Daily Practice 9/29/17

My daily practice for this week was about starting new friendships and maintaining old ones. Throughout the week I made a conscious effort to try and make friends. I also spent a lot of time communicating with my friends from home because I haven't had a lot of time to dedicate to contacting them.

I feel like keeping in contact with those close to you is very important even though at times it can be very difficult. I feel like I have been lacking the ability to contact my friends and family since coming to school. It makes me feel really distant which I don't like. I have group chat with my sister and mom which helps us quickly message each other little tidbits of information.

I have also started video chatting my friends more often too. I love talking to them when they are bursting with excitement to update me on a certain topic. I like when I have a chance to talk for hours with friends and family without interruption.

Another great part of me striving to gain new friendships is that its actually working. I  really appreciate being asked to go do things with people. I became close with Mia and Christine after I went to Mia's to have hot chocolate and play Cards Against Humanity. Just little things like that make me very happy and help me feel confident that AU was a good choice for me.

I also think the NYC trip weeks prior helped the art students get closer to one another. I loved that trip and it still influences my thought on art and my classmates.