Sunday, October 08, 2006
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
And You Are...???
Hello *sheepish grin*
Well, since it's almost time for conference again, I thought I'd give a little shout out to all you fine folks who are no longer reading my blog for lack of new material.
You may have noticed the change in the template. I thought a fresh start was in order. And I'm going to have to relearn everything I ever new about html code. (Luckily, that's not much.)
So, Hi! How've you been? Really... Did you hear Steve Irwin died. I think it's very sad and yet, he died in at the hand (stinger?) of a re-oh biutay who was just saying, "Dayn juh." (I can't really speak with an Australian accent, so why did I think I could write in one?)
Speaking of celebrities, I met one, you know. Yup, and I was really excited about it too. I'd like to say that I conducted myself with aplomb and that my wit and charm made quite an impression on him. I'd like to say that.
Here's kinda how it went (it was a couple of weeks ago, so there may be some literary license):
EXT. Base Camp for the film "Forever Strong"-DAY
OUR HERO (that's me, not the Celebrity) anxiously stands by with a toddler on her hip (complete with squished animal crackers in hand and crumbs covering mouth) and a diaper bag over her shoulder, waiting for the second second AD to set up an introduction. The 2nd 2nd rushes by toward the Celebrity's trailer. Moments later he returns, Celebrity in tow, clearly making a bee-line to set. She catches the 2nd 2nd's eye. His look says, "Not now." (No, duh, I know my way around a film set, you know) But the Celebrity notices the exchange and veers away from the bee-line with hand outstretched.
CELEBRITY
What's your name?
OUR HERO
(stammering)
Hillary Straga
CELEBRITY
(indicating toddler)
And who's this?
OUR HERO
(recovering somewhat)
This is Moira.
CELEBRITY
Nice name.
Our Hero notices the 2nd 2nd doing the "Anxious AD Dance."
OUR HERO
But you've got to get to set.
EXT. Base Camp of Forever Strong-LATER
The Celebrity is released from set and walks back to base camp. He sees Our Hero and raises his index finger.
CELEBRITY
Just give me one minute.
He goes to his trailer and returns moments later.
CELEBRITY
Hi.
OUR HERO
(blurting)
I read your book.
CELBRITY
You did? Thanks for taking the time.
OUR HERO
I was wondering if you could...
A tall, lanky crew member approaches and interrupts.
TALL LANKY INTERRUPTING CREW MEMBER
I have a DVD. Could I get you to sign it?
CELEBRITY
Sure.
TALL LANKY INTERRUPTING CREW MEMBER
I'll go get it.
He lumbers off to retreive his precious DVD, oblivious to daggers being thrown at his back from Our Hero's eyes. The Celebrity turns his attention to Our Hero who is awkwardly holding out The Book.
CELEBRITY
Step into my office here on the steps
of the men's honeywagon.
Chuckle.
Our Hero hands the Celebrity The Book and a carefully chosen pen. The Celebrity sits on the steps of the men's honeywagon and opens the book to the title page.
CELEBRITY
What was your name again?
OUR HERO
Hillary. H-I-L-L-Q-D-E-F-T-G-K
She watches the celebrity begin the inscription only half hearing what's coming out of her mouth. The Celebrity stops after "Hilla."
CELEBRITY
Did you say two r's?
OUR HERO
No, just one r, but two l's.
CELEBRITY
I think you said two r's.
OUR HERO
I wouldn't put it past me. I'm a little
nervous.
She wipes her sweaty palms on her jeans and pushes up her glasses, squinting.
CELEBRITY
It's funny to me when people are nervous
about meeting me. Then they talk to
me and realize I'm just a normal guy.
No big deal.
Now is the time for Our Hero to ask the few prepared and rehearsed questions she'd been working on for days in anticipation of meeting the Celebrity.
OUR HERO
I was wondering about the whole SAG
issue with the films. I mean, how did
they get away with it? Was it because
they were out of the country?
Succinctly put. Well done, Hero.
