Inspiration

Inspiration has arrived. Tomorrow I have a date with my sister to take some very much needed photos. The past few days I've felt the need to photograph someone and to be photographed. Hopefully, I'll be able to get the (presumably wonderful) pictures up by tomorrow. Finally something interesting! And maybe that will be the start of getting me out of the terrible hole I've been inhabiting.

More good news: my gram is driving up from Florida to see me. I've missed her and her hugs so much. She really does give the best hugs on Earth. She'll be here within the next two days. That itself deserves big smiles.

And thank you, Dove, for telling me on the inside of a chocolate wrapper to "Be good to yourself today" three times out of five chocolates. It meant more than you may ever know.

I Want You,

Travel. 

Yes, you. 

I've been hungering for a big dose of experience. Maybe the Travel Channel being watched every time the TV is turned on is the cause of this. It most likely is. But, that doesn't take away from the fact that I WANT TO TRAVEL. There are so many places I'd like to go that it doesn't much matter whether it's to eat a Voodoo doughnut in Seattle, Washington or to a sandy beach in Barcelona. Just getting away. Visions of gondolas and exotic foods have been swirling in my head while I sleep along with daydreams of vespa rides and midnight salsa clubs have been plaguing me during the day. Heck, I'd even love a visit to Madame Tussauds. That's it: I don't really care where, I just need to get away. Everything around me has been pulling me down into this dark depth and I would love to come out to see the sunshine. 

A Horse Called Henry

In case it hasn't been extremely obvious, I've been a little obsessed with Beatles' song references and titles on here. It just seems fitting. Their music is all over the place not only in emotion but in general; that's how I've been feeling lately. Up and down and upside down.

The weekend is now over. Love Fest- aka The Mid-Michigan Theatre Festival- has come to a close. The show I was in- Mr. Winkler's Birthday Party- went really well. Especially considering all of the trials our production had to go through. Minimal rehearsal time, costume malfunctions, a very large last-minute cast member change, and a downsizing of performances due to weather. It was one crazy trip. But it turned out greatly, and to my immense surprise and satisfaction my stage husband and I received the two outstanding acting awards! We both were so happy that all of our hard work had been appreciated. Okay, now that I'm done bragging, an update:

Previously I posted my list of hopeful accomplishments/experiences for the 2011 year. I have a few revisions.

2. Peru isn't going to happen anymore. So, I simply would like to visit another country this year. (Besides Canada).

3. Move to a bigger city. I'm so conflicted about this one. The goal still stands, but I really have no idea where I'll go. Help!

5. This one needs to be a little tougher. Read at least 30 books instead of 20.

Those are all the changes I have for now, but be aware that the ever-changing mind of me will make many more in the near and distant future.

Lola in lipstick.

My beautiful award.

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Last week- and the week before it- were very sad weeks for me. I've been in somewhat of a slump lately. And no one wants to sit down at their computer and read an entry that makes them want to go jump off a bridge, so I haven't written in a while. BUT- things have been looking up this week. I have two beloved friends coming to visit this weekend and the festival for my long-awaited play is also beginning at the start of the weekend. Also, there was a blizzard here on Tuesday night and all of my classes for the past two days have been accordingly cancelled. It's been a good week; the kind that makes me glad I'm alive.

After two very kind people shoveled our driveway out, I finally got to leave the house today. Not surprisingly it looked like there had just been a big storm. I was so amused with the huge piles of snow that I couldn't help but take way too many pictures (and even regretfully climb one) of them.

I've been being creative with my old lipsticks lately.

My new 35mm film camera.

That's all I've been inspired by lately, but hopefully this weekend will provide some great opportunities for some better pictures.