I am writing this post now because I’m not sure what to write in terms of my other projects. I’m listening to Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, which is one of my favorite classical pieces. I remember playing it with the Salina Symphony orchestra in undergrad.
Sometimes I miss Earth. I miss the simple things like Rachmaninov and rehearsals with the orchestra. I miss the little things that are hard to find in the toiled wilderness of Ariadnus.
Even though I have been feeling a little bit of a slump, lately, I am still trying to infuse my life with whimsy. I am still trying to be kind to myself. It is far too easy to put very harsh expectations on oneself as an artist.
I did some organizing and reflection on what my creative process is. I think I like to make more abstract goals and then take small steps that would satisfy the goal every day. That way it doesn’t seem far away–I can enjoy the journey and not worry so much about things that will happen months or years in the future. I’m not sure if that makes sense, but it makes sense to me.
So I’ve divided habits/tasks into four catgories: high energy/high time, high energy/low time, low energy/high time, low energy/low time. For each of the categories I came up with activities that would address my little dreams.
For example, for the dream “Invite more whimsy into my life”, I can either spend a few moments outside or take a dedicated walk in nature. I can dress in a cute outfit or decorate my space. All things that require different levels of energy and time–I think having activities split into these categories will be helpful to encourage me not just to sit around and do nothing and feel upset at myself because I’ve done nothing to work towards my various dreams that day.
–P.H. 7 March 2026, 18:17 (E.T.)
Sounds of Ariadnus 
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