Today the cast of Montage and I are meeting in Swem to review and analyze the script while working on our verbs. Working on it as a group is helpful as it aligns our interpretations of the script. In class, we quickly discovered that there are more than one way to interpret lines, and it is important that we all understand it similarly in the interest of consistency.
I have begun doing breathing exercises before sleep and in the morning as recommended. It is a very calming exercise. I have also been working out more in order to improve my posture. I used to have very good posture which I worked hard to maintain due to my moderate-severe scoliosis. However, last year I got into a serious car accident which totaled my car. (I crashed into the research librarian of William and Mary -- what are the chances? Awkward...) The car accident is not what ruined my posture -- I was very lucky and sustained only injuries from sudden impact. However, I made the mistake of investing in a brace for my scoliosis in the months following the accident. Instead of helping, my muscles became underused and weaker, and my body was stretched in unnatural, uncomfortable ways. As a result of this poor posture, similar to that of an 80 year old woman, quality of life changed drastically. I didn't have the same stamina during work-outs. I had more trouble taking deep breaths. I lost vitality and confidence. People responded to me differently -- almost more condescendingly. I even caught mono, and over the next 6 months gained 20 pounds and watched my GPA drop. I believe these struggles were a result of my posture change. However, I believe it is within my control to strengthen and elongate my back and regain the posture which kept me healthy.
I've made improvements over the last several months, but there are no overnight changes. Breathing exercises really help enliven me and strengthen my respiratory system. Daily stretches help enormously. Hydration is important, too. Okay, enough about posture.
Time to go analyze the script.
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