In the vicinity of the ball

I know it's a little bit late to catch the retrospective bandwagon but since this is my corner of the internet I will be making the rules. That's why I'm not wearing pants.

The last year will be one to remember for many reasons. Many of which were lamentably covered by myself in blog form. So this retrospective may actually serve as an actual update with new information for some. Therefore, be prepared to be whelmed.

The beginning of the year- Started my final semester at Beloit full of excitement and trepidation about going out into the "real world".
-Designed costumes for "Iphigenia and Other Daughters".
-Wrote the longest research paper of my career, badly.
-Thought I would be going to England in the immediate future and told everyone who would listen about it. Apologies to all concerned.
-Learned, and subsequently forgot, a bunch of Chinese characters.


The Spring-
-Gave away everything bigger than a breadbox (actual categorical terminology) in anticipation of going to York.
-Continued to talk incessantly about leaving the country.
-Was hired to perform in a stage show at the Ren Faire.
-Got a good part in a recognizable play, "The Good Woman of Setzuan".
-Managed to graduate with all three degree concentrations.

The Summer-
-Moved to Chicago with fraternity brothers and lived in a nice apartment.
-Worked at the Faire in two guilds and the IMPROVables. Marking the final move to Street and the beginning of many wonderful associations.
-Started a long term weekly D&D campaign.
-Worked at a Hat Shop and foolishly traded it for an opportunity at annoying people professionally.
-Became a telemarketer and managed to get out before it ate my soul.
-Moved down the street with Ren Faire friends to a nicer apartment.
-Worked as a caterer.

The Autumn-
-Went to Stronghold with a posse partially clad from my own closets.
-October 18- Went to a wedding and left with the love of my life.
-Became unemployed.
-Discovered what all of those economists are talking about.
-Continued to fall in love.

The Winter-
-Have I mentioned being in love?
-Got a job in a hat shop, not going to quit.
-Turned 23

So, Love, Career and Education all good. 2008 treated me well.