I’m a little unsure whether last week’s post went through, but I will continue where I left off. I’ve been trying to focus on reading for my university assignments now I have the bones of the writing down. I honestly feel like I have a year’s worth of writing that I need to do in the next month. I’ve tried to use Trello to manage it, but I’ve slipped behind some deadlines already and some of the timelines I’ve set are too ambitious. I did manage to finish a book recently, but I need to read papers focussed on sexual abuse and trauma, plus read books to get my head around object relationship theory, amongst others.
I worked on Monday and Tuesday on group tuition, applying for an incredible writing residency opportunity on Monday, then seeing the Cute exhibition at Somerset House – and yes, I did also queue up for an hour and a half to go to the cafe… it was weirdly empty when we sat down, so I have no idea why they weren’t letting people in at that point, but maybe it was a staffing issue. I was actually let in for free by a fellow Art Psychotherapist Trainee in the year below, so that was so fortunate!
I was back on placement on Wednesday, which has coincided with the start of the Eid festivities, so I spent some quality time with my partner, but also caught up with some Red Sky Sessions, so we are celebrating tonight. Yesterday was She Grrrowls. The last couple of months, I’ve seen content I’ve not been comfortable with, which doesn’t reflect the ethos of the event, so I am working to think how I can approach the open mic to stop this from happening.
Today, I’m hoping the weather will stay nice, so I can do some reading outside aside from doing some work on my laptop. I’m going back to Catford tonight, and also made plans in Catford tomorrow night. It’s the place to be! If you’re based in and around London, check out She Grrrowls next month at Catford Mews – it’s going to be extra special with a full length show and film screening!
Watching: Loudermilk, The Simpsons, Life & Beth, Aşk 101.
Reading: Introduction to Object Relations, Playing & Reality, The Revealing Image (finished!)
Podcasts: Therapists Uncensored
Music: Kate Nash, Beyoncé
Again, if you’re able to share or donate to my crowdfund as I train to become an Art Psychotherapist, or buy some books, please do!
Poet on page and stage. Creator of She Grrrowls. Facilitator. Writer. 