Saturday, December 31, 2005
YIPPEE!!!!
Five days off from the bowling alley and, boy, do I need it! I was driving myself crazy – CRABBY! I couldn’t even stand myself. LOL I’m feeling much better now that I’m home.
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
End of the Fall Semester!
I finished my last "exam" yesterday. It was for make-up class - the assignment was to "show your stuff." Several of the students did some really cool abstract or fantasy make-up. For me, I stuck with what I know ... older. LOL I did make up for a 45-55 year old female aristocrat. It was successful, so what the heck. Grades for all my classes will officially be posted by next Friday. I'm expecting A's in 4 of 5 classes - I'm just not quite sure about one of them. The waiting game ...
Today I'm off to do lots of last minute Christmas shopping! I'm hoping that most people are at work this afternoon and it won't be terribly crazy. HA Wish me luck ...
Today I'm off to do lots of last minute Christmas shopping! I'm hoping that most people are at work this afternoon and it won't be terribly crazy. HA Wish me luck ...
Monday, December 19, 2005
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
The Countdown....
Half-way through finals…. Whew! I had two group project presentations today so I can check those off my list. Two final exams – Friday and Monday, and then Final Make-up on Tuesday and I’m done!
We are finally getting some snow here. I guess it’s our second or third snow fall – as of yesterday there was only about five inches. When I woke up this morning and turned on the news, I saw that many schools were closed in the area, from Madison to Milwaukee. When I looked outside, I expected to see 10-12 inches of the white stuff, but there was only about 4-5 inches. I chuckled to myself. If Rhinelander closed every time there was 4-5 inches of snow, the school year wouldn’t end until the 4th of July. LOL
We are finally getting some snow here. I guess it’s our second or third snow fall – as of yesterday there was only about five inches. When I woke up this morning and turned on the news, I saw that many schools were closed in the area, from Madison to Milwaukee. When I looked outside, I expected to see 10-12 inches of the white stuff, but there was only about 4-5 inches. I chuckled to myself. If Rhinelander closed every time there was 4-5 inches of snow, the school year wouldn’t end until the 4th of July. LOL
Sunday, December 04, 2005
And here she is....
Thanks to technology and Jay & Christine's friend, Shelly, Auntie Deb has a picture within 24 hours.... one advantage to the cell phone/camera/internet option!
Saturday, December 03, 2005
Let It Snow!
It’s snowing here… and it’s really added to the Holiday feeling. That and I just got home from working at the Holiday Gala at the college. It’s the annual fundraising event for music scholarships. Between the silent auction, donations, and the actual proceeds from tickets, it seems we exceeded last year’s total by $1,500. Yippee! One thing I’m learning is that so much of my future career can, and probably will, depend on fundraising and grant writing. Blah! The good news is that there are some theatres that are non-profit AND do not depend on these efforts – but I have a feeling they are in the minority. It's a good thing for me to keep in mind when I’m pounding the pavement in a few years.
Tomorrow’s agenda includes: reading A Streetcar Named Desire, designing and practicing makeup for an 80 year old woman, rewriting a ticket services training manual, practicing my French lines, developing marketing strategies for my “pretend” presenting season, doing housework featuring laundry and dishes, watching the Packers, and then, finishing up with hanging Christmas decorations. Hmmm…. I think it’s going to be a full day… Oh, yeh, I really should do a winter/summer clothing exchange … capris are not doing me any good now! LOL
Tomorrow’s agenda includes: reading A Streetcar Named Desire, designing and practicing makeup for an 80 year old woman, rewriting a ticket services training manual, practicing my French lines, developing marketing strategies for my “pretend” presenting season, doing housework featuring laundry and dishes, watching the Packers, and then, finishing up with hanging Christmas decorations. Hmmm…. I think it’s going to be a full day… Oh, yeh, I really should do a winter/summer clothing exchange … capris are not doing me any good now! LOL
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Happy Turkey Day!
I worked today at the bowling alley and was really surprised that anyone came in. But after two hours by myself, a few people came in. The good thing was that I was able to get out of there at 8:00 tonight. Hopefully, I’ll be able to get moving early tomorrow morning and head north since it looks like Wisconsin has some snow coming in later tomorrow.
