Student Blogger: Grace Schofield - Page 2

To say this time off has been needed is an understatement. This break has been a rollercoaster ride to say the least, and I wanted to talk a bit about what I’ve been doing to try and breathe, to relax, and to recoup.

I gave myself grace and I took the pressure off of myself. And that made me realize, that is something I never do. I ended up doing really well on my finals because I wasn’t nervous or scared. They were just something that I had to do and that I got to do. I got to sing. I got to dance. And I ended up having more fun with them.

I just needed to write something that I loved and that I thought was interesting. It doesn’t have to be perfect and I’m telling you right now, it isn’t perfect. But I love it. And I’m passionate about it. And that is what matters.

All I want to do is be all cozy in my jammies and watch movies all day and not move. My motivation always drains and I know I’m not the only college kid who feels that way. I don’t know how to fix it. But I want to make it better.

I loved this audition season. Because I finally let myself relax and have fun. Because whatever happens happens. And all I can do is go in that room and give it all I’ve got. It’s only 3 minutes of my life. And that is so exciting.

Feelings are so good at lying to us and tricking us. Remember why you love to dance. Remember how fun it is. Find the joy of it all. It’s hard sometimes, but I know it’s there.

I try to tell myself that that the stories I have to tell are incredibly important and that I should tell them. And I am learning to believe that. All of our stories deserve to be told and need to be told.

This past week, I had the absolute pleasure of debuting a brand new play of mine at my school, Dobbins Conservatory for Theatre and Dance. This is probably one of my new favorite pieces I’ve ever written and I’m sad to let it go so soon, but I could not be happier with how it went. This month, I wanted to talk briefly about Roulette, what it is, how I felt about it, how I came upon writing this piece, and just how cool it is that I get to do this.

I’m really joyful about everything going on and I can’t wait to see how everything is going to turn out.

Ever since I was in middle school, I used to stay up for hours on end watching concerts and performances from 54 Below. As corny as it sounds, Getting to be in the Do Not Sing List was such a dream come true and little Grace wouldn't believe it.

One of my favorite things is walking back into my community theatre for the summer. This is a big signifier for me that summer has begun. I walk in and I immediately feel at home.

I was so frustrated at the situation, but looking back, I wouldn't change a thing.

I knew I could do this. I can do this. And I still want to. This experience was incredible. I owe it all to God. I also can’t thank everyone involved in this enough for helping make it happen. I couldn’t have asked for better people or a better place. I wouldn’t change a thing.

I don’t think I’ve ever left an event feeling quite so inspired to work on my writing and wanting to work on new work. This festival was truly inspiring and I left having learned so much from all of these wonderful people.

You were just at school for 9 months and in a routine and now you're home, without having to be somewhere all the time. It can be an adjustment.

Academic integrity is so important, especially in our career field. It prepares us on how to be professional in the future when we get out on our own and start auditioning/booking real, professional, paying jobs.

My life here at Dobbins is so insane at times, but very unique and I wouldn’t want it any other way.

To be 100% honest, I’m feeling the effects of burnout. There are days where I just want everything to slow down and I just want one day with nothing going on. But I love everything that I’m doing and I don’t want to stop.

But, I promise, even though it is so easy to dwell on the negatives, there is always joy to be found somewhere. Nothing is permanent.

Finding a balance of everything going on in just a week, let alone a whole semester can be so challenging and draining. Finding ways/tools to cope with my busy schedule was vital for my physical and mental health.