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!
Nicole, your problem is that you have too many talents. (All I can do is teach, so hey, I knew at age seven what I had to do.) You are wisely considering many options. Be advised that none are perfect and you won't have a perfect project. That's not the idea. The idea is to learn and grow. Will it help if you think of what you want the final product to be, then compare the results and see what makes you most fulfilled?
ReplyDeleteAs a father of 4, the oldest (now 5th grade) has a passion for drama and his 2 younger sisters (grades 2 and K-5) certainly remind me that 'we can't be in the Oakbrook play yet' - so any project to involve the younger kids in drama would certainly be well received... small groups are essential at this age, and you would want to work with the music programs where they are already exposed to some acting experiences. Just a thought - sounds like it has potential! Dr. B
ReplyDeleteI love where you are heading and can't wait to read your proposal! Continue to work at finding a clear focus so you don't overdo and stress yourself. You are absolutely right that God will lead you- rest in that!
ReplyDelete:) Thank you for the eoncouragement and words of wisdom! (I'm sorry that it has taken me this long to respond, your opinions are very valuable!) I'm very excited to hear that there will be children interested in my hopeful project and that I'm able to do what I love! :) In my next blog (and in my proposal) there will definitely be more details worked out and I hope it'll make sense for you all! Thank you for the encouragement and pushing me out of my comfort zone!
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