Monday, May 07, 2007
Post an Update
Hey guys,
The blog has been slowing down, but we're approaching the three year anniversary of graduation (for most of us). I thought maybe we could each try to post an update of what's going on right now, maybe a collection of things that are going on, where we are in terms of jobs, where we hope to be, etc. I won't start, because it's my idea.
The blog has been slowing down, but we're approaching the three year anniversary of graduation (for most of us). I thought maybe we could each try to post an update of what's going on right now, maybe a collection of things that are going on, where we are in terms of jobs, where we hope to be, etc. I won't start, because it's my idea.
# posted by Chris @ 8:51 AM 
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Good idea Chris -- I'll try and kick it off.
Right now I'm about a year into my job as a publicist for the KIDS programs, and its going well. I can see myself doing this for awhile to get some real experience under my belt. I still have dreams of grad school and all that, but I have no idea what degree to pursue so I'm not in a big hurry.
I might be moving apartments if my current roommate decides to go back to PA, so that could shake things up a bit. You're all welcome to move on down to the area whenever you're finished schoolin'. The Nats suck, but at least they're getting a new stadium.
I'm still doing a lot of photography, although I slowed down a bit compared to last year. I seem to learn something new every couple of months, and I think that's a good rate. I just had one of my photo's hanging in a gallery show a few months ago, so I'm still kind of buzzing about that.
Things with Laurie are good but complicated -- we've been together for almost 5 years this fall without living in the same zip code since college, so that's basically the crux of it. I love her, though, (aww) so here's hoping it all works out in the end.
In the next five years I'll almost be 30 (holy crap), so I hope by then I'll actually feel like an adult rather than a big kid. Maybe married, not sure. Probably fatter, too.
Right now I'm about a year into my job as a publicist for the KIDS programs, and its going well. I can see myself doing this for awhile to get some real experience under my belt. I still have dreams of grad school and all that, but I have no idea what degree to pursue so I'm not in a big hurry.
I might be moving apartments if my current roommate decides to go back to PA, so that could shake things up a bit. You're all welcome to move on down to the area whenever you're finished schoolin'. The Nats suck, but at least they're getting a new stadium.
I'm still doing a lot of photography, although I slowed down a bit compared to last year. I seem to learn something new every couple of months, and I think that's a good rate. I just had one of my photo's hanging in a gallery show a few months ago, so I'm still kind of buzzing about that.
Things with Laurie are good but complicated -- we've been together for almost 5 years this fall without living in the same zip code since college, so that's basically the crux of it. I love her, though, (aww) so here's hoping it all works out in the end.
In the next five years I'll almost be 30 (holy crap), so I hope by then I'll actually feel like an adult rather than a big kid. Maybe married, not sure. Probably fatter, too.
I wish I had something interesting to post like Jake! Well, let's see...
It's exhausting here right now. There've been problems with the Anthro department here, which are enough that I may not have a Teaching Assistantship next semester. Which sucks for several reasons, mostly because I really like teaching, but also because I may not be able to afford to keep going with the program. And worst of all, this time it's not my fault at all!
So we'll see where that leads, but I'm not terribly worried either way. I can always apply with recommendations from here, and my coursework is largely finished.
I'll be living at the same house again next year, though we're losing over half the house to graduations. However, great people are moving in next semester, so I'm looking forward to the transition.
I'm thinking about moving out to Chicago for comedy schools/opportunities in a year or two. I've made contact with more than a few people out there doing professional theatre work, so if I can maintain some of those and get a job, I might take it.
Due to the fun with Photoshop CS2 I've been having, I've also been toying with the idea of advertising again, which I haven't for years.
Perhaps one day I'll finally figure out what I'm doing. Not likely, though. :-P
It's exhausting here right now. There've been problems with the Anthro department here, which are enough that I may not have a Teaching Assistantship next semester. Which sucks for several reasons, mostly because I really like teaching, but also because I may not be able to afford to keep going with the program. And worst of all, this time it's not my fault at all!
So we'll see where that leads, but I'm not terribly worried either way. I can always apply with recommendations from here, and my coursework is largely finished.
I'll be living at the same house again next year, though we're losing over half the house to graduations. However, great people are moving in next semester, so I'm looking forward to the transition.
I'm thinking about moving out to Chicago for comedy schools/opportunities in a year or two. I've made contact with more than a few people out there doing professional theatre work, so if I can maintain some of those and get a job, I might take it.
Due to the fun with Photoshop CS2 I've been having, I've also been toying with the idea of advertising again, which I haven't for years.
Perhaps one day I'll finally figure out what I'm doing. Not likely, though. :-P
Also, sorry I haven't written as much on here recently. I've had the department problems, plus our Comedy Jam just ended (with most of those Chicago people coming out here) which I was working on heavily. Come a week or two, I think I'll be much more available.
To be honest, Mark, I thought my update was pretty boring. I guess it's because I'm living it!
All in all, I'd rather be running a Comedy Jam.
All in all, I'd rather be running a Comedy Jam.
Seeing as how I graduate from grad school today, it seemed like a decent time to write a little update.
I got rejected from all the schools I applied to for further degrees, so right now I'm in limbo as to what I want to do. I was offered a summer teaching position at Rowan for a Writing for Children class, but then the offer was retracted when a full-time professor grabbed it. I've been tentatively offered classes for the fall, but I'm not sure if I want to take it or not. I may be ready to enter the real work world.
