My mind is as full as my to do list today; but I wanted to pause, coffee by my side, to jot down a few feelings as I begin my new journey with the Eastern Michigan Writing Project.
I am excited and slightly nervous. I applied for the returning fellow position in order to be able to take part in the Summer Institute again. Once is definitely not enough for this growing writer. I wanted more. I wanted to give myself the time to write, the permission to create, and the space to do it. I wanted to be the returning fellow to benefit my own wiriting practice.
Turns out, however, that I am working for the EMWP this summer; and in some ways, this feels different. I think it is partly because I know what to expect. But also, I am well aware of my commitment to help a handful of other writers have the time of their lives this summer. I am excited and humbled. I know I have it in me. I just have to find it, focus it, and share my passion for writing and for life with the new fellows..
At any rate, I am excited, pleased and honored to be the returning fellow at this year's Eastern Michigan Writing Project Summer Institute. I am on the diving board and will soon leap into this new chapter in my life as a writer, teacher consultant, researcher, and leader.
Ypsi, here I come.