I’ve been thinking about most of my posts in this blog and have realized that so many of them are negative, so I’d like to comment on my favorite class. It’s Survey of Modern Drama, which is actually a theatre history class. It covers the years of 1875 to 1945. We cover the history part and then read plays that correspond with that period. There were a total of four six-page papers that needed to be completed and, of course, I have figured out how to score 40 out of 40 points, while waiting until the last possible seven hours before it was due to begin writing them. The first paper was 35/40, the next two 40/40, and I’m still waiting for the results of the last one. It was due last Monday at midnight, so I was a multi-tasking fool while the Packers played – submitted with 40 minutes to spare. :^D For each play that is read, a one-page, single space, summary needs to be written. This actually is pretty tough for me since I can only turn in one page and I really haven’t figured out the summarization part and I include lots and lots of detail. The Professor has commented that he is amazed at how many words I can fit on a page. LOL Sometimes the print and margins get pretty small. Next semester I have Contemporary Drama, which covers 1946 to Present. Then next year, both semesters I’ll have the early years: origin to 1550, and 1550 to 1875. I love learning the history part of theatre, and I love that I’ve figured this Professor out in regards to grading. Good thing he teaches all four classes!
I’ve been thinking about most of my posts in this blog and have realized that so many of them are negative, so I’d like to comment on my favorite class. It’s Survey of Modern Drama, which is actually a theatre history class. It covers the years of 1875 to 1945. We cover the history part and then read plays that correspond with that period. There were a total of four six-page papers that needed to be completed and, of course, I have figured out how to score 40 out of 40 points, while waiting until the last possible seven hours before it was due to begin writing them. The first paper was 35/40, the next two 40/40, and I’m still waiting for the results of the last one. It was due last Monday at midnight, so I was a multi-tasking fool while the Packers played – submitted with 40 minutes to spare. :^D For each play that is read, a one-page, single space, summary needs to be written. This actually is pretty tough for me since I can only turn in one page and I really haven’t figured out the summarization part and I include lots and lots of detail. The Professor has commented that he is amazed at how many words I can fit on a page. LOL Sometimes the print and margins get pretty small. Next semester I have Contemporary Drama, which covers 1946 to Present. Then next year, both semesters I’ll have the early years: origin to 1550, and 1550 to 1875. I love learning the history part of theatre, and I love that I’ve figured this Professor out in regards to grading. Good thing he teaches all four classes!
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Monday, November 14, 2005
I don't like Mondays ....
wasn't that a song... hmmm... something for me to research on the net [be right back]
Okay .... I'm back and, yep, it's a song. "I Don't Like Mondays" by the Boomtown Rats was inspired by a deadly shooting at a school - the year 1979. I love the internet. So much information out there and www.snopes.com is a godsend. It helps sorting out the myths from the truth. Pssst... Neither Bill Gates or Walt Disney is not going to send you money if you forward a certain amount of emails. Also, no answer will appear magically on your screen if you forward an email to 5, 10, or 20 of your closest friends. Sorry guys.... LOL
Yesterday I made a quick trip to Nicolet to see the final performance of "The Book of Liz." It was great! I'm always amazed at what Jim is able to design on the small stage. It looks like I'll be able to be up for a few days over Thanksgiving. I said I would work at the bowling alley on Thursday if I could have Fri, Sat, & Sun off. We'll see what kind of follow through happens when the next schedule is posted.
Homework tonight: Find a "middle aged" character from a play - design and apply makeup for them. HAHA -- can't I just go as me??? Tomorrow I have a makeup lab that will be graded. I've already done two - the characters were current age, but against type. I did well on them. Now to keep up that trend. LOL In other words .... off to the books.
Okay .... I'm back and, yep, it's a song. "I Don't Like Mondays" by the Boomtown Rats was inspired by a deadly shooting at a school - the year 1979. I love the internet. So much information out there and www.snopes.com is a godsend. It helps sorting out the myths from the truth. Pssst... Neither Bill Gates or Walt Disney is not going to send you money if you forward a certain amount of emails. Also, no answer will appear magically on your screen if you forward an email to 5, 10, or 20 of your closest friends. Sorry guys.... LOL
Yesterday I made a quick trip to Nicolet to see the final performance of "The Book of Liz." It was great! I'm always amazed at what Jim is able to design on the small stage. It looks like I'll be able to be up for a few days over Thanksgiving. I said I would work at the bowling alley on Thursday if I could have Fri, Sat, & Sun off. We'll see what kind of follow through happens when the next schedule is posted.
