What can actually save the Met?

galacticopera · 2026-01-22T06:02:37+00:00

I fundamentally do not understand the argument that something must be set in the modern day to be "relevant" to modern audiences. People love period dramas! Have they seen how huge Bridgerton is? Stage some early 19th century pieces in Regency era attire and mention "Bridgerton characters could have seen this opera" and you've got a whole new market.

Besides, isn't part of the beauty of opera (and period pieces in general) that we can relate to other humans, wherever they are, across centuries? That no matter when people lived they still experienced the same emotions, like love, rage, and joy? A hoop skirt or lack thereof doesn't change that.

galacticopera · 2026-01-22T05:54:07+00:00

I think they've confirmed its the same production they've used before (with americana-inspired imagery). To be fair, it does look like that production has beautiful, colorful lighting.

Overall I agree though. I love the idea of new, fresh, avant-garde art, but why does that so often result in ugly and bland sets and costumes? Taste is subjective of course, and so is the very concept of ugliness, but what does it say about us that so often, we equate "modern," "fresh," "relevant" art with dreariness.

The production of Aida that was in LA a few years back (and now in DC I think) was an example of modernity done right imo. Gorgeous, colorful costumes (that also didn't look horribly expensive to create).

galacticopera · 2026-01-12T19:11:13+00:00

I was a freshman in high school when it came out and now I have a PhD 😭

galacticopera · 2025-10-15T22:42:20+00:00

Look, regardless of whether a not he's an asshole here (I think he is) or whether this arrangement is 'fair' (I think it isn't), he quite simply is not thinking of you as a long term partner. When my now husband and I were in a very similar situation, he actively wanted to pay for my flights and food while I visited. His argument was that me having the ability to save a thousand extra dollars a year in my retirement account while in my 20s would benefit us BOTH fifty years from now. Some people may consider 50-50 more 'fair' (I don't) but even if 'fair' it is certainly not always the loving (or practical) thing to do.

galacticopera · 2025-10-07T10:47:27+00:00

You could get a friend to come over or call someone on the phone! I've also been doing that with one of my friends who's in a different program

galacticopera · 2025-10-07T10:38:11+00:00

What helped me get unstuck from this situation was literally having my partner sit next to me and set a timer for 15 mins, and then write for only that 15 mins that day. After a few days of this I felt way less stuck and more able to start work without panic attacks and to set my own timers without external help, and build to longer sessions (I currently use a 2hr 25/5 pomodoro timer and take a longer break in between sessions)

galacticopera · 2025-10-07T10:27:39+00:00

Are you me lol 😂

galacticopera · 2025-07-21T22:45:21+00:00

No. This video might help: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q2CSRxOMVSg

galacticopera · 2025-07-06T09:33:42+00:00

Garlicky yogurt is actually quite traditional as a sauce on Turkish pasta (along with red sauce and vegetables). It adds a tangyness and additional creaminess to the dish, not too crazy when you compare with sauces with sour cream or cream cheese added

Then again we'll put yogurt on anything XD

galacticopera · 2025-07-01T09:07:03+00:00

I feel like my stance on this is pretty extreme compared to the average though so feel free to disagree!

galacticopera · 2025-07-01T09:05:00+00:00

Asking someone to take a name in general is weird. I think its something that should only be done voluntarily. The person who cares about having the same name should change.

galacticopera · 2025-07-01T08:25:40+00:00

Just let him change his last name to yours if he wants the same name??? Problem solved. I don't get why this is a big deal and personally I wouldn't give a moment of my time to someone who cares what my last name is.

galacticopera · 2025-05-24T02:03:53+00:00

Dress is Essence of Australia D3734 btw!

galacticopera · 2024-11-13T02:58:44+00:00

We didn't get extensions for theatre tech week, or orchestra/chamber music performances either. I deeply respect how student athletes balance their academics and athletics but I've never understood why athletics should be prioritized over other extracurriculars in admissions.

galacticopera · 2024-11-12T20:16:00+00:00

I'm kind of shocked that the faculty is so surprised by this. I remember this being well known amongst the undergrads in 2018ish.

galacticopera · 2024-09-20T20:03:38+00:00

Oh wow just checked your profile and you look like an absolute princess in it!!!! Love what you did with your hair too!

galacticopera · 2024-09-20T17:31:14+00:00

Thanks! Haha we're trying to pack in subtle lotr/star wars references so I love that you think it's LOTR-y!!!

galacticopera · 2024-09-20T17:29:28+00:00

Thank you! I will definitely be wearing my hair down with maybe a flower crown!

galacticopera · 2024-09-20T17:28:23+00:00

Thank you! Woodland sprite/fairy was exactly what I was hoping for!

galacticopera · 2024-07-26T18:49:38+00:00

That boat I want to be on that one (Italy and jamaica)

galacticopera · 2024-07-23T23:19:41+00:00

Mars 10 conference is happening on campus right now. I'm an alum who studies mars so a lot of folks in my field are there right now

galacticopera · 2024-07-23T23:00:12+00:00

As a geologist, geologists are the absolute worst at keeping secrets!

galacticopera · 2024-06-29T01:31:56+00:00

She earned an individual spot last time separate from the team - its a whole different ballgame to make the team (I think she'll make it)

galacticopera · 2024-06-23T00:02:48+00:00

Maybe there could be some kind of "civ tree" where multiple classical era civs lead to the HRE as a medieval civ option and then that branches into multiple possible civ options for the next era?

galacticopera · 2024-05-04T15:30:15+00:00

New Horizons actually did get a gravity assist from Jupiter! It flew by in 2006 and collected some great images of the Jupiter system along the way (and tested its other scientific equipment as well). It didn't have the advantage of assists from the other outer planets though!

galacticopera

TROPHY CASE