Feb Break!
I love vacations!
February Break is always loads of fun. This past year has been no exception. So far I haven't done really anything, and that's exactly what I want to be doing. I'm typing this while in transit up to the Western Canadian Cross Country Ski Championships in La Ronge. Saskatchewan hasn't hosted Wetern's for years so even though I'm not really in top shape, I'll be having fun skiing the trails.
Last week I had the awesome opportunity to record a podcast along with Doug, Greg, and Frankie. It was a fun time and I realize that I may know a lot of music, but there is loads more out there for me to get my hands on. You'd think I'd have a loaded iPod; however it's only got about 1900 tracks on it. So hopefully the sound post will become a fun show for all involved and I'd recommend listening if you like to hear new music, or music you might not have heard on the radio.
Finally, Last week, one of my teachers from high school, Don Wilde, died. He was not only a teacher to me, but a mentor and friend. Here i was a kid in grade 9, 2 months into high school, told that I was going to run the lights for the school musical. I realize now that one of the reasons I loved working with light and sound wasn't the technology, but the independence that the activity allowed. By grade 12, I was organizing our activities and able to run all of our equipment fluently. I realize that Mr. Wilde probably didn't know how to use the lighting board, but he trusted the students to learn how, making you feel that you were needed for a smooth operation. My problem solving abilities were quite honed during that time. "hey lee, no sound out of channel 4, you check the mic backwards I'll start here and move towards you". It also helps with just general confidence, ohh I have to up on the lift to the ceiling and bold this light up there by holding it out in front of me.... hmmm well, I'll just have to trust that I've got the arm strength. I'm now just so comfortable in a pair of jeans, long sleeve t shirt with an adjustable spanner (wrench) sticking out my back pocket.
He's also the one who got me first really using Apple computers, and well, I'm sure you all now know that I'm somewhat of an apple fanboy/nerd. Slowing down the garage door effect anybody? It's unfortunate he's gone, and he will be missed by many.
February Break is always loads of fun. This past year has been no exception. So far I haven't done really anything, and that's exactly what I want to be doing. I'm typing this while in transit up to the Western Canadian Cross Country Ski Championships in La Ronge. Saskatchewan hasn't hosted Wetern's for years so even though I'm not really in top shape, I'll be having fun skiing the trails.
Last week I had the awesome opportunity to record a podcast along with Doug, Greg, and Frankie. It was a fun time and I realize that I may know a lot of music, but there is loads more out there for me to get my hands on. You'd think I'd have a loaded iPod; however it's only got about 1900 tracks on it. So hopefully the sound post will become a fun show for all involved and I'd recommend listening if you like to hear new music, or music you might not have heard on the radio.
Finally, Last week, one of my teachers from high school, Don Wilde, died. He was not only a teacher to me, but a mentor and friend. Here i was a kid in grade 9, 2 months into high school, told that I was going to run the lights for the school musical. I realize now that one of the reasons I loved working with light and sound wasn't the technology, but the independence that the activity allowed. By grade 12, I was organizing our activities and able to run all of our equipment fluently. I realize that Mr. Wilde probably didn't know how to use the lighting board, but he trusted the students to learn how, making you feel that you were needed for a smooth operation. My problem solving abilities were quite honed during that time. "hey lee, no sound out of channel 4, you check the mic backwards I'll start here and move towards you". It also helps with just general confidence, ohh I have to up on the lift to the ceiling and bold this light up there by holding it out in front of me.... hmmm well, I'll just have to trust that I've got the arm strength. I'm now just so comfortable in a pair of jeans, long sleeve t shirt with an adjustable spanner (wrench) sticking out my back pocket.
He's also the one who got me first really using Apple computers, and well, I'm sure you all now know that I'm somewhat of an apple fanboy/nerd. Slowing down the garage door effect anybody? It's unfortunate he's gone, and he will be missed by many.
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