the past couple of days have been scorchers and being up here in Chautauqua where it snows 10 months out of the year they don't have too much AC so we've all been sweltering to death. (although I know I really can't be complaining too much when it's like 95 with 150% humidity in NC!) luckily today has been rainy and it cooled things off immensly so I think we'll all be able to sleep under our covers tonight as opposed to on top of them.
Monday ended the two shows of The Elixir of Love which turned out really great. I went and saw it on opening night and was quite impressed at the scope of show the opera company can put on in a short amount of time. this week intense rehearsals for Carmen have started and tomorrow I get to talk to the two lead singers as well as the director and conductor so I can write my typical opera preview story for next week's paper. I've enjoyed getting to know more about the world of opera and meeting the people behind the main roles.
today also marked the beginning of Kate-making-some-money season. I took on a babysitting job for 3 little girls, (twin 4-year-olds and a 6-year-old) who are here for the summer. they're from outside Chicago. they're a handful, but fun. it's nice to get out and run around with them.
things are still going smoothly on most all fronts. we've all settled into a groove work-wise and living-wise. it's so hard to believe I've been here for a full month now. the past four weeks have flown by but it still seems like I've been here almost half my life. it's strange how this place will suck you in.
Additional Notes:
-birthday countdown = 13 days
-reading material du jour: The Rape of Europa (courtesy of Tim!)
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