Entry 2: Choosing a Project.....still!

I believe in my last blog I wrote about how I have been having a hard time deciding on a Senior Project. Well, this blog really is not different, except I have more answers and a more definite directions for my project! PRAISE THE LORD!
      Last week, I was encouraged to pursue a One Woman Show for my Senior Project. At first I thought, "Could I really do that? Is it fair?..is it enough?...Could it really be that enjoyable?" To be honest, I had A LOT of questions, but not a lot of answers. So, I talked with Mr. Tinkler (my hopeful mentor) at lunch one afternoon and brainstormed. I decided, ideally, I would like to do a show that incorporates all different characters. Mr. Tinkler encouraged me to further meditate on the idea of writing my own show incorporating different stories/experiences I had heard/had in my mission trips to Nicaragua. At first I wasn't keen on writing my own show, but in light of different events, I became more excited about the idea. I would definitely be going out of my comfort zone, and I would be able to combine all my passions (Christ, Spanish, and Drama) into one project! However, I still had some doubt in the back of my mind, and although I was excited about it....I didn't have the  "that's it!" epiphany I was looking for. One thing is for sure: God never stops working in any situation--even when you cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel. Right now, with the Proposal days away...that light is flickering for me, and I couldn't be more excited!!
        The light really began to semi-illuminate when I went to go talk to Mr. Hinds about fundraising. To be honest, I really didn't have an agenda...but I went to talk to him anyway. Thank the Lord for Mr. Hinds and the search committee who came in contact with him! When I went into his office he gave me some Raisenets (which are delicious by the way!), and asked me some thought provoking questions about Senior Project and what I wanted to take away from the year. It really got me thinking, and the idea (which had always been in the back of my head) to introduce a "drama curriculim" to the younger students of Oakbrook really began to take shape. I realized 1st and 2nd graders are not able to be involved in drama really at all until 3rd grade, and I wanted to change that for OPS students. It is always beneficial to be well-rounded, and theatre can be used to build confidence in public speaking. Also, it would be great to make them excited about the drama department! Mr. Hinds was a huge encouragement to me and agreed to work with me on the Project management aspect of things, and I couldn't be more thankful! For the first time throughout my whole Senior Project experience I had found that "that's it!" epiphany I had been hoping for. God had been working through all of my indecisiveness to teach me a lot about myself and what I need to change before I go into the professional world. True, this is early on in the year, but if I can TRULY learn this much in 2 weeks...I know God has me for some wild ride in the future, and I couldn't be more excited about what's next!

Blog Entry 1: Choosing a Project

     Oh my goodness, I would've never thought that choosing a project could be so difficult! Throughout the summer I had been indecisive about my project, but I finally settled on one and I thought I was in ship-shape! However, I was very, VERY wrong- God had a different plan for me! With the dinner on Monday night, when I heard everyone's ideas for senior project and all the research they had already been doing on their project, I was really flustered!
      Okay, so maybe that is not a surprise for a lot of you, but still this year I'm trying to focus my Senior Year on honoring God, and not by stressing out over school work (although I will get it done). Senior Project is intimidating, but I know once I research my project I'm going to begin to enjoy it more....I hope. After a lot of discussion, indecision, and a kick in the pants, I have finally discovered a direction I would like to take for my project! YAHOO!!! :) I still have to research more and gather more details, but I'm going to attempt to do something I love and minister to others around me, whether in the community, or wherever I can be of service! I'm looking forward to my research and I'm excited about Mr. Tinkler being my mentor!! A big thanks for everyone who helped me brainstorm ideas! I thoroughly appreciate it!!