28 August 2010
Pure gemmy by the way
What can I say, a lot has been going on the past few weeks. Not only do I work every weekday morning from 6am until noon, but I also am doing a writing internship and am a full time student! Times are exciting. Times are busy. Times need to be longer! Needless to say, while I am busy, I have still been able to capture those special and wonderful moments from day to day.
Today for example, was a day in which I spoke to a few of my international friends. One of which I speak to pretty regularly, but some moments render themselves as ones that stick more than others. It was a nice chat, embracing the usual teasing banter with a side of serious compliments that would make you smile. Some friends are worth keeping, and this one is worth all of it. Also, got to chat to a member of the church I attended while doing study abroad in England. He recently had a short vacation here in the States and was telling me about the great fun he and the family had while here. Hence, the meaning behind my title for this post. Means something 'good' when talking among friends. I like it! And the third conversation was with a girlfriend of mine whom I keep in touch with from Scotland. She has such a contagious bubbly personality and I am grateful for every chance that I get to hear her say 'heeeeey how are you??'. Oh the little things that make us laugh or smile. I hope we never lose that.
I have started an internship with the Writing Center at my university. Not much to report in the beginning stages. Things are slow since the beginning of term, but I am excited at the opportunity to help students with their writing once it picks up a little. The people who work there are nice, and for now it's been great to chat and get to know them better. The beginning of this term has been a busy one certainly, but I am that much closer to graduation next year! In fact, I am really excited to be almost done. About 9 months now I think.. yeah! May couldn't come any sooner. Here's to the journey and that in all the busy scheduling that I won't forget what is 'pure gemmy'.
Today for example, was a day in which I spoke to a few of my international friends. One of which I speak to pretty regularly, but some moments render themselves as ones that stick more than others. It was a nice chat, embracing the usual teasing banter with a side of serious compliments that would make you smile. Some friends are worth keeping, and this one is worth all of it. Also, got to chat to a member of the church I attended while doing study abroad in England. He recently had a short vacation here in the States and was telling me about the great fun he and the family had while here. Hence, the meaning behind my title for this post. Means something 'good' when talking among friends. I like it! And the third conversation was with a girlfriend of mine whom I keep in touch with from Scotland. She has such a contagious bubbly personality and I am grateful for every chance that I get to hear her say 'heeeeey how are you??'. Oh the little things that make us laugh or smile. I hope we never lose that.
I have started an internship with the Writing Center at my university. Not much to report in the beginning stages. Things are slow since the beginning of term, but I am excited at the opportunity to help students with their writing once it picks up a little. The people who work there are nice, and for now it's been great to chat and get to know them better. The beginning of this term has been a busy one certainly, but I am that much closer to graduation next year! In fact, I am really excited to be almost done. About 9 months now I think.. yeah! May couldn't come any sooner. Here's to the journey and that in all the busy scheduling that I won't forget what is 'pure gemmy'.
18 August 2010
Auditions - the good, the bad, and the ugly
I had the opportunity last night to sit in on auditions for my university theatre's 2010/2011 schedule, as one of my written plays will be performed this October. It made me realize how much I miss the whole theatre 'life'. I miss tech weeks, endless rehearsals, work calls, lots of memorizing, getting that entrance and exit just right, and listening to what all the others have to offer. Thus last night it was like I had a VIP seat even if I was the playwright. It's always a learning experience not only for the people auditioning but also for the ones giving the audition. This particular one had people trying out for the musical as well, so I got to hear many snippets of monologues as well as a few bars of song. Some were inspiring, a few not quite there, and some... well I give them brownie points for at least trying.
Truth is an audition takes a lot of guts. I was once the typical nervous and shy theatre major who had to go up there and give them the stuff. Funny thing is I didn't freeze up in actual performances, rather they excited me and I loved performing. For some reason an audition was so much more nerve-racking than an actual performance.Sometimes I nailed it, and other times the nerves got to me. However, I learned a lot from the process. Of course you can't do anything without at least putting the effort out there and giving it a try. I can't say that I loved doing monologues but the experience gave me more confidence as an individual. (And it's a great exercise for memory.) Constant practice made me better and now I can say I feel more confident if I had to audition for something.
I enjoyed watching everyone and catching a glimpse of how people react and the persona they portray. Some work well under pressure, while others seem to crumble at the thought of a room full of people and themselves alone on an empty stage. It was in its own right a performance in its own. A jumble of people all put together to portray the flaws, the perfections, and everything in between. Funny how you look at things like this and see it as a way to identify with people. :)
Truth is an audition takes a lot of guts. I was once the typical nervous and shy theatre major who had to go up there and give them the stuff. Funny thing is I didn't freeze up in actual performances, rather they excited me and I loved performing. For some reason an audition was so much more nerve-racking than an actual performance.Sometimes I nailed it, and other times the nerves got to me. However, I learned a lot from the process. Of course you can't do anything without at least putting the effort out there and giving it a try. I can't say that I loved doing monologues but the experience gave me more confidence as an individual. (And it's a great exercise for memory.) Constant practice made me better and now I can say I feel more confident if I had to audition for something.
I enjoyed watching everyone and catching a glimpse of how people react and the persona they portray. Some work well under pressure, while others seem to crumble at the thought of a room full of people and themselves alone on an empty stage. It was in its own right a performance in its own. A jumble of people all put together to portray the flaws, the perfections, and everything in between. Funny how you look at things like this and see it as a way to identify with people. :)
15 August 2010
Getting settled..
The past few months (or years really) I've done a lot of thinking as to where I'm going after the whole university thing is over and done with. Now that I officially reached the Senior year mark after a study abroad for a semester in England, a semester off after I came back home, and transferring to another much larger school, I am ready to take on the next best thing - life. While many of my professors and peers have already mentioned the dreaded 'grad school', that is the last thing I want to do after spending nearly 5 years trying to just get my Bachelors Degree. I need a break, a chance to spread my wings and try something new. Something exciting, and something downright different. Grad school will always be there if I so choose to take that route.
That being said, I have a lot going for me in the way of what to do after all this is over. Internships.. a chance to visit my friends abroad.. maybe even living abroad? It excites me.. maybe a little too much. But you have to have something to look forward to in the midst of papers, finals and stressful homework related assignments, right?
In short, I created this blog as a chance to share my love of writing in thoughts, whims, and just general things that I think worthy to share with others. That and I miss blogging from my studies in England. As I take on my last year of university this will be my source of writing and sharing all the joy, frustration, hope, and meaning that come my way. I promise more developments shall come soon. In the meantime, thanks for taking the ride with me. :)
That being said, I have a lot going for me in the way of what to do after all this is over. Internships.. a chance to visit my friends abroad.. maybe even living abroad? It excites me.. maybe a little too much. But you have to have something to look forward to in the midst of papers, finals and stressful homework related assignments, right?
In short, I created this blog as a chance to share my love of writing in thoughts, whims, and just general things that I think worthy to share with others. That and I miss blogging from my studies in England. As I take on my last year of university this will be my source of writing and sharing all the joy, frustration, hope, and meaning that come my way. I promise more developments shall come soon. In the meantime, thanks for taking the ride with me. :)
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