Rambert school closed two days before the all the schools in England closed. I’ve been staying with Rachel in Chippenham for one week already. The reason why we think that it would be best for me to be here with Rachel is because she can help me with my work and there’s a hall in the church where I can keep up my training.
I’m so blessed to be able to stay with Rachel's family during this weird time. Most of my friends in Rambert had to go back to their families and countries. It would be really hard for them to stay in London alone, especially when the government is encouraging people to stay in their house as much as they can. We are allowed to go shopping for essentials only and for exercise once a day. Even though there’s a restriction, I'm thankful that at least we can go out once a day. Here we are out and about and even cutting wood for the fire.
My first week of studying and practising at home was really hard. I didn’t know what to do with myself, or what I could do with the time I have. I have never really thought about what other things that I like to do or am capable of. For example, last weeked, we had online church and while we were listening to worship songs, we drew anything we felt or thought on the paper. I wanted to draw a person worshipping God but my brain told me that it’s impossible. I have never drawn a human figure before so even just the shape of a person for me was really tricky. But it wasn’t that hard at all. Sure it was not great, but I could do it. I was proud of it. I never thought that I could draw. So the point is, I've been trying and of course Rachel and her family are encouraging me to try everything, anything that I want to do but couldn’t before because of school. Now is a good chance to do them and discover new things.
I’ve been practising ballet and contemporary dance by myself everyday for one week until finally Rambert figured out how to record a class and send it to us. It’s really helpful because now I have a proper class and I don't have to make it up myself. It’s not that great to dance alone, not in a proper studio and it is cold to start off with but I have learned that it is part of my training too. When I finish my training I will have to find a way to inspire myself, keep pushing forward and practice in different environments.
For my academic work, Rachel has been been helping me with the two tasks that I have from school. I have to do a reflective essay on an article that school have given me and a research essay. I had a go at reading the article and had no idea what they are talking about because the words are extremely hard and it is a summary of a PhD research paper. After Rachel read the article, she said that she definitely needs to read it with me and explain it in easier words. So far it’s working. We haven’t finished reading it yet but I’m starting to understand what they are talking about.
I know that I'm not dealing with challenges alone. Everyone must be having a difficult time adjusting to changes in life and schedules right now. I hope and pray that God will protect, provide with anything that you and your family need.
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