Maya Deren is such a phenomenal pep-talker. Her soliloquy "Amateur v. Professional" makes me feel like it's all do-able, even when deadlines, procrastination, projects/tests, and research become overwhelming.
It reminds me of what my mom always tells me, "do what you love, and the money will follow." This piece reminds me to get back to my root desire--why did I choose film studies? I love movies. I love seeing them in theaters, I love movie nights, I love discussion about how it affects our culture, I love critiquing and analyzing the sound/camera operations... it all thrills me.
So--imitate the old, with your own personal flair. Initiate new concepts so that others can also build off of you. Eventually someone (maybe just yourself?) will find something creating, innovative, and interesting about what you're attempting, and it's those people who we want in our life.
Which brings me back to another cheeseball saying, "be yourself, because everyone is taken."
I'm looking forward to this.
-lizzie
Greatness
Because who doesn't love Winnie the Pooh?
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