A New Years Letter

Dear 2014,

 

Thanks for a memorable year. You delivered me through rough times, and taught me much about myself. Because of you, I am stronger.

You introduced me to new friends and reconnected me with old ones. My friendships are stronger and more meaningful as you helped reveal the value of true friends.

You took a piece of my heart. I miss my grandfather. But you also gave me wonderful memories with him over the last 12 months.

You showed me a little more of this amazing world, forever shaping how I see life.

 

Thanks for everything,

Jessica

 

Ps – Please let 2015 know that I’m ready for anything it might have in store because of you, 2014.

Antici…………pation.

Yes, the title is a reference to Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Yes, I intend to relate it to current research. Fun times ahead, folks.

 

 

But in all seriousness, I’ve been thinking a lot about anticipation.

The travel bug bites again.

And it leaves me endlessly itching a scratch that can’t easily be satiated.
It’s time to travel, friends. 

I’m confident my recently reading the (quasi) travelogues Man Seeks God: My Flirtations With The Divine, A Cook’s Tour: In Search of The Perfect Meal, and The Sword of Heaven: A Five Continent Odyssey To Save The World  hasn’t helped this simmering need to experience the world. 

15 tips for traveling in Seattle, Washington

I recently traveled to Seattle for the American Alliance of Museums Annual Conference, and in my downtime I made the effort to get to know this ‘Emerald City’ on the sound. Seattle itself has a population a little over 600,000, but its metropolitan area comes in at over 3 million. It feels similar to both Portland, Oregon and Denver, Colorado in both size and attitude. It’s casual with a touch of urban, and boasts great food, music, and beer. What’s not to like?

Endings and beginnings

All beginnings end, leading to new beginnings. The job I consider the beginning of my museum career comes to an end this month. Next month I begin a new job at the University of Colorado Art Museum.

I am thankful for the opportunities for professional and personal development my job at the Denver Art Museum allowed. I will forever be in debt to the mentors that took me on – I could spend a lifetime learning from them. Most of all, I’m thankful for the one who finally pushed me out of the nest.