Done All Wrong

blouse: new American Apparel, capris: thrifted Gap, shoes: Sperry Top-Siders from Nordstrom, accessories: Charlotte Russe necklace, Relic watch, silver earrings

Getting ready to wrap up my first week of training for the new job!  Then three days off!  Yay-zers.  Seriously, I am still recovering from opening yesterday (I'm sure FFOK last night did not help, but WORTH IT!) and am seriously in need of a few days to sleep, if not sleep in.

A little bummed I barely got to enjoy the gorgeous weather yesterday, so I am def gonna try to get some sunshine-y goodness today after I get off work.  I have plans to see a show at Annex with Ali tonight and tomorrow night is Brews & Bards... Theatre!

Last night's FFOK was so bittersweet.  It was pretty insane since everyone who knew it was wrapping itself up came out to say goodbye.  All the regulars were particularly bummed.  Kate & I rocked it on "Holdin' Out For A Hero" one more time and I hit up all my regs ("When You're Good To Mama", "These Boots Are Made For Walking" & "Down in the Hole"), but by the time I left (and many others stayed) there were many hugs given and talks about a reunion sometime.  Seriously, made some good friends and am gonna miss my first & third Thursday routine.

There will be mass amounts of coffee consumed today.  Just sayin'.

Oh Sugar, Sugar

tank: Forever 21 gifted, sweater: thrifted, jeans: BDG from Urban new, flats: BDG from Urban, accessories:  Express necklace, Relic watch, gifted rings, gifted silver & black bracelets, Farmers Market Marilyn Monroe earrings

I am super proud of myself.  This is the first day I started work at 430am, the first day I went to yoga after and the first day I took a successful afternoon nap in preparation for a busy night.

Tonight is the year + one month anniversary of FFOK and apparently the final one.  Ever.  So, I am going.  sad and a little bummed that I just got back into the swing of going and now it's almost over.  So much better than any other karaoke.  For cereal.  PS here is a link from Seattle Channel about FFOK which starts at 21:19 (I am in it starting 22:10 and sing at 22:30 real quick (a little bit of The Wire theme).

So, I am heading to FFOK early tonight, so I can head home early without feeling guilty for missing the last one and still get to bed at a reasonable hour before work manana... Then three days off!

Hipsterific

blouse: thrifted, tank: Costco, jeans: BDG from Urban NEW!, flats: Linea Paolo from  Nordstrom, accessories: Relic watch, Charlotte Russe necklace, Forever 21 glasses, gifted rings

Fri May 13 1:34am

I’ve now tried to write this post three separate times, but since Blogger is being buggy, I am gonna just do the next best thing: write it in word to post online later.  Blearg. Seriously, I never realized how addicted I was to this blogging thing until I really wanted to post something and it started to actively thwart my attempts.   Boo on you, Blogger, you know better.

Anyways, I spent today busy, busy, busy.  Yoga’d this morning and super enjoyed the sun! Then back to la mama’s to finalize Lindy’s going away party plans, shower, pack and clean up from being there for 3.5 days (I made a bit of a mess…).  And in the packing, I realized that I have waaaaaaay more items than bags for said items to live in. Luckily since the fah-zha was picking up la mama and the seestor from the aeropuerto, I got a ride home!  Huzzah!

Then, despite numerous attempts at distraction by the fat one, I was able to unpack and reorganize my room before heading to El Gallo.  I will write more on this show later, but generally: WOW!  Anyone who is or has ever been involved in any performance aspect will relate to the story that Teatro de Ciertos Habitantes is telling here.  And all in a made up language!  So much love for this show! Seriously, see it!

After that I headed to the Hula to celebrate a friend’s bday and was encouraged to come back and sing by the staff (success!), had randoms asking my friends if I was single (awkward) and generally, having a kick-ass time singing fun (slow) songs.  Thank you Jewel and Alanis for giving me my Thursday night karaoke inspiration!

Tomorrow is a big day with the wedding rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and Lindy’s going away party!  I need my beauty sleep, thank you very much!

PS Hipster glasses are a winner!

