With my MFA residency in full-swing, I have regained some confidence that I can do this writing thing. Thankfully, I am more energized and excited about my own writing life than I was before, and hope that this feeling lasts longer than it did when I got back from the last residency in June. I am having a great time with all my friends in town from Connecticut, Portland, Miami, Milwaukee, and even Jamaica. I will miss them when they head home on Saturday, and I know there will be a void in my heart while right now it is full. I am confident, though, that I am far enough along in my process of building a new life here that their absence won't diminish the enthusiasm and self-awareness that I have built over the course of these seminars and workshops so far.
That being said, I have been vastly neglecting my housework, internet social obligations, and relaxing me-time. I'll be happy to get that back soon enough. For now I'm going to enjoy the few days I have left with my friends and squeeze as much out of this residency as I can.
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