An Update fit for Kings

Photos worth sharing (extensive update below!):

Keir and I playing piano.

Katelyn and I after our dinner date. I like my profile freckles. I never knew I had so many.

Ummm? Candid?

Being a cold Bakkhai.

Practice room survival 101 with Miss Ruby!

SO, I intend to give this blog the righteous update it deserves. It has been far too long.

Because I live in Utah slash Antarctica, Autumn (my favorite season, beloved above all others) lasted for about 2 days. The weather was absolutely phenomenal and divine and I loved it so much. It makes my heart sing :) Today was sleety. What's up with that? It kills my collar bone - the cold really brings about a pain that I can't really ease. It's rough. :(

The Bakkhai was a tremendous success. We had a wonderful following of supporters and had an absolute riot with that production. I feel so honored and blessed that I got to try my hand at a Theatre Dept project - who knows if that will happen again. I learned SO MUCH by discovering the differences and similarities between departments and "genres" (Music/Theatre and Classical/Rock...) It was a wonderful learning experience, not to mention an alter ego I had never explored! Playing the character of "Wrath" will do things to you - in every facet of life.

In other news, I'm finally catching up on schoolwork and music. I love having the practice time to get into the catacombs and plunk out my notes. Ruby has been my fearless partner in crime and we have been kicking butt at memorizing for Opera scenes.

Now that it's Autumn, all things wonderful and pumpkin flavored have once again emerged into my life in the form of pancakes, pie, cookies, bread, and lattes: all pumpkin flavored, all delightful to smell, taste, look upon, and hold (when warm, and not sticky).

The truth is, my energy level post-show is nearly exploding out of my body except that it has nowhere to go - I have no place to focus all of this pent-up energy that was previously channeled through rehearsals. I am trying to stay focused on school and music and work, but my exuberance for life and performing sometimes creates an anxiety that I can't quench. Time to start Yoga again in addition to nightly meditation/journaling. I miss the studio, and my peace that I find on the mat.

Love to all, and wishing you well. (If anyone reads this anymore)