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I was selected to read my writing at the final reading for all the classes in my writing program. Yay! I've been writing so many poems lately, mostly in slam style, but I've been really itching to start writing something longer, even longer than short stories. I just submitted one story, Truth or Dare, to a national short story contest, and I DO think I have a shot. I feel like so many things are working out wonderfully right now, and I'm just so happy and excited about all of the changes! Normally I fear change, I cling to conditions as they are, but for some reason I'm not feeling that impulse now. I'm just enjoying everything.
This Friday, I'm taking a bunch of people to Columbia for the free science lecture and stargazing on the roof, with awesome telescopes! I remember taking Max to that, and it feels like it was years ago. Still, I am happier now than I was during that time, not because I didn't truly love him, but because I was in that awful place of fear, clinging to everything, trying to hold on, and in effect, letting it all slip away. Now, I feel drawn into the magnificent pageantry of it all! Every block holds unimaginable adventures, things to discover, pirate treasure! The amazing thing is, as I grow older, learn more, I feel younger. I feel like I'm constantly rediscovering how to play, and I'm psyched about it! It's so much fun! I thought I was playful and imaginative last year, but this year, after the trauma of the breakup and quitting my job and traveling, I feel like I've grown even more comfortable in my innate playfulness.
I have decided I am going to go to auditions. I need to perform. That is something else about myself I've been noticing. I thought Bollywood dancing would be enough, since it's spunky, energetic, hip-hoppish, and a good way to get my energy out, but still, I'm feeling the urge to really get up on stage. So, watch NY!
This Friday, I'm taking a bunch of people to Columbia for the free science lecture and stargazing on the roof, with awesome telescopes! I remember taking Max to that, and it feels like it was years ago. Still, I am happier now than I was during that time, not because I didn't truly love him, but because I was in that awful place of fear, clinging to everything, trying to hold on, and in effect, letting it all slip away. Now, I feel drawn into the magnificent pageantry of it all! Every block holds unimaginable adventures, things to discover, pirate treasure! The amazing thing is, as I grow older, learn more, I feel younger. I feel like I'm constantly rediscovering how to play, and I'm psyched about it! It's so much fun! I thought I was playful and imaginative last year, but this year, after the trauma of the breakup and quitting my job and traveling, I feel like I've grown even more comfortable in my innate playfulness.
I have decided I am going to go to auditions. I need to perform. That is something else about myself I've been noticing. I thought Bollywood dancing would be enough, since it's spunky, energetic, hip-hoppish, and a good way to get my energy out, but still, I'm feeling the urge to really get up on stage. So, watch NY!