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Winter Musings and Spring Anticipation

Historically, winter is downtime. Studying and hibernating, working out and contemplating future goals. Getting away for a spot of sun in the dulldrums of February. This winter, however, was different. Alongside taking two courses, I co-directed an original musical and also served as the stage manager for the show. Consequently, my downtime was far busier than usual.

Reaching goals set is very satisfying...and school: I aced...and really loved the work. But shaping a play, auditioning and rehearsing young actors, is a muscle I have not flexed in quite some time. Directing is a real joy of mine, and working with these kids was so lovely. I don't know many people in their 20s. Kids are socialized differently now. The content of the play revolved around sex work, a topic none of the cast members had any personal experience with. Interestingly, none of them asked me about the subject. I provided them with research materials to look up online, and it was evident that they engaged with it. Regardless, once we got to our last rehearsals, the whole cast really surprised me with their commitment. And that is the best takeaway from this experience. I did not know what to expect from such green performers, but they exceeded my preconception.

Curiosity is the magical element that keeps me in awe of this world. While prejudgment can sometimes be necessary, I hope to have more encounters where I am pleasantly surprised. By people, places, and experiences. Spring will be filled with forging new opportunities from what I learned in my schooling this winter. There has been so much death in my circles as of late...I feel like now is the time to make changes for real growth in my life. None of us knows how long we have here on this blue marble. Let's take the bull by the horns and go for it with gusto:)

Here's to a great spring season. Let's all keep blooming!