C's Blog

Over the past few years, I've realized that I've inherited a lot of great things from my parents that I'm very thankful for:
- patience
- creativity
- intellect
- humor

I've also inherited some things that I've had to learn how to cope and deal with on a daily basis:
- depression
- dyslexia
- attention deficit disorder

Now I know that those three things listed seem like a crazy combo, and they are, but they are all a part of me that I've had to learn how to live with.

I have done a lot of research on all of these traits/disorders. I feel that my self education on these topics has helped me to understand myself and has pointed out a lot of things that I can do differently to help cope. This research has also made me aware of many warning signs to pay attention to in my daily life.

What does this have to do with my office?

Well, part of my research on these conditions has led me to learn that I often make excuses for why I'm upset and I find something completely unrelated to blame my sadness/anger on.

In my childhood, I directed my anger/sadness on my room. It was a wreck at all times with things stuffed in my closet and under my bed. There was a small path that I could carefully walk from the doorway to my bed. I was always upset and overwhelmed by my room.

When I moved out of my parents house, my main problem became my laundry. Laundry would pile up in a mound. I would attempt to do one load, but it would just frustrate me more because it was a never ending cycle of dirty, clean, fold that I couldn't break.

Now that I've been able to resolve all of my issues with myself, I have no problem keeping up with the laundry and keeping my house clean.

Although, recently I have accumulated quite a bit of random papers, objects, and boxes in my office...

I'm attacking it tonight. I have no reason to be overwhelmed by my office. I'm happy with myself and I'm proud that I'm going to accomplish this task tonight.

No excuses. It will be done. : )

I wonder how I could use my knowledge and experiences to help some of my friends and family overcome the same problem.

Any suggestions?

That's what my Art History professor wrote at the top of my test that I got back on Tuesday!

I don't think I've received an A on any history test since grade school. It's just not my favorite subject.

I give a lot of credit to my teacher, Dr. Felicia Else, who has made me more interested in art history than I would have ever thought I'd be. She's so interesting and entertaining to listen to and learn from. She has a quirky voice that varies with style as she talks about subjects and when she gets really excited about a topic, she almost dances around the room with glee.

She's hilarious and intelligent and one of the best professors/teachers I've ever had. : )

Especially since she's interested me, a non-history person, in history enough to make me want to learn about it and excited to attend her class.

I'm adding her to my "one of the most influential people in my life" list.

(oh, and by the way, I would have said that about her even if I didn't score as well on my test. No, really, I would have.)

: )

This past weekend, the Hoyne family and close friends traveled to Las Vegas for my sister, Kristin, and her fiancée, Carlos's, wedding. : )

It was very fun. : ) (despite the departure delays due to a "low ceiling" in Las Vegas on Sunday.)

Congratulations, Kiss & Carlos! : ) I'm so excited to have another brother!

Here are my favorite photos from our trip:

To see more photos, visit www.bryanandcaron.com and my moblog.

P.S. Today is Grey Tuesday. HOLLA! : )

I have worked at Motion Express, a local dance studio, as a teacher and choreographer for a little over 10 years. It's a job that's very fulfilling for me and one that's close to my heart.

I was asked by the Director of our dance studio to choreograph and teach a creative and fun tap routine this year for Dance Force, to which I excitedly said, "YES!" (Dance Force is our select student dance company and is comprised of many different pieces and soloists who compete regionally and nationally.)

Since September 2003, I've been teaching this additional class and choreographing a piece titled "Elementary". It's comprised of 6 eight-year-old girls and is based around an elementary school environment and games and activities associated with elementary students. I am so proud of the concept, choreography, and the enthusiasm of the girls in the piece. They've come so far since September!

Today was our first competition and they did WONDERFLLY WELL! : ) We received a score to give us a gold award. (The only award better than gold is platinum, and you have to have almost a perfect score for that.)

Their tap steps were all together, their faces and bodies were lively, and I couldn't be more proud of them! : )

We can only get better from here! YAY!

p.s. I was so nervous this morning. I was never that nervous when I used to dance in these competitions. It's a completely different experience as a choreographer. Fun and very rewarding, but nerve wracking! The photo above is from the side of the stage where I was standing. It's a little blurry... I was still shaky and nervous and this was taken near the end of the piece! : )