Homework tonight: Find a "middle aged" character from a play - design and apply makeup for them. HAHA -- can't I just go as me??? Tomorrow I have a makeup lab that will be graded. I've already done two - the characters were current age, but against type. I did well on them. Now to keep up that trend. LOL In other words .... off to the books.
Hmmmmmm....
I wonder what tips are like here…..
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Nursing home keeps spirits up with own pub
Mon Nov 14, 2005 1:15 PM ET
DUBLIN (Reuters) - A nursing home in Ireland has hit on a cheering way to keep up the spirits of its elderly patients -- by providing its own pub.
St Mary's Hospital in County Monaghan, near the Irish border with Northern Ireland, believes ready access to a good pint may help its patients -- average age 85 -- actually live longer.
"We would say the whole social aspect of life does extend the years -- it means the patients aren't bored to death," Rose Mooney, assistant director of nursing told Reuters.
The pub, which opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. and charges normal bar prices, had also led to an increase in the number of visitors, she said.
Having its own bar made the hospital, which has around 140 patients, unique in Ireland, she added.
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Nursing home keeps spirits up with own pub
Mon Nov 14, 2005 1:15 PM ET
DUBLIN (Reuters) - A nursing home in Ireland has hit on a cheering way to keep up the spirits of its elderly patients -- by providing its own pub.
St Mary's Hospital in County Monaghan, near the Irish border with Northern Ireland, believes ready access to a good pint may help its patients -- average age 85 -- actually live longer.
"We would say the whole social aspect of life does extend the years -- it means the patients aren't bored to death," Rose Mooney, assistant director of nursing told Reuters.
The pub, which opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. and charges normal bar prices, had also led to an increase in the number of visitors, she said.
Having its own bar made the hospital, which has around 140 patients, unique in Ireland, she added.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Day #1 - Scene Shop
Well, after dreading spending the afternoon in the scene shop, I have to say it really wasn’t bad. I found it interesting watching the others in the shop – of course, there is the guy who doesn’t want to do anything but run the power tools – the guy who milks his time in the shop like carrying one board at a time instead of two or even three – and the guy/girl who disappears whenever there is a crappy job. LOL I have two more afternoons this week, then only the next three Monday afternoons. We are building the set for “The Crucible” which will be performed the beginning of December. I’m curious to see the completed set as all I’ve seen today was one small blueprint of a portion of it. I’ll keep you posted.
Oh, yea, I almost forgot about an update on my freshman level class – Intro to Theatre. Last week there was an incident with a group of freshmen who were passing notes and whispering during Prof. T’s lecture. Prof. T stopped speaking and called the group of “kids” out - one more time and they “know what would happen.” <hee hee> Well, that happened on Wednesday and it wasn’t until Friday when we found out “what would happen.” He said he felt it was necessary to explain that anyone interfering with him doing his job would be given one warning and then they would be essentially kicked out of the class. Apparently he hasn’t had to give this lecture in quite a few years. Hello People – This is college – we are paying for these classes!!! Oh, well, maybe your mom and dad are …. I’m glad I don’t have too many of these freshman level classes.
Oh, yea, I almost forgot about an update on my freshman level class – Intro to Theatre. Last week there was an incident with a group of freshmen who were passing notes and whispering during Prof. T’s lecture. Prof. T stopped speaking and called the group of “kids” out - one more time and they “know what would happen.” <hee hee> Well, that happened on Wednesday and it wasn’t until Friday when we found out “what would happen.” He said he felt it was necessary to explain that anyone interfering with him doing his job would be given one warning and then they would be essentially kicked out of the class. Apparently he hasn’t had to give this lecture in quite a few years. Hello People – This is college – we are paying for these classes!!! Oh, well, maybe your mom and dad are …. I’m glad I don’t have too many of these freshman level classes.