Interview with a Barista

blouse: Love Squared from Nordstrom, sweater: Mod Cloth, pants: Jolt from Nordstrom, flats: Asos, accessories: Charlotte Russe necklace, gifted shell bracelet, vintage pink earrings

Had my job interview at Uptown this afternoon and it went as well as I could hope for, I think!  The woman who interviewed me said she would let me know by the end of the week whether or not there is a position for me.  I'd love a job, but am a little concerned about both my availability (shops are open until 10pm) and also travel issues (you technically work at all eight locations, including the 2 in West Seattle), but I think I can resolve those and the environment seems really open and supportive! She actually said how happy she was that I have worked in so many different fields and that I had such a great passion in theatre.

I was supposed to grab lunch with the roomie post-interview, but she got the days confused (thought audition today, interview Fri not vice versa), so we just hugged and chatted for a quick minute and then I wandered around handing out my resume in lower QA (hit up four more places!).

Plans for tonight include ballet (say, WHAT?!) and thai food (major pad thai craving).  Ballet because, to be honest, putting on that Jackie O dress a few years after I last wore it, I realized that I no longer have the slim hips and thighs that I did when I was doing ballet all the time.  Not to say I'm not in shape (thanks to yoga!), but I think I need to mix it up a bit.  My upper body is much shaplier from the yoga, but I've lost that definition in my glutes and thighs that I had when I was ballet-ing all the damn time.  New goal: yoga three/four times a week mixed in with ballet once/twice a week.  I'm a little bummed that the teacher I heart so much is on maternity leave (she was sooo pregs when I saw her at FFOK in March), but I think that mixing it up with new teachers is also a good idea.

I plan to be super sore tomorrow (haven't been to ballet in months and months), but I have yoga morning plans and shopping in the afternoon plans (I WILL find some dress options for Pam!) and possibly hitting up a show tomorrow night?

The Great Search

tank: Mod Cloth, sweater: Mod Cloth, jeans: J Brand from Nordstrom, shoes: Asos, accessories: Relic watch,  silver and black gifted bracelets, Charlotte Russe necklace

Whew!  Just got back from spreading my resumes all over the neighborhood.  Everywhere!  I even got a few manager names and times to call back next week.

Yoga was tough today in the best possible way.  Totes good and hard and exhausting.  I have plans to get up early and hit another neighborhood tomorrow (either Cap Hill or lower QA, not sure which one yet)...

Tonight I am gonna go see 9 to 5 with Lindy and then go grab some karaoke time at FFOK.  Possibly getting happy hour drinkzies and foodzies with Lindy beforehand.  Should be good (albeit busy) times!

Smile A Little

tee: Americal Apparel, tank: Costco, jeans: seethrusoul from BP Nordstrom, shoes: Sperry Top-Siders from Nordstrom, acessories: Charlotte Russe necklace, Relic watch

Made the job-searching rounds again today and have plans to do it again tomorrow!  Hoping for some good job luck this week although it helps that I received my tax refund, reimbursements from Dad and also a little refund from Chase all in the same day, plus a check from Blue Flame from when I worked CatchCon.  It's nice to have some monies again, despite the fact that it's really not that much.  It's really only inspired me to grab more job applications and hit the pavement once again...

Last night's shows at SPF were really fantastic!  It was great to see my friends rocking their solo shows soooo hard.  Plus since they both had so much music/singing in them they really inspired me for my own solo show (and encouraged me to get back to writing.  Haven't touched it since Panama... and really should!).  So much time too little to do--strike that, reverse it.

Plans for tomorrow include job-searching, grocery shopping, yoga, sun time (if it's sunny), dress shopping (for Pam & me), possibly seeing Merry Wives (or 9 to 5 depending on what the 5th can give me for exchange of our groupon coupon...) and then some FFOK to round off the night... Blearg, busy day!

Fan-tastic

tee: Mariners, tank: Costco, jeans: BDG from Urban. shoes: Sperry Top-Siders from Nordstrom, accessories: Relic watch, long teal earrings

Yoga'd again this morning (fourth day in a row! w00t!!!!!!) which was a different instructor who absolutely kicked my ass!  Girl had us doing endurance yoga.  I have never chaturanga'd more in my life.  But it was awesome.  Tiring (hello, sweat), but totes amazing!

