Final Year- EHU Tenth Week

Monday

We didn't have lecture today, it being replaced with an extra rehearsal slot for the drama production. So like a good student after a well needed days rest I finished one assignment. My manifesto in form of my future business' website is up and able to be published (waiting 'til after my masters). I am so proud of it, and am really loving designing- think it may become a side thing for me. I showed my flat and was pleased they saw it as professional and surprised I had designed it (without offense of course). This took me mid way through the day, where I knew my need for being out the house after 2 hours was building (I think I did really well). Once all my flat were back from placement I was like an excited puppy to interact again. It was a nice chilled evening watching trash TV. I wouldn't change them and love and appreciate all their support.

Tuesday

Class was extended earlier today, though there on time and our lecturer did not show up until the official time before it was shifted. This was annoying but ok as as a cast we should be able to crack on. Part of the Instagram was done in this time, and then when the lecturer arrived we pieced the whole performance together. It feels more whole and now we just need to run it to get a feel. The contact time we had with him was productive and I am more confident in knowing the piece and it having come together.

Again straight to the train station and commuting to Liverpool. We just ran the piece today- next week dress rehearsals and then a show. Its come so fast- all my busy-ness. January will be a fresh for the new year with only the dissertation booked in- but I know me I will fill myself with so much to do. This piece has taught me that simplicity and silence can speak volumes. Something a lot of dancers, myself included, fear and cut short.

Wednesday

UCAS Day. We got the minibus straight to Manchester where we performed on behalf of Edge Hill University. My first time in this city and I am excited to really get to see it in December for the Christmas Markets. I was back on the stand too after a few years and able to speak through everything university related. I can really see how much I have grown as a person and everything I have learnt both professionally and personally. Honestly my hardest moments have been in these 4 years- more than I expected in my whole life- but I keep coming out stronger. One day it will all be worth it.

When back at campus I needed a break, continuing rehearsals for the production and then a needed nap.

POLE WAS MY FAVOURITE CLASS TONIGHT. I climbed the pole for the first time on my first try and was adding into new variations. It may be my last class until January with everything I have on which honestly makes me so sad- but I am going to save up and get myself a pole so I can practice at home.

Thursday

9-11 and our lecturer was back after needing some personal time. We got through all the important stuff we needed to do and pitched our ideas. My research and writing is in the right direction and I have two days to my weekend to blast it all out and get all my assignments (mostly) done before December starts and I get really busy. January will be the week of drafting before submission.

After our sat down lecturer I finally had time to dance. LAST NIGHT IT IS ALL I WANTED TO DO. DANCE SAVES ME ANDLETS ME EXPRESS MYSELF BUT NO STUDIOS ARE OPEN AT 10PM. I played my songs and just improvised. 30 minutes was all I needed. Then 30 minutes of singing. I feel me again.

Todays normal routine is being swapped for tomorrow, so once home I got jobs done and then enjoyed a day to myself. Treating and spoiling myself and filling myself full of love.

Once again I have a few days off before hectic December and as much as I want to look for more stuff to do (I can ever sit still and not grow) I do not have the time to commit to anything knowing I will go from 0-100 in less than a week. I am doing short term goals and keeping up my positive habits.

Friday

Oh did I lie in. I must have needed it. Today doesn't sound really exciting but is a day at the laptop with assignments with a nice break to walk around Ormskirk and feel fresh air again.

GOOD NEWS THOUGH- one of my friends from home has managed to get NYE off for the first time in around 5 years and can now come to Madrid with us. I am beyond excited just to spend a few days with them all again and be in a new place. Words cannot describe. I miss my tribe.

Saturday

Having a three day weekend and no work on the Friday or the Saturday scrambles my brain and I am constantly checking what day I am on. Yesterday evening I ended up being quite productive with my preproposal, and though the aim was to do that today- it didn't quote happen. I know we have until January but I know I don't have many days left to do it.

I am excited for work tomorrow as a change of scenery and I trust it will get me in the frame of mind to finish work off after, as it is my shortest day there so far.

I got to open my advent calendar, but I don't quite feel Christmassy yet which is sad. The last few years haven't and I wish I could go back to that childhood ness. I am getting ideas for what to get my family (I know its so late) but they can be quite hard or expensive to buy for.

Our oven in the flat is fixed so I can not stress about making faster meals this comin week, and I even had to make a trip into town to find out what was wrong with my phone. The battery is dying out already and I have had to order a new one which I pray comes in the next two weeks. I have a new back up alarm clock and so far am already finding the constant ticking quite reassuring.

Sunday

Not quite dancing but work and writing. This will be a new week for me and honestly I have been waiting to know what the challenge is like. I am proud how I will do what is necessary to survive and will do my best to upkeep the blogs whilst doing Uni and night shifts.

Sunday