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How do I begin a blog after such a long absence? First, perhaps, I should offer an explanation. This semester has been completely overwhelming. I feel like I haven't had time for very basic things, like shopping for food, or getting enough vitamin d. I've been locked in a dark computer lab trying to organise my upcoming film 'Pen Pal'. I haven't socialized with anyone that doesn't study film at NYU for so long. My friend Tim came to visit a couple of weeks ago and it was so weird to talk about things other than film, actors and Tish gossip.

My reason for adding an entry after such a protracted period is this: I recently discovered that two people visit this site and read my blog! I am not talking to myself after all.

I presented my documentary in class about a month ago. I really thought it would be a complete disaster. The sound isn't great because our shotgun mic failed and only one of the séance participants would wear a radio mic. I was happily surprised by the feedback though. One of my teachers really liked the fact that most of the film took place in darkness. The other docs were wonderful and I will put some links up when they're posted online. I may even put 'Séance in the City' up even though it's very rough.

I had several ideas for the project that I was unable to use due to the limited time we had available for it. One of my classmates suggested I use those ideas for narrative projects and that's how I came upon my idea for 'Pen Pal'. I'll tell you more about it in a post tomorrow but right now I'm going to Shake Shack for dinner in the park. Spring has arrived!