That's right the title is correct. Last night at approximately 11:40 in the PM--the drain valve on our water heater snapped after colliding with a picture frame. Water then proceeded to EXPLODE everywhere in our office. After about 1 minute I figured out how to turn the pressure off and there was about 10 gallons of standing water on the floor. I proceeded to call a friend and basically demanding a wet vac. Luckily he was there within 20 minutes and we were able to drain the rest of the water out of the tank, and then focus on the floor. We went to bed about 4:30 AM exhausted and dirty because we couldnt shower! The good news is we can't shower until MONDAY--Maintenance was like yeah can't fix this till monday--WE CAN'T RUN ANY WATER BECAUSE IT LEAKS OUT OF THE TANK.
That's all for now
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
YULETIDE 08!
It is official--another year has passed. I know this because we just had yuletide 08. For those of you who don't know what that means it is a holiday pops concert with the Eugene Symphony. This event has become a staple in my life in Eugene. I really love to get up and perform music that almost always makes people happy! Also, the community of singers is such a fun group of people that we always have a great experience with each other, and of course make lasting friendships--that unfortunately we maintain mostly through facebook.
I sincerely hope that I can do this gig again; however, I also understand that in my quest for truth and enlightenment in my life it maybe entirely possible that I won't be living in Eugene anymore! Who knows, but I do know that today I am in great mood because we had a great show, and I feel accomplished!
I sincerely hope that I can do this gig again; however, I also understand that in my quest for truth and enlightenment in my life it maybe entirely possible that I won't be living in Eugene anymore! Who knows, but I do know that today I am in great mood because we had a great show, and I feel accomplished!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
close one and open another
This week my brain has been filled with many different thoughts and shows. On Sunday I closed West Moon Street at Lord Leebrick theater, did strike (BOOYAH), said bye to a wonderful cast to work with, then right after I had to be at a rehearsal for yuletide celebration, which I am singing in currently, and did I mention I had my FINAL FINAL on monday!. Some may call this crazy; however, I call it my quest for truth and enlightenment.
I learned a valuable lesson this week that the ASM of yuletide pointed out--she said "once a stage manager always as stage manager"; she caught me attempting to help move a xylaphone or something. I suppose this is true because I love being in charge and making things happen; however, is it possible to have two very time consuming loves Stage management (where I have so much to learn), and singing! I am in this place in my life when truly anything is possible, so what should my next step be............................................??? Anyone have any advice--oh and a million dollars to pay off student loans!
I learned a valuable lesson this week that the ASM of yuletide pointed out--she said "once a stage manager always as stage manager"; she caught me attempting to help move a xylaphone or something. I suppose this is true because I love being in charge and making things happen; however, is it possible to have two very time consuming loves Stage management (where I have so much to learn), and singing! I am in this place in my life when truly anything is possible, so what should my next step be............................................??? Anyone have any advice--oh and a million dollars to pay off student loans!
Monday, November 24, 2008
SICK! (and probably crazy)
Stay with me while I rant!!! Damn Eugene in the Winter! It gets me every time with a cold. Everyone would say that I ran myself ragged but PISH POSH! Well maybe there is some truth, but now I feel like a terrible employee being sick again, but what are you going to do! I'm just trying to figure what I want to do with my life, so what if I work a zillion hours a week and then CRASH!!!!!
Maybe it is just the sick talking, but would someone tell me what to do with my life??? PLEASE???? I am at a loss and getting frustrated!
OK that's all for now!
Maybe it is just the sick talking, but would someone tell me what to do with my life??? PLEASE???? I am at a loss and getting frustrated!
OK that's all for now!
Monday, November 17, 2008
Great Opening Night!
What a great opening night I had last week. It was such a rewarding experience after such a loooooooooong week or working full time at a job and doing tech week for a theater.
The show went off so well and I was so proud of all the people involved! It is the first show that I really feel that I at least am qualified to know be there. I have developed my skills so that I know how to handle a situation and stay calm (at least until I am alone).
I felt rewarded with this show (even though stage managers truly are the un-sung heroes of theater). I felt that my consistency and dedication really showed through to the production. Most people loved the zaniness of the show and we even got a great review (which is not just a given)!
PS. Oh and no I didn't get a kitty like everyone else--so you won't be seeing that in my blog ;)
The show went off so well and I was so proud of all the people involved! It is the first show that I really feel that I at least am qualified to know be there. I have developed my skills so that I know how to handle a situation and stay calm (at least until I am alone).
