It doesn't rain but it pours, right? Lately my days seem to be that way - either I'm so productive that I barely recognize myself - or I'm a total wreck, completely unable to focus on any one thing or get anything more complicated than the bed making done. Luckily, I've had an awful lot of the productive days lately...unfortunately, today is one of the more *wreckish* days. Not that I'm not in a glorious mood, because I am.
Had a meeting this morning with a gentleman. The meeting went very well - actually, the news was better than expected...and it looks as thought there might be some great changes in 2009! Sorry, I'm going to refrain from being any less cryptic than that at the moment, in the hopes that I don't spoil something by talking too much about it! However, suffice it to say - I'm very excited...I'll keep you posted when we know more!
Yesterday I downloaded a free trial of some graphics software from the web and created a pretty great looking seating chart for Curious. I know that miiiight PERHAPS not sound so exciting to all of you - but I'm thrilled. It looks pretty decent for a girl who had no idea what she was doing...and I just love doing things I've never done before.
Let's see - because I'm having difficulty focusing today...here's a list of those things that I love.
1. Apparently, I love lists
2. I love Brian
3. I love my family
4. I love my friends - old and new, close and far away - I love picking up with someone like it's been no time at all since we were together - i love long chats
5. I love the mountains. Seriously, I had no idea they would do this to me. I love the mountains
6. I love plays...everything about them.
7. I love museums...pretty much any museum...there's so much to learn!
I REALLY love the Mall in DC...seriously, for a museum lover...seriously!
8. I love an active, passionate debate - about anything really
9. I love dancing
10. I love live music - particularly the Irish kind...but I'm not terribly particular
11. I love the way my new cat purrs when you pet him, but requires that all loving be on his terms...I love this about animals, less so about people ;)
12. I love an outside music festival in the summertime - the Sunflower Blues Festival and Jazzfest take the cake
13. I love my mom's friends
14. I love costume jewelry
15. I love painting (rooms, chairs, tables, etc...not portraits or anything fancy like that)
16. I love a colorful bouquet of balloons
17. I love outside barbeques
18. I love the way I think I look in my leather jacket, driving my mustang...it's not really who I am at all...but I sure dig that image
19. I love getting really really dirty and tired and then taking a long hot shower
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Percolatin'
It's been a wee bit since the last time I wrote...and I certainly don't have anything deep and profound to say. I've found that that's often the case when my world is as ridiculously busy as it is right now...this is the time for action, and lots of it. Later on, once I've had a little time to gargle all these new experiences, THEN, perhaps I'll be able to see something interesting in it all. Currently, all I can see is the next step in front of me.
So - here's the update - and maybe I'll get back to you with reflections on the same later! This week has been an exciting, exhilarating, and wild ride. Most importantly and excitingly - B.loved's birthday was yesterday! He's 35 years old now, and better than ever. We met just over 3 years ago...on January 31, 2006. I certainly wasn't looking to fall in love with him - but there he was, and what could I do? The first two birthdays I've known him for, I couldn't physically celebrate with him - but the last two we've been together for, and I look forward to so many more. There's not much that I enjoy better than celebrating that beautiful man! AND...tomorrow is our 3 year anniversary from our first kiss. AND...tomorrow is his Opening Night for LOVE SONG at Paragon Theatre. It's going to be a really amazing show, I've read the script a few times and really dig it, it's quirky, and hopeful, and really really beautiful I think. Paragon's a Denver Company I really like, and can't wait to celebrate this great week by watching his great show! Come check it out - running through March 14!
On top of all that - RABBIT HOLE, the production that I assistant directed (under the amazing indominatable Christy Montour-Larson) is closing on Saturday. I get to watch it one more time tonight. The uncomfortable theatre phenomenon...after all this work, time, and love - this piece of art is going to be over. However, there's plenty of things to put my mind to - I'm the props designer for the Curious production of EURYDICE by Sarah Ruhl - which has proven to be a tad more challenging than I thought. But the show is going to be stunning and I'm proud to be a part of it...and the challenging stuff just means more growing, right?
Speaking of growing, I'm also taking an improv class once a week at the Denver Center Teaching Academy. I've never ever taken even an hour of improv, and I'm scared silly. But surprise, surprise! It's turning out to be a blast...again, challenging...lots of growing going on these days - but it's a nice break from everything else, a moment to just clear my mind for a couple of hours each week and only think about the moment at hand...and play!
