May has been such a busy month, and now, with my first year of college teaching behind me, I feel like I can finally breathe. Those last few weeks of class and grading and submitting final grades pretty much put everything else in a backseat position. And it didn't help that this is also a really busy time for my marketing communications/PR job in K-12 education, either.
Luckily, I've now had a few days of rest and relaxation, and I feel like I'm ready to tackle some "other" projects that I haven't had time for in many months. I have a lot of reading (school- and non-school-related) that I want to make a priority this summer, as well as some (non-blog-related) writing projects. It might also seem a bit weird, but I want to concentrate on music a bit this summer as well. Many of you know that I've played piano for many years and also love to sing. I really haven't spent a lot of time practicing either of these skills in many years, and I really miss them both. When I sat down at my piano to play the other day, I felt like I was suddenly my true self. Getting caught up in everyday responsibilities easily keeps me from taking the time to fully appreciate and play music myself, but I want to re-capture that brief feeling of completeness that consumes me when I'm making music. An added bonus is that music tends to be a natural "feeder" into any type of creative writing I've undertaken, so I'm hoping the two will work together in my favor over the next couple of months.
I hope that each of you is also able to take some time doing the things you are passionate about during the summer. Here's to some deep breathing, all around...
-Em
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Em, this sounds like you're getting your ducks in a row. What a great summer you've got planned. I too, usually feel most at peace while playing and singing. I miss theatre, but all 3 of my kids are starting in a summer theatre program and it is so exciting for all of us. I am looking forward to reading all that you do and get done. Or maybe about all the time you'll spend doing nothing. ;)
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on Wed 27 May 2009 07:44 AM EDT | Permanent Link
Thanks for posting this, it really got me to stop and think about those things that you tend to put off everyday or put on the back-burner because life has it's way of continuing on at a steady pace and I feel like I'm always two steps behind. I have 6 weeks left of maternity leave and I intend to do my best, each day, spending it purposefully. Relaxing alot, taking in some sunshine at the cabin, reading a good book, and enjoying my family. Have some well-deserved me-time this summer Em! Kira
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Gail
on Wed 27 May 2009 12:35 PM EDT | Profile | Permanent Link
I think this feeling is going around this summer. I know we have planned to take it easy too. I envision lots of slow days lazing in/around the pool, and a lot of reading going on. We're not taking any trips or running around like nutjobs trying to do everything on some stupid list in my head! You know, the invitation to laze in or around the pool with us is ALWAYS open! And you are ALWAYS welcome! Trust me - no one looks as bad in a swimsoup as I!
I'm glad to read you have some time for yourself to do things for you. I'm happy to hear about reading and singing and feeling like yourself again. I wish you all you want for...and then some! Re: Exhaling
Congrats again on finishing your first year of college teaching! What an awesome accomplishment.
I also have to thank you for this post. I first read it yesterday and since then I've been thinking about my passions and how they have taken a backburner lately. I feel like all my free time these days is spent cleaning the house and although I do like a clean house, cleaning in itself is NOT a passion. So yesterday I took some time to read a couple more chapters in my book, and it felt awesome! Thanks for the inspiration. Trackbacks
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