“It’s about the journey not the destination.” I have heard this quote for most of my life and for a while it was hard to understand what it was trying to teach me. Now, it acts as a staple quote and a word of encouragement for my day-to-day life. For me, this quote means…… Read more »
Malcom and Marie: My Review
Last month, Netflix released a movie revolved around love and relationships called Malcolm and Marie. This film was a depiction of a highly unhealthy, romantic relationship between the two main characters Malcom and Marie. Malcom, a filmmaker, and his girlfriend, Marie, engaged in one single argument throughout the entire movie solely about Malcom’s award…… Read more »
Why are the Arts and Humanities Beneficial?
“Everyone wants a Picasso painting in their home, but no one wants one in their family.” This saying was taken from Bill Ivey’s book, Arts, Inc.: How Greed and Neglect have Destroyed Our Cultural Rights. This quote shows society’s love for the arts, but disdain for the pursuit of it. The arts and humanities…… Read more »
Honoring Cicely Tyson: A Pioneer in Black Hollywood
Black History Month is the time of the year to highlight the significant contributions African Americans have made to this country. This history however, in many ways, has been integral to the formation and progression of this country and therefore should be taught and treated the same way as the material that is classified…… Read more »
New Year’s Resolutions: Showing Up for Self and for Others
New year’s resolutions seem to be one of those things that people are either for or against. While most are motivated by the idea of “New Year, New Me,” others scoff at the fact that most people don’t stick to their resolutions passed a month. Moreover, others disagree with the idea of waiting until…… Read more »
The Chalk Art Festival
This week IU hosted its’ first Chalk Art Festival on campus, and it was a great way to showcase the arts outside in the beautiful fall weather. This event was creative, and it provided connection, community, and joy for everyone in that space, which was cool to experience. My favorite aspects of the event were…… Read more »
Maintain Motivation: Finding Motivation in Transitional Times
Finding motivation can be trying in times of uncertainty, change, and transition. But finding motivation becomes easier when we think about what creates high motivation. Motivation equals your perceived ability to complete a task plus the value you place on the outcome. Using this perspective can help to discover new tips to get some motivation…… Read more »
Working From Home
Finding a work/home balance in the age of coronavirus is difficult. I feel you, we all feel you. If only we could be able to get out of the house, have a change of scenery, and be able to work in a more productive space without the fear of getting sick, getting our work done…… Read more »
Trip to JSoM: Exploring IUMusicLive!
This week I got the chance to explore “IUMusicLive!“. This platform allows anyone to see live recordings as well as on-demand recordings of performances hosted by the Jacobs School of Music from the past year. I decided to watch an opera called La Traviata. La Traviata, Opera and Ballet Theater 2019-2020 season This opera is a…… Read more »
13th
The year 2020 has definitely been an interesting year, to say the least. At the beginning of the year, many people thought it was going to be a season filled with clarity, vision, renewal, and all the other positive words people generally claim to be a part of their “new year, new me” experience. Instead,…… Read more »