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Testing .. 1 - 2 - 3
Okay guys … I’m testing writing a blog entry through MS Word. (image placeholder)
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Hellllooooo November!
ok - ok - ok ... I'm finally writing something in my blog! Will you guys get off my back! [wink-wink]
I can't believe we are into November by three days ... time sure flies! The weather is very strange here - 65 degrees today. I am not complaining. Tuesday I was meeting with my practicum group and they were talking about the big snows they had last year. I was shocked and said to them "You guys get big snow??" They said, 'Yea, we got 8 inches a few times. I laughed and said "oh, big snow." They were are all from the southern part of Wisconsin. LOL
Not much new has happened in the past two weeks. I've been busy with homework and the bowling alley. Next week I start in the scene shop. I'm guessing I'll have some funnies from that experience. :^D
I've been battling sinus crap this week and could use a good night sleep, so I'm off to bed.
I can't believe we are into November by three days ... time sure flies! The weather is very strange here - 65 degrees today. I am not complaining. Tuesday I was meeting with my practicum group and they were talking about the big snows they had last year. I was shocked and said to them "You guys get big snow??" They said, 'Yea, we got 8 inches a few times. I laughed and said "oh, big snow." They were are all from the southern part of Wisconsin. LOL
Not much new has happened in the past two weeks. I've been busy with homework and the bowling alley. Next week I start in the scene shop. I'm guessing I'll have some funnies from that experience. :^D
I've been battling sinus crap this week and could use a good night sleep, so I'm off to bed.
Friday, October 21, 2005
It's Friday once again...
Hey there everyone!
Sorry for not posting earlier, but it's been a week from HELL -- a week of papers, mid-terms, and labs -- it's finally over and, overall, I did well (more reinforcement for my procrastination techniques). I have a few things that are still out grade-wise, but I'm feeling pretty confident about them.
Tuesday, this week, I met with my advisor to identify my classes for next semester. Next semester's time schedule will be close to what I have now, Monday through Friday, no classes before 11:00 am and finished by 2:30p. My classes include: Script Analysis, Intro to Theatre Tech, Non-Profit Arts Management, Contemporary Drama, and Organizational Behavior (an HR/Management class). The Intro Tech class has a committment of 32 practicum hours in costume, lighting, and scene shop - a little lighter than the Intro to Theatre class. This spring I will also be coordinating the children's tour that happens next fall - making the contacts with the schools, etc. This project will complete the needed 3 credits of publicity/managment practicum and I'm guessing it'll be quite a bit of work. Also, because the children's play doesn't go on tour until October of 2006, the practicum will carry over into two semesters. I'm actually excited about getting this experience!
This week I finished my lighting hours. Since there is only so much to do and a lot of people to do it, only 8 hours was needed ... the lights were hung on Mon, Tue, & Wed, and then focused on Thu and Fri. I did a little of each on Tuesday and Thursday - spent some time in the catwalks above the seats in the theatre. At first I was a little hestitant to reach out over the railing to put the gels in the lights, but soon it was nothing. It was actually pretty cool. I haven't had much, if any, experience in this area. Today they were going to finish focusing the lights on stage ... big, tall ladder -- not a place for Deb! I had a difficult time with the seven-foot ladder and ten-foot ceilings my apartment on Dahl St.
Well, have a good weekend everyone! I'm working tonight and tomorrow morning at the bowling alley ... maybe I'll be able to get some reading done. Haha
P.S. It's been homecoming week! Go Warhawks! (whatever)
Sorry for not posting earlier, but it's been a week from HELL -- a week of papers, mid-terms, and labs -- it's finally over and, overall, I did well (more reinforcement for my procrastination techniques). I have a few things that are still out grade-wise, but I'm feeling pretty confident about them.
Tuesday, this week, I met with my advisor to identify my classes for next semester. Next semester's time schedule will be close to what I have now, Monday through Friday, no classes before 11:00 am and finished by 2:30p. My classes include: Script Analysis, Intro to Theatre Tech, Non-Profit Arts Management, Contemporary Drama, and Organizational Behavior (an HR/Management class). The Intro Tech class has a committment of 32 practicum hours in costume, lighting, and scene shop - a little lighter than the Intro to Theatre class. This spring I will also be coordinating the children's tour that happens next fall - making the contacts with the schools, etc. This project will complete the needed 3 credits of publicity/managment practicum and I'm guessing it'll be quite a bit of work. Also, because the children's play doesn't go on tour until October of 2006, the practicum will carry over into two semesters. I'm actually excited about getting this experience!