Ran once more to the Vitamin D chamber (where the girl at the front desk and I had a nice little chat about what was causing the possible government shutdown and what it meant for government workers).

Had FFOK last night, which is always fun.  Met a new friend who does open mic nights at the Bad Monkey Bistro about 2 blocks from place, so I think I'll check her out next Mon. Plus she offered to play piano for me anytime I need it... no complaints!

Then tonight I'm heading to training for CatchCon tomorrow and rushing to Safeco to make it before opening pitch!  Home opener!  w00t!

Scaled Down

tank: LA Made from Nordstrom, jeans: J Brand from Nordstrom, sweater: Fossil, wedges: Cooperative from Urban, accessories: necklace from Express, large leaf earrings

Today's Ally McBeal-isms: "I like being a mess, it's who I am." "An imagination is a terrible thing to waste."

Yoga'd again this morning and Vitamin D'd this afternoon.  Then after a little practicing of 'Lola' & 'At Last', I am now getting ready to head to FFOK.  Yay!

Also, got a little bit of writing done this evening and started working on my taxes.  Boo.

Sing to Me

tee: SSC Threepenny, tank: Costco, sweater: Express, pants: Jolt from Nordstrom, shoes: Sperry Top-Siders from Nordstrom

Had a lovely massage from Carolyn this afternoon getting ready for the trip.  And I returned my lovely kate spade bag and Marc Jacobs watch to BBOS (le sad) since they're due on Mon...

Next plans for today include taking a little nappy and starting the giant task that will be laundry... eventually...

Last night I remembered how awesome FFOK was... Love it! Need to get back to going all the time before I start rehearsing all the time again.

2 days!

Luck O' the Irish

dress: Mod Cloth, tank: Costco, leggings: H&M, flats: Blink from Asos, accessories: Marc Jacobs watch,  mini-heart necklace, gifted giant green ring

Heading out to catch a friend's show and then up to the Hill for som FFOK of the Irish variety.  Figured I should wear some green so as not to get pinched!

Room is clean and I've laid out most of the clothes I think I'm gonna pack, so now all I need to do is finish cleaning the apt, do some laundry and actually pack everything up.  Shoes and toiletries are about all I have left to put together.

Still at 3 days!

Sleep Deprived

sweatshirt: Lululemon, pants: Nike, tank: Costco, shoes: Sperry Top-Siders from Nordstrom

Another yoga day!  Dragged my ass outta bed to do yoga for the third day in a row and then home to drink and clean.  It's St Patty's Day, no one can judge.  So far, tackled the bathroom and just started on my room.  Tomorrow the goal is the kitchen and living room (I need more swiffer wet jet fluid, otherwise I would do the kitchen today...) and laundry, laundry, laundry.  Then Sat I will yoga again and finish my laundry then pack, pack, pack.  And we leave Sat night!

Tonight I am gonna hit up a show and tomorrow night too, probably since I'll miss a lot of closing weekends being outta town the next 10 days. Also, heading to St Patty's Day FFOK tonight (for the first time since summer?  YIKES).  And I get a lovely massage from Carolyn tomorrow afternoon.  I also need to fit a mani/pedi in there somewhere and (maybe, BIG maybe) another 6 min in the tanning bed... Busy next couple of days before heading out.

Orlando/Panama--here we come! (3 Days!)

Stuck

tee: Wild Things from Urban, sweater: BP from Nordstrom, pants: Jolt from Nordstrom, boots:  Report Signature from  Nordstrom, accessories: mini-heart necklace and black jewel ring gifted

OK, so I really need to stop watching closet love stories.  Seriously, it's like every movie I watch recently has been a "surprise!  love story!" type movie (I'm looking at you The Young Victoria & The Kids Are All Right!) and they always make me weepy.  I have to admit that Winter's Bone, NOT one of those (THANK GOD) and seriously GOOD.  Way to be stark and cold and awesome!  Def recommendation (and probs and Oscar nom for the lead, Jennifer Lawrence, who KILLED IT as the 17-year-old not taking no for an answer on a search to find her bail-hopping dad).  So, see it.  For cereal.

