Year In Review 2021

January

2 – First day of rehearsal for Daddy Long Legs! Definitely learned a lot about stage managing via Zoom – especially a musical.
7-8 – Daryl and I camp at the warming hut (with an incredible fire place), then Mike, Daryl, Riley, and I go backcountry skiing at Blewett Pass.
13 – Seattle got a beautiful blanket of snow. Daryl, Riley, and I went snow riding with Johnny and GrandPaw at Ravenna Park.
14 – Riding high on our snow stoke, we went urban skiing a second day at St. Edward State Park. Skied from the parking lot into Lake Washington! We end our Valentine’s Day watching Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Romeo et Juliette.
16 – I climb a ladder and focus an instrument at work!
22-26 – We record Daddy Long Legs. It felt so, so, so good to make theatre magic again!
27-28 – Daryl, Riley, and I ski and camp at Blewett Pass
We get 2 bag nights (sleeping bag night; camping)

9 – I visit the UM Stage Management class via Zoom. I really enjoy being an alum that is asked to speak to classes.
11 – Emily, Arina, and I spend a couple hours on Zoom together <3
12 – Daddy Long Legs opening night! Streaming openings are not quite the same as in person openings, but I’m so thankful we safely put on a show.
29 – Daryl, Mike, and I catch closing weekend at Mt. Baker. I can’t wait to ski there more next year!

- 2 – I got my first COVID-19 vaccination! I thought I was going to cry, but I was too giddy, I couldn’t stop smiling!
- 8 & 15 – Two nights of Blind Pilot live streaming from the Liberty Theatre
- 17 – I built a crate wall!
- 23 – 2nd dose!
- 24 – Taproot Theatre Company Gala! Virtual again this year, but we made it interactive with boxes of goodies that we hand delivered.

1-2 – Cascade Grotto Ape Cave Clean Up
8-12 – I was two weeks post-2nd dose just in time for Mother’s Day, so I drove home and surprised my Mama.
- 9 – My Dad and I hiked up to the Astoria Column, something we’ve never done together before. That night I watch PNB’s Coppelia, a ballet I have always loved, but I learned I’ve only ever seen the first act before!
- 10 – Mama and I meander our way from Astoria, down to Seaside, and then Cannon Beach. I’m always so thankful for time with her.
- 11 – I watch Bare Bait Dance’s Window Dressing. I’m thankful online streaming means I can watch my friends dance in Missoula from Astoria.
13 – We have some caver friends over for dinner. It feels good to slowly, safely start seeing people again.
16 – Daryl takes us flying up to Concrete and Bremerton. Such a beautiful day!
22 – We get the garden planted! Very excited about this year’s garden.
28-June 1 – Ski Diamond Peak
4 bag nights

2 – Daryl and I go to a Mariner’s game! We of course lost.
4 – My sweet love’s birthday!
12 – I design lights for Spectrum Dance Theater at the Seattle International Dance Festival!
14 – Clare and Patrick are in town to elope and we got to have them over for dinner. I of course made them a cake.
16 – After their wedding, we go out to dinner with Clare and Patrick to celebrate. I’m so happy we got to see them! I miss Clare lots.
17 – Kula Academy Whitewater Rafting trip!
19-20 – Cascade Grotto beginners trip to Lake Cave
- 20 – We meander our way home, stopping at the Johnston Ridge Observatory at Loowit.
23-30 – We almost melt in the heatdome.
- 24 – We see In The Heights at the movie theater.
- 26 – Picnic dinner at the lake.
- 27 – Daryl takes us flying in the morning. It is 107* by 4pm. I was going to have a birthday bbq, but the heat was just too, too much. We got one of the last air conditioned hotel rooms in the entire city for three nights.
1 bag night

16-18 – Annual McIver Float on the Clackamas River
24 – My friend Anya and I hike to Talapus and Ollalie Lake – exactly one year after I did the same hike with our friends from school, Brooke and Emily!
2 bag night

4 – I discovered nectarine caprese and decide it’s the only thing I want to eat for the rest of the summer.
7 – My friend Matthew and I see Theatre22’s Alice In Wonderland at Volunteer Park.
12 – I chop off and color my hair. Red headed again!
17 – Arina and Jesus are in town for Brooke’s wedding. I’m so happy we had them over for dinner. Lots of puppy play, delicious food, and hugs. <3
28-31 – We drive, bike, and hike in to a caving area with our friend Will. I love being outside.
3 bag nights

3-5 – After a brief interruption, we return to the caving area for a couple more days.
7 – Everyone at work is officially back at full time hours! Last day of the Seattle Public Library Summer Book Bingo – I read 24 books over the summer!
11-12 – We record the Road Company shows to have as streaming options.
17 – Taproot Theatre Company Uncorked!
23-26 – Liz and Tommy visit!
- 24 – We played tourist to the Space Needle and Chihuly Gardens. Wow, I’ve never been to the Chihuly museum before – it’s incredible!
- 25 – We brave the crowds at Pike Place Market, manage to visit the Fremont Troll with no crowds, and then had an incredible dinner at The Shambles.
2 bag nights

3 – 600 days after we stopped tech rehearsals for Babette’s Feast in 2020, we pick back up where we left off!
12 – Babette’s Feast Opening Night! The first in-person opening night since January 2020!
14-17 – I go to Portland with my parents for my Mom’s surgery (she’s doing great!).

1 – Boosted!
3 – I visit the UM Freshman Seminar class via Zoom. I hope one day I’ll be able to visit in person.
5-6 – Daryl snagged us a last minute spot at Goldmyer Hot Springs. We were the only ones camping and had the place to ourselves!
9 – My friend Audrey and I see We’ve Battled Monsters Before at ArtsWest. So, so good!
15 – We have our work Christmas party/breakfast and then I treat myself to a little shopping spree at Nordstrom. I almost walked into a Ciara photoshoot three separate times.
16 – Daryl and I have a date night to The Shambles and then to see Babette’s Feast!
19 – Christmas tree hunting and skiing at Blewett Pass
21 – Chop my hair and get it colored again. I love being a red head again.
22 – We take Mike, Saville, and the kids out to see PNB’s The Nutcracker! I’m so happy we were all able to go.
24-27 – Astoria for Christmas (everyone rapid tested before we left Seattle)
- 26 – Astoria got a white Christmas, so we got to ski the Astoria Column! The Clatsop County Snow Riders Association meets again!
- 27 – We stop by Tammy’s and visit for a couple hours before slowly heading home on the very icy highway.
28 – Date night to The Nutcracker with some of the best seats we’ve ever had.
1 bag night

Total bag nights for the year: 18