Tech week

The show is getting freakishly close to going up and things are stressful, of course.

I called Erin, my co-writer and we chatted about the issues that need to be fixed before we open, and she helped me to a conclusion:

Everything really is OK. 

I had a few reasons for doing this show.  The first was to tell a story.  The second was to teach some students about movement and devising theatre.  The third was to feed my soul.  I feel like all of those things are being done, and that is all I can ask. 

So I don't know why I was walking around with a pit in my stomach all day.  The ensemble is strong, smart, and capable.  And they are doing a mountain of work in this show.  I have asked them for a lot, and they always deliver.

It's a little sad to think that after the show is over I won't have any reason to be at school for a while, but I have some other things planned for the rest of the school year.  Teaching Intimacy is becoming something that may take me out of Oklahoma from time to time, and that is the best thing for me for now. 

I feel like I have second wind this week, and I have to give credit to the cast for that.  Also, my Assistant Director, Aly has been a savior for me.  She has done so much grunt work, it's astounding.  Everything is more than OK.  Everything is great.

It's time to take my own advice and dance in this storm.   

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Show update!

Well, We have choreographed all but the finale and I am really excited about that.

The show is coming along really well.  The ensemble has been awesome to work with.  They give input, and that helps a lot.  It feels strange to write a story about your life,  but luckily they have given me enough ideas that it doesn't feel exactly the same.  It's less narcissistic.  That was my one fear.

The next step is fine tuning, coaching the acting, and getting all the props together.  Finding a bed has been the most difficult thing.  But I know it will all work out.

On the other side of things, we switched a medication to make my hair stop falling out.  It has been coming out in clumps for the last two months now and doesn't seem to want to slow down.  Hopefully this new medication will help with that.

Numbers are still great, though.  We hit our six month mark this week!  One milestone down!  Matthew is completely back to normal.  Also, my birthday is coming up!  I love birthdays!  I always feel lucky to have reached each one.  

I know I haven't posted pictures in a long time, but I am pacing myself this time.  As soon as I can get my hair figured out I will get right back to it.  Maybe I can get Matthew to join me in them this time.  :)

Yes, I will continue to take pictures.  As long as it feeds my soul.

Anniversary

Happy eight year transplantiversary, Mom.  I will never forget the sacrifice you made for me.  Thank you.