::Hibernation::

January is such a bizarre time of year, supposedly one of newness. We are bombarded with the notion of change & renewal, but the season is one of hibernation, where flowers are scarce, there are no leaves on the trees & animals stock up on food supplies & sleep & sleep. Sounds fantastic! I wouldn't mind a bit of that now, on days like it is today {it's wet, wet, wet, oh & grey, very grey!} the desire to remain tucked up in my cozy duvet feels all too luring. The thing is I feel like I am unable to fire on all cylinders, especially when it is bleak out and the day hardly appears to get bright. Did I mention how grey it is!?
I left my Group Crit the other day feeling slightly unsettled, as I felt like the only person in the room unsure of what direction I'm taking and why. My thoughts seem to be lagging behind....perhaps my creative juices are hibernating! In 2 weeks time I have a presentation of my work, I guess it would be helpful if it all made sense to me first before I attempt to explain my work to others....especially as this presentation counts as 25% of my Degree! I feel the need for some renewal in my work practice & ideas...I'll just have to continue to haul my lazy ass into college & make, doodle, read {research of course!} in the hopes that something good will come out of it. Clarity & inspiration is what I am looking for....and I'm gona hunt it down, hibernation or not!