Something happened after that last post about comedy and the lessons it could bring to our work. I listened to standup. A LOT of standup. One unintended, but much welcome, consequence of that is that I listened to two albums by Mike Birbiglia in two days. Mike Birbiglia's style has gradually evolved from a series … Continue reading What Mike Birbiglia Has to Teach You About Deeper Learning
Life Lessons from a Standup Superfan
Let me be clear from the start of this entry. I am not "stand-up funny." I'm only ever incidentally funny (if that!), and I try to not let the giggles I get from parents during our yearly orientation presentations ever give me the idea that I should quit my day job. But I am a … Continue reading Life Lessons from a Standup Superfan
Avoiding Ctrl-C, or Pulling a “Louie”
I have reached a stride in my position where I'm starting to get comfortable presenting programs within the guidelines I've worked to make students familiar with. While these events are far from perfect, I'm learning to accept their imperfection and aim for improvement as I go. After all, this is my first spring! This week … Continue reading Avoiding Ctrl-C, or Pulling a “Louie”
Wearing a Mustache Helped Me Achieve My Dreams
I like to think that the picture before you helped to bring Nick Offerman to FSU. Evan, UP's Comedy Talent Buyer, and I were clearly very dedicated to the cause. But in reality, this show had been in the works since the time I interviewed for this position, close to a year ago. And last … Continue reading Wearing a Mustache Helped Me Achieve My Dreams
Sitting On an Escalator: SXSW Reflection A (The Big Takeaway)
For those looking for the more fun SXSW reflection, hang tight. I need to get this out first.At one point during The Benson Interruption, a comedy podcast taped live at South by Southwest, comedian and host Doug Benson told a story/set up a joke about a woman at the airport he saw sitting on an … Continue reading Sitting On an Escalator: SXSW Reflection A (The Big Takeaway)
Got "The Itch"
Let me make it sufficiently, abundantly, and unabashedly clear: I love my job. Absolutely love it. I have so much fun in the office every day, even when I'm exhausted or dealing with angry club patrons or having to catch up on office work after a long night at an event. I love the work, … Continue reading Got "The Itch"
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