Ryan's Feelings

A few cookies later, I’m back!  As you know, I’ve been in a bit of a rut lately…a creative slump if you will.  But today several things happened that made me pick up and reinvigorate:

 

1. I made crepes
2. I got a hair cut
3. I went to a play
4. I had rehearsal

 

On point 1 I have never made crepes before and they were delicious, not only for myself but for my friends as well.  It always feels good to create something (even food) that people appreciate.   

 

On point 2 it was special because my sister cut my hair and it turned out great.  This was the first time I have let her cut my hair (she’s a hair dresser in training) and I’m pleased to say she’s my new hairdresser!  Something about the art of cutting hair and the imagery of it inspired me.  I have been really interested in the idea that you need to destroy something in order to create something new.  Cutting hair seems a perfect and simple example of this concept.

 

On point 3, the play shall remain nameless because I did not think it was very good.  But, even bad theatre can inspire. 

 

On point 4, there comes a time in every rehearsal where the winds change and things start to make a bit of sense.  It’s easy to feel like this moment will not come, but my advice is that it will.  Keep going.  Go see theatre and movies and read books and get your haircut.  Life will ultimately inspire and push you in the right direction.  This has always been true for me and it is something I easily forget.  I hope in writing it down it somehow becomes more certain.

 

Ryan Emmons