Recap

John and I are going to own a condo in 9 days! That's so crazy. Things have changed so much for us: our career goals, our personal goals, what makes us happy. I know I speak for both of us when I say we feel so, so blessed. The Unexpected, in this case, ended up being wonderful.

From illness to moving around the country, conducting and opera singing to working in fashion, to an abusive job, to settling in one place that we both love. I can't believe everything that's happened in the past three years - or how well it ended. I can hardly sit still when I think about the exciting things to come - condo, wedding, honeymoon - or the things that are happening right now - excellent job, general happiness. Big thanks to our little support network that's kept us going along the way!

via Girl Near the Bay

Oh My

Oh my.

100 hour festival work weeks have taken me away from my blog. They've also taken me away from my Sundays with John, my evenings with Herbie, and my West Wing addiction. Sigh.

We celebrated July 4 by hanging with Herbie and Lisa and eating lots of Twizzlers. Tonight is looking pretty open, too, so I hope we'll be feeling recharged sooner rather than later.



                                                                                Cheers!

                                                                                      Lauren

Life

We just finished a week-long artist residency program at Yellow Barn, which was a great success. And besides, when is it not a treat to hear the complete Beethoven quartets?

My original suspicions are confirmed. The people here are so nice. But their overwhelming graciousness is matched by their intelligence, which means there's never a dull moment. For the most part, these people have fascinating backgrounds, but live in Vermont because they just really love it. 

Over the weekend I met some Sheep, learned a little bit about gardening, and got offered fresh eggs from the backyard as a party favor. 

1975 New Yorker

Of Fewer Words

Hi friends.

The past two weeks have been so busy that I've become more inclined to quick picture posts than anything; however, this trend is not for lack of things to tell you. I'm practically bursting at the seams with love for Vermont and excitement for our new life.

We had a great time in Vegas with some of our closest friends - John's college BFFs. I could devote another blog entirely to the ridiculous spectacle of that city, but suffice it to say that I won 115 smackers, saw a gorgeous Chanel collection, and found a 10 foot tall slot machine.

I had a Yellow Barn meeting yesterday at Rice Mountain Estate. We are hosting an event there in June, and it is breathtaking. The views are unbelievable, and the home is New England whimsy like I've never seen. I could hardly stop gawking long enough to talk business.

That's pretty much how I feel every day. Vermont is gorgeous, and I've decided that that must be why the people are so wonderful. They aren't tired like Clevelanders or jaded like Baltimorians. They are fresh-faced and cheery, and it makes a big difference. They are eager to be helpful, whether it be job-searching for a fiance they haven't met or looking for a Herbie-friendly apartment. There's something in the air.

John's really excited, too, and has some fantastic job leads already...

                          Start planning a visit!

                                                 xo
                                              Lauren

all photos taken at Rice Mountain Estate

Another Day at Work

Pleased to announce!

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Yellow + Barn = Job!

The decision's been made, my dears. I'll be joining Yellow Barn Music School and Festival as Production Manager in May. 

Herbie and (especially) John have been wildly supportive. I feel like a very lucky girl. 

The job at Apollo's Fire had plenty of appeal, but we have a great feeling about Yellow Barn. A serendipitous turn of events led to this, and I'm thankful. 

I can't wait for visitors in gorgeous Vermont. 

I'll take you hiking and horseback riding and biking and syrup tasting and to hear great folk music --- who knows!

xo

Lauren