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This week we all went away individually to begin putting together some text about love. We discussed the idea of “rules” of love (according to what society expects) and whether we agree with them or not. We also discussed timelines and the idea of using a washing line to perhaps represent this on stage. With an “ideal” or “expected” timeline laid out and exploring how, in reality, everyone’s love timeline is very different.
So, our first item of homework – rules of love. Here is my version:
In writing this I started to feel quite irritated that there is so much stigma attached to certain areas of love and not loving. Although a few of these are clearly pretty true, I think I can certainly say I don’t agree with most of these rules. This is definitely something I think we could explore within the piece.
Next up, an “ideal” love timeline:
Needless to say… this is pretty terrifying! (especially for me… being somewhat older) And again, with our washing line – time line idea, will be something we will explore further.
We then wrote out a list of pros and cons for dating us as individuals.
Here are some of mine:
PROS – Open Minded, Generous, Romantic, Sense of humour, Forgiving, Adventurous, Passionate/ dedicated/ loyal, Understanding/ sees good in people, Animal- lover, Wants children.
CONS – Obsessive (about hobbies/ music etc I love – may have hard time dating someone who doesn’t like the things I love), Trust issues/ afraid of letting people too close, Career comes first, Dopey/ forgetful, Lazy at times, Anti-social, Weird, Smelly feet, Animal- lover, Wants children, Hairy.
Interesting how some things can be classed as both… Because everyone has different preferences and hopes for the future. It will be interesting to see how similar these lists are between the group.
We then wrote a love letter to love. I will not include mine on the blog as it may have been a tad too personal and not entirely relevant. However, some quotes from my letter that may be of interest to us as we develop:
–“Much about the world is practical/ logical” (but not love, basically)
–“A thing that cannot be measured or justified”
–“From the heart, not the brain”
–“No great venture comes without it’s risks”
That’s all from me for today. More as theses thoughts and ideas develop, and as we bring them together as a group.