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Great post Loraine. I expect it is getting easier for you to memorize licks and songs. The “no-peek” technique demonstrates your bravery and confidence. Either you have a magic pick or you’ve got a real good sense of where those strings are!
I hope you don’t mind me offering one suggestion that I think will ultimately strengthen your flat-picking. Pull up the tab and notice the markings for pick direction. It has made it much easier for me to nearly always follow the convention of a down-up pattern on each pair of eighth notes and using only downstrokes on quarter and half notes. It helps my rhythm and timing, and it just feels more natural, especially as I increase tempo.
You’re well on your way to being a flat-picking star. I don’t mean to be critical, rather I’m hoping this tip will accelerate your progress and get you there sooner. This is a fine effort and your progress is admirable. Keep posting!