Last Day

Hello McFaddin-Ward friends,

Today is my last day of interning at the museum. It is a very bittersweet day. I am sad to be leaving the museum and all the wonderful people I've met here. You have all taught me so much. But, I am also excited for the next stage in my life. I will be moving back "home" to my parent's house in Jakarta, Indonesia. (My father is a geologist for Exxon Mobil.) There I will be an assistant spa manager at Jamu Traditional Spa; a spa that my Aunt owns and operates. I will also have the chance to volunteer my time at an orphanage in the city, and hopefully, the art museum. I am very excited for this little adventure! I will be back either next summer or fall, ready to start graduate school. I plan to study either art business, art education, or museum studies.

I hope to be back in Beaumont and the McFaddin-Ward House soon, to see all you wonderful people soon! I had a blast working with you all! Thank you for having me.

Love,

Aelish

Radio & Television

Communications Coordinator, Carol Cuccio on left, Jack Pieper in middle, I'm on the right

Last Friday I was interviewed on AM 1300 KSET with Jack Pieper about my lecture and exhibit on American Art Glass. It was a little nerve-wracking thinking about all the people that were listening and how silly I would sound if I said something wrong or stumbled on my words. But it turned out to be fine, and actually, fun.

At the channel 4 studio

On Monday afternoon Carol and I had an interview about upcoming events at the McFaddin-Ward house and again, I talked about my lecture and exhibit. This was quite an experience! Live t.v. is more intimidating that radio, but like on Friday, everything turned out fine. It was an exhilirating experience. There were 2 more interviews on Tuesday morning at 6 with channel 12. By then, I was a pro! They were all great experiences, and I feel fortunate to have those and to write them on my resume!

Live interview for Channel 12 at the Visitor's Center

-Aelish