Oh to be like the seagull... to soar high above the water and enjoy the view.Lucky seagull - Lake Michigan I miss you already!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The "Bad" Day
So you know when you have that kind of day where it seems like nothings quite right or you feel off your game? While having that kind of day I realized that nothing can make you feel like that or keep you feeling like that. Even though "life" may get you down, in reality it can't! In reality there is nothing but good. And keeping thoughts positive and fighting the fight throughout the day is a must even though it can be hard. So - no "bad" days only days we have to fight a little harder to keep the good thoughts in and the bad thoughts out.
Monday, September 21, 2009
A Most Wonderful Day
What a great day! I was the monitor/reader at the callbacks for A Miracle on 34th Street and really enjoyed it! Its always fun to be on the other side of the table, as they say, but it was also really fun to read. I got to play so many characters - Mr. Macy, Kris Kringle, little Susan, Doris, and more! A great opportunity to work on my cold reading skills. And it turned out to be a great way to introduce myself to that theatre. It was a joy to see everyone expressing their talents; and it was so interesting to see Equity/Broadway performers audition. All you Non-Eq kids out there - they are just like us! haha! But it was such a great learning experience today and I'm so grateful for it. Another wonderful adventure to add to my journey.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
sometimes....
sometimes we are really strong in awkward situations.
sometimes we are fake strong.
sometimes we are just plain weak.
sometimes we are petty.
sometimes our memories like to replay moments over and over again at the least opportune times.
sometimes things don't go our way.
sometimes things don't make sense.
sometimes we just have to get over it.
sometimes we just have to move on.
sometimes we have to toughen up.
sometimes we have to forget.
sometimes we just have to laugh too hard and smile too big.
sometimes we need to be more gracious.
sometimes we need to be more patient.
sometimes we need to look up more.
sometimes we have to be positive.
And sometimes we have to remember the real purpose, the real reason we are here which sometimes means scratching out all those silly sometimes from before.
sometimes we are fake strong.
sometimes we are just plain weak.
sometimes we are petty.
sometimes our memories like to replay moments over and over again at the least opportune times.
sometimes things don't go our way.
sometimes things don't make sense.
sometimes we just have to get over it.
sometimes we just have to move on.
sometimes we have to toughen up.
sometimes we have to forget.
sometimes we just have to laugh too hard and smile too big.
sometimes we need to be more gracious.
sometimes we need to be more patient.
sometimes we need to look up more.
sometimes we have to be positive.
And sometimes we have to remember the real purpose, the real reason we are here which sometimes means scratching out all those silly sometimes from before.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
so much to say
I haven't been writing much and I'm not sure if its because so much happens and so much doesn't happen everyday, or because I'm rarely alone, or I simply forget I entered the world of blog. Whatever the reason I'm writing now. NYC has been "home" for two weeks now and things are going well. Auditions (though kind of few and far between) are going well even though I haven't been getting very far, classes are great (though expensive), seeing so many friends has been amazing ( old and new), temping is fun (though i've only worked one day), and my living situation is still working out well (even a blessing in disguise). Of course I wish more would happen - more work so I can make some money, more successful auditions; but it will all work out.
I can't say I've gotten lonely in the big city yet or anything. Having my roommate here for this month has given me an immediate friend and confidante. Once he's gone I wonder how things are going to go - the other two roommates aren't here very often and have busy lives of their own. Sometimes I have to remind myself I'm not here to just visit, but to live, work, and achieve things. Hopefully that will become the norm soon.
Sometimes I find myself missing my family and that oh so comfortable life, but often that happens during week 2 or 3. You get a little used to your routine, but (especially in my case) you're not busy enough to not think about your loved ones back at home. I would love for the fam to come visit me here. Without being in charge or being a part of a group of high schoolers they'd really be able to enjoy it and explore the city themselves.
After my first visit to a lovely historic church across from Central Park, the first reader said to me, "Anytime you are feeling down about this place you just step outside, look around, and realize once again how wonderful this place is. That here is where it is all happening. How could you live anywhere else?" She is an 8 Broadway show veteran and I so admired her love for this city. So many things about that church and service touched me.
So here I am, living the dream, and hoping to learn and grow so much while I'm here. And hoping to have more to say, even though it may not seem like much to me.
I can't say I've gotten lonely in the big city yet or anything. Having my roommate here for this month has given me an immediate friend and confidante. Once he's gone I wonder how things are going to go - the other two roommates aren't here very often and have busy lives of their own. Sometimes I have to remind myself I'm not here to just visit, but to live, work, and achieve things. Hopefully that will become the norm soon.
Sometimes I find myself missing my family and that oh so comfortable life, but often that happens during week 2 or 3. You get a little used to your routine, but (especially in my case) you're not busy enough to not think about your loved ones back at home. I would love for the fam to come visit me here. Without being in charge or being a part of a group of high schoolers they'd really be able to enjoy it and explore the city themselves.
After my first visit to a lovely historic church across from Central Park, the first reader said to me, "Anytime you are feeling down about this place you just step outside, look around, and realize once again how wonderful this place is. That here is where it is all happening. How could you live anywhere else?" She is an 8 Broadway show veteran and I so admired her love for this city. So many things about that church and service touched me.
So here I am, living the dream, and hoping to learn and grow so much while I'm here. And hoping to have more to say, even though it may not seem like much to me.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Living in the city...
Well I'm here! I'm in NYC. Got in last Tuesday and have been busy with appointments and friends ever since. Slowly getting a grasp on my new life here. This week has had its purposeful moments and its playful ones. I can already tell that "balance" will be my word to remember. And as always I find it extremely important to start my days with clear thinking and inspiring thoughts. There are lots of people here and lots of thoughts and ideas - which makes it that much more vital to stay focused. Stay focused - on my own journey!
I feel like I am in my right place and I'm so pleased with how well everything is going. I have a fabulous roommate (seriously we are in the same room), I've gotten to see so many of my wonderful friends, productivity has come in ways of voice lessons, dance classes, new headshots, auditioning, and this apartment is ridiculously close to everything. I fear I may be spoiled for future city apartments to come!
It's funny I have tried to post this snippet about NYC for a while and its almost like there is so much for me to write I can't write anything. So many thoughts and feelings about this transition are still trying to get organized. Perhaps I should allow myself some more quiet time to write and reflect. You do tend to get busy, chatty, and preoccupied with other things here (well anywhere i guess), so I will have to make the effort to stop and think at the end or beginning of each day. Well this day is over (the day that marked my one week anniversary in NYC haha) so as I drift off I will reflect and give thanks for all the blessings of this past week. I am so grateful...
I feel like I am in my right place and I'm so pleased with how well everything is going. I have a fabulous roommate (seriously we are in the same room), I've gotten to see so many of my wonderful friends, productivity has come in ways of voice lessons, dance classes, new headshots, auditioning, and this apartment is ridiculously close to everything. I fear I may be spoiled for future city apartments to come!
It's funny I have tried to post this snippet about NYC for a while and its almost like there is so much for me to write I can't write anything. So many thoughts and feelings about this transition are still trying to get organized. Perhaps I should allow myself some more quiet time to write and reflect. You do tend to get busy, chatty, and preoccupied with other things here (well anywhere i guess), so I will have to make the effort to stop and think at the end or beginning of each day. Well this day is over (the day that marked my one week anniversary in NYC haha) so as I drift off I will reflect and give thanks for all the blessings of this past week. I am so grateful...
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