(((Smoke)))
You should be an inspirational speaker. I love the way you look for opportunity rather than sulk in dispair. When I grow up, I want to be just like you.
OK, here's my contribution. My friend wanted to learn more about wine. She got a part-time job at a winery. She works events like weddings and parties telling people about the wine they produce and answering questions. She got a free wine education AND gets paid for it. She's met all kinds of interesting people, gets to snack on all the food, has a lot of fun and makes a little extra change.
I guess my point is, you can figure out something you want to learn more about and maybe you can get somebody to pay you to learn it.
L