Tonight's plans include a double feature of The Social Network and 127 Hours (strike that, reverse it) in my (kinda sorta New Year's resolution-ish) attempt to see all the Oscar best picture noms before the list is announced.  I think this should get me pretty darn close unless there are any surprises.  I think if I see The Fighter I should have hit almost all of the possibles... we shall see (Lindy, when you wanna see that one?). These are the plans.  We shall see how I feel post-training day 2 though. Although last night I had a surprising amount of energy.  It's funny how easy it is to sit back and tell someone else what to do all day... Delegation rocks!

FFOK is also tonight and it has been faaaaaar too long since I've been, so that's also on the radar.  Again, though, depending on how I feel post-double feature...

Color & Patterns

tee: Banana Republic, sweater: Halogen from Nordstrom, jeans: BDG from Urban, boots: MIA from Nordstrom Rack

I seriously feel like I have been running on empty this entire week and it's not like it's slowing down anytime soon.  PLUS, I just heard that my debit card may have been compromised and now have to pay stupid cash until the stupid bank gets around to sending me another stupid card (wow, what great timing you piece of shit who stole my card number.  It's not like I have plans or Christmas gifts to buy or anything like that.  Wow.  Awesome).  Blearg.  I don't even know how they got my card numbers since it's not like I was buying shizz on Cap Hill that weekend.  Plus, I'd almost memorized the numbers... Boo!

And I totally skipped the play last night.  I decided time at home relaxing with the cat was more important and now I am super glad I went that direction.  It's not like I'm sleeping well either... Insomnia = no fun

Today, I literally dunno how I'm gonna get from the U District to OtB quick enough to make it to Dayna Hansen ontime.  I am just hoping they hold and the roomie saves me a seat.  And then, afterwards, I am going home.  I'm not going to FFOK (that I've missed the last 2 times, making this the 3rd in a row), going to Keeley's going away party/last concert in Seattle (major BOO) or even hitting up Jenn's bday party because I am going home to sleep.  Seriously.  I am that tired.  Plus a little in awe that it's already Thurs.  And I have so many plans this weekend it actually hurts.

The plan tonight was to hit up Red Light before my massage to see if I can find something Joan-ish and then go to scarecrow to rent the first season of Mad Men so that I can actually be Joan and not feel like an impostor who knows nothing about the show, but of course now that I have no debit card it makes everything harder...  Plus, I need to eat something in there... Dammit.  Like I need more stupid things to deal with right now...

Fall On Me

sweater: Lux for Urban, pants: Jolt from Nordstrom, boots: Steve Madden, accessories: black & silver bracelets, cameo: cat butt (courtesy of Tybie)

A poem to start out today (dedicated to the seestor):

Ode to Kitteh Butt
Oh, kitteh butt!
How you make me look ridiculous in that picture on the left!
But I heart your random cameos so much I do not mind.
Kitteh butt...

Super excited that I only have 25 min of rehearsal tonight (less excited that it starts at 835, but...)!  I am utterly exhausted today!  I think that my 8.5 hours of theatre in 3 days sorta... took it outta me.  And then I didn't sleep very well last night... which sucks too.  I mean, I think that even though I could care less about stupid Columbus Day (or whatever), I would have LOVED to have today off to sleep and generally do nothing.  Le sigh...

I am hoping to get one more yoga in before we open (dunno if that will happen or not, but cross your fingers for me).  Also, just realized that the last night of tech before we open is the next FFOK.  I might sacrifice that one even though I haven't missed one since I started going, I think it might be in everyone's best interest if I get some sleep that night instead of singing karaoke...

I really liked God of Carnage last night.  Again, for a 80 minute show it packed a big punch!  Plus, I love finding characters that make me go "I MUST play that part someday" (not Veronica, ironically, I wanna play Annette--she gets to vomit AND go all crazypants on the tulips!).  Amy & Hans were ridic.  Their talent is so palpable.  Totes hearted.

