Day 9- something you're proud of in the past few days

I was debating what I was going to write for this. Not to be egotistical or anything, but I take great pride in what I do for a living and how hard I work, so I try to encourage myself to keep going and push through, even when things are rough.

Last night when I sat thinking about it (ps this whole blogging everyday is actually really therapeutic as I look ahead on what i have to write and really think about it!) and my first reaction was to write about a conversation I had on Monday night with Paul and standing up for myself/ being honest about my feelings (I tend to hide those far far away). But today something even more exciting happened and now because of this blog, I get to share it! (PS everything is hunky dory with Paul and me, no worries!)

So small back story: I work/dance for a company that is based out of SF and LA. We travel between the two locations and it is a lot, A LOT, of work, but I really love it. Holly (AD/Choreographer) is amazing, her choreography is so challenging and powerful. I auditioned for Holly last year in July, she emailed me asking if I would be willing to meet to discuss doing Administration for her. In our meeting I told her I would, but I wanted to apprentice with her in hopes to dance for her in the next year. She agreed and so it began. I took on the Administrative Director role along with training with the company. 2 months in, I broke 2 ribs and fracture 2 ribs leaving me out of the whole process...I turned into rehearsal director (which I really love) and continued to do Admin. The ribs have been healing and Holly has been a huge supporter of my healing processes. With that said though, I am not fully healed and could not be offered a full time company member position but yet another year of training. This conversation happened in May and I was totally bummed BUT I said okay because her company is where I belong, I feel it!

What I am proud of: Today, in our weekly meeting, Holly informed me that I will be inserted in at least one section of the new work and will perform with the company. i will also be learning everyone's role and possibly be doing a fuller role shared between the other apprentice, Holly and myself for the upcoming May performance in SF. Regardless, I am performing! While it is not a major role yet, I think the faith that Holly holds in me and the willingness/desire to have me continue working with her is so exciting. I have been working so hard to retrain that I feel like after our Summer workshops she saw that and gained confidence to let me continue training and actually get the opportunity to perform. I am so proud of myself that I haven't let this injury let me give up. Not only did Holly tell me this, but also informed me that she wants me to be full on rehearsal director and really play an integrate part of the process as we are collaborating with a number of people and elements it is no longer just dancing but so much that we have to put together. I feel so honored and proud to be apart of this process/company and today just made me beam! I can't wait!