I've been spending a considerable amount of time on a front porch in Winnipeg through the sweltering heat, thinking about everything and nothing at all. I figured it was time for an update before it was too late!
So Ukraine. Before I left for Ukraine, I was fairly angry about a variety of things. Thankfully, I seem to have lost all that baggage on the way over. Or maybe it was the way back. It's funny how it takes leaving to reevaluate what you're doing, who you are involved with and who and what matters.
I'm not sure how to start explaining the trip - it was incredible. I saw and experienced things that made my heart jump out of my chest and cry like a fool. Thank goodness I drank enough vodka to subdue it for the sake of the others on the trip! One of those things you just had to be there. So instead, I will post these videos to give you an idea of what it was like. The culture was so rich and the people were just... happier there I think. Then I realized that hey, wait a second, I can be happy too! Although sometimes it's not so easy with us artsy fartsy types... Anyway, here are a few videos.
Lately, I've been dancing in Winnipeg, and to say the least it is very much a challenge - physically and mentally. It makes me pretty frustrated, but I try to keep in mind I am there to learn and I can only do my best. And I haven't taken a formal ballet class in about 5 years. Also, being taught properly from the beginning prooobably would have helped me out in the long run! Oh well.
In other news, I will be hitting the road in a few weeks. Then it will be time for Ukrainian Festival. And then I will be hitting the road again. Some road blocks have come up, but I hope things will fall into place. Even if they don't, the world will still turn. As disappointing as that is to me at times, that means there's no need to panic!
Check out the shows, and I hope to see you and yours in a town near you. I appreciate the support. I've been dreaming and scheming of what's next - music, and otherwise. I often catch myself getting wrapped up in my own head - comparing myself to others and what they are doing, and then I realize I would probably have a better time if I just live instead of worrying about what I should be doing or could be doing. So I'm working on that!
This is a really strange update to me. Probably because I smoked too many super slims. Sorry Mom.
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