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| Come at me, broh. |
I actually meant to make this post last week, but I've simply been so busy with everything here that I couldn't just sit down and take some time making a meaningful post. BUT, now I have some time to do just that!
I am now in college, taking a program that can only be called amazing!
Honestly, this place has far surpassed all of my expectations.
As many of my peers thoroughly understand, I can be a very judgemental bastard.
...and as such, I came to this school with some unusual preconceived ideas of what my classmates would turn out to be. Allow me to illuminate your mind with a select few of these preconceived notions of mine:
Preconceived Notion #1:
PRETENTIOUSNESS
Since we were all amongst a group of thespians entering the competitive environs of a post-secondary institution, the idea of pretentious and snobby individuals remained foremost in my mind. I figured that there was bound to be one individual who would do nothing but provide a verbal resume of everything they have done. That's not the most admirable thing, in my opinion. I felt that arguments would ensue, such as the one in this example:
Buttface: "I've won thousands of awards for acting, performing in fifty-million plays and musicals."
Me: "Cool beans."
Buttface: "I've also attended workshops done by Merlin, Buddha and Richard Simmons."
Me: "Cool beans."
Buttface: "And I spent the summer backpacking through the Nepalese mountains in order to discover the depth of my artistic capabilities."
Me: "Cool beans."
Buttface: "I am the ultimate creature."
Me: "Cool beans."
Buttface: "I just want to say thank you so much, not only to God but to Jesus."
Me: "Cool beans."
Buttface: "How about you, gentle soul? What have you done to sate your artistry?"
Me: "..."
Buttface: "Nothing? That's perfectly logical for someone like you. Not everyone has the chops to make it in show business. *pretentious laugh*"
Me: "I will end you."
Buttface:
...and all hell would break loose.
But thankfully I was wrong! Everyone here is simply so spectacular, and I've never connected so quickly to a group of people in my lifetime! The first and second years have so far been absolutely amazing, crazy and just plain cool! Tons of my peeps know that I love the company of people, and the individuals here - no matter how loud, boisterous and crude some of them are - make everything superb!
CONCLUSION: I was wrong, and I'm glad for that! In addition, during the week that I worked on this post, "pretentious" has turned into some sort of go-to word for many an individual in my class. Now, it is the most annoying term that we speak of. I apologize! This is indeed a strange universe.
Preconceived Notion #2:
HOMEWORK
Before walking into the halls of this school, I had come to the sad, sad conclusion that much of my college life would be comprised of ridiculous amounts of essays and research assignments. I told myself, hey, you might as well get used to the hard work and paper work. It's all a part of the journey.
I thought that my days would be filled with ridiculous essays about the importance of Ian McKellen in Shakespearean work, the flaming personality of Oscar Wilde or the answer to the meaning of life. I thought that everyone would look at me, as a theatre student, with utter disdain, criticism and contempt - sending me into a Charlie Sheen-esque meltdown. I thought that I would not be able to keep up with any and all of the work assigned to me.
I thought I would turn into the exact opposite of the stereotypical stigma attached to being an Asian. Oh, how I would disappoint all of the stereotypical individuals out there!
If that was the truth, I would be a very sad puppy.
However, a few days of schooling led to a wondrous revelation:
Homework here is ridiculously awesome!
I was pleased to see that some of my homework's assignments consisted of going to a farmer's market and stalking unusual individuals. Homework also involves writing thank you notes, volunteering, auditioning and reading from a very entertaining textbook. Of course, the usual hodgepodge of typical homework assignments remains, but it does nothing to deter me from the time I am having here!
I admit, the work can often make me feel like a weirdo - but we are all in the business of theatre. We have no shame. No shame at all.
CONCLUSION: Homework here isn't too bad! I don't mind being a crazy person.
Preconceived Notion #3
NOSTALGIA
Many of you also know that I am horrendously nostalgic. I am bound to be that creepy old man sitting on a bus stop bench, talking to himself about the importance of wheat and how "kids these days" have ruined the notion of bread for him. I'm bound to be the shuffling, gross man who visits empty malls at six in the morning. All because of the fact that I am so nostalgic! It certainly is bound to creep its way into my mentality. If so, I would turn in to a great pile of mush.
Oh how I wished to avoid such a fate!
Gladly, that bitter-sweet sensation has yet to course through my nerves! I have been enjoying every bit of my time here, and nostalgia sure ain't settling in! I've been kept busy with multitudes of interesting projects, auditions and the occasional night out with some of my friends. A testament to this busy lifestyle is this blog post right here. I meant for it to go out a week or two ago, but I never got around to finishing it until now! But I don't mind! That time was well spent!
CONCLUSION: Nostalgic? Nope.avi
I guess those are just three of my failed misconceptions. As many of you know, my seer-skills are as great as the hide-and-seek skills of Stevie Wonder in a dark forest.
Anyways, I don't mind being so wrong in such a case. I've been pleasantly surprised with my college experience, and as far as I can tell, it might be hard to pick out others who are loving it more than I am.