This week I finished my lighting hours. Since there is only so much to do and a lot of people to do it, only 8 hours was needed ... the lights were hung on Mon, Tue, & Wed, and then focused on Thu and Fri. I did a little of each on Tuesday and Thursday - spent some time in the catwalks above the seats in the theatre. At first I was a little hestitant to reach out over the railing to put the gels in the lights, but soon it was nothing. It was actually pretty cool. I haven't had much, if any, experience in this area. Today they were going to finish focusing the lights on stage ... big, tall ladder -- not a place for Deb! I had a difficult time with the seven-foot ladder and ten-foot ceilings my apartment on Dahl St.
Well, have a good weekend everyone! I'm working tonight and tomorrow morning at the bowling alley ... maybe I'll be able to get some reading done. Haha
P.S. It's been homecoming week! Go Warhawks! (whatever)
Thursday, October 13, 2005
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAMMY!!
It's a RED kind of day! Raise your glass and toast the Redrocker ... He's 58 years young today. Someday I'll make it to Cabo San Lucas....
The other night while I was surfing the channels I came across another reason (like I need more reasons) NOT TO DRINK AND DRIVE in Whitewater. Night/traffic court is televised!! On the local access channel, I watched many college students appear before the Judge for either under age drinking or operating under the influence! YIKES!! It was kind of funny to hear some of their statements when the Judge asked them if they had anything to say. Definitely don't want that to be my television debut!
School is going well. I'm half-way through the semester and stuff is starting to get hectic with homework, exams and papers. I have an appointment with my advisor next week to look at my classes for the next semester. It is highly unlikely that I'll be able to schedule classes for just M-W-F or Tu-Th. Oh well....
P.S. Happy belated B-day to Brett! We finally got that win last Sunday - hopefully the bye week doesn't break their momentum.
The other night while I was surfing the channels I came across another reason (like I need more reasons) NOT TO DRINK AND DRIVE in Whitewater. Night/traffic court is televised!! On the local access channel, I watched many college students appear before the Judge for either under age drinking or operating under the influence! YIKES!! It was kind of funny to hear some of their statements when the Judge asked them if they had anything to say. Definitely don't want that to be my television debut!
School is going well. I'm half-way through the semester and stuff is starting to get hectic with homework, exams and papers. I have an appointment with my advisor next week to look at my classes for the next semester. It is highly unlikely that I'll be able to schedule classes for just M-W-F or Tu-Th. Oh well....
P.S. Happy belated B-day to Brett! We finally got that win last Sunday - hopefully the bye week doesn't break their momentum.
Friday, October 07, 2005
Not a creative thought in my head right now.....
Sometimes the most stressful part of this blog is coming up with a creative title. You'll have to excuse me this morning but I just want to get an update out. I promise I'll be more creative next time. :^D
I spent the better part of this week putting together an eight-page program for a play that is opening next week. Not really a lot of writing, but a lot of coordinating information. Gathering actor bios, advertising, who did what (costumes, sets, props, etc.) and then creating the layout. It is going to the printer today, but, of course, I'm still waiting for one headshot. They have until 2:30pm .... tick, tick, tick. This is part of the publicity/management prac - so, I chewed up a lot of hours this week.
For those you wondering about "I don't know when to shut up" guy... It's been very quiet since a couple of weeks ago. It was a Wednesday ... he walks into class about 5 minutes late. Prof. T has already began lecture. He proceeds to walk in front of Prof. T and take his seat in the front row - obvious to the rest of us in class that he has broken Prof. T's concentration. He then realizes that he forgot a pen and turns around to ask the people behind if they had one he could borrow (in a not-so-quiet voice). It was soon after this that Prof. T directed his attention to him and said "Would you please stop? You are distracting me." Again, I had to stifle my laughs - he just doesn't get it. This probably wouldn't have been such a big deal, but the same kind of situation happened on Monday. The difference being that Prof. T did not address it. After class, they did have a conversation. He was told that if he was late for class he should just take a seat in the back of the classroom. :^) So... Friday rolls around, and the kid is late again... He sat in the back. I think he's learned his lesson.
Well, time for me to get to class... can't be late!
I spent the better part of this week putting together an eight-page program for a play that is opening next week. Not really a lot of writing, but a lot of coordinating information. Gathering actor bios, advertising, who did what (costumes, sets, props, etc.) and then creating the layout. It is going to the printer today, but, of course, I'm still waiting for one headshot. They have until 2:30pm .... tick, tick, tick. This is part of the publicity/management prac - so, I chewed up a lot of hours this week.
