August has been speeding by and it's been a little tougher than I imagined. During the last semester of the two years at MFS, we were told the absence of the program would be difficult. I did not feel it until August. Stuck. It will not last forever, but this month has been hard. There have been glimpses of inspiration from plays like, A Doll's House, Part 2 and going to hear Jazz at Dizzy's in Columbus Circle. Plus, I've had several visitors this month reminding me of how loved I am and how colorful my life has been thus far. Thank you my friends. The other spot that has guaranteed hope and encouragement for me is spending time with kids. There is simplicity, fearlessness and lots of silly with kids. What a gift! It's like a reset button to the constant go-go-go, be-an-adult mindset that tends to happen. It's hard to put the feeling of a slump into words but I imagine it has to be relatable for most people? It's important for me to commit to the one day at a time mentality; otherwise, it would all be too much. The photo you see is of the first page of my vision board. A couple of friends and myself got together one night to create those. What a treat! Go ahead and take a peek. It may not mean much to you, but it is fun to hope for what could be! In addition to that, here is a short list of things I'm thankful for:
- I was given a magic wand this summer! #Gryffindor
- A person I admire and consider a mentor connected me to a playwright I love.
- My friends got us front row rush tickets to see A Doll's House, Part 2 and ya'll...i may see it twice
- Several new friends have entered my life and dumped joy right into it.
- My former roommate and I went to see Empire Records on the roof of a hotel in Manhattan
- Although survival jobs aren't ideal, i've hit the jackpot regarding co-workers
- SS