...and this is just the beginning. I've got two years ahead of me!
PS: As some of you may have noticed, the blog has undergone a bit of a facelift - away from that black and white drab I had going on into what you see now! It looks like a Care Bear murder scene. Anyways, I felt that the place needed a cheerier atmosphere, so here it is! I might add some more new things as time goes on. I also have a ton of stories to share, and they might all make it as posts this week! Stay tuned!
As many of my peers thoroughly understand, I can be a very judgemental bastard.
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| Wut? |
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Preconceived Notion #1:
PRETENTIOUSNESS
Since we were all amongst a group of thespians entering the competitive environs of a post-secondary institution, the idea of pretentious and snobby individuals remained foremost in my mind. I figured that there was bound to be one individual who would do nothing but provide a verbal resume of everything they have done. That's not the most admirable thing, in my opinion. I felt that arguments would ensue, such as the one in this example:
Buttface: "I've won thousands of awards for acting, performing in fifty-million plays and musicals."
Me: "Cool beans."
Buttface: "I've also attended workshops done by Merlin, Buddha and Richard Simmons."
Me: "Cool beans."
Buttface: "And I spent the summer backpacking through the Nepalese mountains in order to discover the depth of my artistic capabilities."
Me: "Cool beans."
Buttface: "I am the ultimate creature."
Me: "Cool beans."
Buttface: "I just want to say thank you so much, not only to God but to Jesus."
Me: "Cool beans."
Buttface: "How about you, gentle soul? What have you done to sate your artistry?"
Me: "..."
Buttface: "Nothing? That's perfectly logical for someone like you. Not everyone has the chops to make it in show business. *pretentious laugh*"
Me: "I will end you."
Buttface:
...and all hell would break loose.
But thankfully I was wrong! Everyone here is simply so spectacular, and I've never connected so quickly to a group of people in my lifetime! The first and second years have so far been absolutely amazing, crazy and just plain cool! Tons of my peeps know that I love the company of people, and the individuals here - no matter how loud, boisterous and crude some of them are - make everything superb!
CONCLUSION: I was wrong, and I'm glad for that! In addition, during the week that I worked on this post, "pretentious" has turned into some sort of go-to word for many an individual in my class. Now, it is the most annoying term that we speak of. I apologize! This is indeed a strange universe.
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Preconceived Notion #2:
HOMEWORK
Before walking into the halls of this school, I had come to the sad, sad conclusion that much of my college life would be comprised of ridiculous amounts of essays and research assignments. I told myself, hey, you might as well get used to the hard work and paper work. It's all a part of the journey.
I thought that my days would be filled with ridiculous essays about the importance of Ian McKellen in Shakespearean work, the flaming personality of Oscar Wilde or the answer to the meaning of life. I thought that everyone would look at me, as a theatre student, with utter disdain, criticism and contempt - sending me into a Charlie Sheen-esque meltdown. I thought that I would not be able to keep up with any and all of the work assigned to me.
I thought I would turn into the exact opposite of the stereotypical stigma attached to being an Asian. Oh, how I would disappoint all of the stereotypical individuals out there!
If that was the truth, I would be a very sad puppy.
However, a few days of schooling led to a wondrous revelation:
Homework here is ridiculously awesome!
I was pleased to see that some of my homework's assignments consisted of going to a farmer's market and stalking unusual individuals. Homework also involves writing thank you notes, volunteering, auditioning and reading from a very entertaining textbook. Of course, the usual hodgepodge of typical homework assignments remains, but it does nothing to deter me from the time I am having here!
I admit, the work can often make me feel like a weirdo - but we are all in the business of theatre. We have no shame. No shame at all.
CONCLUSION: Homework here isn't too bad! I don't mind being a crazy person.
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Preconceived Notion #3
NOSTALGIA
Many of you also know that I am horrendously nostalgic. I am bound to be that creepy old man sitting on a bus stop bench, talking to himself about the importance of wheat and how "kids these days" have ruined the notion of bread for him. I'm bound to be the shuffling, gross man who visits empty malls at six in the morning. All because of the fact that I am so nostalgic! It certainly is bound to creep its way into my mentality. If so, I would turn in to a great pile of mush.
Oh how I wished to avoid such a fate!
CONCLUSION: Nostalgic? Nope.avi
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I guess those are just three of my failed misconceptions. As many of you know, my seer-skills are as great as the hide-and-seek skills of Stevie Wonder in a dark forest.
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| Eh. I'm shameless. |
Anyways, I don't mind being so wrong in such a case. I've been pleasantly surprised with my college experience, and as far as I can tell, it might be hard to pick out others who are loving it more than I am.
...and this is just the beginning. I've got two years ahead of me!
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PS: As some of you may have noticed, the blog has undergone a bit of a facelift - away from that black and white drab I had going on into what you see now! It looks like a Care Bear murder scene. Anyways, I felt that the place needed a cheerier atmosphere, so here it is! I might add some more new things as time goes on. I also have a ton of stories to share, and they might all make it as posts this week! Stay tuned!
