Well it's been quite a few weeks since I wrote anything down and there is so much to say!
Where to begin?
Well a dot pointed list is always good, so here goes.
- Started a new University course, Bachelor of Music majoring in Piano
- Worked on producing WTHIS Production's short film 'KARMA' (coming in April 2012)
- Started teaching at the University of Newcastle
-Set up a work shed where I will create movie props and modify, fix and build Guitars and Amps
- Started learning a third language, Japanese
Wow, looks really really boring and nerdy doesn't it? Guess what.... that's because I am! haha
I also worked on another show at my beloved Players Theatre, this time taking a backseat role in the tech department. It gave me a lot of time to reflect on my work ethics and motivations in regards to non creative projects and to plan for future academic strategies.
Procrastinator. That was the conclusion I came to. In my new role as a University lecturer and in the role of a first year student in a new course I am more aware than ever of my limitations in regards to discipline in academia. Even taking an academic approach to my favourite and most skilled topic of Music seems to be met with the feeling of slamming my head against a brick wall, and disliking this feeling, I toddle off and find some of form of activity to pass time.
What kind of strategies can I take to be rid of this wet, woollen blanket that surrounds me when ever I have to be motivated in these areas?
Write in a diary?
Draw on a white board? (That one used to work for me.)
Hire a personal secretary? (Not sure what use they would be but it sounds like a fun idea.)
Perhaps hiring a life coach (or one of those steroid infused personal trainers you see at parks yelling and screaming at middle aged, saggy middled, salary types who believe that wearing an unflattering pair of track suit pants and a jacket will aid in the success of a workout) will help me?
I think the answer is passion.
Why did I start all this?
Where do I want it to lead?
Do I care about the smaller achievements inside the larger ones enough to ensure that the large ones will be achieved??
So I go now off into the land of deep thought to decide exactly where my passions lies. I'm sure once I find I will share it with anyone who will listen, that's just the kind of person I am.
Stay tuned for more "Bits and Pieces I Use" where I will try to get back to the point of this blogging caper and walk you through the various projects I'm involved in and the equipment I use. But until then, peace out!!
