Hello everyone,
It has been twelve days since most of us formed a new year's resolution and started off the new year with hopeful goals of transfiguring our lives. Hopefully you have been working hard at trying to achieve them over the past few days and are changing your lifestyle for the better. I, however, have not been as immediately successful. I fell into a bad habit of mine, and I think it affects most of us when planning our new year's resolutions: we set the bar too high. Now, I'm not saying we shouldn't set lofty goals for ourselves but there is a bad cycle I find myself in. I set a really high goal, and then when I see little to no progress on actually achieving the goal I quit. I don't think I am alone in this.
Setting a big goal can be great when it's achieved, but it usually takes a while to gain traction and reach it. So instead, I broke down my goal into smaller goals. The smallest step I could take actually. If you have ever written cover letters you will understand my frustration and lack of achievement in this goal so far. At first I wanted to fill out job application after job application thinking I would immediately swing into a new career. Life doesn't work in fast miracles, however, and I became frustrated and discouraged. Today, I set myself a goal of finishing one cover letter. I am nearly finished writing it. Then I will have to edit it but you can see where I'm going with this. I set a goal for the day that I could actually achieve. Thus, I am still striving towards my big goal, but I feel like I am making progress because I am accomplishing a lot of small goals along the way. If you get overwhelmed with your resolutions try breaking them down into smaller goals for yourself. It is more likely you will keep going rather than give up on the resolution entirely.
-Megan
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Happy 2016
Happy New Year everyone!
I hope everyone has had a safe and wonderful holiday. The beginning of the year is a good time of year to reflect on what you've accomplished in the past year. I know most people look to start off the new year with resolutions, which is great. It's a new year, new you, new beginning. However, it's important to celebrate all your blessings and accomplishments of the year previous. Too often we look to the future without giving thought to how far we have come.
Think for just a moment on what you have accomplished in the past year. It may not seem like much, but I think most can come up with at least five things. New friends, family, and loved ones that you met in 2015. Experiences, thrills, art, or entertainment that you enjoyed. Maybe you volunteered to help someone in whatever way you could, or got a promotion at work. Whether it is a personal triumph or the contentment from helping others around you, we all are given joys in this life. Sometimes they may seem small or insignificant compared with the struggles and hardships we have to face. Some days it feels impossible to lift burdens off of our shoulders, but we made it. We are in the new year. We have lived through another year and hopefully enjoyed and endured it to the best of our ability.
New year resolutions are great for setting goals, but don't forget that each day is a day to accomplish something and strive to be the best version of yourself. You don't need a new year's resolution to do that and you should not let them be a way of punishing yourself for not going to the gym enough or not succeeding. Taking it day by day and realizing just how far we have already come may be just the push we need for the new year.
-Megan B
I hope everyone has had a safe and wonderful holiday. The beginning of the year is a good time of year to reflect on what you've accomplished in the past year. I know most people look to start off the new year with resolutions, which is great. It's a new year, new you, new beginning. However, it's important to celebrate all your blessings and accomplishments of the year previous. Too often we look to the future without giving thought to how far we have come.
Think for just a moment on what you have accomplished in the past year. It may not seem like much, but I think most can come up with at least five things. New friends, family, and loved ones that you met in 2015. Experiences, thrills, art, or entertainment that you enjoyed. Maybe you volunteered to help someone in whatever way you could, or got a promotion at work. Whether it is a personal triumph or the contentment from helping others around you, we all are given joys in this life. Sometimes they may seem small or insignificant compared with the struggles and hardships we have to face. Some days it feels impossible to lift burdens off of our shoulders, but we made it. We are in the new year. We have lived through another year and hopefully enjoyed and endured it to the best of our ability.
New year resolutions are great for setting goals, but don't forget that each day is a day to accomplish something and strive to be the best version of yourself. You don't need a new year's resolution to do that and you should not let them be a way of punishing yourself for not going to the gym enough or not succeeding. Taking it day by day and realizing just how far we have already come may be just the push we need for the new year.
-Megan B
Monday, December 21, 2015
Holiday Season
Hello folks,
I am back in the south and home for the holidays. I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday and gets to spend time with loved ones during this season. This time of year it is easy to get consumed with gifts and materialism. However, it is important to remember the true spirit of the holiday season.
I recently made the mistake of getting involved with a dispute with a family member. It was over politics, which isn't that surprising considering I am fairly liberal and most of my family is conservative. However, I said things in the heat of the moment. I was angry and quick to judge and be aggressive rather than trying to listen and understand. I sincerely regret this decision and the words I said. I can't take them back, but I can try to make amends. I can try to be better. I can try to remember that they have beliefs that are just as strong as mine and they want to defend them. They have every right to, and it does not help when I attack them. I find it hard to keep myself in check sometimes when it comes to my views, but what I do know is that I will strive to be more understanding. I can be helpful to not just my family but others if I give others the chance to explain. I want to be heard so I should listen. I want others to care for my thoughts, beliefs, and feelings so I should respect other people's views even if I disagree with them. Especially if I disagree with them.