CELEBRITY
Well, New Line didn't pay the
actors. They sent the money to
Wingnut and Wingnut is not a
signatory. Y'know I could have
made a lot more money if it had
been SAG. You get $1000 for every
forced call, and we never got
a full turn around...And SAG could
have gone after the actors, but
they didn't. In my opinion, it's
because they looked at the films
as a great representation of what
SAG actors can do...
Our Hero listens carefully. Almost carefully. She's got to formulate the next question, after all. But, suddenly, asking to see the tatoo seems gauche.
CELEBRITY
...So winning the SAG ensemble
award was pretty ironic, but it's
something I'm very proud of.
OUR HERO
So, they just didn't want to
be the bad guys.
CELEBRITY
Yeah...
OUR HERO
Ummm...My husband and I both
work in film and I was wondering
how you guys work it.
Well, since it's almost time for conference again, I thought I'd give a little shout out to all you fine folks who are no longer reading my blog for lack of new material.
You may have noticed the change in the template. I thought a fresh start was in order. And I'm going to have to relearn everything I ever new about html code. (Luckily, that's not much.)
So, Hi! How've you been? Really... Did you hear Steve Irwin died. I think it's very sad and yet, he died in at the hand (stinger?) of a re-oh biutay who was just saying, "Dayn juh." (I can't really speak with an Australian accent, so why did I think I could write in one?)
Speaking of celebrities, I met one, you know. Yup, and I was really excited about it too. I'd like to say that I conducted myself with aplomb and that my wit and charm made quite an impression on him. I'd like to say that.
Here's kinda how it went (it was a couple of weeks ago, so there may be some literary license):
EXT. Base Camp for the film "Forever Strong"-DAY
OUR HERO (that's me, not the Celebrity) anxiously stands by with a toddler on her hip (complete with squished animal crackers in hand and crumbs covering mouth) and a diaper bag over her shoulder, waiting for the second second AD to set up an introduction. The 2nd 2nd rushes by toward the Celebrity's trailer. Moments later he returns, Celebrity in tow, clearly making a bee-line to set. She catches the 2nd 2nd's eye. His look says, "Not now." (No, duh, I know my way around a film set, you know) But the Celebrity notices the exchange and veers away from the bee-line with hand outstretched.
CELEBRITY
What's your name?
OUR HERO
(stammering)
Hillary Straga
CELEBRITY
(indicating toddler)
And who's this?
OUR HERO
(recovering somewhat)
This is Moira.
CELEBRITY
Nice name.
Our Hero notices the 2nd 2nd doing the "Anxious AD Dance."
OUR HERO
But you've got to get to set.
EXT. Base Camp of Forever Strong-LATER
The Celebrity is released from set and walks back to base camp. He sees Our Hero and raises his index finger.
CELEBRITY
Just give me one minute.
He goes to his trailer and returns moments later.
CELEBRITY
Hi.
OUR HERO
(blurting)
I read your book.
CELBRITY
You did? Thanks for taking the time.
OUR HERO
I was wondering if you could...
A tall, lanky crew member approaches and interrupts.
TALL LANKY INTERRUPTING CREW MEMBER
I have a DVD. Could I get you to sign it?
CELEBRITY
Sure.
TALL LANKY INTERRUPTING CREW MEMBER
I'll go get it.
He lumbers off to retreive his precious DVD, oblivious to daggers being thrown at his back from Our Hero's eyes. The Celebrity turns his attention to Our Hero who is awkwardly holding out The Book.
CELEBRITY
Step into my office here on the steps
of the men's honeywagon.
Chuckle.
Our Hero hands the Celebrity The Book and a carefully chosen pen. The Celebrity sits on the steps of the men's honeywagon and opens the book to the title page.
CELEBRITY
What was your name again?
OUR HERO
Hillary. H-I-L-L-Q-D-E-F-T-G-K
She watches the celebrity begin the inscription only half hearing what's coming out of her mouth. The Celebrity stops after "Hilla."
CELEBRITY
Did you say two r's?
OUR HERO
No, just one r, but two l's.
CELEBRITY
I think you said two r's.
OUR HERO
I wouldn't put it past me. I'm a little
nervous.
She wipes her sweaty palms on her jeans and pushes up her glasses, squinting.
CELEBRITY
It's funny to me when people are nervous
about meeting me. Then they talk to
me and realize I'm just a normal guy.
