Unexpected Smiles

Today I was taking a walk around Astoria and listening to some music. Sometimes when I looooove a song, I tend to stroll, and avoid getting where I am going until said song is completed. So that was happening, and at a crosswalk I let a woman in an SUV make a right turn ahead of my crossing. She beeped. Being used to hearing that sound in a negative tone, my first thought was "Oh you be-otch!" However, she extended her right hand and gave me a thumbs up. I walked all the way home with a big stupid grin.

Some days it's all about the little things...

A Boy and His Soul

Sometimes I work too much. Way too much. So much I get grumpy.

And then I can go into the theatre, watch something I helped make, and feel so proud.

And sometimes, other people like it too.

It's such a great feeling.

Die, Vampire Die!

That may have been copyright infringement. I hope that is not true!

A couple of years ago, I was blessed to work in a place that presented this show.

In the song this entry is titled for, I was taught to stop listening to the demons in my head that make me think things that I do aren't good enough.

Today it was printing up pictures. Stupid, because they are pictures that I am hanging up in my apartment. In my head, I heard "Why would you hang up that picture?"

Then Susan Blackwell swooped in and staked the vampire. It was awesome. Thanks Susan!

Content

Its so nice to sit at home. It's quiet. No Big T screaming at the 14 year-old. No threats of death to my 80 year-old landlord/extra grandmother for moving some shoes. You know moving shoes is punishable by death in some circles.

Tonight was unexpectedly pleasant. Rehearsal went so much better than I thought it would. People that are fundamentally different came together to get the job done. There was something so refreshing about it. Now if only the country can do that.

Stupid Stupid

Don't take on work, a show, and moving all at the same time again. Ever.

I Win!

Not really. But it is a small accomplishment.

Two weeks ago, while I was on vacation, Kristen was supposed to start packing. This would start the motivation so that we would not end up two days from August and start freaking out. She didn't, and I am sure thinks that I won't either. Although that would mean that I would be assuming, and you know what happens when you assume?

I packed six boxes, my winter coats, hats and accessories. Only five million more things to go. I will of course save the pictures and kitchen supplies until the end.

Food Post #1

A dear coworker took me to the Green Market this past Friday and opened up a new world for me. Unfortunately, the first time I was around enough to cook was today, so the broccoli that looked so good lost all of its green color, and the strawberries melted. That was very sad to me. I love strawberries. However, they melted all over the counter, and the fragrance is so amazing I kind of want to leave it there and not clean it up. It's a black counter top so you can't see it. That's not gross, right?

My life has totally changed as she convinced me to buy kale. I don't think I have ever really had it on its own. I sautéed it in garlic and olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, topped some left over couscous with it and then topped that with two eggs over easy. It was a delightful brunch that I thought I would share. Go out and get some kale!!!