Lately, and when I say lately, I mean for quite some time, I've felt really out-of-this-world (and not in that early 90's space girl show sort of way). There have been days when I feel like a whole fog is over me...I don't remember things, I don't have any motivation. Maybe the economy's got me down (it has especially hit my job very hard--but at least I still have a job, I guess) or perhaps being "separated" from my best friend, Melissa, for the first time in six years. I don't know.
But, while realizing, at least, that I was in a fog, I've been trying new/different things to keep me "alive" (picture Pat's heart revival dance). This includes various clubs, volunteering opportunities, getting a new roommate, painting, meeting new friends, etc. All of these things have helped, some better than others.
And although all of these things have considerably lifted my spirits or uncleared this fog to some extent, it wasn't until I started an improv class at a local theater (the Old Town School of Folk Music--totally not known for improv at all) that I was really SUPER excited about something.
I had my first class this past Monday, which I was actually nervous about because I hadn't performed improv in at least four years! To my delight, I found it easy to get reacquainted with everything (at least so far). It has reminded me to not get dead into work (no matter how much you may like/love it) and do things outside of work that you truly love and/or are good at (or think you're good at). More to come on crazy antics by the old weird guy on the team and much more...!
Also, does anyone else think it's weird that Google doesn't accept some conjunctive words in their spellcheck??
