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Grad school is in full swing. I'm all moved to Iowa city and god do I love it here! All the fears and anxiety i had have completely drained away. Moved down here about a week ago and met my roommate for the first time, who is great. we also live in a kick ass apartment that is about $200 cheaper than the one I had in Saint paul, and yet is still a two bedroom place. Mom stayed here with me for a few days, help me get set up, and then left to head back to MN. Miss her, but it is nice to be away from the family for a while. They are great, but i never got to do the long-term away from home thing, so i'm looking forward to being on my own for awhile.
Through Mia I met Brit, another costume designer. She's from Alabama and oh dear jesus is she fun! the three of us tend to spend a lot of time together, which was nice, especially in the beginning. Our first night without our mom's (mia's and mine) was spent drinking margaritas with Brit ad watching a horrible movie on the Disney channel where Tyra Banks is a barbie-like doll that gets brought to life by Lindsey Lohan. We played a drinking game; Every time the movie creates a portrayal that makes women look bad, drink.
Went to a a bar on Tues night last week before orientation to meet some of the other grad students. Got to meet some the older kids in playwriting, stage management, dramaturgy, directing, etc. Also got to meet the other actors, which was a huge relief because they are all really great people. I've even made some friends (*gasp*) with both the actors and others. That was the night i breathed a sigh of relief and knew I would be alright.
Then came orientation, which was basically us getting taught how to teach, which was fun. Got to spend a lot of time with the actors and as a result we've gotten pretty close. Went to some bars, went dancing, stuff like that. basically, we all celebrated our coming together and the last few days of freedom before classes start.
class started monday, and everything is goin just dandy. Teaching is a blast, being a student is still fun, and all in all I can't remember how long it's been since i've felt this happy.
Through Mia I met Brit, another costume designer. She's from Alabama and oh dear jesus is she fun! the three of us tend to spend a lot of time together, which was nice, especially in the beginning. Our first night without our mom's (mia's and mine) was spent drinking margaritas with Brit ad watching a horrible movie on the Disney channel where Tyra Banks is a barbie-like doll that gets brought to life by Lindsey Lohan. We played a drinking game; Every time the movie creates a portrayal that makes women look bad, drink.
Went to a a bar on Tues night last week before orientation to meet some of the other grad students. Got to meet some the older kids in playwriting, stage management, dramaturgy, directing, etc. Also got to meet the other actors, which was a huge relief because they are all really great people. I've even made some friends (*gasp*) with both the actors and others. That was the night i breathed a sigh of relief and knew I would be alright.
Then came orientation, which was basically us getting taught how to teach, which was fun. Got to spend a lot of time with the actors and as a result we've gotten pretty close. Went to some bars, went dancing, stuff like that. basically, we all celebrated our coming together and the last few days of freedom before classes start.
class started monday, and everything is goin just dandy. Teaching is a blast, being a student is still fun, and all in all I can't remember how long it's been since i've felt this happy.