I'm sitting in the studio starring at my set. I'm distracted from my homework because I'm wondering how all of the final pieces will appear by tomorrow, how I'm going to fix things w/my actors when one couldn't show up for rehearsal this afternoon, and how our first tech rehearsal is going to go tonight....
I'm also distracted by thoughts of car shopping, the things in my price range thus far have not been so promising. I wish I had an extra thou to throw on top of the settlement, that would boost the quality of my options incredibly.
I'm also thinking about the mound of work again, I managed to tackle things much more efficiently at home. Does actually being in Indy really stress me out THAT much? I don't get it...changing location should not change my ability to tackle one problem at a time.
Okay, finished whining, maybe I can focus now...
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Bang'em up
Never in my life have I been more terrified than in the 2 seconds it took Billy to respond to me after we were hit head on Saturday night.
We were on our way home from Batesville, heading down 229 around 7pm. I came around a bend just outside of Peppertown to find oncoming traffic in my lane. I remember slamming on the brakes and white; the air bags obstructed my view.
We are very lucky, I was the only one injured. My ankle is sprained with some small tears in a couple of the ligaments, that's all! It's amazing how much a car doesn't matter when you're little brother is okay and you walk out alive.
We were on our way home from Batesville, heading down 229 around 7pm. I came around a bend just outside of Peppertown to find oncoming traffic in my lane. I remember slamming on the brakes and white; the air bags obstructed my view.
We are very lucky, I was the only one injured. My ankle is sprained with some small tears in a couple of the ligaments, that's all! It's amazing how much a car doesn't matter when you're little brother is okay and you walk out alive.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Possible Changes
The University has created a new position; I'm applying and seriously considering the job. If I were to be hired I would be managing the Wheeler Arts Center's theatre. This includes lighting, sound, and maintaining the space. I've talked to Fritz, he thinks I can handle the job and suggests I at least apply.
This leads to my first set of major questions: Could I take on this position and still keep my position as a student manager? Do I want a second job? I need the money, but do I have the time?
Second set of major questions: Which job would benefit me most? Where can I learn the most? Would I have to run Wheeler's events and if so would they fit into my schedule?
In my ideal world I would be able to have both jobs. Wheeler could teach me new management skills and let me put my knowledge of areas outside of lighting to a greater use. UIndy offers technology that Wheeler could never come close to, therefore I have a lot left to learn as a student manager. Ransburg has all digital boards, something I'll need to know how to run if I do get into the professional world. Wheeler is all analogue, I know basic analogue functions for both sound and light, but it is still a good skill set to master. I would have to learn another way of cabling, etc, etc, etc.
If nothing happens else happens this position opening has prompted me to ask Fritz A LOT of questions and he's given me great answers. Example: I now have a much better understanding of how a dimmer functions.
So, as everything stands now, I will be applying for the job. IF they do call me in for an interview and consider hiring me I do not know if I will take the position. I have more questions about this position than I have ever had for an employer. The job description is vague, Fritz has led me to believe this is because the University doesn't know exactly what it wants yet. I'd like to visually see what I'd be getting myself into so I'm going to email Ryan (the alum that I believe would be in charge of hiring me) to see if I can set up a tour of the facility.
This leads to my first set of major questions: Could I take on this position and still keep my position as a student manager? Do I want a second job? I need the money, but do I have the time?
Second set of major questions: Which job would benefit me most? Where can I learn the most? Would I have to run Wheeler's events and if so would they fit into my schedule?
In my ideal world I would be able to have both jobs. Wheeler could teach me new management skills and let me put my knowledge of areas outside of lighting to a greater use. UIndy offers technology that Wheeler could never come close to, therefore I have a lot left to learn as a student manager. Ransburg has all digital boards, something I'll need to know how to run if I do get into the professional world. Wheeler is all analogue, I know basic analogue functions for both sound and light, but it is still a good skill set to master. I would have to learn another way of cabling, etc, etc, etc.
If nothing happens else happens this position opening has prompted me to ask Fritz A LOT of questions and he's given me great answers. Example: I now have a much better understanding of how a dimmer functions.
So, as everything stands now, I will be applying for the job. IF they do call me in for an interview and consider hiring me I do not know if I will take the position. I have more questions about this position than I have ever had for an employer. The job description is vague, Fritz has led me to believe this is because the University doesn't know exactly what it wants yet. I'd like to visually see what I'd be getting myself into so I'm going to email Ryan (the alum that I believe would be in charge of hiring me) to see if I can set up a tour of the facility.
Friday, November 6, 2009
I Resign...
I hereby tender my resignation as an adult. I want to accept the responsibilities of and 8 year-old again...to go to McDonald's and think that it's a four star restaurant.
I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and lie under a big oak tree and run a lemonade stand with my friends on a hot summer's day. I want to return to a time when life was simple. When all you knew were colors, multiplication tables, and nursery rhymes, but that didn't bother you, because you didn't know what you didn't know and you didn't care. All you knew was to be happy because you were blissfully unaware of all the things that should make you upset. I want to believe that anything is possible. I want to live simple again. I don't want my day to consist of depressing news, how to survive more days in the month than there is money in the bank, doctor bills, gossip, illness, and loss of loved ones. I want to believe in the power of smiles, mankind, and making angels in the snow.
So......here's my checkbook and my car keys, my credit card bills and my 401K statements. I am officially resigning from adulthood.
And if you want to discuss this further, you'll have to catch me first, cause....
"Tag! You're it."
-Author unknown
I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and lie under a big oak tree and run a lemonade stand with my friends on a hot summer's day. I want to return to a time when life was simple. When all you knew were colors, multiplication tables, and nursery rhymes, but that didn't bother you, because you didn't know what you didn't know and you didn't care. All you knew was to be happy because you were blissfully unaware of all the things that should make you upset. I want to believe that anything is possible. I want to live simple again. I don't want my day to consist of depressing news, how to survive more days in the month than there is money in the bank, doctor bills, gossip, illness, and loss of loved ones. I want to believe in the power of smiles, mankind, and making angels in the snow.
So......here's my checkbook and my car keys, my credit card bills and my 401K statements. I am officially resigning from adulthood.
And if you want to discuss this further, you'll have to catch me first, cause....
"Tag! You're it."
-Author unknown
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