I'm working more hours at Curious - in addition to the box office, I've also been assisting our Marketing Director - mostly sending out emails and working on our new website...check it out at www.curioustheatre.org. AND, I've been teaching a lot these days...in addition to the 4 hours of classes to the wee ones that I teach each week, I've also been subbing a bit for a friend - which is always fun...
I remain committed to traveling more this year (although as yet, I haven't spent a night away in 2009)...I miss a lot of old friends, and find that it's so easy to get caught up in the routine of putting one foot in front of the other...next thing you know you're another year older and what have you got to show for it? So, in the works is a St. Louis trip in March...then on my birthday weekend, B and I have promised each other a mini getaway. Also - a trip to Chicago needs to happen, and back to MS...on top of that are some weddings I'd love to get to - and something grande and wonderful for B and I to do for each other!
2009 has had a lot of death in it. No death so very close to me really, but surrounding me - every where I turn there's just a little nudge, a reminder. I'm trying to just note that, and keep it in mind. I think there's something important for me there...as yet, I'm still percolating. In the meantime, I'm sending out big love and comfort to all those people around me who HAVE been closely touched by it already.
So there it is, all the news that's fit to print. Brightest Blessings to all of you out there, and as always, thanks for reading. Thanks for caring!
So - here's the update - and maybe I'll get back to you with reflections on the same later! This week has been an exciting, exhilarating, and wild ride. Most importantly and excitingly - B.loved's birthday was yesterday! He's 35 years old now, and better than ever. We met just over 3 years ago...on January 31, 2006. I certainly wasn't looking to fall in love with him - but there he was, and what could I do? The first two birthdays I've known him for, I couldn't physically celebrate with him - but the last two we've been together for, and I look forward to so many more. There's not much that I enjoy better than celebrating that beautiful man! AND...tomorrow is our 3 year anniversary from our first kiss. AND...tomorrow is his Opening Night for LOVE SONG at Paragon Theatre. It's going to be a really amazing show, I've read the script a few times and really dig it, it's quirky, and hopeful, and really really beautiful I think. Paragon's a Denver Company I really like, and can't wait to celebrate this great week by watching his great show! Come check it out - running through March 14!
On top of all that - RABBIT HOLE, the production that I assistant directed (under the amazing indominatable Christy Montour-Larson) is closing on Saturday. I get to watch it one more time tonight. The uncomfortable theatre phenomenon...after all this work, time, and love - this piece of art is going to be over. However, there's plenty of things to put my mind to - I'm the props designer for the Curious production of EURYDICE by Sarah Ruhl - which has proven to be a tad more challenging than I thought. But the show is going to be stunning and I'm proud to be a part of it...and the challenging stuff just means more growing, right?
Speaking of growing, I'm also taking an improv class once a week at the Denver Center Teaching Academy. I've never ever taken even an hour of improv, and I'm scared silly. But surprise, surprise! It's turning out to be a blast...again, challenging...lots of growing going on these days - but it's a nice break from everything else, a moment to just clear my mind for a couple of hours each week and only think about the moment at hand...and play!
I'm working more hours at Curious - in addition to the box office, I've also been assisting our Marketing Director - mostly sending out emails and working on our new website...check it out at www.curioustheatre.org. AND, I've been teaching a lot these days...in addition to the 4 hours of classes to the wee ones that I teach each week, I've also been subbing a bit for a friend - which is always fun...
I remain committed to traveling more this year (although as yet, I haven't spent a night away in 2009)...I miss a lot of old friends, and find that it's so easy to get caught up in the routine of putting one foot in front of the other...next thing you know you're another year older and what have you got to show for it? So, in the works is a St. Louis trip in March...then on my birthday weekend, B and I have promised each other a mini getaway. Also - a trip to Chicago needs to happen, and back to MS...on top of that are some weddings I'd love to get to - and something grande and wonderful for B and I to do for each other!
2009 has had a lot of death in it. No death so very close to me really, but surrounding me - every where I turn there's just a little nudge, a reminder. I'm trying to just note that, and keep it in mind. I think there's something important for me there...as yet, I'm still percolating. In the meantime, I'm sending out big love and comfort to all those people around me who HAVE been closely touched by it already.
So there it is, all the news that's fit to print. Brightest Blessings to all of you out there, and as always, thanks for reading. Thanks for caring!
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