Saturday, December 20, 2008

water everywhere

That's right the title is correct. Last night at approximately 11:40 in the PM--the drain valve on our water heater snapped after colliding with a picture frame. Water then proceeded to EXPLODE everywhere in our office. After about 1 minute I figured out how to turn the pressure off and there was about 10 gallons of standing water on the floor. I proceeded to call a friend and basically demanding a wet vac. Luckily he was there within 20 minutes and we were able to drain the rest of the water out of the tank, and then focus on the floor. We went to bed about 4:30 AM exhausted and dirty because we couldnt shower! The good news is we can't shower until MONDAY--Maintenance was like yeah can't fix this till monday--WE CAN'T RUN ANY WATER BECAUSE IT LEAKS OUT OF THE TANK.
That's all for now

Friday, December 12, 2008

YULETIDE 08!

It is official--another year has passed. I know this because we just had yuletide 08. For those of you who don't know what that means it is a holiday pops concert with the Eugene Symphony. This event has become a staple in my life in Eugene. I really love to get up and perform music that almost always makes people happy! Also, the community of singers is such a fun group of people that we always have a great experience with each other, and of course make lasting friendships--that unfortunately we maintain mostly through facebook.
I sincerely hope that I can do this gig again; however, I also understand that in my quest for truth and enlightenment in my life it maybe entirely possible that I won't be living in Eugene anymore! Who knows, but I do know that today I am in great mood because we had a great show, and I feel accomplished!

Thursday, December 11, 2008

close one and open another

This week my brain has been filled with many different thoughts and shows. On Sunday I closed West Moon Street at Lord Leebrick theater, did strike (BOOYAH), said bye to a wonderful cast to work with, then right after I had to be at a rehearsal for yuletide celebration, which I am singing in currently, and did I mention I had my FINAL FINAL on monday!. Some may call this crazy; however, I call it my quest for truth and enlightenment.
I learned a valuable lesson this week that the ASM of yuletide pointed out--she said "once a stage manager always as stage manager"; she caught me attempting to help move a xylaphone or something. I suppose this is true because I love being in charge and making things happen; however, is it possible to have two very time consuming loves Stage management (where I have so much to learn), and singing! I am in this place in my life when truly anything is possible, so what should my next step be............................................??? Anyone have any advice--oh and a million dollars to pay off student loans!