Leotarded

That's me. The stupid last post posted before I updated it with today's pictures. Click here to see the post WITH pics...

Cool Cool Summer

OK, so I KNOW I said I wasn't gonna bitch about the (lack of) summer weather here in Seattle, so I'll just let him do it for me. That is all on that.

Yesterday was our first run through (right, we open when again?) and I was actually quite surprised by how well it went. We clearly have a LOT of work to do, but the lines and intent are there, now we just have to make sure we know what we're doing and when we're supposed to be doing it. I also realized that all of my Audrey scenes are SHORT, so as Teresa suggested, she's gonna talk a little slower--gimme more stage time. It's so fun though! And I have these HUGE long breaks... we will fill them up somehow... (card games, anyone?)

I can't wait to get into my corset. That will change everything.

Today and tomorrow we are working trouble spots and then we run again on Fri, I have Sat off for family shtuff (and world cup--w00t!) and then Sun is the 4th AND then we head into tech... crazy times!

I am wearing my Heavenly Couture black sparkly (seriously--"a sparkly") tank with my black Macy's reversible vest over it, my 3/4 length thrifted sweater, cropped side-zip jeans from Pitaya and gladiator sandals from UO.

There is No Such Thing as Too Many Sequins

I was told recently that all of my clothes are sparkly and I realized 2 things a) that is true and b) I'm totes OK with it. I love sparkly things. I'm like the crow in Secrets of Nimh--"a sparkly!"

Yesterday we really worked on the T+A scenes and they really feel solid now. I am so excited to just get onstage (on grass?) and PLAY! Tonight is our first run through and I can't wait to see how it all looks together, especially knowing where Audrey fits in everything and how our relationship really sizzles. Love! This summer is gonna rock!

I am wearing my silver sparkle-boob tunic from Heavenly Couture with my black Costco tank underneath, bdg skinny jeans, black v-neck Express cardigan and grey plastic Target flats.

Jewel Tones

Yesterday was great! Zanna was super fun (and super gay!), as always and hanging out with Dani afterwards was pretty great too! Although I was totes robbed in the karaoke competition. "Black Velvet" was at least a finalist. Meh, oh well, after FFOK, nothing else compares...

Crazytimes rehearsal tonite. I think we are working on every song and every Touchstone/Audrey (from now on referred to as T+A--haha!) scene as well. And tomorrow is our first run through! We open in about a week and a half(!), so it's about time... I think I'm off book, but then again I only have, like, 7 lines, so I'm not too worried...

Today I am wearing my H&M shiny purple ruffled blouse with my dark grey j brand skinnies from Nordys and bdg black saddle shoes from UO accessorizing with my giant black cocktail ring and black beaded necklace. I also grabbed my thrifted 3/4 sleeve black cardi for rehearsal later...

Pride-ful!

For the end of the Pride weekend, I am heading to Zanna Don't with my Touchstone! I am supes excited. Yesterday I literally had rehearsal all day long (noon to 5pm) and then hung out with my sister all night. This morning she even convinced me to get up (relatively) early and go to the grocery store to get supplies for blueberry pancakes and mimosas. But it was yummers, so I was OK with it...

Tonight I am wearing my bebe black liquid leggings, UO black gladiator sandals and olive ruffled Zara tunic. And I'm also throwing my thrifted 3/4 sleeve black cardigan on too...

Into The Woods

Rehearsal today. Outside. I wore a lot of layers. It was gorgeous today so Yay! It was so much fun! I can't wait to spend the rest of the summer outside enjoying the weather.

I wore my black jolt pants and black Paolo flats both from Nordstrom, Into the Woods tee and red hoop earrings.

Off Duty

So ready for the weekend, for realzies. I need some sleep and relaxation... and some time to get off book. Blearg! We open in 2 weeks. Yup, TWO WEEKS! Crazytimes!

Rehearsal outside tonight and what I wouldn't give for the weather to be like it was yesterday or the day before... I am actually planning a trip home to change into something warmer before heading over to Sand Point... So that I will not freeze when the wind blows off the water.

I am wearing my matty m gold bead embellished maroon racer-back tank from Nordys with my H&M military jacket, thrifted Gap cropped black pants and Sam Edelmann snake skin-ish bronze pointy-toed flats. Adding my Aprie straw hat for outside and it's def cute, but NOT the warmest of outfit choices.