No big deal.
Now is the time for Our Hero to ask the few prepared and rehearsed questions she'd been working on for days in anticipation of meeting the Celebrity.
OUR HERO
I was wondering about the whole SAG
issue with the films. I mean, how did
they get away with it? Was it because
they were out of the country?
Succinctly put. Well done, Hero.
CELEBRITY
Well, New Line didn't pay the
actors. They sent the money to
Wingnut and Wingnut is not a
signatory. Y'know I could have
made a lot more money if it had
been SAG. You get $1000 for every
forced call, and we never got
a full turn around...And SAG could
have gone after the actors, but
they didn't. In my opinion, it's
because they looked at the films
as a great representation of what
SAG actors can do...
Our Hero listens carefully. Almost carefully. She's got to formulate the next question, after all. But, suddenly, asking to see the tatoo seems gauche.
CELEBRITY
...So winning the SAG ensemble
award was pretty ironic, but it's
something I'm very proud of.
OUR HERO
So, they just didn't want to
be the bad guys.
CELEBRITY
Yeah...
OUR HERO
Ummm...My husband and I both
work in film and I was wondering
how you guys work it.
Suddenly that question seems really dumb. After all, Our Hero and her husband have been "working it" quite well for several years now, thank you very much.
CELEBRITY
Well, y'know, we were just
vacationing in Hawaii and I came here
Thursday and they joined me yesterday.
Then they'll go home on Monday and
me on Tuesday. My wife is here, did you meet
her?
OUR HERO
No, but I'd like to.
And so it went how I met The Celebrity. I did meet his wife briefly, and two of his daughters, but then they called lunch and I didn't want to be the reason The Celebrity went into meal penalty. That was TALL, LANKY CREW MEMBER's job.
Oh, right! So here's the book and the inscription.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Getting Ready For Conference
It's 10:30pm on Wednesday night and I am at work making copies on the color printer. This is very time consuming. But as the machine is doing most of the work, I have a moment to catch up on the blogging world.
Mother of the Year and Why That Prize Will Elude Me Again This Year
1. I am at work at 10:30pm on a Wednesday.
2. My baby spends 6 hours a day (more on audition days) with someone other than me.
3. My baby ate pizza tonight.
4. My 6 year old tells bold face lies and rejoices when Daddy doesn't get home in time for scriptures.
5. My 6 year old hasn't practiced piano in days.
6. My baby goes unmonitored for minutes at a time.
However, I do take my baby with me to work for half the day. She does squeal when I pick her up with nearly the excitement she shows when she sees a kitty-kitty. And my boy does read at a third grade level in first grade. He's also loving and articulate. And, hey, if pizza is good enough for the rest of the family...
I got my TR renewed last Sunday. Pres. Sosa interviewed me. It's the first time I've been interviewed by this stake presidency. (Tangent: And may I say I'm pleased as punch to be living in such a diverse white bread community? Pres. Sosa is hispanic and the other counsellor is Maori. Take that Manhattan! You don't have a corner on the culturally diverse market! Recently I helped cast some vignettes for the General Young Women Broadcast. We found people from Japan, Korea, Denmark, Tonga, and Brazil. I've also been able to find French speaking Africans along the Wasatch front. Our recent Old Testament auditions have brought out several Middle Easterners. Further, at least 30% of my neighborhood originated from south of the border. I'm just saying there might be a perception that because I live in Happy Valley, my family is not exposed to multiculturalism and I just don't think that's the case.)
So, Pres. Sosa asked me what my calling was and how it was going. I expressed that I sometimes feel overwhelmed (who doesn't?) and he said that we (meaning the women in the Church) do more than we realize. He said some other things that confirmed to me that he was speaking with inspiration and I'm glad he was living so that I could benefit from that. But that comment on doing more than I realize made me think back to Sis. Parkin's talk in General RS Meeting last September, which we reviewed two weeks ago for Enrichment "RS Birthday" Night, and I think it bears repeating because it made me feel good. And I need to be reminded often of stuff that's true and eternal because sometimes I forget to feel good.