For those you wondering about "I don't know when to shut up" guy... It's been very quiet since a couple of weeks ago. It was a Wednesday ... he walks into class about 5 minutes late. Prof. T has already began lecture. He proceeds to walk in front of Prof. T and take his seat in the front row - obvious to the rest of us in class that he has broken Prof. T's concentration. He then realizes that he forgot a pen and turns around to ask the people behind if they had one he could borrow (in a not-so-quiet voice). It was soon after this that Prof. T directed his attention to him and said "Would you please stop? You are distracting me." Again, I had to stifle my laughs - he just doesn't get it. This probably wouldn't have been such a big deal, but the same kind of situation happened on Monday. The difference being that Prof. T did not address it. After class, they did have a conversation. He was told that if he was late for class he should just take a seat in the back of the classroom. :^) So... Friday rolls around, and the kid is late again... He sat in the back. I think he's learned his lesson.
Well, time for me to get to class... can't be late!
Sunday, September 25, 2005
I love a rainy night....and day
Thunderstorms on and off all day and now into the night. I LOVE IT! I've been just coasting all day - listening to the rain and thunder, cheering (praying) for the Packers (errrr!), reading scripts and textbooks, and then watching the long anticipated return of Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy. Exciting eh? I'm sure you all are envious! heehee Yep, you guessed it - the cable guy was here this week!
The experience of "coasting" was definitely enhanced by the couch that now resides in my small living room. Thanks Nancy and Judy! They were up for the challenge of transporting that beast to Whitewater. They arrived Wednesday afternoon and I, of course, showed them the nightlife in a college town. I live only a half mile from the town center where the bars are. The walk downtown wasn't too bad, but the trek home went by so much quicker. LOL
The experience of "coasting" was definitely enhanced by the couch that now resides in my small living room. Thanks Nancy and Judy! They were up for the challenge of transporting that beast to Whitewater. They arrived Wednesday afternoon and I, of course, showed them the nightlife in a college town. I live only a half mile from the town center where the bars are. The walk downtown wasn't too bad, but the trek home went by so much quicker. LOL
Saturday, September 17, 2005
Well, It's Saturday Night.....
Just got home from an exciting night at the bowling alley (eyes rolling back in head). I can't believe I haven't posted since Monday. Not doing too good on the daily updates... but I will definitely try to post at least once a week... HAHAHA
I had an "interesting" Intro to Theatre class on Friday. After that class, I firmly believe there are people that need to just learn how to SHUT UP! Perhaps, that should be a freshman class... This guy in class just didn't get the difference between theatre and movies/film. He kept arguing with the professor ... I thought I was going to witness Prof T. actually throttle a student. heh heh Finally Prof T. just said, "Enough, I have to move on" and he actually put his hand out to him, like "talk to the hand." I almost burst into laughter.
Today I spent a some hours in Fort Atkinson distributing posters and brochures for the Fall Theatre and Dance season. Blak! It reminds of selling Girl Scout cookies door to door - I didn't like it then, and I don't like it now. But I'm doing it - it's part of the Management/Publicity practicum. Tomorrow I'm heading over to Delavan. At least I'm getting more familiar with the area. I found a cool antique store - I Love Funky's. It's has some really neat stuff in it AND what looks to be, an awesome martini bar on the river bank.... I decided against taste testing this time around.
My time on Thursday in the costume shop was spent sewing a critter hood. It is for the children's play, Peter Rabbit. I believe it was the hood of a rabbit costume - no ears on it yet. During this two hour session, I sat at a sewing machine next to the guy from the previous paragraph - (Mr. I-Don't-Know-When-To-Shut-Up Guy). The conversation I attempted to hold with him should have foreshadowed Fridaty's events. LOL I'm curious now what will happen in class on Monday! :^D
Time to do some more research for a paper .... it's due Monday. Pretty good, eh? I started today - Saturday - two days before it's due! YEAH ME! I'm having a difficult time settling on a topic though ... I keep telling myself "Just pick one dammit!" Oh, well... sometimes it just not that easy. Perhaps it will come to me in my sleep... it happens that way sometimes.