Remember that your loved ones may be all you have someday, and one day you may not have them at all. Cherish those who are special to you. Don't take your time here for granted. Try to give and be more understanding and accepting during this holiday season (and year-round, really). It is a time to take stock of the many graces we are given in this life. Maybe if we all try to be more open and understanding we can reach a common peace.
Peace and love,
Megan
I am back in the south and home for the holidays. I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday and gets to spend time with loved ones during this season. This time of year it is easy to get consumed with gifts and materialism. However, it is important to remember the true spirit of the holiday season.
I recently made the mistake of getting involved with a dispute with a family member. It was over politics, which isn't that surprising considering I am fairly liberal and most of my family is conservative. However, I said things in the heat of the moment. I was angry and quick to judge and be aggressive rather than trying to listen and understand. I sincerely regret this decision and the words I said. I can't take them back, but I can try to make amends. I can try to be better. I can try to remember that they have beliefs that are just as strong as mine and they want to defend them. They have every right to, and it does not help when I attack them. I find it hard to keep myself in check sometimes when it comes to my views, but what I do know is that I will strive to be more understanding. I can be helpful to not just my family but others if I give others the chance to explain. I want to be heard so I should listen. I want others to care for my thoughts, beliefs, and feelings so I should respect other people's views even if I disagree with them. Especially if I disagree with them.
Remember that your loved ones may be all you have someday, and one day you may not have them at all. Cherish those who are special to you. Don't take your time here for granted. Try to give and be more understanding and accepting during this holiday season (and year-round, really). It is a time to take stock of the many graces we are given in this life. Maybe if we all try to be more open and understanding we can reach a common peace.
Peace and love,
Megan
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Hello again!
Hello again,
Well, I guess I forgot that I had this.
I suppose it happens to people when lives change. I moved to Brooklyn, NY in 2012 and I am still in New York City, although in a different borough. New York has been quite the adventure for me as I have worked in lighting for theatre and events for the past 3 years. I have gotten to work at some amazing venues in the city and with fascinating people. It has been mostly a crazy, non-stop roller coaster of work and city life, but if you think that means glitz and glamour you are WRONG!
Living in NYC has been such a fantastic experience, but this city is hard. It is expensive and rough trying to make it as a freelancer here. I imagine in any profession that is probably true, but theatre is also seasonal so there are dry spells. I have somehow managed to keep myself afloat and working steadily for the years I have been here and that is a success to me. However, I am getting to a point where I want more things out of life than the adventure in the big city. So, I am starting up this blog again. I want to start writing again to give my thoughts an outlet and hope to help those who may feel the same. I am also looking to shift careers and utilize my English degree for a job in that field so starting up this blog will hopefully jump start my writing. If you have any things you may want to post/talk about comment and I will try my best to respond to thoughtful enquiries.
Until next time,
Megan
Well, I guess I forgot that I had this.
I suppose it happens to people when lives change. I moved to Brooklyn, NY in 2012 and I am still in New York City, although in a different borough. New York has been quite the adventure for me as I have worked in lighting for theatre and events for the past 3 years. I have gotten to work at some amazing venues in the city and with fascinating people. It has been mostly a crazy, non-stop roller coaster of work and city life, but if you think that means glitz and glamour you are WRONG!
Living in NYC has been such a fantastic experience, but this city is hard. It is expensive and rough trying to make it as a freelancer here. I imagine in any profession that is probably true, but theatre is also seasonal so there are dry spells. I have somehow managed to keep myself afloat and working steadily for the years I have been here and that is a success to me. However, I am getting to a point where I want more things out of life than the adventure in the big city. So, I am starting up this blog again. I want to start writing again to give my thoughts an outlet and hope to help those who may feel the same. I am also looking to shift careers and utilize my English degree for a job in that field so starting up this blog will hopefully jump start my writing. If you have any things you may want to post/talk about comment and I will try my best to respond to thoughtful enquiries.
Until next time,
Megan
Monday, January 28, 2013
Jan 28, 2013
Hello,
It has been quite some time since I posted. Mostly because I have been extremely busy with working and living in this fantastic city to even remember that I started this. It is 2013 and already off to a decent year. I got to run the light board for a show at Theatre Row (which is an off-broadway venue on 42nd street). Not to mention that the show was brought over from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! It was loads of fun to work on and I got to hang out with Scottish people all the time (which is absolutely wonderful and I hope to go and work there someday). I have made a lot of great new friends and co-workers at various places. I am actually getting to work solely in lighting and mostly in theatre. It is absolutely a huge blessing that I have been able to do this. I came up here with no job and one contact in this business and have been so blessed. The people in this business are extremely generous and willing to help me find other work. This city is also a creative heaven. Art is everywhere here. It is truly one of the greatest cities in the world and a joy to live here.
