This week was crazy. It's mostly due to my sleep schedule, I'm getting barely any sleep! That hopefully will be adjusted soon...I'm the kind of person that needs a lot of sleep to operate correctly. :)
But while it was crazy (and I am as tired as can be at the moment), I can't tell you how happy I am to be back.
This week our theatre student organization, Kappa Theta Gamma, held its first fundraiser of the year. It was a car wash right next to an extremely busy street, the East Beltline- if you know GR. It went incredibly well. We had the ability to wash multiple cars that day and really gain some funds for this year's activities. It went so well, I think they are planning on doing it a few more times this year. So look out for us!
Then came the start of school. Stupidly, I stayed up till 2am the day before school started. It was partly because my mind has been out of 'school mode'. It still is kinda like that, lol. It was hard to get up the next morning, but I did it and got to class. I really enjoyed all of my classes and love all of my professors. For Old Testament and Literature- I have this woman with an amazing story of how she found God. I am so excited for the semester and learning from a woman who truly wants you to develop a stronger relationship with Him. After that day of class, I- once again- stupidly stayed up till midnight. This time, I had to get up at 5am- to get to work by 6. Due to my rush to leave early, I even forgot the food I was supposed to eat for dinner! It was not a good start to the day. Not only was this a day of classes, but it was also the day of auditions for Arsenic and Old Lace. I really wish I could've gotten more rest. By the time auditions had come, stress was pounding me to accurately deliver my monologue, I was incredibly hungry, and I was having the worst time concentrating.
BUT- as you will see...this is all preparation to show me what God's plan is for me this semester. When I went to audition, I froze. That monologue I said I was going to do from the Glass Menagerie? Well, I stood there- in front of some of my friends and professors - and froze. I kept trying to concentrate, thinking through the first line, but couldn't remember the order of the words. It ended up being alright, I do believe I presented myself pretty well- and got myself a callback.
In the end, I did get a part- an incredibly funny one at that- but it is a rather small one. I don't tell you this to complain (because as I stated, it is hilarious)- but to show you what I figured out through all of this. If you can't tell...I am STILL trying to get everything together even though school has started. Mind you, I haven't been in school for eight months., you really do forget how to 'do school'. With training at work, the homework pile beginning to rise, and my sleep schedule all wacky, I need time to get things in order. If I were to be a big part in the show, I would be constantly on the move, and it would recreate the same day as auditions over and over again. I get the honour to be in this amazing show- with an amazing director, and get the necessary time to get my ducks in a row.
It's great to see how God uses events in your life to make you realize that you have no idea what you need. He only knows what you need- and you need to look toward Him for what that is.
DON'T WORRY. I'm not saying that I won't ever be able to take on a bigger role in a production. I would NEVER say that, lol. I am just saying that I need these first few months to adjust what I need to adjust in order to be able to take on something extra.
I hope you can see what I mean. Well, I'll see you all next week. God Bless!
Mr. Gibbs OUT.
one thing that often amazes me is the way that God takes care of me *as a theater person*. the fact that he cares about that part of my life makes Him seem so personal and close.
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to seeing this show. And reading more of your blog. the way you write and think through things is very similar to how I do, which makes it both odd and fun to read.