cadenza

(noun)

1 : a parenthetical flourish in an aria or other solo piece commonly just before a final or other important cadence. 2 : a technically brilliant sometimes improvised solo passage toward the close of a concerto. 3 : an exceptionally brilliant part of an artistic and especially a literary work.

I pulled this definition from Merriam-Webster in order to begin to define my purpose in writing.

I'm calling this blog "cadenza" because I would like to think it positively describes my current season of life: improvised yet brilliant, and perhaps a precursor to something incredible that will justify the present feeling of fluttering and uncertainty.

As of recent, I have felt frantic. I can feel deeply now that it is time to slow down. I suppose the only reason to make what I am writing public instead of private as journal entries is that I think many people in their 20s might relate to this feeling. Maybe, in digesting what I have learned, I can impart something useful to others.

I first started think about what I learn from others (embarrassingly recently) after reading about Gwyneth Paltrow's ideas on a "conscious uncoupling." What stuck with me most was that each person we get to know can teach us something, and that we should think of everyone who enters our lives as a teacher. She discussed this within the context of romantic relationships, and while even at just that it was revolutionary to me, I think all types of relationships can be thought of in that way.

I intend my writing here as part of my entering a period of reflection.

I've also included on this site some poetry I've written, a film review, and some music interviews. I don't know if I will write more of these anytime soon.