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Less than a week ago, I’m finally done with school…until the fall quarter begins.
Because our school ended late (around June 12, depending when one’s last final is), it begins in late September. I have lots of things I plan to do in my vacation. First of all, find a part-time job. Not only would it bring a modest income I need to use for the upcoming school year, but it would force me not to take summer for granted.
I went to my cousin’s high school graduation. It felt awkward for me to stand in the midst of family and friends searching and finding their young grads. It also reminded me I am old, 22 years old and going to fourth year of college. Frightening.
My goals for this summer is to be productive and develop a daily routine of reading, writing, and drawing so I can continue to grow as a prolific artist.
I find there is so much to explore and from it, learn and apply it in my life. And if there is one thing I want to put to rest this summer, my dreaded procrastination. It had always caused a ruckus here and there while attending my classes.
It’s simple, and inexpensive. And not to mention refreshing.
No need to purchase quill pens, jars of acrylic paint, and such.
Go to the nearest store and purchase a blank notebook, a pencil, and an eraser. And on your first page, go all out. Compose a poem, a ridiculous fantasy tale, your reason for being angry at your teacher who embarrassed you in front of class by forcing you to wear a polka dot jacket. Go ahead and write about the strange spaceman hiding in the closet or anything that comes to mind. And feel free to sketch a few drawings and comics. And don’t let the critical censurer in your head stop you.
And if you are feeling quite visual (and need a blank white page without the blue lines), get yourself a sketchbook…and draw what comes to mind.
Personally, I write the date and time each journal entry I start on. So in that way, I remember when it was written and if I wrote it in the daytime or nighttime. But that’s just me. It’s nice to see how my writings changes over time.
But at the least, grab a pencil and paper,
and let the words and images free you.
Simply D.L. 