Bonnie D. Parkin said, "Yet as women we are pretty hard on ourselves! Believe me when I say each of us is much better than we think. We need to recognize and celebrate what we're doing right. Much of what we do seems small and insignificant—just a part of daily living. When we are called "to give an account to Jehovah,"4 as the Prophet Joseph counseled, I know that we will have much to share." (emphasis added)
Pres. Sosa also said (I'm paraphrasing) that if I make time to go to the temple, the Lord will make time for everything else. So, I went today and received some personal insights.
I guess the point of this posting is that I'm grateful for personal revelation and inspiration given to those with stewardships. So I'm looking forward to Saturday and Sunday to get my healthy dose of both.
Or, maybe I'm just rambling incoherently because it's now 11:30pm and I'm at work making copies.
Monday, March 06, 2006
It's A Wonderful Night For An Oscar!
About half way through the Oscars last night, I thought of the idea to do a play by play for the blog. But then I was too lazy to get my computer out for the second half. You'll just have to be happy with a recap.
Fun opening sequence. I appreciated Jon Stewart's dry sense of humor. Overall, I think he did a fine job, but I hafta say I'm partial to Billy Crystal. There's something about the Oscars when he does it.
I'll never see Westerns the same again after the first of the odd, unmotivated montages.
One word for George Clooney: suave. I think he's the new Cary Grant--he practically channeled him in Intollerable Cruelty. And about being out of touch. Yeah, yeah. Pushing the envelope on certain issues is good. But maybe not others. And who's to decide which ones? Me, of course.
****
OK I'm actually picking this up two days after the Oscars and after reading the Jolly Porter's take on it all. I know I can't measure up to his wit, but I'm gonna have my say nonetheless!
Here's to motherhood makin' women out of waifs!
Rachel Weisz (maybe not really so waifish, but gorgeous, glowing, and all around puh-fect! What an Oscar winner should be!)
Michelle Williams--bright canary, but ultimately, thumbs up.
Jennifer Garner--Did anyone see 13 Going on 30? Didn't think so. But she has this line where a girl tells her she's wearing a great dress and she says, "Cuz I've got these great boobs to fill it out!" Well, last night was the only time that statement was true. But maybe I'm bitter because now that I've all but weaned Moira, my sweet sistah's have shrivelled to their prepregnancy prepubescent state.
Dolly: What a little fire cracker! But I think I coulda bounced a quarter off her face.
Meryl and Lilly: amazing. That's why they get paid the big bucks. When I grow up, I want to be them.
The campaigns: Loads of fun. I loved "Keira: Acting while beautiful." and the old couple plugging Reese.
It's Hard Out Here Foe A Pimp: I'll say this for them: It's the only song I can still remember. And, yeah, let's get excited about winning an award. I know I would---Just gimme a chance!!!
Best Actor: Phillip was really mesmerizing and subtle (yes, subtle. I'll explain to anyone who wants to hear.) But couldn't we have done something about the caterpillars over his eyes?
Best Actress: I first saw Reese in a movie called "A Far Off Place." She was about 14 and I said to myself, "That girl has got it." She was charming in Walk The Line. Her hair was pretty, elegant, and feminine.
Best and Worst Dressed: Salma Hayak's dress was my favorite. Wow. Can I look like that, please??!! Naomi Watts was the worst. I think she'd been running through the jungle with Kong before coming on stage. A close second was the dead crow perched on Charlize's shoulder.
Oh, director and picture?? Thought I forgot, didn't you? Thought I was going to avoid the touchy subject of the Elephant in the room?
Did anyone notice that the Asian directed the gay American movie and the gay American directed the Asian movie? (OK, so I don't know Rob Marshall's orientation, but, c'mon! He directs musicals!)
Some have said that Crash is as pretentious and overrated as Titanic. I don't think anything could be as overrated as Titanic. Just didn't get that one. And while I liked Brokeback Mountain, it did not blow me away. I find that I could quit it quite easily. And Crash did affect me. It caused me to examine myself because it did hit me over the head.
And on to the Governor's Ball. What is up with E!'s reporters??!! I don't know which was more embarrassing. Julianne (is that her name?) revealing her girl crush on JLo. "You should see her when there's only a bush separating you." Did she really say that? OR That horrid E! Bailey's Bar Lounge thingy with a bunch of nobodies. Who wants to see nobodies on Oscar night?
