That's All Folks

Well, last night was the last show of As You Like It... Totally bittersweet. I am so sad that we can no longer be a part of the forest of Arden. I loved everyone and everything involved in this summer's shows. Today is the last meeting of everyone at Ken's and then... it's officially over. Super sad panda. Thanks to my family and roomie for coming out! It meant a lot to me. Also, thanks to Alicia & Kenna for sticking the monies down my corset--been waiting for that ALL SUMMER!

Yesterday for the 90-degree heat, I work my matty m tank dress from Nordys and my (totally dead) UO black sandals.

Hipstamatic

Well, this head cold certainly came on fast and furious! I was planning on going to ballet last night, but bailed because my nose wouldn't stop running. I figured a relaxing night and heading to bed early would be just what I needed to nip this thing. And yet, still stuffed this morning. I'll definitely be taking a lunch trip to QFC to get some 12-hour cold relief--blearg! I feel like I just got over that last crap! Thanks, body... just, thanks...

Tonight is the first show of our closing weekend at Volunteer Park and I am so sad to be leaving the forest of Arden... These last 6 weeks absolutely flew by and seriously, I could do this show forever. I am definitely gonna miss all the wonderful peeps... Man... now I'm all sad panda. I am really hoping that we all go out post-show tonight and do something after closing tomorrow afternoon. I really just wanna milk all the time with my Ardenites that I can!

For our return to the Hill, I am rocking a super-hipster look: olive ruffle-front Zara tunic with my Aprie straw hat, Sperry Top-Siders from Nordys and gold chain from a boutique in the UD. I am also wearing my giant black cocktail ring, gifted bejeweled bracelet and black H&M military jacket (for if it gets cooler tonight). Excited to head back up the Hill & into the forests of Arden!

Electric Feel

Whew! I fell asleep quickly and slept through the night and awoke (mostly) refreshed! Three cheers for a full night's sleep! (Thank GOD!)

Roomie and I met for a drink and then went to see Ruined last night. And ran into Nicole & Kate from As You! What a wonderful surprise! I love seeing my As You peeps outside of the requisite show times... makes my soul rejoice...

I really liked the show, too. It was definitely dark and intense, but the story was strong and Lynn Nottage did a great job of writing both strong and vulnerably flawed female characters. Plus, I love that they are bringing the show down to South Africa. The one thing that really bothered me (besides the length--I mean, come on, 2.5 hours?! Really?! I am totes fine with 2h 10m or 2h 15m, but for some reason that last quarter hour is AWFUL to me... blearg. Any way, back to the one thing that bothered me...) and it is probably the Brechtian in me, but I REALLY wanted the 2 commanding generals (gov't v rebels) to be played by the same person! I feel like that could have added this great layer to the show. I kept thinking they couldn't do that because there must be a confrontation scene, BUT THERE WASN'T! There would only be 1 relatively quick change also! And I think making the escalating evil on both sides have the same face would have been a great statement in the show as a whole... but whatevs...

Tonight I am planning on heading out to ballet for the first time in many, many months and I'm very excited about it! Gonna try to get back to it especially once my Annex show opens (shows only on Fri & Sat). Split my time b/t ballet and yoga because I definitely saw a difference in my dancing auditions without the consistent dancing each week...

I also went grocery shopping yesterday before the show and seriously, I needed to... Luckily, I now have teh foodz. Unfortunately, I STILL forgot to buy coffee! WTF?! It's been an entire week without it... No good...

Today I am wearing my grey & white pinstriped Fossil seersucker pants, Sperry Top-Siders & royal blue Bellatrix beaded tank both from Nordys and my Mod Cloth grey lace top 3/4 length sleeve sweater. Accessorizing with my cream coral bracelet from Hawaii and my giant gold hoops. PS what you can't see in that picture on the left is the cat rubbing against my ankles and making me laugh RIGHT as the camera was taking the picture... meh, what can you do?

Ruffles Have Ridges

Oh man, Insomnia:2, Gina:0.

Two night's in a row now I have had the heart thumping anxiety (over what? You tell me...) that won't let me fall asleep and it effing sucks! I hate being good and turning off my lights/computer/etc to go to bed at a decent hour and then... not being able to fall asleep. I mean, come ON! How is it fair that I am tired all day, but the one time that I can actually indulge (and possibly cure) my exhaustion, is exactly when my body tells me it's time to WAKE UP. I hate this shizz...

I have now tried yoga (to tire the body as well as the mind) and showering at night to cure this ish. Hopefully, a 2.5 hour play will do the trick tonight? We shall see...

Jess and I are seeing Ruined tonight (for freezies--YES!) and I have heard good things. I am definitely glad that I am able to catch it (nationally recognized show in Seattle with most of the original cast? Yes, please!). More post-show... Hopefully we will be getting some drinks/foodzies pre-show and playing roomie catch-up (haven't really seen her since...um... we accidentally ran into each other at 14/48 on Sat?)--fun times!

I am wearing my Pitaya side-zip cropped jeans with my Zara gold sandals, and grey boyfriend sweater & grey rrrrruffled tank both from Fossil. PS note the cat tail cameo in the middle picture? That's what happens when I am never home... he becomes all needy...

You're My Obsession

Seriously. OBSESSED! Am literally IN LOVE with the new purse, the Tory Burch Dafine Tote. It is huge in the gorgeous buttery brown leather with this great gold hardware and Tory's signature T lightly patterning the bag. Plus, please note the tassle! The details are amazing! And it can be a crossbody bag OR a handheld... le sigh... If it wasn't $500 I might even consider buying this lovely item...

IN LOVE. LOOOOOOVE!

Lady Wears The Blues

Thanks, co-workers, for some good times last night! We should do it again (haha, right, like in our free time? But srsly...)! We grabbed some wine and fatty foodz at RockSalt near work (um...happy hour from 3-9? Yes, please!) and then I went home utterly exhausted and did nothing. But, of course, when it was time to go to sleep my pounding heart wouldn't let me. God only knows what was causing me so much anxiety, but it certainly did NOT want me to get a good night of rest that's for damn sure...

Tonight I am going to yoga. Hopefully to thwart that silly anxiety from creeping back in right around sleepy-time... Blearg. DISLIKE.

I also supes need to go grocery shopping tonight post-yoga. I have NO FOODZ! NONE. And, ya know, toilet paper would be nice... (sorry roomie--meant to grab that last nite...)

Today I am rocking the blues: blue & white Banana Republic tee with my Parfait navy & white polkadotted ruffle sweater and seethrusoul jeans both from Nordys. And then the contrast in my grey plastic Target shoes.

Think Pink

Oh cloudy Monday, how you make me super-extra tired... At least it's supposed to be warm & sunny for our closing weekend!

I am starting to think about all the things I need to do once this show closes (and the list is growing exponentially). Among the top are finally go and get my massages from the accident and get a haircut. I would also love to paint my nails. :) It's the little things... So much to get done in 13 days...

Plus I am still holding out for a day at Lake Tapps with Dani to just lay out on a floaty or in a boat and relaxxxxxxx... That's all I want. One day. I am also SUPER looking forward to Walla Walla wine trip with my mama & seestor in September (followed by a spa day)! We are gonna have so much fun! GreenStage may have postponed my vacations, but I will fit them in there somehow...

Today, I am wearing my light pink Rubbish tee from Nordys with my bdg skinny jeans and lux vest from UO and Steve Madden black boots. I am also rocking my black beaded necklace and giant black cocktail ring.

Drinks tonight with co-workers? Might happen. Just. Might. Happen