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"It is very creative, imaginative at the same time a powerful statement. The dark enhanced the whole concept and the use of flashlights was inspired. The dark evoked the ignorance which still dominates, the closeted soldiers who had to stay in the dark, and the terror of war which comes from the darkest depths of humanity. Very well done. We used to say 'Don't let the message dominate the art' and I think you succeeded in getting the art across. Well done." -said by a very well respected artist.

Haven't reflected on much in awhile. So, I thought I just might... Recently, as in 2 days ago I had a performance. It was a one night only type of thing. Typically I perform in shows that have at least 3 performances, but every once in awhile I dont. This performance was a part of CSUEB (my school's) Queer Dance Festival. It is the second year that I have been a part of it, and I hope to continue on with it in the future. Almost every piece was in some way about lesbian, gay, gender identity and/or personal identity. This show usually has a unique and talented group of choreographers and performers be a part of the show. This year, my choreography was chosen to be lumped in the category of that "unique and talented" group. I couldn't have been more excited! I had been working on a piece since December. It was an idea, or more a feeling I got uncomfortable with surrounding the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" law that kept coming up in the mil