's been a while...
I've not had time to write, think or otherwise this summer- sorry for the lapse of commitment to my journal.
I've had a lot to do- I started working on my dissertation proposal, which is a huge endeavor itself that leads to two years of writing, research and creation. Essentially, I sold my soul this summer, worked on major initiatory things (which is what this whole thing is anyway, kids... don't fool yourself into thinking that higher education is nothing less than an elaborate training and initiatory program), hurt myself badly multiple times (I was using a cane for most of the summer due to major hip damage), learned to swim, and am back and running.
This week my term starts, and with it, a new commitment to my body and art. Over the next year I will focus on swimming and movement training... i.e. "dance". Will be fun, and I'll talk about it off and on.
Remember: The body and mind must work as one. It's sad when academics forget that. Balance is key in any program, and academy is no different.
Best of luck and love to all of you.
I've had a lot to do- I started working on my dissertation proposal, which is a huge endeavor itself that leads to two years of writing, research and creation. Essentially, I sold my soul this summer, worked on major initiatory things (which is what this whole thing is anyway, kids... don't fool yourself into thinking that higher education is nothing less than an elaborate training and initiatory program), hurt myself badly multiple times (I was using a cane for most of the summer due to major hip damage), learned to swim, and am back and running.
This week my term starts, and with it, a new commitment to my body and art. Over the next year I will focus on swimming and movement training... i.e. "dance". Will be fun, and I'll talk about it off and on.
Remember: The body and mind must work as one. It's sad when academics forget that. Balance is key in any program, and academy is no different.
Best of luck and love to all of you.