This morning there was actually weather in Southern California. There were dark rain clouds and blue skies and white puffy cotton balls and bright dawn sunshine and as I drove into the brilliant eastern sky, it rained, poured down on me muddying my windshield making it nearly impossible to see and I felt a great exhiliration as I drove blindly down the freeway in the morning rush.
It seemed the perfect metaphor for these recent weeks. There has been so much going on that I haven't had a moment to write, nor have I been able to decide what to say. So to sum up, I have gotten a promotion as a result of a complete upheaval at work. So far I've been basically supporting everyone, training and helping out where needed. Still waiting to hear what my raise is going to be funnily enough.
I had a good friend and now I don't. Thank god I still have other good friends. Nobody died or anything that tragic, just someone decided they don't want to be my friend anymore. Hurt like hell. No matter how many friends you have, they are all unique and important to you in their own ways. No one is dispensable, not matter what the corporate world wants you to believe.
I went out with a very nice man. Closest thing that I've had to a date in 10 years. Of course, it wasn't actually a date, there was no romantic intention, no agenda whatsoever, and because of that it was beautiful. There is nothing like living completely in the present moment.
I took part in my dear friend's wedding. I read a lovely passage from Shakespeare, welcomed guests, ate my fill, danced all night and lived with love all night. Magical.
Truth be told, in spite of all the drama of the last 2 weeks, I've felt great. Between work and forming new friendships, my ego has definitely been boosted. The day after the wedding was weird, well this whole weekend was. I was certainly hit by it all and I slept most of the weekend. Did nothing except housemanage for Jungle Book. It was a definitely pause. Now on to the next thing. It's time to go back to the theatre. I'm going to direct again, for Beyond Convention this time. Hopefully I'll be acting as well. I don't even know if I can still do it. I'm honestly nervous that I've lost my touch. But that is for the future, I'll keep you posted. :)
Monday, September 29, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
Happy 9/12/08
- Jethro Tull
- Clouds
- Obama Sticker on car in Repbulican parking lot
- Loose fitting jeans
- Vincent Price
- Plans to go to the Ship before show tonight
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Perfect Night
I just experienced a rare thing of beauty. A near perfect night.
A few weeks ago, while searching for something fun to do to keep my idle hands busy, I found this event at LACMA called LA Flash, where they were going to be showing projections from a photography exhibit of LA street life taken in 1973 and were going to be taking photos for the current LA Flash project. It was a late night event and I figured I would go out to this on my own. I just didn't really think anyone else would be particularly interested or want to make the trip up to LA. Then I thought no Susy would dig the 70's subject matter and love the clothes so I asked her and then we were going to go. At the last minute, we asked Jill and Ross who both went and Gene and Emily and suddenly we had a group outing. It was so exciting that I had this idea that everybody got on board for.
So I've really been anticipating tonight, and it was just wonderful! There was nothing that necessarily happened it was just nice to be out and looking at art and being a part of something and being with good friends with no drama. The people watching was priceless. I love LA. We stood in line and got our pictures taken and then we walked through some of the galleries. We all went to dinner before hand and then out for dessert after and then Susy and Jill and I drove back home. I was left with this wonderful sense of satisfaction and hopefulness because I just want to do it again.
To top it off, my night blooming jasmine is finally blooming. Perfect end. Except that I don't want it to end. I'm currently refusing to go to bed in a sad attempt to extend the evening. It never works though does it?
Well, I think they are going to be posting the pictures taken tonight online so I will post a link as soon as I can!
A few weeks ago, while searching for something fun to do to keep my idle hands busy, I found this event at LACMA called LA Flash, where they were going to be showing projections from a photography exhibit of LA street life taken in 1973 and were going to be taking photos for the current LA Flash project. It was a late night event and I figured I would go out to this on my own. I just didn't really think anyone else would be particularly interested or want to make the trip up to LA. Then I thought no Susy would dig the 70's subject matter and love the clothes so I asked her and then we were going to go. At the last minute, we asked Jill and Ross who both went and Gene and Emily and suddenly we had a group outing. It was so exciting that I had this idea that everybody got on board for.
So I've really been anticipating tonight, and it was just wonderful! There was nothing that necessarily happened it was just nice to be out and looking at art and being a part of something and being with good friends with no drama. The people watching was priceless. I love LA. We stood in line and got our pictures taken and then we walked through some of the galleries. We all went to dinner before hand and then out for dessert after and then Susy and Jill and I drove back home. I was left with this wonderful sense of satisfaction and hopefulness because I just want to do it again.
To top it off, my night blooming jasmine is finally blooming. Perfect end. Except that I don't want it to end. I'm currently refusing to go to bed in a sad attempt to extend the evening. It never works though does it?
Well, I think they are going to be posting the pictures taken tonight online so I will post a link as soon as I can!
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