I felt rewarded with this show (even though stage managers truly are the un-sung heroes of theater). I felt that my consistency and dedication really showed through to the production. Most people loved the zaniness of the show and we even got a great review (which is not just a given)!
PS. Oh and no I didn't get a kitty like everyone else--so you won't be seeing that in my blog ;)
Friday, October 17, 2008
Learning can suck sometimes..............
I am finally having time to update my blog after an extremely crazy week--once again. I don't know why I do this to myself, but I must really like self abuse. I work 8-5 and have rehearsal from 6:40-10 at night. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays I teach lessons before I head to rehearsals. I know I am crazy--one benefit about being so busy is that I have no time to hang out with friends so I am not tempted to spend absolutely any money on useless things.
I do have my last general education class at the UO this term. It is a sociology of women class. It is a marginally interesting class that truly has boring lectures, but after talking with one of my class mates I see that it is one of the more exciting lectures she as...........scary thought--at least to me. I give you all of this information because on Wednesday this week we were surprised with a movie. Usually this is very exciting to hear; however, this is most definately not the case. On this sad day which makes me never want to learn again, we got to watch the most horrifying video of all time--it was about female circumsision in Somali. That's right. you heard me. It was absolutely depressing and horrifying. Many girls ran from the room either A: about to throw up or B: crying hysterically; being me and taking I watched the entire thing trying to understand the perspective, and even though I understand that it is a part of their religion and culture--I believe it is completely wrong and really respect the people that are working to try and change this awful action that is being committed against women. I mean OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I do have my last general education class at the UO this term. It is a sociology of women class. It is a marginally interesting class that truly has boring lectures, but after talking with one of my class mates I see that it is one of the more exciting lectures she as...........scary thought--at least to me. I give you all of this information because on Wednesday this week we were surprised with a movie. Usually this is very exciting to hear; however, this is most definately not the case. On this sad day which makes me never want to learn again, we got to watch the most horrifying video of all time--it was about female circumsision in Somali. That's right. you heard me. It was absolutely depressing and horrifying. Many girls ran from the room either A: about to throw up or B: crying hysterically; being me and taking I watched the entire thing trying to understand the perspective, and even though I understand that it is a part of their religion and culture--I believe it is completely wrong and really respect the people that are working to try and change this awful action that is being committed against women. I mean OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
young and uninformed
I have decided that here at the University of Oregon we are a haven of foward liberal thinking and it is intoxicating. I agree that it is such a great time for change no matter the candidate. Democracy only works when it changes every so many years; Plus, as of now it seems that what is going on in America is not really working.
I do wonder how the hell did we get here and yes, I can look at all the facts (blah blah blah), but it is just really disconcerting. That is really all I have to say on that topic.
Another point about University of Oregon; it is easy to get caught up in the hu bub of this univeristy, but lately I have been feeling my cyncism sneak in. As I get asked to vote 400 times a day( not an exaggeration) I find myself reply YES! AT MY CURRENT ADDRESS! I appreciate that they are trying to get people to vote, but I think that at a point it should be safe to assume that everyone knows that in America you get to vote if you are 18 and a citizen--I mean isn't that partly the basis of America's appeal??????
One more thought: This campus is bubbling with people making uninformed election choices. this worries me. I don't understand why anyone would vote and not read all about a candidates and measures; plus, if you are choosing to thrust your opinion upon me (with signs and things)--you better know what the hell you are talking about. Not just shouting.
The end for now--maybe my next post will be an upper ;)
I do wonder how the hell did we get here and yes, I can look at all the facts (blah blah blah), but it is just really disconcerting. That is really all I have to say on that topic.
Another point about University of Oregon; it is easy to get caught up in the hu bub of this univeristy, but lately I have been feeling my cyncism sneak in. As I get asked to vote 400 times a day( not an exaggeration) I find myself reply YES! AT MY CURRENT ADDRESS! I appreciate that they are trying to get people to vote, but I think that at a point it should be safe to assume that everyone knows that in America you get to vote if you are 18 and a citizen--I mean isn't that partly the basis of America's appeal??????
One more thought: This campus is bubbling with people making uninformed election choices. this worries me. I don't understand why anyone would vote and not read all about a candidates and measures; plus, if you are choosing to thrust your opinion upon me (with signs and things)--you better know what the hell you are talking about. Not just shouting.
The end for now--maybe my next post will be an upper ;)
Monday, September 22, 2008
Riding the Changes
Well here I sit evaluating my life. There have been so many changes in the recent future it is all starting to sink in.