PS Check out my helmet head? What's up with that?!

Turn Around, Bright Eyes

So ready for the weekend. And SUPER wanting a summer break. This working 40 hours a week thing PLUS rehearsal PLUS a social life? This is hard stuff! I wanna go back to my 10-15 hours a week with rehearsals and a RABID social life. That was fun. [le sigh]

Today I get to go to yoga and then (finally!) grocery shopping. No rehearsal until tomorrow when we add dancing to the music we (mostly) cemented last night...

I am wearing my matty m twist strap tank dress from Nordys, black cap sleeve Sweater Project cropped cardigan from Macys, black leggings and bdg black saddle shoes from UO.

New: ipod

This just came to me at work via FedEx. Waiting until I get home at 10:30 tonight to play with it, just MIGHT kill me...

NEW iPOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ART U NEED

So, all my plans of waking up early to watch the USA v Algeria game at the pub down the street flew out the window this morning when my alarm went off at 6am... No good. Kinda bummed I missed it, although I would have missed the Donovan's stoppage time goal anyways (would have needed to leave for work beforehand), so I dunno if that was a good or bad choice, but that's what happened. Now, however, since we won and will be moving on, I have MORE opportunities to watch our boys play some futbol! U! S! A! U! S! A!

Yesterday was loverly! Gorgeous weather and we were able to rehearse outside! And we got to stage the final Touchstone/Audrey scene where I sing. And we get a little kiss! It's gonna be so much fun to work on her more, flushing out both of them and their relationship... BUT I think we'll need to get off book for that to really take off. Physicality will be KEY! And I can't wait to start working on this...

Music rehearsal tonight! These are my favorites, hands down, FAVORITES! They are ususally pretty tedious, but it's doing something I KNOW I can do (and do well), so they are always supes fun. Cannot wait!

I am wearing my grey Levi skinnies cuffed with my gifted gold Zara sandals, graphic fluxus tunic from Nordys and black Costco tank underneath.

Red Rover, Red Rover...

I did SO MUCH LAUNDRY. Ridiculous amounts. And with only one washer and one dryer, it takes FOREVER to do 2 months-worth. But various articles of clothing are now hanging up drying all around my apt (sorry roomie) and it feels amazing to have options on what to wear in the morning. Expect to see proof of this on the blog in the next few weeks (although I do think I am at my most original when I have very little to choose from).

Tonight we are blocking the final scene in the play where the entire cast is onstage. I can already tell it is going to be long and epic. But definitely fun.

Today I am wearing my thrifted red 3/4 sleeve dress, F21 black side-zip leggings and Paolo flats from Nordys. I am also wearing my Panamanian bracelet and ring from my Dad.

You Wouldn't Know It...

...but today is the first official day of summer... really. I mean, how sad is that. I have already gotten over the fact that Seattle weather bites the big one and am now in acceptance (what number is that in the 'stages of grief' thing?) of whatever it decides to be. All I know is that this crappy weather has helped me officially decide that this is my last year in this city. I'm done. It's pushing me out. And I will be less complain-y now (well, in the future) because I know that. Doesn't mean, I won't be crossing my fingers and wishing with all my might to see a couple 80-degree weeks in the forecast, I'll just vocalize it less...

No rehearsal tonight, so I have a hot, hot date with my laundry. Fun Monday night plans. And, boy do I need to do laundry. I haven't used the machines at my new place yet which puts my last laundry day almost 8 weeks ago... yeah, I know... but I've been busy! So, tonight's the night. Yeah, it is.

Today I am rocking my black jolt pants from Nordys, gifted purple lace racer-back tank from UO, thrifted black 3/4 sleeve cardigan and Steven Madden black slouch boots.

Today was awesome! Had wonderful birthday dinner with my mama and seestor and lovely dessert too! w00t! Food is amazing. That is all. Food=yummers. I would, seriously, spend budget my income so that food=priority (even at the expense of clothes, shoes, fashion-I KNOW, but food is so good).

For the awesome food-ventures I wore my F21 black pencil skirt and zebra print belt, thrifted Dior black suit jacket, grey Anthropologie ruffle blouse, gifted fishnet stockings and black Steve Madden slouch boots.

