Today I went back to work at Lifeline. I spent the majority of the day dealing with certificates for complimentary tickets. I had to read letters of people and organizations that requested tickets for auctions and fundraisers, and enter the information into a spreadsheet. I had to fill out forms for the corporations with Lifeine’s contact information and a description of the certificate. Then I had to package the tickets with brochures and letters and address them. I did this almost all day. It reminded me of my work in the Admissions office at Trinity.
Then Georgia and I walked around a little bit handing out tickets and postcards to local businesses for our upcoming show. Then I went to the local school down the street with Lea (the education director). She was organizing some things for an after school program there, and she had to bring her little boy with her. I helped to keep him entertained while she dealt with registration forms and students.
It was a day filled with less exciting work, but I still had fun siting in the box office and talking with people. Also Jordan K, the lighting designer for TCC theatre, stopped by Lifeline today. She designed the lighting for How to Survive a Fairytale and is also doing it for the next kidseries production. It was nice to see a familiar face.
Now, we are all home and sitting around the apartment. Some are doing homework, some are on the phone, Cassie is attempting her first crossword puzzle, and Kailee is studying for her LSAT. We are trying to help both of them—needless to say Cassie’s questions are a little easier than Kailee’s.
It has been a long week for all of us, and we are excited that tomorrow is Friday. We are planning to head out on the town (possibly back to Wrigleyville) with some friends and unwind from this past week. This is not to say that I don’t like my work. Quite the opposite. I really enjoy the vibe and Lifeline, and all of the people are charismatic and sassy (similar personalities to my own) which makes it a really comfortable environment for me. I am just very tired these days. Being a grown up is quite exhausting.
To all my friends and family who are reading this blog, know that I’m thinking of you always. I am loving this experience. Chicago is wonderful, but nothing compares to home and the comfort of my family and friends. You are constantly in my prayers.
I miss you. I love you. Always.
~ Julie ~
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