Things I Have Accomplished (that have nothing to do with gaining an education):
- Dying 3 peoples' hair
- Cutting 3 peoples' hair
- Having my own hair dyed
- Modifying a dress
- Watching all 3 seasons of Mighty Boosh
- Smuggling 3 semi-legal things into my dorm room
- Knitting at least 4 hats
Etc. Etc.
Things I Have Accomplished (that have to do with gaining an education):
- Assistant Stage Managed a show
- Operated lights for a show
- Assistant light designed for a dance show
- Made a saw horse
- Sewed a pouch with drawstrings
- Designed couches, sets, and costumes for "No Exit"
Etc. Etc.
Things I Have Learned (the hard way):
- Couch arm sleeves do not make it easier to slide a couch; the couch legs rip the sleeves and scratch the floor
- Actors hardly ever read their line notes
- Always do what the Stage Manager says as soon as he/she says it
- Knives aren't just for boys
- Daggers can cut you
- Technical crew doesn't get nearly enough appreciation
- Baby incubators are really heavy
- There's a fine line between looking pregnant and fat
- Walks at 2:30 am are the best, regardless of whether it's 8 degrees or 80
Etc. Etc.
Classes Accomplished (in total):
- Intro. to Theatre
- Intro. to Psychology
- Western Civ.
- Critical Writing
- Education
- World Civ.
- Intro. to Philosophy
- Fundamentals of Design
- Critical Perspectives on Lit.
- Stagecraft
Etc. Etc.
This year has truly gone by at light speed. It is already difficult to imagine a time when I did not know the people with whom I am so close. I never knew I would find so much joy in late night walks, "working" until 3 am, and Sunday sundaes. Although I am incredibly anxious to get home and have some Iggy's and Del's, I will be leaving a school that has warmly welcomed me to the cold city of Syracuse.