We're Here! Shakespeare! Get Used to It!

Oh, Solstice parade. So many naked bikers... and so few of them attractive. The route is long, most people could not hear our Shakespeare. And yet, so much fun.

I wore my matty m orange tank from Nordys, white and grey pinstriped pants and long grey boyfriend sweater both from Fossil, straw Aprie hat and mutli-colored scarf from India.

Bright Sunshine-y Day

I left the apartment with my coat in my purse this morning! Only wearing a scarf with my short sleeve tee! It was glorious! Please stay here forever!

Last night was supes fun! Sang some Nancy Sinatra and Scissor Sisters and then broke it down with "Big Spender" & "Everything's Comin' Up Roses" (SO FUN!). I heart FFOK!

Today I am wearing my red "Think Global, Start Local" Fossil tee (makes me think of this song EVERYTIME--teehee), black jolt pants from Nordys and black gladiators from UO.

Everything's Changing

Thanks to my wonderful Dad I was able to get some pictures on the wall and clean/organize my room and really the apartment as a whole! But as a result, I lost my lovely white wall for picture-taking, and this is the new option... still a work in progress...

I have NO MORE boxes though! Success! That is a win all on its own in my mind. w00t!

Tonight is rehearsal, then FFOK for my bday! So excited! It will be super fun. And a lovely celebration of ME!

Today I am wearing my bdg dark denim jeans, teal ruffles Kimchi Blue tank and long black lux boyfriend sweater all from UO and my brown Sperry Top-Siders from Nordys.

And What Do We Think Of...

...The Hipster Mountain Man look?

I mean, honestly, how can guys think it's attractive to remain unkempt and dirty? Unshaven and slovenly? Hipster and Greek sailer? It wasn't a good look in the 90's and it's not a good look today...

Shave the beard, take a shower and hit the gym: this look it played out. Seriously.

Verdict: (almost) ANYTHING is better!

Zebra Stripes

It's one of those days, I can already tell... 49 degrees in June?! Boo. That is all I have to say: BOO. BUT I am done with my boots (done, I tell you!). I refuse to dress like it's winter when when I've already had my birthday. Not allowed, NO! So I am wearing my threadless tee, thrifted zebra-striped cami, black jolt pants and black Paolo flats both from Nordys with my thrifted black 3/4 sleeve sweater.

I had a great birthday yesterday. Enjoyed some homemade strawberry rhubarb pie at work, was able to do yoga, shower and eat something before rehearsal. AND was wished a 'happy birthday' by just about everyone I saw! It was loverly. Nice and busy!

Tonight I get to see my Dad! Yay! He's been in Panama for the last three months and I get to see him for the first time in FOREVER! What a great bday gift. PLUS, hopefully he will help me get some of my pictures hung up in my apartment (now that we've been there for 6 weeks...). AND I still have that one box in my room... hmmm... this weekend?

Birthday Daze...

It's my birthday... And I'll SING if I want to! Totally looking forward to Thursday night's FFOK bday celebration! I think I might sing a little "Middle of the Road"... Or maybe "Call Me"... So many options!

Imogen Heap was ridiculous! She is probably one of the most singularly talented people I have ever seen. At one point she actually improv'd a song for us after getting a key (F#minor) and melody from audience members(!) and it ROCKED! And apparently we can download it for $1 in a few days after she puts it on her website and all proceeds go to a local charity (the P-Patch Project). I mean, how cool is that?! She was so keyed into the audience, too. Apparently before the concert, you could go online and fans each city could vote for the top 12 songs they want her to play! And I have absolutely NO qualms about the choices that our fine city made either! A great smattering of the old (like "Headlock" and "Come Here Boy") and the new ("Bad Body Double", "Tidal" and "Little Bird"). Plus, I guess she is holding this youtube contest in every city for a local band to join her in singing "Earth" that then got to open for her. So that was awesome too! And you can never go wrong with the audience participatory "Just for Now", everyone's favorite tune "Let Go" and closing with the awesomeness that is "Hide and Seek". It was a fantastic concert and SUCH a great kick-off to my birthday week (thanks, seestor)!

Big plans for my birthday night, too: yoga followed by rehearsal--w00t! Haha... Not much I can do there, although I do get to block my first Audrey scene tonight which is a pretty great birthday present!