Also, confidential to my mama & my seestor: CHECK YOUR EMAILS!!!!! I want to go to there and I wanna know what you think?  Is it possible (pronounced the spanish way--poss-e-blay)?  Is it?  Lemme know!

At Ease

jacket: H&M, skirt: H&M, knee socks: gifted Donna Karen, boots: Report Signature from Nordstrom, accessories: gifted bejeweled bracelet, giant gold hoops from Cost Plus

Wow, my hair looks...insane... Not quite sure what happened there (it's actually kinda cool, right?), but whaevs, I was running late again, so no time to change it.

Last night's run through was relieving for sure. Some bumps and bruises (and a missed entrance by moi), but overall I think we're in good shape and I talked about running the jumps/lifts in my first big scene with my director (almost kicked an actor in the face last night--whoops!) and about making out with my hubby (it's just weird that we don't), so I think that all the work thrus will also further the cause.  Tally ho into the week before tech!  After I get these three days off, of course...

And speaking of three days off, I am SUPES excited to see Christian Rizzo at OtB tonight.  Roomie basically told me that it's her fav show since "Jerk" (a show I had to miss b/c every performance conflicted with Lear--le boo) and reaffirms why she works where she works!!!  That, to me, sounds like no matter what, it will make an impact.  I heart those shows! So, w00t for tonight!  And w00t for Cider House marathon (almost wrote "montage" there--not exactly the same thing...) tomorrow!  And God of Carnage on Sun!  If I'm spending my entire weekend indoors seeing theatre, at least it's all good!  And it's gonna be rainy and gross this weekend, so what else do I have to do?

FFOK was last night and I went, of course (I mean, I was rehearsing next door, so why the Hell wouldn't I go?!), but it was EMPTY!  Got there at 10 and was still able to sing 4 songs and leave before midnight? Crazytimes!  I had promised the bartender (who brought me my drink for freezies the moment he saw me sit down) that I would sing "When You're Good To Mama", so of course I did (and THEN he brought me another free drinkle!  Who drank for free last night?  This girl--w00t!).  I also rocked a little "Anything Goes" (that song is SO HIGH) and "Son of a Preacher Man" (there are these 2 lines in the verse that confuse me EVERYTIME--what is that melody?!) and finished it off with a little "Sweet Transvestite" (Yes, yes I did).  Fun times at FFOK!

Steely Gaze

tunic: Michael Star from Nordstrom, leggings: H&M, boots: MIA from Nordstrom Rack, accessories: necklace & cocktail ring

Oh Candy is BACK!  And I missed her.  It was great to get back onto the stage too.  I realized as I was there that my last two rehearsals (waaay back in last week or even farther) had not been on the stage either!  So really, it had been a loooong time since everything had glommed together and she is so much FUN!  Seriously, fun.  Plus, I was able to tell Rachel how easy her lines are to memorize and I think she was really appreciative... Aw... Loving this show!

Also, last night at FFOK I made a new friend.  He is one of the FFOK Court Jesters (since I am the Princess, he's MY Court Jester) and his friends had bailed too, so we hungout.  It was a strange FFOK.  I think the rain kept a lot of the regulars away, but I was there!  And I sang Que Sera Sera (belted it!  Take that Doris!) and I Put a Spell On You (again, I know, but it's so much fun!) and right as I was getting ready to take off the bartender came over and asked me if I was gonna sing any Chicago and it took me a second, but I realized he wanted me to do When You're Good to Mama.  I told him next time, for sure.  It was adorable.

Tonight I am heading to the opening night of ECS' Five Gold Rings (which I was cast in, so it will be interesting to see what part I would have been) down at the Ballard Underground and then I'll probably stick around for the post-show party to hangout with all the peeps I rarely see (and Dani).  Then tomorrow nuthin' but yoga, a possible lunch date with the former Lady C, Sara, and then Breaking the Code at Straw Shop that night.  And Sunday Dani and I are doin' the Puyallop!  Excited to eat fattening foodz (yoga for sheezee on Sat because of that) and ride some rides and hopefully catch some mutton bustin!

