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Thinking outside the box.

For Joshua Gitta the connection between art and being your best self is the most important part of his process. Gitta, 27, is a Ugandan from NYC who is both an actor and a musician. And for him, there’s an undeniable connection between his upbringing and artistic passion. His father was trained to be aContinue reading “Thinking outside the box.”

Shakespeare-In-The-Park’s West Side Story cast and crew will participate in discussion on anti-gun violence.

Syracuse’s Shakespeare-In-The-Park (SSITP) will tackle the musical West Side Story and hold a talkback after the show to discuss the dangers of gun violence.

How-to: Finding Time For Me; creating realistic goals.

Finding time for you is not always easy, it’s not without challenge, or even discourage. But finding time for you should be the most important thing because it gives you the chance to renew, replenish, and refocus.

Surviving the Apocalypse: Melodrama and Reflections.

I want to take time to also display some of my creative work on this blog. Some story telling I’ve done. This piece was an assignment I did at the height of zoom learning, it makes me reflect on the time that we had inside. Although morbid, I think it forced me to sit backContinue reading “Surviving the Apocalypse: Melodrama and Reflections.”

Why “Competitive” Workplaces Can Be Counterproductive.

We are taught too often to compete. That the workplace is about who can work faster, do more, or sell the best. Our best qualities are the way that we make money, or how worth it we are on the company’s dime. These values lead me to lose a lot of sense in myself, and the type of worker and person I want to be.

How-to: Finding Time For Me; the importance of self care breaks.

Starting a new habit can be complicated and starting new habits all at once can be frustrating and counterproductive. I would say if any of the listed above techniques sound appealing, start with one. Get really good at it, and then add another one on.

How-to: Finding Time For Me; the importance of Journaling

Journaling can set positive boundaries for how much you let a day impact you and your mood, it allows you to remember, reflect, and pivot as necessary. Depending on the type of day you’ve had, try out one of these prompts today. Let me know how useful you’ve found them.

How-to: Finding Time For Me; a Guide on Daily Planning

I am not oblivious to the complexities of it all. How draining and difficult things can get. But, writing this out simply makes it so that the answers to a lot of our needs are simple. Organizing, planning, lists, this is all just one tactic, one step to take. I found this to be a great place to start because starting here makes room for the explorers and the creators that we want to be. If in the meantime we need to commit to a lifestyle, a position, to hours, then we should find ways to not let it consume us. To not let the power lie in the hands of the big companies or in the schedules we didn’t choose or create.

Post-College Confusion, Realities, and What’s Next.

I want to break a rule or two, to be unconventional. I want to look back at this time in my life and know that I did all that I could to trailblaze, to be that person who created their own path regardless of the fear.

Why Does This Still Need to Be Said? The Importance of Inclusivity and Representation.

Pointing out the lack of representation in society, entertainment, media, politics, and more is simply not enough for most people. Especially when speaking to a group who has been so regularly portrayed throughout history. If you are not challenged to notice, then it seems as though most people never will. Beginning with television, if weContinue reading “Why Does This Still Need to Be Said? The Importance of Inclusivity and Representation.”