This is not my last will and testament, but if I don't come back try to remember me fondly. I am heading off to Jackson Hole WY for a 6 night/7 day hike in the Grand Teton National Park this Friday. I just wrapped up a collaboration between Big Thought, Love Field Aviation and the Frontiers of Flight Museum, where approximately 1200 kids and family-members visited us. It is our third year hosting this "Turn Up!" event and while it get's a little easier it is still a stressful time. I logged in a few hours at The Museum of Biblical Art (MBA) where I am working as a registrar and checking in on 50 pieces that came back from on loan. I have a healthy respect for registrar's and realized that this is not the job for me. While seeing new artwork was fun, I didn't get to enjoy it since I had to put on the "documentation" hat and make note of every scratch, ding on the frame and color variations on the prints themselves was noted. I still have to transcribe my notes into the database once I return. You can cross this off my list of potential jobs in the future. I hope everyone is having their own "adventure" and look forward to reading some journal entries when I get back.
peace and love,
Guy
I hope you have a great time hiking in the Grand Teton National Park! My family and I spent a few days backpacking just recently and the heat was incredible - hopefully you get a few 'cool' days to enjoy. I've done a bit of work checking on returned items on loan (not this summer at the DMA) and I can 100% agree with you that it is not the most enjoyable way to spend a day!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great time hiking in the Grand Teton National Park! My family and I spent a few days backpacking just recently and the heat was incredible - hopefully you get a few 'cool' days to enjoy. I've done a bit of work checking on returned items on loan (not this summer at the DMA) and I can 100% agree with you that it is not the most enjoyable way to spend a day!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful adventure in the Grand Tetons! That sounds like a great trip and if you get eaten by a bear, we will remember you fondly :)
ReplyDeleteSorry that you didn't care for registration work but it must be a relief, at least, to know it's not the gig for you! It definitely takes a certain, meticulous, order-driven personality to do that kind of work! Not for me either though I do like getting so close to the works of art :)
Jackson Hole, I'm so jealous! I can remember when there was only 1 arch of horns and I have the picture to prove it, however, I'm only about 2 feet tall, so ya'll probably wouldn't recognize me! It's good that these internships are helping us understand the different parts of the museum and what we like and what we don't particularly want to do. Being around a lot of children is definitely different for me, not that I don't like it, it's just nice to be able to leave and not have to take any of them with me! The experience has been very good and it's truly wonderful to see their little creative minds at work and the smiles that they get when they are excited about everything, it's really quite amazing! I hope your trip was great and you got lots of good hiking it, it's absolutely gorgeous there!
ReplyDeleteYour vacation sounds awesome! I understand what you mean about trying different jobs in the museum and realizing they are not for you! I am happy we all get to try stuff to see if we like it, without having to actually hold the job down and look for another!
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