So I have this idea to have my friends and family pick the order of what I post. I have written out 218 ideas and have just had let them pick a number between 1-218. I have at least 25 numbers for different post ideas right now but if you want to leave a comment or number to join in on the fun; you are welcome to do so. Happy reading!

Will post one or two a day and the post will be posted on this website and Facebook.

All the love,

Cheyenne

The time of year where college students find their forever homes with lifetime fraternity brothers and or sorority sisters. There are formal and informal recruitments and they are intensive but really fun. You get to know the potential houses but I would recommend going Greek in college because if you are a introvert like me; it will bring you out of your shell and psst.. it’s okay to be. My sisters are amazing and they are super supportive. I knew who I wanted right as I walked in for the first hang out night. I was so nervous because I didn’t know what to expect.

I have always wanted to join Greek life in college but at the junior college that I went to didn’t have anything except a Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Going GREEK was always a dream of mine but was skeptical since the recruitment and hazing that had happened in movies and TV; but it wasn’t like that at all. That is not what it is like. Just be yourself, interact, make yourself stand out to the sisterhood. During recruitment, go visit multiple houses and meet some new people. (I just went to one but I knew when I walked in that it’s where I was meant to be.) Take the leap of faith that I did; you wont regret it.

I love my Delta Phi Epsilon girls!!

All the love,

Cheyenne

It’s Spring Break 2020; if you didn’t know that from the title. A week at home with no thinking about school, homework, loud roommates, and the stress. It’s great coming home to see family but all my friends have growing families of their own or are in a different state. I have heard all through high school that the friends that you make will be your friends for life. ( Some are true but my lifelong friends started in college).

Now this corona-virus is going around; school is being closed and spring break is extended. Most people may think that it would be a blessing to have more time off school or whatnot; if you are in college it’s not. It affects our schooling and our career. Just wash your hands, use hand sanitizer, stay home if sick, and stop listening to the press.

Guys, it’s the last week for performance class. (Frowny face emoji) I really liked this class because I learned that I liked making short videos but not film. Also I shook of some layers of awkwardness and shyness. Broke out of my box a little bit. (Psst.. let me tell you a secret.. come closer.. I was nervous but it’s okay now. I liked to let loose and create something new).

We watched everyone do their performances and then we talked about the similarities and if we made them into a larger film and unlimited budget; how would it look like. >OR< If later on we came back to this piece and recreated it; what would we do differently.

Yes I know it is bad quality video and my voice is faint but I was trying to speak through my tears and emotions. I promise later on, I will redo the video where ya’ll can see and hear me clearly. (That video will have more description on my story as a whole.

All the love.

I don’t remember much from Tuesday because I wasn’t there but 2 hours. I know that we had a free day to go over and see the starting of other classmate’s project #3 ideas.

I am slightly feeling better. This past week has been hectic and my brain can’t take much more. My mental depression hit me hard and it drained me from doing anything and being present. I know that Tuesday is our last class and it’s where we have to present our project #3. (Which includes using the projector and spoke word about how we ended up here are SIUC)

This week in class we watched everyone do their performances and we all had similarities and some differences. Which is normal in class. There were a couple with repetition, a couple with time passing or seasons change, and one what more elaborate. My performance was based on the seasons changing and what it does to your mood. Nice summer day/short sleeve- happy, fall weather/long sleeve-insecure & anxiety, autumn or early winter/sweatshirt- depression and wondering if you are good enough starts, and then lastly its winter in December or (if you are from Wisconsin; its October through February)/ heavy coat and snow hat- depression hits hard.

I found this weeks performance; eye opening to how people perceive their creative minds and come up with meaning behind our pieces.

Just a couple more weeks of this class. Then I’ll go back to regular daily reflection blogs.

Cheyenne

I’m sorry to everyone; I have been a little MIA lately and not posted. My week was extremely busy and chaotic; but hopefully it slows down soon. I have been really behind on homework for my courses and then I had sorority events to attend to, art gallery events, etc.. you get what I’m saying. I barely have time is sleep or eat.

More stuff coming to the blog, so keep your eyes peeled.

Like, share, comment! I’ll answer any questions that you may have.

All the love and patience,

Cheyenne

This class is making me really confused the longer is goes on. I know that we have to use every aspect of our body; mind, movement, sound, senses, and heart. Last Tuesday’s class we brought in clothes and had to get in the mindset of being a bug. So what the professor had us do was take the clothing and morph into a creature of some sort. Also using a light source to create your bug like shadow. I know it’s weird and strange. I’m right there with ya’ll.

Close your eyes and imagine being back in your childhood room playing with your legos, G.I. Joes or barbies. (It’s fine I’ll wait… take a few minutes even, no rush). You are in your head space as a 4-5 year old again. Not a care in the world and being imaginative. How would you picture yourself as a bug or a different creature? How would you act or move? What is the name of your creature? What sounds would it make?

–> Performance video next blog<–

I don’t remember this week that much because I got caught by the flu bug or allergies (but didn’t know what I was allergic to besides dust or my friends cat; but when I was younger I was never allergic to them. My sister was, though). I was sick to where I had a 101.2 temperature but I had important photography critiques due for the next few days that I needed to turn in for. My parents have always told my sister and I; go to school or work and then they can send you home. That is what I did and they did send me home. I did a lot of weird looks and questions on to why I was in class and not in bed but I told them, “We have critiques and they are 10% of my grade!”. I miss a lot of studio time and homework throughout the week and I had to get better for work on Saturday; because the last few home men’s basketball games are all hands-on deck.

I can BREATHE this week but man with how this weather is going; I don’t know anymore. I love the 65 degree weather but don’t drop down to 28 degree the next. MOTHER NATURE, CHOOSE A SEASON!!!

I have a lot of fun stuff coming to the blog and much more. Stay tuned!!

All the love, Cheyenne

“When life gives you lemons; just roll with it!” Sometimes life is difficult to lift and or hold up with one hand that you use both hands to life up the daunting task of life. Go with the flow. Create your own path.

This week my professor had us create a story and a score using an object(s) of our choice then come back in the next week and perform. (Yes, I’m awkward and don’t like performing in front of people; I have mentioned this before as well. Funny as it is, when I was a kid I wanted to be an actress.)

Besides this awkward performance, my week has had its ups and downs. I’m stressed, behind on homework assignments, lacking in sleep; but I know I am stronger than this. I chose this as a career path. Hustle harder.

Make your dreams come true,

Cheyenne