I had a really great conversation with the props master today about my career. It's nice to be on the same ground with someone in terms of making life choices.
When I left VT this semester, I knew that this summer was going to make or break theatre for me. And I've come to the conclusion that if I can be this satisfied and have this much fun when things are going this badly (in terms of basic theatre logic) that this is exactly where I need to be. I mean, I'm working like 14 hour days, getting 5 hours of sleep at the most, being stepped on, criticized, and inconvenienced - and it's ok. It seriously is ok.
I have met the best people and the worst people in my life in theatre. There are a few people here that I can't stand; but there are a few people here that I've met that have dramatically improved the quality of my existence. And that's what it came down to - I am satisfied.
I also realized that there were a few choices I made that have drastically altered my perception of life within the few weeks that I've been here:
1) Trust God. He's gonna provide what you need when He's supposed to, so just be patient.
2) The only part of life you can control is your own perception of the situation and how you respond to it.
3) Don't internalize your work. Job stress shouldn't go home with you.
4) Don't be afraid to make a hard choice. Whether it means standing up for yourself, getting involved in a relationship, or just hopping on a plane and flying across the country for a summer job. Take a leap of faith, and make yourself vulnerable.
5) Listen to your body. It knows what time you should wake up in the morning.
Song of the Day: Alanis - "Fear of Bliss"
When I left VT this semester, I knew that this summer was going to make or break theatre for me. And I've come to the conclusion that if I can be this satisfied and have this much fun when things are going this badly (in terms of basic theatre logic) that this is exactly where I need to be. I mean, I'm working like 14 hour days, getting 5 hours of sleep at the most, being stepped on, criticized, and inconvenienced - and it's ok. It seriously is ok.
I have met the best people and the worst people in my life in theatre. There are a few people here that I can't stand; but there are a few people here that I've met that have dramatically improved the quality of my existence. And that's what it came down to - I am satisfied.
I also realized that there were a few choices I made that have drastically altered my perception of life within the few weeks that I've been here:
1) Trust God. He's gonna provide what you need when He's supposed to, so just be patient.
2) The only part of life you can control is your own perception of the situation and how you respond to it.
3) Don't internalize your work. Job stress shouldn't go home with you.
4) Don't be afraid to make a hard choice. Whether it means standing up for yourself, getting involved in a relationship, or just hopping on a plane and flying across the country for a summer job. Take a leap of faith, and make yourself vulnerable.
5) Listen to your body. It knows what time you should wake up in the morning.
Song of the Day: Alanis - "Fear of Bliss"
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