Today, in celebration, I am wearing my flounce tbd brown polka-dotted party dress from Nordys with my cream kimchi blue tank from UO underneath, black liquid Bebe leggings, thrifted 3/4 sleeve cardigan and brown & black studded NYLA wedges from Nordys.

Teaser: Imogen was AMAZING!

Performing "Headlock". PLEASE excuse the poor quality of my phone recording on the video...

Now in Technicolor

Today looks like it will be the last day to hit 70 degrees for a while...le boo... BUT the weekend was gorgeous! Made me very happy.

Yesterday I got a pedicure (Yay!) and then grabbed late lunch/early dinner with the roomie before heading to the non-stop theatre insanity that is Northwest New Works and I really did enjoy the eight pieces I saw. Although I missed the Tonys (but I heard, no biggie, they were boring anyway)...

Today is the day before the best day ever (aka flag day aka June 14th aka the day before my bday)! And it's also the day that the seestor and I get to go to IMOGEN HEAP!!!! So excited about that one there! I can't wait to get off work and book it over there to stand in line for GA!!!!

Today I am wearing my dark grey jbrand skinnies, blue racerback flounce by tbd tank and mustard yellow cardigan all from Nordys with my grey Target flats.

Casual Cool

Wore current/elliot boyfriend jeans and black paolo flats both from Nordys, grey Hollister tee and H&M military jacket.

Red Stripe

Whoo-hoo! Today was absolutely gorgeous! Jess and I went for a walk this morning and then I headed to rehearsal where I overshot by about 40 minutes thinking that I would have to fight UW commencement traffic, but there wasn't any, so I was able to sit outside and enjoy the

lovely weather for a little longer... I was supposed to see a movie this afternoon too, but I passed on it to get a late lunch and sit in the sun drinking with Dani (because what's better in the summer than a drinking in the middle of the day for no reason?).

Then I hit up Howl and let me just say that the line was absolutely

ridiculous! But I guess that's what you get from a single screening of the Allen Ginsberg biopic starring James Franco (with a little Jon Hamm, Jeff Daniels and Mary Louise Parker thrown in).

Today I wore my H&M red striped blouse, Pitaya cropped jeans and gold Zara sandals with my straw Aprie hat.

Simple

The look of calm in the above pictures belie the intense fear that is resonating inside me right now over the idea that I have to go and dance for the 5th in a few hours... (that and thoughts of the last time that happened keep creeeeeping into my head--not such a good experience that time...) And I haven't been to ballet in MONTHS (mental note to start going consistently again...). But I am NOT psyching myself out, oh no! Just preparing for the insanity. Whew...

So I said that the audition went well, but I really didn't give any details (still in the "I was asked back to dance!" euphoria). So basically there were, like, 16 people in the room. And it was a small room, so that was a little intense. And as I was singing I saw buzzbuzzbuzz whispering and buzzbuzzbuzz smiling and as soon as I finished they were asking the pianist (RJ--yay!) "what was that top note?" "what was the range in that song?" So, basically, I knew I had rocked it! And left super proud of myself. And they were running behind, so I only was able to sing "Stranger Here Myself" too. w00t!

Then I went home and in the midst of making myself dinner (I am always STARVING post-audition), they called me to ask me to come to the dance call this afternoon!

Last night I also went to a SIFF movie (final wknd!), The Sentimental Engine Slayer, which, as I was telling Jess, was probably the most interesting non-linear movie I have ever seen. I am still unsure whether or not I actually LIKED the film, but I LOVED the style. It was so personal. Every scene felt like you were eavesdropping. It was in both Spanish and English and oftentimes they would just break into Spanish and there would be no subtitles, but you would get the gist of what they were saying. Or a character would be talking but there would be too much background noise to hear them. Like real life. And there wasn't really an ending... I loved that.

There was, however, a "talker" sitting directly behind me. Now, people who have been to the movies (or plays) with me know that I like to whisper something to my neighbor now and again, but she was genuinely a "What?! That was weird!" talker. I almost expected to hear her say "Don't go in there! The killer's behind the door!" I can only count my lucky stars this wasn't a horror movie. Almost turned around to tell her to shut it at one point... BOO on talkers!

