Insanity

Well well well. What an insane life I live. here I am, a few weeks past my last blog, and a zillion things have happened. I rehearsed my heart out for a show, I worked overtime, babysat for a few different families, said hello again and goodbye to my dear friend Marissa, shot two bit parts in very different films (one Disney, one independent), took a few of my acting classes, finished the first draft of my one-woman show, threw a party that took way too much money that I didn't have, visited with my parents, snuck in a few dates with friends, some cleaning and kid-watching, re-introduced myself to my bike, volunteered at a Bingo for DJD, saw Marissa's show twice, received my US passport application in the mail with some things that went wrong, fixed those things, changed banks, sent off my royalty cheque to Playwrights Guild of Canada, and somehow was able to watch 2 seasons of Gilmore Girls in my spare time (hahaha...more like time I should have been sleeping, besides today since I was sick and home from work and acting).

I think I really needed today. Just to chill and be a hermit in my room. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE what I do...it's just that sometimes, I like to have a day when I don't have to do anything. Which hardly happens unless I'm sick, because even on my one day off a week, even seeing people is sort of an obligation, even though I enjoy spending time with friends.

Since Marissa left, I've been down...realizing that it's going to be a year until I see her next, and that when that time comes that I have to leave so many people I love behind. It's going to be an interesting year. A full year to put it mildly. I have my two shows, then Dee has a show, then hopefully I'll be entering festivals in the Spring, and trying to make extra money to save for Chicago. Chicago. I'm actually moving to Chicago. That's a huge step. I'm taking a risk. I'm jumping off the cliff, and hoping I land somewhere moderately comfy.

Risk...that's what life is all about right? Risk...if you don't, you'll never really know. And how can you ever truly love if you don't risk being hurt? You can't. That's it, that's what I have to remember.

July till December...NEWS

Well...it never fails! The life of an artist is ALWAYS crazy and unpredictable. Since I returned home from Hawaii, it's been go go go! I worked lots of extra hours at the coffee shop during Stampede, did some extra babysitting, and lined up the rest of the summer. My mom came down for a week to help me through a bit of a rough time, and she got to see what my life is really like: running around with the kids, cleaning up after them, jetting out to work, then rehearsal, then maybe a babysitting job or an acting class. Yes, pretty hectic, but I love it!

On the 23rd I started rehearsals for A Twist Of Murder going up next week at The Calgary Fringe Festival, and it's been a GREAT learning experience (as all shows one does should be!)! I also had the opportunity to do a random job last week for WORKOPOLIS.COM handing out lunch bags to working professionals, downtown Calgary from 6am till 9am. Easy way to make some fast cash! My amazing friend Marissa will be coming back for the Fringe Festival on Monday, and I'm SUPER stoked about that! Also, I just was able to land some background work in a Disney Movie filming here in Calgary called "Snoglobe". I'll be downtown shooting all Wednesday night (6pm-6am)! Fun stuff. ALSO...I'll be doing a very small bit role in an independent film in a few weeks that a friend is Assistant Director of.

On top of that my theatre is lined up for my 2 fall shows: "BROKEN" written by Roger Mason and myself, Directed by Sharla Erik, and performed by.....ME, September 6-9, "MELVILLE BOYS" written by Norm Foster and Directed by Deanna Adam, December 5-8. I'll be acting in that one as well! Both shows will be held at The Birds and Stone Theatre.

So...needless to say, things are rolling along. this year is all about saving money for a BIG move to Chicago Illinois in September 2008!

Well, that's it in a nutshell for now...