If you didn't know, I am on an interview at Baylor University for a lecturership position. I'll go into that later.
Right now, I need to say something about airlines. Yesterday, I was on a plane to Waco, TX from San Jose, CA. First off, where are the meals/snacks. I've been seeing this more and more, cut the price of my ticket, then start charging me for the food. Come on airlines. Secondly, I was stuck in the Dallas airport for about 3 hours waiting for a flight attendant to show up. The first flight was no issue. In fact, we arrived 30 minutes earlier to Dallas, and then sat on the tarmac for about 25 minutes of it. When we arrive, I shot out of the plane and hurriedly walked to my next gate (across and entire terminal). Once arrived, I see that we should be beginning boarding. The flight should be taking off and while sitting in the waiting area, it is announced that we are waiting for the flight attendant. The flight should be 15-20 minutes delayed..... About two and a half hours later, we finally get off the ground. Airlines, please let us know what's going on. Too many people were looking for information and were getting brushed off at the ticket counter.
Enough of griping.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Corning..... whew!
Wow, what an opportunity. First, let me begin that I really wasn't sure what I was stepping into. I just knew I'd be taking a glassblowing class at Corning. The course was taught by William (Bill) Gudenrath. It was an honor to take a course by him. I saw Bill create glasswork without a worry and it turned out beautiful Venetian works.
Day 1 was a review of glassblowing skills. The nine students were all lampworkers, so I'm not sure if even Bill knew how much of a beginner class this was going to be. Simple low tumblers were the main outcome for the day.
Day 2 was the elongated tumbler. Out off the pipe came many a tall tumbler.
Day 3 was the low and wide vessel.
Day 4 was a review of the above techniques.
Day 5 was a day of vases.
Day 6 was a review/demo day.
I am fully aware that the works I created were "wonky" and not perfect, but I feel pretty good by them. The teaching assistant, Amanda, was also wonderful. There was many a time I yelled out, "Amanda, can you please bring me a XXXXXXX?" The XXXXXXX could be many things like a lip wrap, handle or a request for assistance.
I'd like to thank Bill, Amanda and the Corning Studio for having this class. We were all not what Bill expected, but I think he had a good time and I know that I had a blast.
Pictures will be posted in a few.
Day 1 was a review of glassblowing skills. The nine students were all lampworkers, so I'm not sure if even Bill knew how much of a beginner class this was going to be. Simple low tumblers were the main outcome for the day.
Day 2 was the elongated tumbler. Out off the pipe came many a tall tumbler.
Day 3 was the low and wide vessel.
Day 4 was a review of the above techniques.
Day 5 was a day of vases.
Day 6 was a review/demo day.
I am fully aware that the works I created were "wonky" and not perfect, but I feel pretty good by them. The teaching assistant, Amanda, was also wonderful. There was many a time I yelled out, "Amanda, can you please bring me a XXXXXXX?" The XXXXXXX could be many things like a lip wrap, handle or a request for assistance.
I'd like to thank Bill, Amanda and the Corning Studio for having this class. We were all not what Bill expected, but I think he had a good time and I know that I had a blast.
Pictures will be posted in a few.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
A lot has happened in the past month
Here is a the post (made from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) that should tell everyone what has been going on in my life. It has been a whirlwind of stuff.
First - Quit my job (the day I put in my 2 weeks was posted about)
Second - Spent time doing glass at the Winter Wonderland (previously posted on this)
Third - Spent two weeks in Russia
Fourth - Got an interview at Baylor University for a Lecturer position
Fifth - Am currently in-transit to Corning, New York for a glass class
Russia as great. I can't say enough about it. Cold (but who really cares) and full of Russian items for glass creation. I can't wait to get all the photos from everyone.
The interview at Baylor was something I didn't expect, so that's great. More on that in a few weeks.
Corning, New York is a United States glass mecca. Some friends are taking a glass class, so I decided to pal around with them out here. As the class begins to take shape, I'll fill everyone in.
First - Quit my job (the day I put in my 2 weeks was posted about)
Second - Spent time doing glass at the Winter Wonderland (previously posted on this)
Third - Spent two weeks in Russia
Fourth - Got an interview at Baylor University for a Lecturer position
Fifth - Am currently in-transit to Corning, New York for a glass class
Russia as great. I can't say enough about it. Cold (but who really cares) and full of Russian items for glass creation. I can't wait to get all the photos from everyone.
The interview at Baylor was something I didn't expect, so that's great. More on that in a few weeks.
Corning, New York is a United States glass mecca. Some friends are taking a glass class, so I decided to pal around with them out here. As the class begins to take shape, I'll fill everyone in.
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