When we first got the assignment, I was a little overwhelmed. It was all so open ended. There were so many things I needed explained, so many questions I wanted to ask but the thing was, nobody could answer them for me. I needed to figure it out by myself. This whole idea of "figuring it out by myself" was a totally new concept for me. My whole life, someone has been there to guide me, whether it was a parent, dance instructor, director, or school teacher. There was always someone to get me going in the right direction. Now, all of sudden I was on my own, with only my thoughts and opinions to guide me. It was like "Someone just dropped me in the middle of a forest, and I was trying to choose what path to take". So how did I decide? I decided by simply making a decision... if that makes any sense. I chose a path, and ran (whether it was the right one or not) without looking back. And the result? Perhaps not the best work I've ever done but that doesn't matter. What matters was I did it all by myself, and I am proud, but even more importantly, I got a small glimpse of what the "creative process" entails, and you can't put a price on that (not even a grade).
"Someone just dropped me in the middle of a forest, and I was trying to choose what path to take" - - interesting analogy you picked! It is apt, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteBut really, you have learned almost the most important thing, that a decision must be made, and often only you can make it. That is worth millions!