September 2025

September seemed to slip by quietly, but looking back, it was full of steady progress and creative momentum. This month felt like laying the groundwork, making small but meaningful steps that will shape the bigger projects ahead.

Sunset from the porch of the 1815 Main House.

At the site, I finalized the text for the plant identification guide with Beth and sent it off to our designers for layout and final design. It’s so rewarding to see that project come to life after months of planning and collaboration. I also continued supporting group visits and children’s programs, which have quickly become one of my favorite parts of the week. Watching kids connect art, gardens and imagination never gets old.

On the digital side, I started helping streamline our Bloomberg Connects app using Figma, which has been the perfect opportunity to teach myself more about the program and strengthen my design skills. The book project also moved forward as we had another productive meeting that helped clarify its structure and direction, and I’ve begun some of the first visual steps toward the prospectus.

Title page of the prospectus I am developing.

The audio guide is also beginning to take shape. I started recording several sections this month and gathered five new interviews for the deep-dive portion of the walking tour. Hearing different voices share their perspectives has made the project feel much more alive and collaborative.

On a more personal note, September was a big month outside of work too. I finished the rigorous application process for the Fulbright program, which was a major milestone in itself. I also took a much-needed trip to Boston to visit friends and explore the city for the first time. It was refreshing to see familiar faces and spend time in a new place before heading into the busy season ahead.

Boston with the girls!

Overall, September was a month of quiet progress, full of learning, reflection and preparation for everything October has in store.