On my way

Just leaving my flat in Firhill to work with Ironbbratz over at the Market gallery in Dennistoun, but thought I'd stop by and dump some thoughts about my first Alexander technique class yesterday (courtesy of the FST and Dundee Rep, thank you thank you)

So, for my own reference, Alexander Technique is to do with the good practice of using your body; the lengthening of you spine, the leading from the head with good balance and poise, effectively facilitating the use your body without effort and acknowledging the bad habits to make space for good ones.

Things I noticed in myself; I hold my head too far to my right on the eye plane, I have problems letting the teacher take my wait (I interfere!), I can improve my sensory awareness and learn to concentrate on more than one thing/I need to learn to widen this field of vision, aural awareness etc, I hold a lot of tension in my jaw, relating to total concentration.

IN OTHER NEWS

Saw the Chicks on Speed exhibits at the Dundee Contemporary Art gallery. Ref point for the future, FAB video work and interesting use of their Object Instruments - I wana see these women perform.

Heilan' Coo!

Return: the milk of human kindness

Phew, such a long time since I posted anything although I have thought to get back into it

Will try to document some kindness and optimism in the world

This year I have had a couple of really life affirming experiences - I met with Elisabeth and Joseph Abrahams, whom I may never see again but will probably always look back fondly upon. An amazing couple, despite their various age related disabilities and advanced years (Jo was 90+) they were determined to stage their self penned play at the Edinburgh Fringe. They came over from America full of optimism, and as their Stage Manager, I too was optimistic whilst around them. I actually made things happen for them!

I must encourage these inter generational relationships - there is so much to learn from people who had experience of things that I don't know.

I left my purse on the x19 bus coming back from Easterhouse the other day. The guy who found it didn't hand it to the bus driver or the police, but googled my address, phoned my parents and arranged for me to come pick it up from his flat. (I was slightly suspicious about this, took Gareth (Vile) as protection and was feeling pretty bad that my parents knew I had left my purse on a bus for a stranger to claim) but he lived in a beautiful building in th Merchant city and was obviously was rolling in it. That was nice that he helped me, wasn't it

(Felt slightly dissappointed there wasn't any real exchange, he gave me the purse, I gave him a bar of Aero chocolate but it was a little awkward and not at all how I imagined it.)

Inspiration

On Sunday last I saw the film, Never Apologize, a filmed version of Malcom McDowells one man musing on the life and times of Lesley Anderson.

This was wonderful to me, physical, and over acted, a rollercoaster through the life of a man I dod not know existed but who's life touched me and inspired me.

I'm interested in the form, the actors voice, the lecture quality...It makes me think of flip chart girl, can I blend the two?

Walking, not waving

I'm back walking the streets of Glasgow, and consequently having ideas...
I am refreshed, I am trying to place the familiar in a wonder context, I am enjoying being disguised as a student but trying to break all those student habits, I am eating good food I made myself and reading more than ever, I am trying things, figuring out what my hobbies will be now that I am a professional theatre maker.

I am excited about the future

I am trying to capture this feeling in this electronic squerr.