Week Four

Sadly, I missed this week’s class. It was my thirtieth birthday so had a milestone hanging around my neck so to speak. I had never been abroad before so, as my birthday fell during the primary school half-term I decided to book my first ever trip away. When I booked the trip, the timetable for semester two had not yet been published for student view. I knew before week one that I was going to miss week four. It’s difficult, juggling work, academics and family commitments. I needed some away to reflect. Admittedly it wasn’t the best time, but it was incredibly beneficial. Although completely unplanned I played team sports, like indoor football. Which if I’m honest I hadn’t played since I was a child. I was thrust well out of my comfort zone. I opted to go in goal and surprised myself by how much I threw myself into the game. There was a language barrier which made playing difficult, but I didn’t want to let my team down. I struggle interacting with people, largely to due with my autism and anxiety. I’m the type of person who walks out of his way to avoid saying good morning to people. Liking or disliking an individual is not the point, I most often dislike communicating itself and will avoid it where possible. This unexpected experience of playing football, made me want to try taking a more active role in the group dynamic for Creative Studio.