One other fun moment was at the Vanity Fair party when Venus and Serena and their ARMS were interviewed. I don't know which is which, but one said her favorite winner was Phillip Semen Hoffmore.
That's a wrap. Good night, and Good Luck!
Fun opening sequence. I appreciated Jon Stewart's dry sense of humor. Overall, I think he did a fine job, but I hafta say I'm partial to Billy Crystal. There's something about the Oscars when he does it.
I'll never see Westerns the same again after the first of the odd, unmotivated montages.
One word for George Clooney: suave. I think he's the new Cary Grant--he practically channeled him in Intollerable Cruelty. And about being out of touch. Yeah, yeah. Pushing the envelope on certain issues is good. But maybe not others. And who's to decide which ones? Me, of course.
****
OK I'm actually picking this up two days after the Oscars and after reading the Jolly Porter's take on it all. I know I can't measure up to his wit, but I'm gonna have my say nonetheless!
Here's to motherhood makin' women out of waifs!
Rachel Weisz (maybe not really so waifish, but gorgeous, glowing, and all around puh-fect! What an Oscar winner should be!)
Michelle Williams--bright canary, but ultimately, thumbs up.
Jennifer Garner--Did anyone see 13 Going on 30? Didn't think so. But she has this line where a girl tells her she's wearing a great dress and she says, "Cuz I've got these great boobs to fill it out!" Well, last night was the only time that statement was true. But maybe I'm bitter because now that I've all but weaned Moira, my sweet sistah's have shrivelled to their prepregnancy prepubescent state.
Dolly: What a little fire cracker! But I think I coulda bounced a quarter off her face.
Meryl and Lilly: amazing. That's why they get paid the big bucks. When I grow up, I want to be them.
The campaigns: Loads of fun. I loved "Keira: Acting while beautiful." and the old couple plugging Reese.
It's Hard Out Here Foe A Pimp: I'll say this for them: It's the only song I can still remember. And, yeah, let's get excited about winning an award. I know I would---Just gimme a chance!!!
Best Actor: Phillip was really mesmerizing and subtle (yes, subtle. I'll explain to anyone who wants to hear.) But couldn't we have done something about the caterpillars over his eyes?
Best Actress: I first saw Reese in a movie called "A Far Off Place." She was about 14 and I said to myself, "That girl has got it." She was charming in Walk The Line. Her hair was pretty, elegant, and feminine.
Best and Worst Dressed: Salma Hayak's dress was my favorite. Wow. Can I look like that, please??!! Naomi Watts was the worst. I think she'd been running through the jungle with Kong before coming on stage. A close second was the dead crow perched on Charlize's shoulder.
Oh, director and picture?? Thought I forgot, didn't you? Thought I was going to avoid the touchy subject of the Elephant in the room?
Did anyone notice that the Asian directed the gay American movie and the gay American directed the Asian movie? (OK, so I don't know Rob Marshall's orientation, but, c'mon! He directs musicals!)
Some have said that Crash is as pretentious and overrated as Titanic. I don't think anything could be as overrated as Titanic. Just didn't get that one. And while I liked Brokeback Mountain, it did not blow me away. I find that I could quit it quite easily. And Crash did affect me. It caused me to examine myself because it did hit me over the head.
And on to the Governor's Ball. What is up with E!'s reporters??!! I don't know which was more embarrassing. Julianne (is that her name?) revealing her girl crush on JLo. "You should see her when there's only a bush separating you." Did she really say that? OR That horrid E! Bailey's Bar Lounge thingy with a bunch of nobodies. Who wants to see nobodies on Oscar night?
One other fun moment was at the Vanity Fair party when Venus and Serena and their ARMS were interviewed. I don't know which is which, but one said her favorite winner was Phillip Semen Hoffmore.
That's a wrap. Good night, and Good Luck!