I have also started a NY bucket list of things to do, see, explore, and try while being here. It is already becoming quite lengthy since there are so many amazing things I want to do here (including visiting a vast number of museums, theatres, and restaurants)! I recently went back to the MET and spent almost 4 hours there and still managed to only see a few parts of the building. I forgot how huge and wonderful that place is. I am determined to enjoy it all even if it takes me several months (or more than a year).
Basically, my dream is coming true. I haven't fully figured out what I want to do in my journey but I am managing to work doing what I love in the city of my dreams. It is so much better than I could have ever imagined. I think I'll stay here for a while. :)
-Megan
It has been quite some time since I posted. Mostly because I have been extremely busy with working and living in this fantastic city to even remember that I started this. It is 2013 and already off to a decent year. I got to run the light board for a show at Theatre Row (which is an off-broadway venue on 42nd street). Not to mention that the show was brought over from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! It was loads of fun to work on and I got to hang out with Scottish people all the time (which is absolutely wonderful and I hope to go and work there someday). I have made a lot of great new friends and co-workers at various places. I am actually getting to work solely in lighting and mostly in theatre. It is absolutely a huge blessing that I have been able to do this. I came up here with no job and one contact in this business and have been so blessed. The people in this business are extremely generous and willing to help me find other work. This city is also a creative heaven. Art is everywhere here. It is truly one of the greatest cities in the world and a joy to live here.
I have also started a NY bucket list of things to do, see, explore, and try while being here. It is already becoming quite lengthy since there are so many amazing things I want to do here (including visiting a vast number of museums, theatres, and restaurants)! I recently went back to the MET and spent almost 4 hours there and still managed to only see a few parts of the building. I forgot how huge and wonderful that place is. I am determined to enjoy it all even if it takes me several months (or more than a year).
Basically, my dream is coming true. I haven't fully figured out what I want to do in my journey but I am managing to work doing what I love in the city of my dreams. It is so much better than I could have ever imagined. I think I'll stay here for a while. :)
-Megan
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Big Apple!!!
I'm in New York!!!! It's kind of crazy actually being here. My first night was an absolute blast! I was asked if I wanted to see the Broadway premiere of Bring It On! The Musical, and OF COURSE I wanted to go! So much more fun than packing! Unfortunately, my flight was delayed and I ended up only having a minute to change into a dress and throw my makeup in the bag after getting lost in my cab from JFK delayed me some more. All in all, a very eventful first day in NY. My apartment is pretty nice. It's different from home, but it's fairly spacious in my room and now that I have a window AC unit (Oh my gosh, just get the AC unit, it is worth it! Fans just don't feel the same!) I am doing pretty good. I have to continue the job hunt, but I bought groceries and a lot of things I needed today. Overall productive in a sense, but I'll feel much better once I start working again (and hopefully in theatre&/or lighting and electrics!). I am trying to stay positive because this is truly a surreal experience and I am blessed to be here now. I hope I can look back and know I made a good move. But right now, for better or for worse, I am fulfilling one of my dreams. A dream I have had ever since I was little and realized how much I love theatre. I never thought it would actually take me this far, but I am so extremely happy that it has!
Monday, July 30, 2012
Have a blog!
I thought I would try this blog idea out that seems to be the rave...well, it has been the rave for quite some time now. Anyways, I have been writing less of late and thought maybe if I did it online I would write more. Seems a bit unlikely since I rarely like to put personal things on the internet. However, I shall attempt to blog. It will mostly be for my own benefit and to enhance my writing and creativity, but feel free to read it if you feel so inclined.
First thing- I am moving to Brooklyn in less than 48 hours! I have hoped that my life would take me to NY but didn't imagine it a real possibility until now when it has finally happened! I am so blessed and thankful for this opportunity to pursue my dreams in the greatest city in the world for theatre! I am so eager to work there and see what the city may bring me! So hopefully I will have plenty of things to blog about in the next few days as I search for jobs, meet new people, and enjoy living in NY!
First thing- I am moving to Brooklyn in less than 48 hours! I have hoped that my life would take me to NY but didn't imagine it a real possibility until now when it has finally happened! I am so blessed and thankful for this opportunity to pursue my dreams in the greatest city in the world for theatre! I am so eager to work there and see what the city may bring me! So hopefully I will have plenty of things to blog about in the next few days as I search for jobs, meet new people, and enjoy living in NY!
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