Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Good Thing or Bad Thing???
So, tonight the bowling alley finally had their "holiday celebration." Before I left the apartment, I looked in my wallet, grabbed some $$$$, and decided I better bring an ID. HaHa I was the first to arrive at the bar, even though I left 10 minutes late. Anyways ... I ordered my drink and then ... finally everyone else arrived. As they ordered their drinks, they were carded, an exercise that I was able to "avoid." (We all know what a "hassle" it is to be carded.) Anyways, as the night progressed most everyone needed to call it an early night for some reason or another. I ended up traveling to other bars with a co-worker. It wasn't until our third stop farther on down the road that as I was finally carded. LOL I loved the response I heard, as I whooped and hollered, "Congratulations, you have to be the oldest person that I've ever carded." Is this a compliment????? I cajoled the bouncer and told him that since I was the oldest person that he's carded he definitely should buy me a drink. LOL Unfortunately, most of the younger "gentlemen" in this town are 'low in funds.' Oh well.... the night wasn't a total loss... I managed to show some skills on the billiards tables and tried to instruct one of the youngsters on the appropriate way to jump a ball.... what a waste of time.... Anyways.... time to call it a night!
Monday, January 16, 2006
Back to school tomorrow...
Classes for Spring Semester:
- Organizational Behavior - Some management class -- could be interesting
- Contemporary Drama - Theatre 1950 to Present - Yeah!
- Intro to Technical Theatre - Lighting, Costumes, Sound, and Set Design (includes 40 hrs in the shops)
- Non-Profit Arts Management
- Production Practicum - Publicity Assistant (120 hrs - Focus: Children's Theatre Tour for Fall of 2006 & Ticket Services Employee Manual)
I'm actually looking forward to getting back to "normal." Deadlines and stress seem to be such a part of my life that I become real lazy if they are absent. I didn't get many of my projects crossed off my list over semester break, but they will still be there when I have some spare time during the next months. I did manage to finally read Harry Potter #4 - all 700+ pages - and watch a few movies.
Saturday, January 14, 2006
Riddle me this....
These two things should not be used by a person at the same time in their life....
reading glasses AND acne medication
I can I understand the reading glasses since I'm getting older, but I've never in my life have ever had acne! The occasional zit, but never acne! WTH... I've been patiently waiting for the outbreak to go away by itself, but after two months now, I'm convinced that it needs some help. I'm not a stranger to the face care section of Wal-Mart, pondering which eye cream will help those beginning crows feet, but there I was yesterday, trying to figure out what miraculous treatment will fix the bumps on my chin. Luckily, I had a flashback to a conversation I had with my niece this past summer and remembered what she told me she bought and actually worked. There must be some wicked stuff in this acne treatment since it's bleaching my washcloth! LOL I guess time will tell...
reading glasses AND acne medication
I can I understand the reading glasses since I'm getting older, but I've never in my life have ever had acne! The occasional zit, but never acne! WTH... I've been patiently waiting for the outbreak to go away by itself, but after two months now, I'm convinced that it needs some help. I'm not a stranger to the face care section of Wal-Mart, pondering which eye cream will help those beginning crows feet, but there I was yesterday, trying to figure out what miraculous treatment will fix the bumps on my chin. Luckily, I had a flashback to a conversation I had with my niece this past summer and remembered what she told me she bought and actually worked. There must be some wicked stuff in this acne treatment since it's bleaching my washcloth! LOL I guess time will tell...
Sunday, January 08, 2006
Nine days left of break....
Time is flying by.....
I just got home from house managing at the box theatre at the college. The show was completely student driven: written by a student, directed by a student, lights, sets, costumes, everything was dome by students. They have been invited to compete at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival this coming weekend. Two shows are being held to raise money for the trip. Luckily our region - Region III - is in northern Illinois so it's not terribly far. I've decided there is one drawback to the House Manager job... not being able to see the show. :^( Since I'm working the show again tomorrow I won't be able to see it. The audience comments were good, so I'm hoping they do well on Saturday.
I just got home from house managing at the box theatre at the college. The show was completely student driven: written by a student, directed by a student, lights, sets, costumes, everything was dome by students. They have been invited to compete at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival this coming weekend. Two shows are being held to raise money for the trip. Luckily our region - Region III - is in northern Illinois so it's not terribly far. I've decided there is one drawback to the House Manager job... not being able to see the show. :^( Since I'm working the show again tomorrow I won't be able to see it. The audience comments were good, so I'm hoping they do well on Saturday.
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.