Spring Storm in Winter
I'm dreaming of a wet christmas. That's right, folks. What we have here is a good, old fashioned Texas anamoly. It's raining cats. And, as we all know, nothing inspires me to write more than the *pit-clack-pat* of rain.
Currently reading: Dune by Frank Herbert
Next on the list: Good Omen's by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchet
Currently writing: A Summary of the Scholarly Response to Waiting for Godot
Next on the list: A Synapse of my Research Experience with Waiting for Godot
Since I didn't write a single post this entire semester, I suppose I owe everyone a summary of what's happened. It was a frustrating semester. It was the crux of a lot of things. But, upon its completion, I realized all the sweat and stains I made were worth it, for this next (and last) semester will be grand.
1) I applied to graduate school. I'm applying for a variety of degrees from a variety of schools. The degrees range from Theatre History/Criticism, Dramaturgy, and a M.Litt in Shakespeare and Performance. This schools vary from University of Texas, to Stony Brook University, University of Washington, UMASS, Mary Baldwin College, and finally, Yale! I wasn't going to apply to Yale because the application fee was $95 bucks. But my wonderful friend couldn't stand watching me throw my dreams away and gave me the money to apply. Its the best christmas gift I have ever recieved. Crossing my fingers, hoping that any of these schools will work out.
2) I started dating the beautiful, elegant and intelligent Amanda. She's grand, she listens, and she's patient. In other words, she's perfect.
3) I finished most of the preliminary work for my honor's project. Which is a multidisciplinary study on Waiting for Godot. Basically, I'm writing a 50 page research paper on the play and then directing in the spring. I am very excited about directing, auditions are coming up soon. This experience is supposed to emulate that which I'll be experiencing in Grad. school, sort of as a test to see if I like this kind of research. Well, I do. In fact, I put my panties into bunches several times this semester because I'd be working on this project instead of completing more urgent homework.
So, reflecting on those three things, I realized that the reason I didn't enjoy this semester is because I was worrying too much about the future and not enjoying the PROCESS of preparing. I just read Endgame, which is a horribly depressing play about waiting for death and avoiding the concept of conclusion. It inspired me to enjoy the MIDDLE of my life, instead of always aspiring for the end. It's amazing I get to have these experiences, that I have the opportunity to APPLY to grad school. Therefore, I should enjoy the process and the anticipation. I'll never get to have these experiences again.
Currently reading: Dune by Frank Herbert
Next on the list: Good Omen's by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchet
Currently writing: A Summary of the Scholarly Response to Waiting for Godot
Next on the list: A Synapse of my Research Experience with Waiting for Godot
Since I didn't write a single post this entire semester, I suppose I owe everyone a summary of what's happened. It was a frustrating semester. It was the crux of a lot of things. But, upon its completion, I realized all the sweat and stains I made were worth it, for this next (and last) semester will be grand.
1) I applied to graduate school. I'm applying for a variety of degrees from a variety of schools. The degrees range from Theatre History/Criticism, Dramaturgy, and a M.Litt in Shakespeare and Performance. This schools vary from University of Texas, to Stony Brook University, University of Washington, UMASS, Mary Baldwin College, and finally, Yale! I wasn't going to apply to Yale because the application fee was $95 bucks. But my wonderful friend couldn't stand watching me throw my dreams away and gave me the money to apply. Its the best christmas gift I have ever recieved. Crossing my fingers, hoping that any of these schools will work out.
2) I started dating the beautiful, elegant and intelligent Amanda. She's grand, she listens, and she's patient. In other words, she's perfect.
3) I finished most of the preliminary work for my honor's project. Which is a multidisciplinary study on Waiting for Godot. Basically, I'm writing a 50 page research paper on the play and then directing in the spring. I am very excited about directing, auditions are coming up soon. This experience is supposed to emulate that which I'll be experiencing in Grad. school, sort of as a test to see if I like this kind of research. Well, I do. In fact, I put my panties into bunches several times this semester because I'd be working on this project instead of completing more urgent homework.
So, reflecting on those three things, I realized that the reason I didn't enjoy this semester is because I was worrying too much about the future and not enjoying the PROCESS of preparing. I just read Endgame, which is a horribly depressing play about waiting for death and avoiding the concept of conclusion. It inspired me to enjoy the MIDDLE of my life, instead of always aspiring for the end. It's amazing I get to have these experiences, that I have the opportunity to APPLY to grad school. Therefore, I should enjoy the process and the anticipation. I'll never get to have these experiences again.