So, anyway, today to work, dance call, and the music/movement rehearsal tonight I am wearing my black stretch jolt pants and light blue Rubbish tee from Nordys, white tank from Costco, grey Fossil boyfriend sweater and grey plastic shoes from Target.

PS If you wanna see a SIFF movie this weekend for free, go onto siff.net and take a look at the schedule, click the amount of tickets you want to purchase (under SIFF mbr), then use any one of these codes under the "redeem vouchers" area. If you need my log in or anything, just let me know. First come, first serve. I just don't want them to go to waste.

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Success!

My audition is over! It went really well! I am called back for the movement audition tomorrow afternoon (both a positive AND a negative thing)!

We shall see how that goes for me...

I'm Ready for my Closeup Mr De Mille

Warming up and getting ready to head to el auditiono (4 years of spanish, bitchez!) and as you can probably see I am trying to get pumped up as well! And it is working(o)!

I'm wearing grey striped cap sleeve Bebe shirt, BCBG/Maxazria paperbag waisted bubble skirt from Nordys, black polka dotted leggings and the same black bdg saddle shoes from earlier.

Floral Arrangements

Tonight's the big callback. And, of course, I feel unprepared (even though I am). And I'm exhausted. But super-excited! And I do have about 2 hours after work to go home, change, warm up, wander over there and then perform my 2 songs. Whew! So much work and stress leading up to about 5 minutes of performance. But such is life (especially, when it comes to auditions).

After my audition, I am going to kill sometime tonight and then head to The Sentimental Engine Slayer at SIFF. Trying to get all 20 movies in

the 3 weeks just might kill me... But I do have 5 tickets left that I don't think that I can use (not with rehearsal and NWNW thrown in there), so

if anything catches your fancy, just lemme know and you can buy them

off me. All the movies (minus the closing night gala) are up for grabs at a mere $8 (normally $11). And there is no way that I can get in there and use them all before Sun. If you want recommendations I can help with that, too! Just let me know!

Today I am wearing my thrifted floral blouse, H&M wide-leg jeans and black bdg saddle shoes from UO.

Blinded by the Light

Attacking Audrey last night made me SO happy! I cannot wait to get her on her feet and really discover who she is. The little taste of character development I got at rehearsal was so yummy! She is small, but mighty that's for sure. I also REALLY hope we are able to keep some of the William references in the script. That whole scene really changes the dynamic of Audrey and Touchstone's relationship. Crossing my fingers!

Also, woot! I get to take Mon 6/14 off to go with the seestor to IMOGEN HEAP! SOOO much excitement! What a great birthday present to me!

Today we are all called to work through the final scene in the show and it will be nice to see everyone in the same room again. The whole cast is so much larger that the other casts I have been working with recently and it's such a different dynamic that the more we can all work together, the more ensemble-y we will be. And the more fun the entire summer will be!

For today, I am wearing bdg dirty denim skinny jeans and Kimchi Blue cream colored tank both from UO, blue polka dotted Seychelles wedges and navy ruffle front polka dot Parfait cardigan both from Nordys.

Good News!

Yes! I don't quite know how it just happened, but I somehow am going to get this bag on 6/15 (my bday!!!!) and I didn't even think it was available!

The Kate Spade will be the next thing I will rent, but for now I get the Tory Burch East-West 'Gareth' Tote for the next month!

So Many Looks It Hurts

Coming home yesterday before it was dark out? Glorious! Waking up this morning to sun streaming in my window? Even better! Not that it's hot, by any means, but the mere lack-of-rain is a win in my book (sad, I know).

My voice lesson yesterday was glorious! I feel uber-prepared for my big callback on Thurs. AND I just found out I don't have to worry about getting to rehearsal afterwards (thank god), which will definitely be less stressful. The funny thing is that although I am singing a brand new song, "Lost & Found" (also from City of Angels, like my standard "You Can Always Count On Me", but a different character), I feel totally prepared. It's like I open my mouth and Lost and Found comes out. Simple. Easy. FUN! And paired with "Stranger Here Myself"? Brilliant! The characters could not BE more different. Now I'm really excited!

I'm excited to really start to tackle Audrey's scenes tonight at rehearsal! Find her comedy and (lack of) intelligence. Should be a blast! We also start putting everything on its feet later this week. AND we have our first music/movement call on Fri! It's like I'm actually in a show or something...

