It is true that time flies! I have been so busy the last few weeks that you may have wondered if I fell off the earth. I am happy to report that I have not (though I am recovering from a cold).
I am also happy to report that I have accepted an internship at the Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton, Massachusetts. I will be working full-time at the museum completing projects that my supervisor and Fitchburg State alumnus, Jocelyn, doesn't have time to do herself. I find the most interesting of these to be the re-design of the museum gift shop, which requres a new and more effective floor plan, arrangement, display cloths and signage. I will be there from July through October.
For those of you who have never been to the museum, I highly recommend a visit! I was completely taken aback by the modern architecture and stylish interior design of the building that housed such a traditional and narrow collection of artwork. You can find their web page by clicking here or by visiting www.MuseumOfRussianIcons.org. When you visit, don't forget to check out their tea room, where you can sample a wide variety of Russian teas and cookies. And who knows, you might just see me in the gift shop!
Since accepting my internship, I have also graduated from college! Woot! I never thought that day would come. It happened on a lovely (though hot) day, without a cloud in the sky, making the ceremony almost unbearable for some unfortunate souls. I was lucky enough to sit in the shade of a tree for the first hour, and then suffered through the blistering heat in my dark green graduation robes with the rest of my class. And of course, I don't really get my diploma until I finish my internship at the Museum of Russian Icons, but it was worth the heat just to participate in the ceremony with all of my college friends. Congrats to Amy, Jamie, Jen, Bonnie, Nikki, Nicole, and my high school alumni who graduated as well! Congratulations also to Jessica, who graduated from Wellesley College; Barbara, who graduated from the University of New Hampshire; and Lindsay, who graduated from Marshall University! I'm so proud of you all!!!! WE DID IT! :D And thank you to everyone who sent cards and well-wishes for my graduation. I really, really appreciate it!
OK, now for my current activity: I'm very excited to announce that I'm leaving for Italy in about six hours (although I'm leaving the house in just one)!!! I'm all packed and ready to go, except for my laptop which will get packed after I'm finished here. I will be traveling to Verona for a month to study Italian Renaissance and Baroque Art FIRST HAND!!! Like, I will actually SEE Michelangelos Raphaels, Leonardos and Donatellos (and no, not the teenage mutant ninja turtles)! Obviously this blog will get loooooots of use as I post my pictures and experiences overseas! I'm so excited!!!
In unrelated news, I also chopped my hair off, leaving a short, trendy bob. I'm hoping this makes me look a little more professional for my internship later.
Well, I've got to go! Got to make copies of important documents for the trip before I leave in an HOUR!!! Eeeeek! I'll be back soon, reporting from Italy!
