Quirks and Perks: Living in Burlington for the Summer

After living in Burlington for the past two summers working for my favorite IT Helpdesk, I decided to apply to a few internships and see where they would lead me. Turns out I would just be moving a building over into the Michael and Margaret McCarthy Arts Center here at Saint Michael's. 

After my theatre internship abroad, I wanted to get an internship in theatre stateside. Luckily Saint Mike's hosts Saint Michael's Playhouse, an Actor's Equity theatre company during the summer. I was accepted with other thespians to work in the box office and in the shop for the summer. While I took a huge paycut, I really wanted the opportunity to gain hands-on experience for potential future employment opportunities. 

I moved into Ryan Hall with my friend Julia, also in Playhouse, and was thrust into what summer stock is. So far we've put up Fiddler on the Roof, closing this Saturday (6/29) and started the processes for Tuesdays With Morrie, our next running show from 7/3-7/13. 

Two pieces of scenery, a well and a counter were made by myself and fellow interns Julia (well) and Lexi (counter). It was difficult at first but definitely super rewarding afterwards!

Luckily for me, this summer just happened to be my 21st birthday! I celebrated on 6/21, my golden birthday, with my boyfriend Jake, best friend KK, and Playhouse friends. Needless to say I enjoyed myself thoroughly! 

 Playhouse has certainly kept me busy, but we also have fun! On our day off, staff and interns put together a putt-putt course where the only requirements were that you couldn't use an actual putter and that you must wear plaid or argyle. I used my vacuum cleaner (was mildly successful) and though I didn't have plaid or argyle, I donned a dress and wore my sunhat! Afterwards, we created a slip-and-slide behind a row of houses to cool off. Definitely a great way to spend a day off!

And now, I am sitting in the box listening to Fruma Sarah singing "Tevye's Nightmare". She's phenomenal! I seriously love this crazy busy physically and mentally challenging summer and can't wait to see what more is in store! 

Sending you well-wishes today, 

Katelyn :)

20 Years

Well, today is my birthday. And what am I doing on my birthday? Working haha! But that's okay. I came into work this morning to a Mocha Iced Coffee on my desk courtesy of my boss. They ran out of Caramel (go figure). How does one do that? Any who, the slew of birthday greetings has started - in person on my way to work, texts, tweets, and Facebook posts. Secretly, I love all of them! It's weird being 20. I feel that birthdays are just passage of time, not really a day where you're supposed to feel older immediately. It kinda stinks turning 20 when all of your friends around you are 21 or older. But that won't stop me from having fun on my birthday! 

Things I'll be doing today:

1. Working (woohoo $$$)

2. Doing homework (bleh)

3. Working out with Sami - yay fitness!

4. Going to American Flatbread with Jake! It'll be my first time eating there so I can't wait!

5. Possibly going to Ri Ra's to meet up with KK and some of her friends.

6. Organizing my room. It's pretty dirty. Such is the life of a working college student.

While all that doesn't sound abnormal to a regular day, I can't wait to do what I want to do. Doing all of the 'work' stuff will make my free time so much better! 

And now, for some memories that make my 20 years so memorable:

1. 2nd birthday: Sticking my toes into my Cookie Monster cake. Little did I know it would foreshadow my nickname with one of my best friends KK (Elmo).
2. 7th birthday: Bringing in goodie bags on the last day of class because my birthday is during the summer. Yep, the curse of a summer birthday meant everyone brings in goodies at the same time. 
3. 10th birthday: Running into my Kindergarten Running into my Kindergarten teacher and telling her that I had turned the big 1-0 aka double digits. She could not believe it! I wonder what she'd think now...
4. 12th birthday: On a road trip to Disney World, I celebrated my birthday in Florida at the Wronski Wresort! Had an AWESOME time complete with lei's, limbo, swimming, and general birthday festivities. "You put the lime in the coconut..."
5. 17th birthday: Went to Olive Garden with the girls after seeing a movie with Danielle, Kim, Heather, Brittany, Liz, Brianna - so excited about my Black Tie Mousse Cake!

6. 19th birthday: Going to get seafood by the beach with Brianna, Jenna, and Brittany! That lobster roll was so good I want one now!
7. 20th birthday: Finally got my third ear piercing on my right side! My mom has the same style and I've been wanting to do it for some time so yesterday, on the eve of my birthday, I just did it. I love it so much! I was in desperate need of a change and I'm so stoked! It wasn't much fun trying to sleep on it though...


I shall keep you posted on my adventures and I hope you have a wonderful day! 
Enjoy your summer, I know I am!
Katelyn :)
 

Miss Alexandra Byrne

Even though her birthday was a WHILE ago, I promised her this as a part of her birthday present. Happy (belated) birthday Alex! Always better late than never I say.

There are so many wonderful things I can say about this girl. She is one of the best people I know and I truly feel privileged to consider her one of my best friends. When we first met I knew I liked this girl and our friendship has continued to flourish over the last year and a half at Saint Mike's.

Now here are a few reasons why I love this girl so much:

1. All-girls schools RULE!
2. Finding our connections realizing that its a small world we live in.
3. Being LINK buddies :)
4. Her positive influence on my life!
5. The marvelous things that happen when we're together
6. Hijacking friends' cars and going on trips to McDonald's for a late night McFlurry and fries
7. Car playlists!
8. Hey neighbor...
9. DELICIOUS TEA SHE MAKES.
10. The fact that we both have memory books
11. She helps me make my bed because I fail at it ALL THE TIME
12. She comes up with the best nicknames for everyone!
13. Our vent sessions
14. TLauts love
15. Campus Ministry insanity
16. GDAMS!
17. She's got an ASL that shoots through the roof
18. SHE'S MY LEAP CANDIDATE
19. #sassyladylove
20. She's been 20 for exactly a month now - so HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU 20 YEARS 1 MONTH OLD!
    
    
    Sending all my love, Your Sassy Lady :)

Fourteen Years in the Making

On this day 19 years ago, one of my best friends was born. Our friendship has lasted for the past 14 years and may it continue down the line. I just wanted to make a post of some of my favorite pictures of the two of us - there are too many memories to be captured in just one snapshot, but enjoy the ones here! Even though we celebrate birthdays apart now, I wish you the best, that this year will top all of the ones that precede it. LOVE YOU LIZ <3

19 Reasons Why I Love Christina

1. She was born today!

2. We have similar tastes in music. Like this.

3. Same with our addiction to Disney Channel shows.

4. Our obsession with our boys.

5. And volleyball.

6. She's my Asian.

7. Her fascination with blue and white.

8. Her amazing fashion sense!

9. Her creativity.

10. The passion she demonstrates in whatever she does

11. Her ability to love

12. The way we crack each other up.

13. "The look" with one eyebrow raised.

14. BIEBER BLAST HA!

15. All of our fantastical trips together: Appalachia, Disney, Clelian.

16. Our adventures with Burt.

17. BABY DEER.

18. NEEEEEEEEEEEDS.

19. She's my third.

Love you dollface. Less than three. Less than three.