Of course, the good goes with the bad and there is the possibility that I might have to miss Imogen Heap at the Paramount next Mon... I asked for it off, but since I am already getting Thurs off for the callback and requested a few other dates off as well... I don't know if it's gonna work out. But COME ON! Like, my favorite artist ever the DAY before my bday? If that's not fate, I dunno what is... Lindy and I supes wanna go, so I am crossing my fingers I get a positive response!

Anyway, Jess and I have also started a roomie blog to track the whereabouts of our own Urban Sasquatch (aka Tybs). Feel free to enjoy that as well...

Today, I am wearing my grey striped Free People studded collar tunic from Nordys with my $6 H&M skirt (hey, Mom, how's it look now?), grey Mod Cloth belt, sparkly brown American Apparel leggings, light brown Sperry Top-Siders and H&M military jacket with Aprie straw fedora for the outside.

But Black and White ARE Colors...

This weekend's insanity only increased yesterday. I went to see Cirque du Soleil's Kooza at Marymoor Park yesterday with my mom, sister, aunt and grandma and it's like every time I go to one of their shows I love it, but at the same time feel so unaccomplished. Not that I necessarily want to be able to walk around my body while my chest stays on the floor exorcist style (or yes, we saw this), but ya know, something weird and marketable would be awesome. Or, like my sister said, "there are girls up there just standing and singing, you could do that". Yes, yes I could.

Afterwards, we tried our absolute hardest to get dinner, but it seemed like we were thwarted at every turn. Finally, around 530pm, after 3 false alarms and a beer, we ended up at Piatti in U Village... only 2 hours after the show ended...

Then I was supposed to go to NWNW's mainstage show at OtB, but... totally punked out. I was SO tired and the thought of a 2-hour show and then an afterparty just did NOT gel with what I needed last night. So, I totally flaked... And I loved it. Watched Whip It and passed out by 10pm. I also think I am gonna skip the SIFF movie I had loosely planned for tonight (Disco and Atomic War) and give myself another early night. I do have my first voice lesson in a really long time tonight in preparation for my audition at the 5th on Thurs...

Yesterday, I ran to the bus (and missed it) and then slipped into my PJs too fast to take a pic, but I was wearing my black v-neck Gap dress (super on sale), grey Spanx tights from the Rack with my thrifted grey boots and Mod Cloth grey belt.

Today, I am also rocking the Black and White color palate in my white H&M ruffled blouse with black buttons, black Express v-neck cardigan and striped Lux trousers from UO with my Linea Paolo black patent flats from Nordys. I also grabbed my black beaded necklace and pink and black heart-shaped Marilyn earrings (color!).

Orange You Glad to See Me?

OK, so can we talk about Brotherhood for a second? What is it with gay men who shouldn't be attached that are so hot? Seriously? What is it? It was a great movie. Really attacking the issues of ideology versus true nature. Sad. Really sad. But moving for sure.

Today was literally insane. I went to yoga this morning, then rehearsal, NWNW studio show, shower, SIFF movie and then hanging out with the roomie. CRAZY TIMES. I mean, honestly, I didn't get to shower until what? 6 hours after yoga ended? Insane.

Tonight I saw Fathers and Guns, which oh my god, was HILARIOUS! Seriously. SO FUNNY. Both were definitely 4 outta 5's for me. Lovely.

Tonight I wore my new mattie m tank from Nordys , $6 H&M skirt, polka dot leggings, brown seychelles pumps from Loehmanns, thrifted sweater and Aprie straw hat.

Yes, That is a Fanny Pack

I saw this guy on way to yoga this morning. He is wearing a green fanny pack (and actually wearing it on his fanny!).  I mean come on buddy, if Sarah Jessica Parker couldn't bring that trend back it is dead for good.

Anyways, I had to share.

(I'm Peeking) Over Your Shoulder

So I already extolled the brilliance that was FFOK, but lemme add one more thing. Korby's organ BROKE during the first song, so by the time I got there, everything was being played in "organ" style on a casio keyboard (or as he referred to it a "crotch organ"). And it STILL worked. Amazing.

