EHU- Final Year Ninteenth Week

Monday

I woke up really excited for yoga today knowing that these hours will count towards my instructor qualification. I am able to start analysing and applying new methods to my body--> and am paying specific attention to my use of breath. I breath more shallow than I should especially when learning something new or a little stressed. We began adding to our variations and getting onto more complex moves. I feel like I can honestly accomplish anything when I'm on a mat.

Contempoart was with another teacher again, and gave a more Cunningham feel. It was way more 'technical' in that terms and I could see what areas have been lacking since my daily ballet classes- I MISS THEM SO MUCH. Still I felt good even though the last centre exercise pushed me the most- I am needing and excited by more stimuli now.

I headed to the pool for my usual swim and steam room and am purposely working on sending out positive energy and vibes through the world. I cam home to find my new oracle cards and chakra necklace came and that was just a little extra happiness.

The evening is the normal gym, stretch and what was yoga studying but without the resources yet it'll be delayed a week.

Tuesday

With my short morning break I made sure I was still up at 7:30- getting into good routines and that- and started my day with a nice stretch session. I can really feel the difference in class when I have stretched early and when I haven't. I believe in my body more i think- that's the winning piece.

In technique, we re capped our corner work and then continued into a choreography session. If this is the last class with our teacher ill be so sad as I LOVE him and am moving with a more commercial/jazz style paired up with the classic ballet techniques. I love having new ways of moving all in one semester, it helps me continue finding and developing my styles.

After class I was straight home as this evening is my first dissertation rehearsal. AND MY BRAIN HAD A REVELATION. my previous plans for the session were scrapped and a part of a miracle and connection came together. I get so excited in this process and I feel some creativity coming.

The first rehearsal went really well. It was weird leading it and my hyper mood clashed with the thoughtful session. The material produced was amazing and putting the ideas into motion and getting a glimpse of what it will be like was only reassuring. I am clear in next weeks activity too. I just can't wait to see the final result.

Wednesday

This morning always seems to drag as I have so long until I am actually active- and no i couldn't go to the gym today as I had more interviews and 'human' life. I find it so weird and the more i participate in them the larger the gap i see between the creative and regular world.

I even got to begin our rituals of a coffee/tea date, and this semester it means Wednesdays.

After company class we began with some audition choreography for an hour- which flew by. AND I STARTED RE-DISCOVERING MY STYLE. I am becoming ever more so intricate and street-ish (i am hesitate saying this as i am not a street dancer). I always say this but I need to improvise more and discover more of me. I am actually so proud of my bits of choreography that I think it will form my authentic movement in my dissertation.

Thursday

Today's the day. I woke up and was straight to the mirror to put my face on- its the weirdest thing for me to do as I am not used to it and to know i will be dancing in it later too.

Our morning lecture was all about interviews, which though was appropriate added an extra level of stress. I left 30 minutes before lecture ended (yet didn't miss being given the assignment task) and got into my human attire for my masters interview.

I will find out my results end of next week but am happy with how the interview went and felt like Ii covered an array of topics and personal experience- really opening myself up. The best bit was that one of my interviewers mentioned my blog and its relevance to what I am doing, and to keep going which was a HUGE compliment seeing as I never mentioned it in the interview. To know some senior departmental people are reading and keeping up to date was an AMAZING feeling.

Quick lunch break and into capoeria. Our classes had been extended due to no class last week, and boy did we feel it. It was a smaller class than I am used to for the art but it worked well. We recapped a few old moves from two years ago and then learnt a routine before doing the 'game' in the huddle. I know this sounds weird but I have missed kicking and its my favorite part of the class- and we learnt the best self defense move of how to get out if someone is holding you from behind- WHICH WHY ISN'T IT TAUGHT AT SCHOOLS FOR EVERYONE TO KNOW???

Once home my body and mind felt DEAD.

Friday

ITS FRIDAY. I woke up feeling so tired- i think the emotional and physical aspects of yesterday caught up with me. Nonetheless, off to my morning class I strolled. And ill tell you i did not expect what was to come.

We began by looking at a 20th century practitioner and some of his works, discussing what stood out to us and its relevance to us as an artist. We covered our reading and became in depth philosophical talks into equality, superiority and the stigma and ideas of an artist as a mad genius and its importance and ideas in our lives.

We then looked at 'the money' which is an installation piece where the audience have to decide unanimously what is done with the money in front of them. We downscale this, but with out £8.37 in class decided to buy treats to dogs in a shelter, expecting to do it on our last class like the year prior. NOPE. Next thing you know we are excused from class to go and buy treats and I am in the town over looking at some adorable little faces handing them food. DAY MADE. I could do this every week. And its just making me want a puppy more and more.

I was home in time for my phone meeting about my yoga course, getting all the information and deadlines. Starting Monday LETS GO.

Saturday

Today the plan was to go into Liverpool, but with our hot water still down I thought it would be best to wait until its repaired.

Instead I was woken from my lie in by a huge knock on the door and it was my yoga pack. Sent from home yesterday, I now head everything I needed to start my work. Two workbooks down I only have revision and 4 more assignments to do. I thought it would take up way more time than expected so I think I may take up another project in addition to my two newly being created projects (immersive performance and my dissertation).

I spent my afternoon in the gym, and it felt so good. I have started documenting my routine and weights as it is two weeks before my body measurement check in to see if I am healthy gaining weight and size.

Sunday

Today we still have the same issues in the flat and so I haven't been able to leave, which is annoying as it is the first weekend where the weather has brightened up. On a positive side though I can make some good dents in research for my performances.

I am feeling a little ache from the gym yesterday, but am excited to go Monday/Tuesday to work my new muscle group. in 2 weeks I am doing my monthly measure (which I do to ensure I am not loosing weight) and I hop to have put on a little bit.