'Night
I had an "interesting" Intro to Theatre class on Friday. After that class, I firmly believe there are people that need to just learn how to SHUT UP! Perhaps, that should be a freshman class... This guy in class just didn't get the difference between theatre and movies/film. He kept arguing with the professor ... I thought I was going to witness Prof T. actually throttle a student. heh heh Finally Prof T. just said, "Enough, I have to move on" and he actually put his hand out to him, like "talk to the hand." I almost burst into laughter.
Today I spent a some hours in Fort Atkinson distributing posters and brochures for the Fall Theatre and Dance season. Blak! It reminds of selling Girl Scout cookies door to door - I didn't like it then, and I don't like it now. But I'm doing it - it's part of the Management/Publicity practicum. Tomorrow I'm heading over to Delavan. At least I'm getting more familiar with the area. I found a cool antique store - I Love Funky's. It's has some really neat stuff in it AND what looks to be, an awesome martini bar on the river bank.... I decided against taste testing this time around.
My time on Thursday in the costume shop was spent sewing a critter hood. It is for the children's play, Peter Rabbit. I believe it was the hood of a rabbit costume - no ears on it yet. During this two hour session, I sat at a sewing machine next to the guy from the previous paragraph - (Mr. I-Don't-Know-When-To-Shut-Up Guy). The conversation I attempted to hold with him should have foreshadowed Fridaty's events. LOL I'm curious now what will happen in class on Monday! :^D
Time to do some more research for a paper .... it's due Monday. Pretty good, eh? I started today - Saturday - two days before it's due! YEAH ME! I'm having a difficult time settling on a topic though ... I keep telling myself "Just pick one dammit!" Oh, well... sometimes it just not that easy. Perhaps it will come to me in my sleep... it happens that way sometimes.
'Night
Monday, September 12, 2005
Errrrr ..... Computers!
I really feel sorry for the layperson who is unfamiliar with the temperment of those BEASTS called computers. I just spent a couple of hours screwing around with my printer trying to get it to print something I need for class tomorrow morning! I changed the print cartridge (it was almost out of color ink) - brand new, right out of the package, cleaned and cleaned and cleaned the printhead, uninstalled and installed the print drivers, and as a last resort, I tried a different ink cartridge.... SUCCESS!! Now, the question I face is whether to attempt to return this faulty print cartridge.... yeah, right! As of this moment, I believe my sanity is worth just counting the $20 as a loss.
Today I put in 2.25 hours towards my 40 hours of "free labor" in the theatre. This part of the 40 hours (16 hours) is in the costume shop. The first assignment was to create a "Barbie apron" which was designed to test our sewing abilities. I, fortunately, can sew (if I have to) and whipped that baby out in a half hour (that includes ripping out a seam because I didn't like how the gather looked - LOL) - that left me with a lot of time to explore the features/stiches of the sewing machine... Thanks Mom for teaching me how to sew!!
Time for me to curl up with a nice, thick textbook and read about theatre operations and mangement ... five chapters to read by Wednesay... Wish me luck!
Today I put in 2.25 hours towards my 40 hours of "free labor" in the theatre. This part of the 40 hours (16 hours) is in the costume shop. The first assignment was to create a "Barbie apron" which was designed to test our sewing abilities. I, fortunately, can sew (if I have to) and whipped that baby out in a half hour (that includes ripping out a seam because I didn't like how the gather looked - LOL) - that left me with a lot of time to explore the features/stiches of the sewing machine... Thanks Mom for teaching me how to sew!!
Time for me to curl up with a nice, thick textbook and read about theatre operations and mangement ... five chapters to read by Wednesay... Wish me luck!
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Today is National Literacy Day ....
I guess I should take that and the disconnection of my free cable as a sign that I should crack a book tonight, eh?
I got a lot of putzy stuff done today. I took care of a lot of address change stuff, made a cable installation appointment (heh heh), and had a 1.5 hour training session at the bowling alley. It didn't seem very busy there, but I hear that Wednesday night it's crazy. Time will tell I guess. So much for not working weekends during the month of September. Next week, I'm scheduled to work eight hours -- 7p to 11p on Thursday and on Saturday. No Harley weekend for me I guess.
I had a very stressful stage makeup class today. I just had to show up to have my picture taken! LOL From that picture, we need to create a worksheet to plan the makeup assignments (I guess). That class has me a little perplexed... I'm sure it will be fun, but a lot of "beginning" and "planning" stuff needs to happen before we actually get to makeup application.
