Jagged post ahead.
Okay, it's been a while since I posted something of substance about my life besides school and unpleasant surprises.
I'll start with my birthday. I love my birthday. My mother took me out to dinner the night before with Chris and I got the nummiest Mango Margarita. She gave me money to put towards Maryland as did my grandmother. On my actual birthday, I worked for much of the day, but Michael picked me up and wisked me home after. He and Genevieve bought me dinner (Thai food :D) and we watched LOST for a bit until my father got there. He was pretty much the last person I wanted to see, but I figured I'd get a gift out of it. No gift, yet he still insisted on staying (no, I'm not bitter - not at all). My mother got me the most amazing chocolate cake I've ever had. I _love_ it. And Genevieve likes it, too! We finally agree on a cake!
After cake with my mom, Chris, Tara, and my dad, the three of us headed upstairs and they gave my my present. It was a martini shaker, with two tickets to Wedding Singer (::squeal::) and reservations to Carmines (::squeal again!::) for October 19th inside!!! I have the best lovers ever! We broke in my new corset afterwards and Michael ended up sleeping over. Very excellent birthday. And I've still got a topping and a couple more presents to look forward to! I = teh spoiled.
On the creative front of my life, burlesque preparation is going well. I have my full costume together, as does Genevieve (and we both look _really_ hot). The choreography is coming along and we're having a really good time with it. I'm looking forward to SalonCon a lot. Both 'cause it'll be fun, and I won't be opposed to my time slowing a bit after it's over. Plus, Timespiral release and topping to follow that same weekend.
Financially, I'm planning ahead. I'm almost completely finished Christmas shopping (I know - I'm crazy, but I had ideas and really needed to plan while I had the money), and have a good bit of money saved up, which I'll be needing for the eventual apartment and possibly for insurance issues. Soon I should be able to just be putting the bulk of my paychecks away and save as best I can. ::crosses fingers:: Things are rocky at the store, but I'm hopeful about some things we're planning and the fall season.
This past weekend, even though I worked on Saturday, we had the PA Faire on Sunday, and I'd called out of Rocky, I went to the show anyway. I was _so_ glad I did. I ended up being able to help quite a bit. The sound drops were more tedious and frequent then we originally thought, and I found myself running around for much of the show. Michael really needed the constant help and I was glad to be there to do so. Also, I got to see an awesome fucking theme night! I'm getting really excited about cast again. I like being in charge of something, and I've got some ideas brewing to change Transieing a bit. I'm also going to be trying a couple of new characters, hopefully, as soon as I can finish getting the costumes together. And now that I won't be working every Saturday, going to the show won't feel so tiring anymore. And if this is any indication of theme shows again, I'm one happy cast member.
The PA Faire was also a great deal of fun. It was somewhat small compared to a Faire like New York or Maryland, but it was so much fun! There was a Norse theme that really rocked. Lots of hot women in great costumes, and it just had a really great atmosphere. Much more provincial then most faires (and I mean that in a very good way). I got some really awesome dice and a pair of gauntlets for if I ever get around to making that Frank costume. Joe was awesome, and it was good to see him perform again. He had the most impressive bit in the chess match where he caught a fucking spear in mid-air! It was amazing.
We also found this neat vendor that makes custom knives, toys, belts, utensils, jewelry, etc. He had the most gorgeous forged chopsticks that I _so_ wanted, but I couldn't really afford to get them. He frequents some really neat events, and may even be coming to the Wicked Faires. Maybe we'll catch up with him some other time and I can pick them up, then. He also has a myspace and I you can order things custom.
After Faire we got some really nummy food at a really fancy diner (bloodiest burger I've ever gotten at a diner - and the pickles!), and then went home and watched Refer Madness (the musical) which I've been obsessed with and have had on loop for over a week in my head.
On the school front, I have almost all the rest of my work finished for these two classes, and as of next Sunday, I'm finished with session two of classes and start on the third set. Feels so slow going, but it's nice to finally be working towards a degree and feel like I'm accomplishing something in that regard. I'm also pretty proud of my final paper.
Tonight I'm looking forward to Lost and burlesque practicing followed by restful sleep (hopefully). The dreams I've been having lately have had me sleeping anxiously and waking up panicked. I'm ready for that to go away, now. Hopefully tonight will yield better dreams.