Monday, February 27, 2006
Johari Window
I really needed to post again and I should have more time soon as Much Ado is now over. *sniffle,sniffle* This is a little experiment that big corporations do to figure out employees' personalities, etc. So, some friends have responded to mine and here are the results. If you'd like this opportunity to let me know how you really feel about me, go to http://kevan.org/johari?view=Hillary%20S.
Arena(known to self and others) dependable, intelligent, religious | Blind Spot(known only to others) able, accepting, bold, brave, calm, clever, confident, extroverted, giving, happy, idealistic, ingenious, kind, knowledgeable, loving, observant, organised, patient, relaxed, responsive, searching, self-assertive, sentimental, silly, sympathetic, trustworthy, warm, witty |
Façade(known only to self) cheerful, friendly, reflective | Unknown(known to nobody) adaptable, caring, complex, dignified, energetic, helpful, independent, introverted, logical, mature, modest, nervous, powerful, proud, quiet, self-conscious, sensible, shy, spontaneous, tense, wise |
All Percentages
able (33%) accepting (33%) adaptable (0%) bold (11%) brave (11%) calm (11%) caring (0%) cheerful (0%) clever (44%) complex (0%) confident (22%) dependable (22%) dignified (0%) energetic (0%) extroverted (22%) friendly (0%) giving (11%) happy (11%) helpful (0%) idealistic (11%) independent (0%) ingenious (22%) intelligent (33%) introverted (0%) kind (22%) knowledgeable (11%) logical (0%) loving (22%) mature (0%) modest (0%) nervous (0%) observant (22%) organised (11%) patient (11%) powerful (0%) proud (0%) quiet (0%) reflective (0%) relaxed (11%) religious (11%) responsive (22%) searching (11%) self-assertive (11%) self-conscious (0%) sensible (0%) sentimental (11%) shy (0%) silly (22%) spontaneous (0%) sympathetic (11%) tense (0%) trustworthy (33%) warm (11%) wise (0%) witty (22%)
Created by the Interactive Johari Window on 27.2.2006, using data from 9 respondents.
You can make your own Johari Window, or view Hillary S's full data.
You can make your own Johari Window, or view Hillary S's full data.
Friday, February 03, 2006
Eye-Eye
Last night Moira slept in her crib, thereby allowing me a restful night's sleep. Which is what makes my awakening all the more rude.
At 6:15am, something scratched my right eye. Yes, while I was sleeping (and having a great dream about Anthony making his first movie--a horror movie, of course) my eyeball was scratched. And the scratching continued for the next hour and a half.
***Warning: The following is boring exposition!***
A few years ago I was diagnosed with Graves Disease which affects the thyroid and the tissue behind the eyes. My thyroid has since been killed off through radioactive iodine treatment, but my eyes have not been treated as there really is no treatment. The tissue behind the eyes swells causing the eyes to bulge. You may have noticed my resemblance to Marty Feldman who also suffered from thyroid related orbitopathy. Well, anyway, one of my eyes seems to be receding while the other continues to "bug," which is great for comedy, incidentally. But every now and then my eyes cause me problems such as I had this morning.
***
This morning I felt as if there were a tiny jagged rock glued to the inside of my eyelid. I tried to flush it out. And heaven knows I was producing enough tears to wash away a zen garden. I could not close my eyes without pain. I could not open my eyes fully without pain. And so I sat on my bathroom floor in a Napolean Dynamite gaze. I came to realize that were I ever a prisoner of war and tortured, I would presently go mad. For it is true that for an hour and a half this morning I was a prime candidate for Bellevue. (Anthony even said--once I was sane again--that I was not acting human) Yes, dear friends, this morning I had to continually remind myself what rational behavior was. In my mind the only things I wanted to do were throw things, hit my head against a wall, and break dishes. I was Maher-shalal-hashbaz.
At about 7:45am, the pain subsided. No rock was dislodged from my eye; not even an eyelash. The pain just stopped. What in the name of all that is holy was that all about???!!!
Monday, January 23, 2006
It's The Day Of The Show, Y'all! It's The Day Of The Show!
Well, it's a few days after the day of the show. But here's a shameless plug anyway.Opening night was sold out and we had a great time! Audiences (all two of them so far) have been really responsive. So, yay!