I also saw Tsar yesterday at SIFF and lemme just preface this with Ivan the Terrible? Pretty much an AWFUL person. Yeah, of course everyone confessed to his made up plots, under threat of torture most people would 'fess up to ANYthing... Crazy. He wasn't just power hungry, either, he wanted God to send him signs that he was doing the right thing. He believed he was an instrument of God's will. Creeepy. And, sadly, very timely. Religious fanatics seriously creep me out. Good movie though. Some tough torture sequences, but beautifully shot and acted. Plus the movie reel died on us for about 5 min, so we all got free vouchers! Success!

Tonight I have my first real rehearsal for As You Like It. Table work on a scene I am assuming I am only in to sing and fill out the "men" in the forest. Then I'm going to see a movie about gay neo-nazis falling in love called Brotherhood... should be interesting. Hopefully no more torture though. I think I'm tortured out for a while...

Of course, in all the fun I was having last night, I stayed out too late (and on the way home was yelled at by a homeless man to "go home" and I was like "I am!"), so today I am exhausted and wanted to be comfy. I am wearing my stretchy black Jolt pants from Nordys, purple off the shoulder The Ballet Studio tee by American Apparel with black racerback Express tank underneath and black Chinese Laundry booties with silver studs. I am also wearing my mirrored earrings and purple bracelets.

Tomorrow I get to go to yoga (yay!), but then have to miss a SIFF movie I really wanted to see because I have rehearsal (boo), but MIGHT be able to get back in time to catch the wknd 1 NWNW studio series at 5pm (fingers crossed) and then catch a movie, Fathers and Guns at Uptown tomorrow nite... YIKES. Weekend is gonna be jam packed...

Gross Gross Gross!

Example of why the crappy ankle shoes look fails. I stealthily took these of a girl waiting at a bus stop...

She was in no way fat, but the cutting off at the ankles? Does not work! The bunching of the jeans? Yuck, yuck! Unattractive. I mean, how could she leave the house like that?

Poor thing...

Frances Farmer Organ Karaoke

Um... Can we talk for a second about how utterly and ridiculously brilliant this is? It's karaoke. But without any of those slow boring ballads. Or contemporary popular songs (I got a lovely rant in response to why there is no Lady Gaga on the list). And accompanied. Live. By an organist. Um, yeah... brillz.

The next one is on June 17th (2 days after my bday, anyone?) and I really plan on trying to get there if my rehearsal schedule permits. I made new friends, reconnected with old ones and killed singing Blondie. Does it get any better than that?

Brought to You By the Color Green

Mmmmmmm... the text workshop we had last night in lieu of rehearsal reminded me how much I LOVE learning. Makes me wanna go to grad school. Just completely immerse myself in technique. Of course, which technique (and by default, which grad school) do I want to study? No idea. That's what lets me know that I WILL someday go, but also that right now is not the time...

Speaking of acting, I found out a few days ago that I have a callback to the 5th Ave for ensemble in A Christmas Story The Musical in about a week... No jinxing, but w00t! Supes excited about that!

Tonight I am not called for rehearsal, so I am going to Tsar (all about Ivan the Terrible) at Neptune at 7pm and then possibly a little Frances Farmer Organ Karaoke? Mayhaps, mayhaps...

For all of this excitement (there's SUN, too!) I am wearing a thrifted lbd, green striped Cardigan sweater, grey Mod Cloth belt, Steve Madden black boots and old grey knee socks.

Oh, and PS it looks like the BBOS winning purse is the yellow Kate Spade. Crossing my fingers I get it before the 13th!

Bag, Borrow or Steal: Options

OK, so my lovely orange Andrew Marc is due back at BBOS on 6/13, so I am currently in the process of narrowing down my options and I figured, what better than to lay them all out here on Mr Blog and have you all help me make my difficult decisions... Of course, compounding the choices is that the two (here & here) I had already narrowed down are on the wait list and it looks like neither of them are going to be ready to go by next week.

I also had decided that I am looking for a different shape than my current bag (for something different) and a bright color or fun pattern (it IS summer, after all--despite the crap-tastic weather). With all this in mind, below are the top three options.

Option #1: Furla 'Frida' Large Satchel Handbag

Option #2: Kate Spade 'Geraldine' Boerum Hill Oversized Satchel Handbag

Option #3: Betsey Johnson 'Hold Stud-y' Tote

Now I need your help, which should I rent next?