20.8.11

On my way to the Top

This Monday I am going to begin anew at a new school. At FIU, an airport of a university, where I will be consumed by Theatre and similar duties. Starting the day with an early class introducing Design. What kind of design? Probably scenic, lighting, or just the general idea of it. Then I have a break, but followed by Acting 1 (although I am apprehensive about taking this, I will do it to see if there is anything I can relearn what I forgot or something new will be taught). After Acting 1, another break and then I have Tech Lab 2. Which is basically forced Theatre hours in the form of a class. But if you know me, you know I give a lot of time to the Theatre without being forced (forcing students to do hours would be better for those who think that all they have to do in Theatre is act).
After my First day full of classes, the second day has less but still exciting work load. There is costuming tech in the morning and in the afternoon I have to analyze plays; of which I would think it is second nature for an actor to do. Reading, re-reading, taking notes, and researching are all in a day's work. But that is just the beginning of the load. Taking into account that everyone is different, think of a mad scientist creating a creature. That creature will have mannerisms maybe similar to the mad scientist but will undoubtedly be different.There are many things that can explain the reason why they like touching their hair, it could be a fear of losing their hair so they constantly touch it through the day. What kind of music they like: classical, rock, rap or maybe they aren't main stream and they go underground. They could be cultural enthusiasts, even if that culture isn't their own. There is so much work to be placed into a character, there are a lot of people who don't realize it. Those people are the ones that say Acting is easy. But to be the best, there is effort placed.
Besides the fact that I have a heavy school schedule for this Fall, I might have to get a job. Start saving up money for a cruise that I plan to go on, pay rent. Oh, when will I have time?
Among other things I have also begun drawing web comics for my brother (It's a weekly thing). He thinks I am a talented little bugger. I guess I am, but talent can be meaningless without skill and discipline. So I have a hefty schedule to keep busy with. But I haven't started saying the full blow of it.

Add that hefty schedule with attempting to work out as often as possible during the week, doctor appointments that have sprung up because of something that has caught their eye in my health, trying to take photos to document myself as well as areas of my life, and don't forget one of the most important things.... MY BOYFRIEND! He isn't fond of my schedule but we will work it out. We always do <3

Besides that, I bought my books and Slushie's books. I need to get him FAFSA. Yes the dreaded FAFSA ruler of distributing funds to who it deems worthy!

Okay maybe not so much who it deems worthy but the "neediest" of the ones who NEED.
I am not so lucky to be one of the "neediest" of the need. The numbers that my dad makes seems like he is well off. We do okay, but my college is a heavy burden. I have worked before to make me self sustaining but often I have to turn to him for help. I am not the only one, my brother does too. But since I have been doing it all of my life, I can understand I am a bigger burden.

Other News, I have cut and dyed my hair :)

Isn't that a great note to leave off?