This is it, I’m graduating. After ten (somehow arduous, yet) meandering years in college to get my BFA, and I must admit, I am getting a little nistalgic for my school years already. That’s fine, I’ll probably end up teaching a bunch of workshops starting this summer, so I’ll be on the other side of it, but it’ll still be school-like. Both inside, and outside of my comfort zone: a perfect balance.
But what do I want to do FOR ME, you ask. (Gosh, you’re awfully interested in my life, how sweet!)
Here’s a list of ways I would like to do keep myself too busy to be disoriented and depressed about moving into a new more “adult” phase of life:
1. read: Oh man. So many books I need to get caught up on. It will include such light reading asCarl Jung on Active Imagination, Deep Economy,andThe Red Tent.But it won’t all be superficial. I may also delve into Bust Magazine.
2. Ceramics class… get this… JUST FOR FUN. With my boyfriend’s Mom. We’ve been plotting this for a while. I am going to learn to throw on the wheel. Who cares if it looks like crap. It’s not my media, it’s not going into a gallery, and most importantly, I am not getting graded on it. Pure fun- imagine it!
3.Practice my Ukulele. At the very least play 2-3 chords adequately again, and if I’m feeling really ambitious, teach myself “Moon River”. (Actually, if I’mreallyambitious, I’d like to MAKE myself a cigar box uke! But that’s a whole different animal).
4. get back into photo. I have a Med format TLR that’s been waiting for me to jimmyrig clips for a strap and be used for some inspired shots. Or test shots of my very patient boyfriend and friends. Either way…
5. catch up on films. Seriously… all day jammies fest with the boy. Cuddling. Movies. Utter laziness.
6. Two words: Breakfast. Beers.
7. Take care of myself again: hiking, yoga, bikerides, maybe even a spa day or two.
8. More ideas to come…