Most people would think that marriage would be the big one, but that doesn't seem to be throwing me off. It seemed to be a natural step in our life, even though there will always be a "wild" part of me that craves un-natural independence ( I blame my mother). Alex is very supportive of all my craziness (at least mostly) and we are figuring things out in our life.
One of the craziest changes in my life is working a full time regular job. My title is Central Support Coordinator (even though it should be glorified receptionist). Although it is a nice job and the people are great, I am just worried that I will get stuck in Eugene, where there are not that many music paid opportunities. What I am hoping is that this job will be a good basis of some kind.
One nice thing is I have the time in the evenings to give voice lessons which is great experience, and very fun! I love bringing joy to people because singing is their hobby and something they love. I am learning so much from my students--I hope to get more.
Another thing I have learned recently is that I need start saying no to some things because I am about to be crazy busy this fall term! The problem is I can't figure out what to say no to! Maybe that lesson will come soon..............
The biggest change recently that is the hardest to cope with is good friends moving away. It hit me harder than I expected it too. After a month I am just now starting to figure out my life without them here! :( Although their moving is helping me to stay motivated to not get stuck here in Eugene--it constantly reminds me is that music needs to be a major part of my life because these friends are taking the risk and living the "starving artist" life. What this means for me is practicing and getting applications filled out and becoming more financially responsible, so that I can get a masters degree.
In Finality, what all this rambling means is that growing up is happening and slapping me in the face, and I am deciding if I was ready for this..................stay tuned to find out. :)
Most people would think that marriage would be the big one, but that doesn't seem to be throwing me off. It seemed to be a natural step in our life, even though there will always be a "wild" part of me that craves un-natural independence ( I blame my mother). Alex is very supportive of all my craziness (at least mostly) and we are figuring things out in our life.
One of the craziest changes in my life is working a full time regular job. My title is Central Support Coordinator (even though it should be glorified receptionist). Although it is a nice job and the people are great, I am just worried that I will get stuck in Eugene, where there are not that many music paid opportunities. What I am hoping is that this job will be a good basis of some kind.
One nice thing is I have the time in the evenings to give voice lessons which is great experience, and very fun! I love bringing joy to people because singing is their hobby and something they love. I am learning so much from my students--I hope to get more.
Another thing I have learned recently is that I need start saying no to some things because I am about to be crazy busy this fall term! The problem is I can't figure out what to say no to! Maybe that lesson will come soon..............
The biggest change recently that is the hardest to cope with is good friends moving away. It hit me harder than I expected it too. After a month I am just now starting to figure out my life without them here! :( Although their moving is helping me to stay motivated to not get stuck here in Eugene--it constantly reminds me is that music needs to be a major part of my life because these friends are taking the risk and living the "starving artist" life. What this means for me is practicing and getting applications filled out and becoming more financially responsible, so that I can get a masters degree.
In Finality, what all this rambling means is that growing up is happening and slapping me in the face, and I am deciding if I was ready for this..................stay tuned to find out. :)
Monday, September 15, 2008
My life.
Well here is my first attempt at blogging. I figure I should give it a shot, being that people are starting to spread out--why have the internet if I don't use it--right?
A little bit about myself.....I am a 22 year old newlywed who is almost finished with my Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance. I realized half way through college that I love singing and performing, but not as a career. I finished the program because I felt like it was something I had to do in my life. In college I found theater and my love for the hobby, and especially my love for stage managing (I think it is mostly because I like to be charge). I like to do a lot of different stuff like traveling, sports, hiking, camping etc, but my problem is I would rather be involved than just watch, so this makes me a VERY BUSY person.
Currently I am living in Eugene working a full time job I don't really care about to earn money to figure out what I am doing with my life. While doing that I am finishing my one class I need for my degree, stage-managing for a theater in town, and teaching some private voice lessons.
That is my life as of present! Hope you enjoy my blog--maybe I will have some interesting posts once in a while.
A little bit about myself.....I am a 22 year old newlywed who is almost finished with my Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance. I realized half way through college that I love singing and performing, but not as a career. I finished the program because I felt like it was something I had to do in my life. In college I found theater and my love for the hobby, and especially my love for stage managing (I think it is mostly because I like to be charge). I like to do a lot of different stuff like traveling, sports, hiking, camping etc, but my problem is I would rather be involved than just watch, so this makes me a VERY BUSY person.
Currently I am living in Eugene working a full time job I don't really care about to earn money to figure out what I am doing with my life. While doing that I am finishing my one class I need for my degree, stage-managing for a theater in town, and teaching some private voice lessons.
That is my life as of present! Hope you enjoy my blog--maybe I will have some interesting posts once in a while.
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