Sensibly Numb (take 2)

jeans: bdg for Urban, tee: Zara, tank: Costco, booties: thrifted, sweater: (not pictured) thrifted

OK, so I have NO idea what happened to the formatting on that last post, so here I go again!

Woah!  There have been some shake-ups at work.  And they all happened yesterday.  And all in my department.  One person is leaving for another job, one is taking a sabbatical and two were let go. All of this means that by the end of this month the media department will comprise a total of 5 people.  And I will be the only assistant.  Wow... But I talked to my mama last night and I'm not going to freak out or stress about it because there is nothing that I can do.  Whatever happens, happens (as she quoted), but I am going to start craigslist-ing for a new job... Somehow, I feel like this change might not let me take off the 2 weeks I want to in February to go to DC, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter(!!!!!!!!!!) and Panama to visit the fah-zha and that... that's a deal breaker, ladies!

So, I am in transition.  But I am excited for some things that remain the same.  Like tonight I have my first rehearsal since I went on vacation and I am uber-excited about getting back into Candy.  PLUS right after, I have a little FFOK business to take care of!  A few songs and then home early, methinks.  My Stoopid Insomnia (which is how it will now be referred) has left me all sleepified and shizz... blearg.  But not too tired for FFOK.  NEVER too tired for FFOK!

One-derful!

tank: Costco, sweater: BP for Nordstrom, jeans: bdg for Urban Outfitters, boots: 
Blowfish from DSW

Yeah, it's a bad pun, but it accurately describes my one day work week!  And how excited I am that I get to go on vacation with the mama and seestor!  Cannot wait to get a few days off to enjoy some time off (with some wine), family (with some wine) and all around relaxation (with wine--see a theme here?).  Happiness!

I feel like I should probably mention that Spin the Bottle on Fri was pretty effing amazing.  Watching Brendan Kiley get pie'd in the face was EPIC.  He was so awkward... LOVED IT!  Also, got to see some peeps I haven't for a while, mainly Carrie of Condo-ness.  Gah! I miss her!  But I think we're gonna go on the Annex retreat together, which would pretty much ROCK... just sayin'  Also, got to hang out with Dani & B, who I miss like crazy!  Never see people anymore... as I have fallen back into the routine of "I can't, I have rehearsal"... as per ususal.  And don't get me wrong, I LOVE IT, but it kinda feels like I never get to see people.  Although, since most of my friends tend to be fabulously talented theatre people, they totally understand and, in fact, have the SAME problem. How we ever see anyone is a mystery to me (oh yeah, it's at OTHER theatrical events...)!

Poor Carolyn really hurt herself during the final dress of R&J and her ab muscle was hurting her too badly to come out with me on Sun, so Jess and I wandered over to Mars Bar to find, oh yes, KARAOKE.  Which, apparently, they have every Sun night (and I knew that somewhere in the back of my brain, but since it was a holiday Mon, I didn't think about the fact that it was Sun...).  Poor Jess.  She was a good sport.  I won't drag you again, dahling, I promise.

Seriously, counting down...

Dog Days of Summer

dress: Zara, belt: H&M, boots: Mia from Nordstrom Rack, scarf (not pictured): gift from grandma, bracelet: coral from Hawaii

It's the last nice day (probably) and oh am I enjoying it! I am in a little dress and rocking the boots and totally just enjoying the heat for what will probably be one of the last nice days of the year... I always get like this at the end of summer (especially at the end of a craptastic summer like this one...), but in about a week, when I get to break back into all my scarves, hats, gloves, boots, tights, socks and coats then I get all excited again.  I get a whole new wardrobe whenever the weather changes!

Yesterday was pretty darn epic.  Yoga was so small and she knew all of us so she definitely worked us HARD.  My obliques are yelling at me a bit for sure.  Then I had my first real staging/blocking rehearsal and WOW this show is gonna be GREAT!  It is so much fun already and seriously, Candy is ridiculous.  I am loving her.  At the meet-and-greet Dan said something about how every character has a line (or a few) in the play which really outline their position on life and the theft and last night was the first time Candy gets to say hers.  And she says it A LOT.  All different variations and wordings, but basically it boils down to: "I love this money!" And I do.

