Another week at Opera Roanoke under my belt! I have to say that I truly enjoy working here. It's a unique experience that will definitely be a benefit for my future.
So I know I have been updating you on tasks that I'm doing, but I haven't filled you in Opera Roanoke's work environment. Liz basically tells me everyday we're not like every organization. And she's right. Opera Roanoke is just as laid back as they are professional. This nonprofit organization not only cares for its patrons and guests, but keeps the office casual. I feel no pressure to be someone I'm not, or to get work done without having a grueling boss who breathes down the back of my shirt. That's a HUGH reason why I love getting up every morning and coming to the office, knowing that I'm going to have over fifty engaging and hilarious conversations throughout the day. How can anyone enjoy a job that requires every conversation to be like a job interview? Thats so much unnecessary stress. If you can get just as much work done in a relaxed environment then I don't see the issue. We all joke around, check our phones occasionally, and work our butts off. I can also talk to Liz, Scott, and Amy like they're my friends, still knowing that they expect 100% from me and from each other. It certainly does help when you get along with everyone though, which I feel is crucial for a good flow in the office.
I suppose I should also fill you in on things I've been doing the past couple of days. There are some left over boxes from the storage closet that still need to be rummaged through (I think they're multiplying). Today I uploaded pictures to our server so that we can have a digital archive of our productions. And yesterday I scanned documents to have as digital as well. Backing up files makes for smart business! I've basically been tying up loose ends here and there, and organizing some PR and old media.
I should also share my adventure from yesterday. Liz and I had to drop off a check at the Jefferson Center. We thought we would be active and take the fifteen minute walk. We got there fine, no hassle at all, chatted for a bit, and as soon as we started to leave it began to down pour. Liz and I are firm believers that it doesn't take much for one to melt in the rain. And who wants to get Michael Kors wet? So we waited, and waited, and waited, until the rain finally subdued. We got maybe two blocks from the Jefferson Center and it started raining again, which caused us to take shelter outside of the Oakey Funeral Home where we waited another twenty (or more) minutes. Finally catching a break, we made it back to the office, with only minimal damage, except for my flat, frizzy hair. Our thirty minute trip turned into an hour and fifteen minutes... The moral of the story: ALWAYS carry an umbrella, or be lazy and drive.
Until next time!
-Matt
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