I'll start with my birthday. I love my birthday. My mother took me out to dinner the night before with Chris and I got the nummiest Mango Margarita. She gave me money to put towards Maryland as did my grandmother. On my actual birthday, I worked for much of the day, but Michael picked me up and wisked me home after. He and Genevieve bought me dinner (Thai food :D) and we watched LOST for a bit until my father got there. He was pretty much the last person I wanted to see, but I figured I'd get a gift out of it. No gift, yet he still insisted on staying (no, I'm not bitter - not at all). My mother got me the most amazing chocolate cake I've ever had. I _love_ it. And Genevieve likes it, too! We finally agree on a cake!
After cake with my mom, Chris, Tara, and my dad, the three of us headed upstairs and they gave my my present. It was a martini shaker, with two tickets to Wedding Singer (::squeal::) and reservations to Carmines (::squeal again!::) for October 19th inside!!! I have the best lovers ever! We broke in my new corset afterwards and Michael ended up sleeping over. Very excellent birthday. And I've still got a topping and a couple more presents to look forward to! I = teh spoiled.
On the creative front of my life, burlesque preparation is going well. I have my full costume together, as does Genevieve (and we both look _really_ hot). The choreography is coming along and we're having a really good time with it. I'm looking forward to SalonCon a lot. Both 'cause it'll be fun, and I won't be opposed to my time slowing a bit after it's over. Plus, Timespiral release and topping to follow that same weekend.
Financially, I'm planning ahead. I'm almost completely finished Christmas shopping (I know - I'm crazy, but I had ideas and really needed to plan while I had the money), and have a good bit of money saved up, which I'll be needing for the eventual apartment and possibly for insurance issues. Soon I should be able to just be putting the bulk of my paychecks away and save as best I can. ::crosses fingers:: Things are rocky at the store, but I'm hopeful about some things we're planning and the fall season.
This past weekend, even though I worked on Saturday, we had the PA Faire on Sunday, and I'd called out of Rocky, I went to the show anyway. I was _so_ glad I did. I ended up being able to help quite a bit. The sound drops were more tedious and frequent then we originally thought, and I found myself running around for much of the show. Michael really needed the constant help and I was glad to be there to do so. Also, I got to see an awesome fucking theme night! I'm getting really excited about cast again. I like being in charge of something, and I've got some ideas brewing to change Transieing a bit. I'm also going to be trying a couple of new characters, hopefully, as soon as I can finish getting the costumes together. And now that I won't be working every Saturday, going to the show won't feel so tiring anymore. And if this is any indication of theme shows again, I'm one happy cast member.
The PA Faire was also a great deal of fun. It was somewhat small compared to a Faire like New York or Maryland, but it was so much fun! There was a Norse theme that really rocked. Lots of hot women in great costumes, and it just had a really great atmosphere. Much more provincial then most faires (and I mean that in a very good way). I got some really awesome dice and a pair of gauntlets for if I ever get around to making that Frank costume. Joe was awesome, and it was good to see him perform again. He had the most impressive bit in the chess match where he caught a fucking spear in mid-air! It was amazing.
We also found this neat vendor that makes custom knives, toys, belts, utensils, jewelry, etc. He had the most gorgeous forged chopsticks that I _so_ wanted, but I couldn't really afford to get them. He frequents some really neat events, and may even be coming to the Wicked Faires. Maybe we'll catch up with him some other time and I can pick them up, then. He also has a myspace and I you can order things custom.
After Faire we got some really nummy food at a really fancy diner (bloodiest burger I've ever gotten at a diner - and the pickles!), and then went home and watched Refer Madness (the musical) which I've been obsessed with and have had on loop for over a week in my head.
On the school front, I have almost all the rest of my work finished for these two classes, and as of next Sunday, I'm finished with session two of classes and start on the third set. Feels so slow going, but it's nice to finally be working towards a degree and feel like I'm accomplishing something in that regard. I'm also pretty proud of my final paper.
Tonight I'm looking forward to Lost and burlesque practicing followed by restful sleep (hopefully). The dreams I've been having lately have had me sleeping anxiously and waking up panicked. I'm ready for that to go away, now. Hopefully tonight will yield better dreams.