would travel with my sons to concerts. Even at (almost) 55, I enjoy almost all genres of music, even hip hop. A while back, I discovered YouTube and footage of 'american idol' type shows from all the different countries in the world. Yes, most countries have them! I found that not only did it not matter that I did not understand the language, but that the need to concentrate and focus a little more intently, helped relieve the tics. YouTube introduced me to Britian's Olly Murs and Robbie Williams, France's Christophe Mae and the musical, Le Roi Soleil, Australia's Jay Parrino, One Man Band/OUTLiER, Taiwan's Jam Hsiao (who's drummer turns out is my son's high school bandmate...small world), etc. Then, somehow, I landed on a YouTube channel with mostly Korean pop music and I absolutely loved it. From Korean pop music, I also learned there are free websites that show Korean movies and dramas, subbed in English. Those movies and dramas also have original sound track (OST) music that is amazing and can be found on YouTube, subbed in English. I've found it so helpful to not only 'watch' the drama's, but doing so also satisfies the need for focus because I must also read the English subs. Korean dramas are anywhere from 16 hours long to >50 hours long. They are expensively made, beautifully filmed (often in other Asian countries), and enjoyable to both watch and read, just like a novel. Since I started watching, I have begun to learn the Korean language and much about the Korean/Asian foods and culture....which are VERY different from American. And, because I love the OST music so much, I have begun TYRING to learn to play the piano. Intense focus on reading the notes and keyboard (with a headset, of course) has also helped. There are internet sites with sheet music and YouTube channels with lessons!
Due to my illness, I may be limited in my ability to make and maintain friendships....I may be limited in my ability to travel and be active...but through the internet, the whole world is available to me! Asian dramas are available on a website called http://www.dramafever.com and since I am partial to this OST song title, I will share the link for anyone who's interested in listening...
Kdrama: The Baker King, Kim Tak Goo
OST: Hope is a Dream that Doesn't Sleeps by Cho Kyuhyun of Super Junior
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uC32_l- ... re=related