Here I am, completely out of my comfort zone. I have never really taken much interest in social media and have always been nervous to post about my life on Facebook or Instagram. We live in an age where many of us worry about what people think of us, I am a guilty culprit. Maybe I think people will judge me or disagree with my opinions - but I'm working on it. Why should I care about what people think and why should that effect my hunger for wanting to share with the online world? But this is the first day of a new journey - my first day of Module One of the BA Hons in Professional Practice, Arts and Creative Industries - and my first blog post. I never thought I would say this but admittedly, I feel free.
This time last week I was nervous to begin the course. I had no idea what would be expected of me or even how to navigate around a blog. I had so many questions that were thankfully answered during my one-to-one tutorial and a group discussion. I now feel delighted to know that I am part of such a great community of tutors and learners who are also feeling apprehensive and are wanting to support each other. I was also reassured that wherever I am in my career, my artistry makes me who I am, and I will take this artistry wherever life takes me. Even during these uncertain times, I feel as if I am exactly where I need to be right now.
Technology has always been something that has intrigued me about this industry and it has never felt more significant to me that it does right now. I am thoroughly grateful for living in this generation and having the opportunity to communicate with my friends and family, but I am now ready to share with a more extensive audience. I am interested to see how the use of technology will allow myself and my fellow learners to learn, grow, and support each other as we embark on this exciting journey.
Alice I felt like you summarised that perfectly, excited to get started too x
ReplyDeleteThank you Rhian. It's all very exciting x
DeleteLove what you have said! I am similar to you in lots of ways and I think it will definitely be a journey for us to learn and grow in a new way. Taking the first step online to share a part of your life can be tricky but knowing you are heading in a positive direction and doing something that will help you to evolve is what carries you through! Plus I get the sense that we are in a wonderful and supportive community :) Hopefully we will learn and develop lots in module one and be glad we took that first step! x
ReplyDeleteYour comment was very lovely Roanne, thank you so much! I felt slightly nervous to share for the first time, but I can certainly say that I am feeling the love and support from the BAPP community! Now that we have taken the first step there is no more holding back x
DeleteHey! Just showing the love and support that you are not the only one that feels out of their comfort zone here - blogging is entirely new to me and the thought of writing my first blog completely overwhelmed me but I think as time goes on I'm going to enjoy getting into the swing of things!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comment Georgina! I can completely relate to what your are saying, this is such a step out of the comfort zone - especially for us performers who are mostly used to expressing though movement or dialogue, not necessarily our own words, but it's great to be part of such a supportive community x
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ReplyDeleteI had exactly the same feeling starting my blog, it felt so “freeing” to liberate my ideas and also to know that everyone here is going through the same venture but bringing quite different cards to the table. Feeling really excited to have some discussions with you !
Hi Emily, thank you for your comment! It's so comforting to know that we all in similar situations, and I completely understand what you mean by feeling 'free'. I can't wait to learn from everyone, and I'm super excited to have discussions with you too! x
DeleteHi Alice, I was feeling exactly the same last week re:blog. But if im honest.. ive almost got a little addicted to it already. Its almost like free therapy! I tried to write a journal when covid hit, as I had a lot of frustrating thoughts I thought would be better put down on paper, but that quickly went out the window as each night I grew more lazy. But there is something about sitting at a computer and just WRITING... then hearing other peoples views on your questions! I hope we can help each other out during this course as Im sure at times we will all have some questions that need answering! x
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