Levels

Each week of this semester has seemed to go by faster than the week before. Currently the only things that occupies my dreams are a good night’s sleep and a fresh salad. Those are the two things I’m craving the most in life. . . And exercise. My body needs to move, but thanks to this lovely foot problem I cannot move as I would like to! Tired of the dr. appointments and the constant referrals, but I know my time will come again and I can be free from it all!

Today was the first Saturday in a long time I was up at 6. Today = two jobs back to back, trying to squeeze a good deal of hw in there, and most of all, making life plans and connections.

I set a new goal for myself at the start of the semester and it was this –

Learn something NEW every weekend. 

So far, I’ve tried to learn poker, how to skip stones, etc . . . and this weekend, I’m going to try and learn how to nap. One of the great and constant struggles I’ve faced for 21 years.

This week will be one of perseverance, little sleep, and (*hopefully some) crazy productivity. I’m certain there will be moments. . . but it’s okay.

Websites will be made, papers will be finished, and midterms will be taken! Have a happy Saturday!

+ Watch. This video about stress.

[Photo: What sleep looked like this summer in Varanasi//Grace Farson]

Agastopia | A short film

 

 

Everywhere Was Everything | A short film

A short film inspired by an original story by Kate Fleming.

I am Posi+ive | A short documentary film

A short documentary on the fabulous Alicia Diggs!

The damage

Thinking of:

+ Textures like these

+This image:

“We were knee-deep in packing paper when the cherub’s head fell off. The day before we’d driven nine hours. We’d only spoken through three. Now we were in the home we had to make. Thank God, he said. That hideous thing. I know it’s hideous, I said, but I loved it. I did.” – Emma Bolden

+ This song on repeat

+ Plans// and learning to let go of other plans

+ Aching

+ How a year moves//changes but the same dull thoughts still occupy much time

+ A reunion with my beloved might be sooner than expected

[Photos: Texture found on Java//Grace Farson]

Advice for the young

Patti Smith has long been a hero of mine. Amirah shared this with me today and it’s fabulous.

Do yourself a favor and listen.

“Don’t make compromises, don’t worry about making a bunch of money or being successful. Be concerned about doing good work.” – Patti Smith

+ Just Kids

The company you keep

These people help make my life feel complete.

Honestly, these people are the reason. . . The reason I’m loving life, I’m inspired constantly, and I’m happy. These people don’t even know how much they mean to me.

Last night’s NAFD was magic – 100 shelton st. love // bonfire // cider // bread // candles// porch lights//talent show [*readings, improv, poetry, videos, math solving, ukelele performances, and dancing] // late night // light rain // laughter // tears // joy // bliss

+ All the love to Laura. Her family. And her community here at UNC.

[Video: The Company You Keep | A celebration of the people I’m proud to know and the dinners we have//Grace Farson]