To meet my fellow students
Classes began today, but I had none. Instead, I ran several errands to better prepare myself for my start of classes on the morrow. I did, however, have to opportunity to meet several other members of the storytelling community, including my fellow storytelling students. There are eight of us, and with these eight we create a remarkably diverse group: wide age range, many reasons for being in the program (some to improve their teaching ability, others looking to organize events, and still others wanting to improve their performances), and at a multiplicity of stages in our lives (from soul searching, to beginning career, to changing career, to a little bit of all three). This does, however, see like a supportive group which I believe will help me learn a lot, though Dr Sobol did emphasize that the journey will be self led: help will be given, but I will be the one traveling. A little intimidating, but also exciting. I am looking forward to what these adventures will bring (I hope). Keep in touch to continue to learn about these travels.
Best,
Lethan