Long Update Follows Here:
1. Iβm almost done here in Santa Barbara, and as much as Iβve learned from this job and enjoyed it, Iβm so excited to be done! Β Classical music administration seems to have a culture of micro management. Β Thankful my direct boss is not like that; heβs one of the sweetest people who trusts me to do my job well.
2. After this festival, I get to visit my family in Connecticut! Β I havenβt been back since Christmassy time, and for me thatβs a long time. Β Especially excited to spend a couple days with my big brother just being.
3. I kinda need a car. Β Trying to buy one is such a funΒ process. Β If youβve got tips, Iβm open. Β Currently in the market on craigslist looking for a Hyundai or Nissan that doesnβt have a timing belt.
4. Iβm going to be moving out of a shitty house with a bad landlord, and moving into a cheaper nicer place with one of my best friends who was one of my roommates this last year. Β Rosie and Josie (yes I know isnβt it great that it rhymes) take on year number two together! Β Weβve already talked about a plant nook and creative corner. Β Our new landlord has been the most attentive person so far which is such a good sign; he answers texts/emails, clarifies and communicates clearly, and cares about Renterβs Rights. Β Going through bad landlords to know what a good one looks like has been rewarding.
5. Post graduation has been a Β l o t. Β Realizing there are people in my graduating class who just wonβt be a part of my life any more, but also being reminded that the ones who have stuck around are so special. Β I was getting kinda sad about it last night and Amanda, a beacon of sunshine and kindness as she is, texted me saying, βI know it might break parts of your heart but I canβt wait to hear about all the people you will be lucky enough to meet as you growβ Β and my roommate Josie texted sayingΒ βitβs the beginning of the beginning, so weβre gonna be okayβ and my conversation with KHugs was also just so uplifting. Β Iβm so HAPPY I get to call these people part of my found family.
6. I got a gig ASMing for one of my Favorite directors in the Twin Cities and Iβm so excited for that! Β Also Iβm going to be a part time high school technical theatre teacher? Β And that makes me v excited because TAing in undergrad was one of the most fulfilling parts of my education. Β It made me a better technician/designer and a better communicator. Β Just need a steady day job to keep my side hustles possible.
7. Thanks for reading this. Β Itβs cheesy, but the Techblr community is just magic. Β I see some of you once a year at USITT, and that is so exciting to look forward to. Β Keep going. Β I love getting excited about and for you all. Β Youβre all so cool.