This is a picture of Dona Joan (me) ruining Hero's (Alexis Wardle) wedding. (insert maniacal laughter--which, incidentally, I cannot manage to produce)
This is a really great cast and expertly directed. We have fun performing it and you will have fun watching it!
The show runs through February 25 on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm and gets over usually about 9:45pm. It's at 105 East 100 North in Provo.
Click on this posting's title and buy tickets now! You will regret not seeing it!
Was that shameless enough?
Here's something more shameful. Anyone who sees the show can write a mini review in the comments. Only if it's complimentary, of course! I will delete anything detrimental to the success of the show!!! (another maniacal laugh)
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Just Because It's Been A While
Hello, Adoring Public!
(All 27 of you according to my new counter.)
So, yeah, I've been working during the day and having rehearsal at night the last couple of weeks and haven't felt like I had much to say. There's always the New Year's Resolutions, but that might be taking myself too seriously and one of my resolutions this year is to be more light hearted. I think worrying has increased the ugly furrow wrinkle between my brows. It just keeps getting deeper and deeper until, one day, if I'm not careful, I will have a perpetual scowl on my face.
But I'm not going to worry about that!
I'm not going to worry about my children getting colds, either. Cuz, guess what! They go away! And usually just when you think they won't. Last night Moira slept in her crib all night long without a peep! We checked her this morning to make sure she was still alive. She has slept the better part of the last two weeks in our bed, crying out and slamming her legs on the bed every hour or so. But not last night! And, hallelujah! I feel well rested. Sort of. It still wasn't enough to induce me to get out of bed and go running at the Smith Field House. (One of those pesky resolutions I wasn't going to mention.) Tomorrow is another day, right Scarlet?
The other day I went to the mall to have my hair coiffed (and chopped into a bob a la early flapper) and I visited my friend at the Meier and Frank. I decided to ask her for some fashion advice, as I am fashion challenged. I said, "If I were to attend the Sundance Film Festival, what would you put me in?" It's a fantasy I have that people would actually care what I wear to swank event like that. I probably won't actually go this year (performances), but next year, a film I worked on will be all the buzz in Park City! (Ooops! Another resolution snuck out.) And then at least I'll care what I wear because there will be photos taken for Entertainment Weekly, Premier, and People. It's a little bit discouraging to think of though, because there are so many people out there trying to do exactly what I'm trying to do. But I'm not going to worry about that, either! There's room enough for everybody!
Heigh-ho!
(All 27 of you according to my new counter.)
So, yeah, I've been working during the day and having rehearsal at night the last couple of weeks and haven't felt like I had much to say. There's always the New Year's Resolutions, but that might be taking myself too seriously and one of my resolutions this year is to be more light hearted. I think worrying has increased the ugly furrow wrinkle between my brows. It just keeps getting deeper and deeper until, one day, if I'm not careful, I will have a perpetual scowl on my face.
But I'm not going to worry about that!
I'm not going to worry about my children getting colds, either. Cuz, guess what! They go away! And usually just when you think they won't. Last night Moira slept in her crib all night long without a peep! We checked her this morning to make sure she was still alive. She has slept the better part of the last two weeks in our bed, crying out and slamming her legs on the bed every hour or so. But not last night! And, hallelujah! I feel well rested. Sort of. It still wasn't enough to induce me to get out of bed and go running at the Smith Field House. (One of those pesky resolutions I wasn't going to mention.) Tomorrow is another day, right Scarlet?
The other day I went to the mall to have my hair coiffed (and chopped into a bob a la early flapper) and I visited my friend at the Meier and Frank. I decided to ask her for some fashion advice, as I am fashion challenged. I said, "If I were to attend the Sundance Film Festival, what would you put me in?" It's a fantasy I have that people would actually care what I wear to swank event like that. I probably won't actually go this year (performances), but next year, a film I worked on will be all the buzz in Park City! (Ooops! Another resolution snuck out.) And then at least I'll care what I wear because there will be photos taken for Entertainment Weekly, Premier, and People. It's a little bit discouraging to think of though, because there are so many people out there trying to do exactly what I'm trying to do. But I'm not going to worry about that, either! There's room enough for everybody!
Heigh-ho!
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