 I can't wait to get the real money and really feel her excitement throughout... Yesterday we were using all these bags of shredded paper and... they kinda got everywhere.  I even found some on my floor when I got changed for bed late last night... It was ridiculous, but super nice to have "business" to do onstage throughout the scene.  It was a good rehearsal (although I think anytime a director tells me "I like it when you play with his chest hair" that counts as a good rehearsal).

After rehearsal I wandered downstairs (literally, RIGHT DOWNSTAIRS) to FFOK where I got to hangout with new people and some of the regulars too. But no one that I really knew was there... so at one point everyone I was sitting with got up and left me at the same time, so I turned around to try to join in at the table behind me and as I was about to introduce myself and one of the guys (before I even said my name) goes "It's Gina!"  I am totes known at FFOK...  Then (finally) I got to sing some musicals "When You're Good to Mama" and "Don't Cry For Me, Argentina" (thought of you on that one, Dad & Pam!).  I truly heart FFOK...

Super excited to get off at 1PM today and then wander over to Steph's to look in on the kitteh and take a little rooftop nap?  Perhaps... then I think I'm gonna wander down to Costco to pick up my contacts and meet my Mama at the M's game!  Good night off from rehearsal and the start of a great 3-day weekend!

Settle Down Now

Whew! Finally Friday, thank god! Seriously, this week was like molasses... No good. But now I have two full days of (basically) nothing. I mean there are a few things I WANT to do (Lindy, this means you!), but I don't even know if those are gonna happen, so this could end up being a low-key lay in bed all day(s) kind of weekend... **le sigh**

Yesterday, FFOK was awesome. It was my first official night as Princess of FFOK and it rocked! I sang a little "Ease on Down the Road", rocked some harmonies with my FFOK bff on "Holding Out for a Hero", broke out the "Downtown (Skid Row)" from Little Shop and blew the roof off with "I Put a Spell on You"--hearts! I love that I can go to it by myself and just hope people are there because 95% of the time someone I know is there and when there isn't? I make new friends (karaoke is THE best way to do this!). So much love to my FFOK fam!

I also tried to buy groceries for a little cleanse I was gonna do... and then... the blender broke (well, it quite possibly never worked in the first place). BOO! So, now I have all these ingredients for smoothies and no way to make them... Oh wells. I guess I will just try to stick to the veggies options (ya know, excusing the pie I had for breakfast yesterday & today). Good intentions, though!

I also went to Nordstrom Rack beforehand to look for some replacement black sandals for the ones that bit the dust on Sat and BOY HOWDY did I find some! I found some $20 ones! Check 'em out! They are the Steve Madden Kisser sandals in black and I got them for supes on sale. I also ended up buying some Mia boots for only $90! Love them! Can't wait to break both of these bad girls in!

One more week(-ish) off... and then I start rehearsals for Money! Super excited! I can't wait to meet everyone in the cast and start rocking this mother! Plus I get to be the skanky dumb wife and I get to do a North Carolinian accent? Excitement!

Tonight Dani & I are gonna go get dinner (salad for me!) and drinks (water for me!) before heading to see "Man of La Mancha" at Taproot. Go Mike & Don! I so love supporting friends in theatre. Tomorrow I might grab drinks with Carolyn, Kate & Sara (girls of GreenStage unite!) if that was the date they agreed upon (unclear emails) or else head to my ex-lover's (heart my Touchstone!) roomie's bday party for a bit and then try to make it Schmorg... whew! So much for a low-key weekend! Sun is dinner with the mama, seestor and nana! Family Time!

I am wearing my grey Hollister tee (the ONLY thing I own of theirs and it was a gift) with pink & green flowery details, seethrusoul dark denim flares from Nordys, green striped Cardigan sweater and Sperry Top-Siders also from Nordys (seriously, do I go a day without wearing something I bought at Nordstrom?). Somehow last night between grocery shopping and home, I managed to lose my black cocktail & fleur de lis rings, too (sad panda). Seriously, no idea where they ended up... Hopefully, they will turn up somewhere in my apt...