Kevin Zou, Period 7, 4/1/22

 I aspire to be comfortable with not everything I do being one hundred percent. For example, it took me a long time to write this blog because I was afraid that it wasn’t going to be of standard. For the past two blogs, I have stuck with the same prompt of reflecting on class discussions because it was within my comfort zone. Goal setting is also something I do not do much. By picking this goal setting prompt, I would like to be more bold in experimentation. Though I might not always know how I feel about trying something new, I want to remind myself that it is okay to feel inadequate. Making decisions is also something that is hard for me. As of the time of writing this blog, I was torn between having to choose between a campus tour and going to a dance practice, plus staying home and completing work. Though seemingly minute, this issue of making decisions seems to be amplified for me. 

I get easily swayed by others’ opinions. To show resilience towards my goal, I can make decisions by listing out the pros and cons of a situation before making a decision. On a more serious note, others’ opinions are not absolute, though hard for me to understand sometimes. I need to take responsibility for my actions, and rely less on others to influence my decisions. Understanding that I will not always be at my one hundred percent is crucial for me to be comfortable with decision making. My family and friends can affect my perception of my goals. I recently had a talk with my aunt, and she gave me a lot of insight on what I could improve on: decision making. Though I understand that it is hypocritical to base your own weaknesses based on someone else's comment about you, when an aspect of my goal is to rely less on others’ opinions, I found that getting rid of your pride and considering the input of those around you is important to growth. 

**2nd part of blog** (06/05/22)

With the multicultural show over, I had a lot to reflect on. After the show, I felt exhilarated; performing on stage with my fellow club members after months of practice was worth the effort. The outcome of it was not perfect, but we still had a lot to be proud of. Coming to practice every week was not easy, and we had put together two dances last minute a week before the show. 

This whole experience has led me to become a more involved leader; not that my position in the club meant anything. Last year, I wavered when offered the president position of the Korean Culture Club, fearing that my dance ability was not on par. In front of the mirror and on stage, the club members and I are equals. No matter where you are on your dance journey, there can always be improvement.  Progress over perfection. 

Looking forward, I hope that the Korean Culture Club can continue to grow and attract members who would develop a passion for dance. Though I won’t be here next year, I know that our performance will be a legacy of the Korean Culture Club. In the meantime, I would hone my dance craft with a few goals in mind. Technically, to become a more vigorous dancer, I can start stretching on a daily basis. This would improve my mobility and reduce my risk for major injuries. To strengthen my mentality as a dancer, I can start to post dance covers on Instagram. This can connect me to a community of aspiring dancers and give me a platform to reach an audience with dance.