Being Out of College Doesn't Mean You Stop Buying Stationary
Start writing a post
Theater

Stage Managing Means Being Excited For School Supplies For Life

And I'm more than OK with that.

94
stationary
https://www.maxpixel.net/Writing-Document-Paper-Pencil-Composition-Office-3318159

When I graduated high school, the thing that was hard for me to come to terms with was the fact that I probably didn't need to shop for that many school supplies. That sucked. I am a stationary fiend. There are journals, notebooks, pens, pencils, highlighters, folders, and all kinds of supplies in bins around my house. Some of them are used, some of them are not, some haven't even left the packaging.

The point is, I love stationary. You never know when it's going to come in handy. The thing about school supply shopping is that there's always something new every year. It's never the same thing twice. If you walk into Target right now, you'd probably find about 20 journals that you've seen for the past year walking through the office supply section. But if you go into that same Target during school supply season, it's a whole new ballgame.

Granted, when I went to college, I realized that I would still need supplies, but not as much, and not as often. Most of the work in college is done via laptop, but occasionally you would need things. The fun for me was being able to have a personalized planner and not one of the school issued ones that you absolutely had to have in order to do things.

Luckily, in my major, and in my current profession, I never have to shy away from the school supply section once the end of July rolls around. As a stage manager, I have to have tons of pencils, pens, and highlighters for actors and designers alike. I need copious amounts of Post-It Notes and Post-It Flags in order to keep my script labeled and my life in order. I still need that fancy planner to make sure I am on top of everything, regardless if things are done in Google Drive or not. I can forever browse the school supply section and shamelessly pick up things that I know I will need in the future. Plus, the fun thing about stage managing is that you always need extras of things, so having 4 boxes of colorful highlighters is actually a good thing, and it's added fun when you get to geek out with your stage manager friends about the latest stationary extraordinaire.

Bottom line, school supply shopping always has a place in my heart, and being in theatre makes sure that I never have to forget where I came from.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

39540
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

24109
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

950152
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

129145
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments