To put things in to perspective, I was clubbing over ten years ago, and I stopped going out about two years ago when I seriously began to focus on my academics and completing college. I also changed my degree from fine arts to engineering, I am right now under the heading environmental engineering, but now I am also considering changing to chemical engineering. Anyway, the type of person I am is all or nothing. When I decide to do or to commit myself to something, I put my 100% and more into that goal. When my goal was to know artist and musicians on the island and work out of my art studio loft I rented out, I totally immersed myself in it. Now my goal is to educate myself, I have always been good at Mathematics and Sciences, I just was too focused on Art to give any interest to these subjects. But now that I am taking many math and science classes I am doing quite well. I have been accepted into Phi Theta Kappa, Have made the Dean's list multiple times and am moving on to calculus II, Physics, and Organic Chemistry next semester. In only two years, by next semester all I will need is one more physics class and I will be complete with my associates in science, A.S. Then I plan on continuing as far as I can go, Masters? Doctor?
In trying to balance my heavy academic life, I enrolled in a Modern Dance class here at K.C.C. this semester. This was the first time I have ever taken a dance class, although I love dancing and have been dancing my heart out for fourteen years or so. I was unsure if I would enjoy the class or not. But that was silly, because I absolutely love it! I love the movement, the expression, and I love learning new ways to move and to be flexible and strong. I recommend dance to anyone who hasn't ever taken it. It is freeing and cathartic. After dance class with all the endorphins running through my body, I always feel happy. Next semester I am going to take ballet and then after that probably modern dance again. I am even thinking of enrolling in a private dance company. With all the rationality of mathematics and formulas of chemistry, dance is the perfect action to balance the retired club kid's life. Keep on dancing!
I admire how you balance yourself out with arts and sciences. This balance is one I hope to achieve as well in the tradition of renaissance thinkers. Congratulations on your achievements and may success be your companion in all your future endeavors!
ReplyDeleteYes, keep on dancing,can't put those taping feet to rest. Aww I will miss your stories, we must keep in touch. btw I was was looking for articles for my paper but found somthing perfect for you.
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Out of everyone's blog, yours was the most interesting read. Great narration and gave a different perspective of "raving" and "clubbing", as opposed to the media's deluded perception of them. I love how almost every blog contains an excerpt of the adventures you had. I liked "Lost in Germany", reminds me of the time I got lost in Vietnam when I was teenager. Long story, should have blogged it but haven't updated my blog for nearly 2 months haha.
ReplyDeleteGreat opening and a very insightful ending, I wish you the best of luck to your endeavors. I know you'll become a successful person in life and whatever you choose to pursue :)