I've been applying to jobs in NYC. Today I'm finally sending in my Collegehumor application and resume. I went to their offices two weeks ago and met a bunch of the people, and it's just like the perfect atmosphere for what I want to do. It's basically a group of funny people working together in a gigantic, luxurious office being funny. This one guy, Dan, is responsible for writing updates and scripts for videos. That's his entire job.
In the meantime, I'll keep waiting tables and bartending, although the money isn't as good as it was. I do actually enjoy doing that, mostly because the people are fun to work with.
This summer I'm going to try and get my thesis, which is now really my book, published. I've got 140 pages, and am looking at about 40 more until it's finished. I've gotten nothing but positive feedback about it and think I actually have a shot to get it published. We'll see.
I'm seeing this girl Lisa who I went to grad school with, but she lives in Brooklyn, so it's been a little difficult. We get along really well and I'm happier with her than I've been with any girl in a long time.
Katie, my ex who some of you met, is insane. She sends me crazy text messages all the time like, "Fuck you I hope you die." I'm a little frightened by her.
Other than that, it's just a matter of waiting and seeing where I end up. I could be in NYC by the summer, or I could be teaching at a University. Maybe I'll finally get a gig as a porn star. Who knows?
I got rejected from all the schools I applied to for further degrees, so right now I'm in limbo as to what I want to do. I was offered a summer teaching position at Rowan for a Writing for Children class, but then the offer was retracted when a full-time professor grabbed it. I've been tentatively offered classes for the fall, but I'm not sure if I want to take it or not. I may be ready to enter the real work world.
I've been applying to jobs in NYC. Today I'm finally sending in my Collegehumor application and resume. I went to their offices two weeks ago and met a bunch of the people, and it's just like the perfect atmosphere for what I want to do. It's basically a group of funny people working together in a gigantic, luxurious office being funny. This one guy, Dan, is responsible for writing updates and scripts for videos. That's his entire job.
In the meantime, I'll keep waiting tables and bartending, although the money isn't as good as it was. I do actually enjoy doing that, mostly because the people are fun to work with.
This summer I'm going to try and get my thesis, which is now really my book, published. I've got 140 pages, and am looking at about 40 more until it's finished. I've gotten nothing but positive feedback about it and think I actually have a shot to get it published. We'll see.
I'm seeing this girl Lisa who I went to grad school with, but she lives in Brooklyn, so it's been a little difficult. We get along really well and I'm happier with her than I've been with any girl in a long time.
Katie, my ex who some of you met, is insane. She sends me crazy text messages all the time like, "Fuck you I hope you die." I'm a little frightened by her.
Other than that, it's just a matter of waiting and seeing where I end up. I could be in NYC by the summer, or I could be teaching at a University. Maybe I'll finally get a gig as a porn star. Who knows?
Move to DC! We're like NYC, except not as funny and the city sleeps pretty regularly.
Good to hear things are going well with Lisa.
Good to hear things are going well with Lisa.
I haven't been on here in months and just happened to check here today. I love the updates, so here's mine.
PS I feel really old.
I'm wrapping up my third year of teaching. Just got word that I've received tenure! Which basically means I can do whatever I want and they can't fire me. SUCKERS! My case load has been easy this year with the exception of the kid who got kicked out and was sent to alternative school.
I'm coached field hockey in the fall again and now I'm in the middle of coaching track. We're 3-0 so far. I still have no idea how to coach track. I make most of the stuff up as I go along.
I would like to start grad school, but like Jake have no idea what I would get my degree in. Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Nutrition and Wellness???
Ok onto the big news. Ryan and I just put a contract on a house out past Fredericksburg. It's way out there, but its so peaceful and the community comes with a million amenities- we are a five minute walk from the lake! (you'll all have to come down this summer!)
Last night Ryan surprised me and took me to pick out my diamond!! I'm hoping he is not teasing me and actually intends to ask me to marry him (especially since we are buying a house together)
That's really all that's new with me. I feel pretty comfortable down here now and think I may stay in the area for a while. Wish I could be a little more decisive about grad school, but I suppose I have time for that later.
I have about a month left of school and then I'm out! we should plan a get together this summer.
PS I feel really old.
I'm wrapping up my third year of teaching. Just got word that I've received tenure! Which basically means I can do whatever I want and they can't fire me. SUCKERS! My case load has been easy this year with the exception of the kid who got kicked out and was sent to alternative school.
I'm coached field hockey in the fall again and now I'm in the middle of coaching track. We're 3-0 so far. I still have no idea how to coach track. I make most of the stuff up as I go along.
I would like to start grad school, but like Jake have no idea what I would get my degree in. Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Nutrition and Wellness???
Ok onto the big news. Ryan and I just put a contract on a house out past Fredericksburg. It's way out there, but its so peaceful and the community comes with a million amenities- we are a five minute walk from the lake! (you'll all have to come down this summer!)
Last night Ryan surprised me and took me to pick out my diamond!! I'm hoping he is not teasing me and actually intends to ask me to marry him (especially since we are buying a house together)
That's really all that's new with me. I feel pretty comfortable down here now and think I may stay in the area for a while. Wish I could be a little more decisive about grad school, but I suppose I have time for that later.
I have about a month left of school and then I'm out! we should plan a get together this summer.
Wow i can't believe the different tracks our lives have taken us. This is almost surreal reading all of the things that everybody has going on. It's insane to think that the collective journey started in Elizabethtown Pennsylvania. Now we have spread out so much. Not just in distance but also in stages of life. Bravo Chris for spearheading this post.
Can we put each update in it's own post? then we can comment on each post instead of a 1 post with 30 comments.
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