I am a warm person - I have always told others. I hate the cold. Or at least that's what I say. In all truth, I love all four seasons. I love the warmth - but there comes a time every year when it just needs to start getting cold to keep me happy. So, as Houston has begun to cool down, I'm loving it! Farmington never really had much of an autumn - so it is nice to be somewhere that does. It isn't cold yet. Though a slightly chilled breeze tends to linger in the air. The leaves are just beginning their transformation - with little bits of yellow seeping into their green. People are wearing coats instead of shorts. It is, in short, beautiful.
I finally have another job. I can't really complain, I got one in theater after only having lived here for three months. I'm very excited. They seemed like great people, I like the environment, and they have a dance space! I am hoping that I'll also be able to help with dance for them, and possibly even perform with them. We shall see I guess. I will probably work there a couple days next week - and start working full time the week after that. If all else fails, I will at least be working in theater again - doing something that I love to do. And possibly able to use the dance floor every now and again.
I've also gotten some opportunities with local theaters. I worked overhire as a spot op for HCC last week. I'm doing the same thing for Lone Star next week. And Lone Star is considering me as a choreographer for their spring musical.
Speaking of which - Rose is trying to get me to stay at Lucky Strike for just a few nights a week. My instant reaction is to say no. I like Rose - but I'm tired of all the drama that goes on at that place everyday. Without saying anything bad about them, I think my emotional health might be better if I said no. But then my wallet reminds me that I have bills to pay... And the two nights a week would, hopefully, save me from some of the drama, but still pay me enough to help me get by. So... I haven't decided. We shall see what happens...
I am choreographing again. Those who know me know what I mean when I say that. I have dances that are fighting to get out. I need a knew dance notebook. I run around making notes about dance. Choreography ideas - from full fledged dances, to single moments. Notes on technique. Notes on teaching. Reminders to study certain movement relationships. Thoughts on dance theory. And more and more fleshing out of specific dances. My body is moving on it's own. I find myself dancing in the kitchen, in the bathroom, at work... And in the in between spaces. It's time to find somewhere to dance and start my own dance projects again... I am considering starting to write a weekly post on this blog that would deal with ways to find choreographic ideas - or perhaps a simple guide to dance choreography. I'm not sure that it would interest anyone - but I'm not really writting for anyone but myself now so that's ok.
Tomorrow is my birthday, and I am here in Houston. I will miss spending it with my family, but I am proud of having achieved my goal to have moved back out by my 25th birthday. I should be taking responsible care of my life, not living off of my parents, by this time in my life. And it's working - so I'm happy. I will, however, miss my family tomorrow.
I am off to enjoy this beautiful, chilly, day before I have to go to work.
Move and Move again,
Sean
Hey I want to read about your stuff but the dark backgorund sure makes it hard even when you have red print. Maybe you would think about changing it to something easier on my old eyes.
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