Oh yeh, for those of you that see Tom & Tina, wish them a Happy Anniversary. Yesterday was 20 years for them!
I got a lot of putzy stuff done today. I took care of a lot of address change stuff, made a cable installation appointment (heh heh), and had a 1.5 hour training session at the bowling alley. It didn't seem very busy there, but I hear that Wednesday night it's crazy. Time will tell I guess. So much for not working weekends during the month of September. Next week, I'm scheduled to work eight hours -- 7p to 11p on Thursday and on Saturday. No Harley weekend for me I guess.
I had a very stressful stage makeup class today. I just had to show up to have my picture taken! LOL From that picture, we need to create a worksheet to plan the makeup assignments (I guess). That class has me a little perplexed... I'm sure it will be fun, but a lot of "beginning" and "planning" stuff needs to happen before we actually get to makeup application.
Oh yeh, for those of you that see Tom & Tina, wish them a Happy Anniversary. Yesterday was 20 years for them!
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Two days under my belt
So, I've now attended each of my classes once. My thoughts are that some will be more work than others... and I'll be reading a LOT of scripts!! :^D I am the oldest in every one of my classes, except for the professors/teachers (and there are a couple I question - LOL). At least two classes require group projects/presentations - UGH! In case any of you have missed my rantings about group "things" in the past -- I can't stand them! Typically, at least half of the participants don't pull their weight. I guess I can be hopeful that it is different here. (sigh)
Tomorrow is my first day working at the bowling alley. I'll keep you posted on how that goes.
As far as settling in the apartment, I have 5-6 boxes of "miscelleaneous" stuff that needs to be gone through, closets to organize, and the entertainment center needs to be set up. All in all not too bad. I haven't figured out the couch situation yet, but I am getting pretty comfy on the chaise lawn chair. :^D The couch is still in Rhinelander and I don't know if it is worth getting down here due to the price of gas to haul that baby. LOL It may end up being a Goodwill donation. It's definitely not a big worry for me - just more floor space for guests!
Time to get reading some of the textbooks. I want to at least start the semester on track! Who knows maybe this anti-procrastination philosophy is starting to stick...
P.S. The cats have adjusted already! YIPPEE!
Tomorrow is my first day working at the bowling alley. I'll keep you posted on how that goes.
As far as settling in the apartment, I have 5-6 boxes of "miscelleaneous" stuff that needs to be gone through, closets to organize, and the entertainment center needs to be set up. All in all not too bad. I haven't figured out the couch situation yet, but I am getting pretty comfy on the chaise lawn chair. :^D The couch is still in Rhinelander and I don't know if it is worth getting down here due to the price of gas to haul that baby. LOL It may end up being a Goodwill donation. It's definitely not a big worry for me - just more floor space for guests!
Time to get reading some of the textbooks. I want to at least start the semester on track! Who knows maybe this anti-procrastination philosophy is starting to stick...
P.S. The cats have adjusted already! YIPPEE!
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Hello Whitewater!!
Well, I'm finally down in Whitewater permanently. The cats made the trip very well. They complained a bit, but they are settling nicely now - roaming their new territory. The move over the winter was definitely more traumatic for them. I have half of the car unloaded and the computer set up - bare bones though. No speakers, printer, or scanner. I will work some more tomorow. The rest of the night I will spend surfing the channels before the free cable is gone.
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Trip to the Vet...
Sabrina and Chief ventured out of their safe domain this mornig to visit the vet. I'm concerned how they will make the four hour trip to Whitewater since they both freaked out when I moved across town last winter. They actually handled the short trip to the vet very well - much better than I expected. The vet did give me some kitty tranquilizers to help them with the trip on Sunday - or maybe it was just to give me some peace of mind. Both kitties are doing well.
Monday, August 29, 2005
The First Post!!
Here is a post to get things started.
Only six more days before I make the move to Whitewater. I'm going to attempt to keep this blog going so all that may be interested can track my progress toward the goal. I may need some gentile reminders though so feel free to give me a gentle prompt. LOL
Only six more days before I make the move to Whitewater. I'm going to attempt to keep this blog going so all that may be interested can track my progress toward the goal. I may need some gentile reminders though so feel free to give me a gentle prompt. LOL