1. Snow-attle
We had a huge snow storm hit Seattle two days before I was scheduled to leave for Iowa. I actually took a snow day since there was really no point getting down the hill for fear that I would never get back up it. Sadly though we still had a show that night and I was scheduled to Lobby Manage. So Kate, who came over to enjoy Top Chef marathons and Mollie's home cooking, drove us down the hill in her 4 wheel drive. It's so nice to know people with cars. Work was really quiet. I'd say only about 100 people showed up. But the show must go on yadda yadda vomit. I knew I wouldn't be able to make it back up the hill so I stayed over at Jessica's place since she was already back home. Guilt came over me the next day and I went into work. Like 10 people were there. This place just completely shuts down whenever there is snow. I got lunch with Katie and Rob from Communications and then at 4 I started my trek up the hill. I'm sure I was a sight. Shuffling my little feet and cursing under my foggy breath. I was not a happy camper. But about an hour later I made it home so that I could start furiously packing and getting ready to leave. Kristi drove me to the airport hella early the next morning and lucky my flight went off as scheduled. It was stressful as all get out but I'm so thankful I made it out of there.
2. Christmas Break
Two weeks in Iowa was just long enough to do basically everything I wanted to do. (Except I didn't see all of the movies I wanted to. I'll blame Jackie and the economy for that one.) I slept a lot. I ate a lot. I went to Galena with Peter and Libby. I went to the new casino with Jessica, Christine and Co. I went to Iowa City for New Year's to be with Kristin. It was pretty wonderful. Full of presents, puzzles and Wicked in Chicago. Santa's Little Helpers shots on Christmas Eve and Mad Men Season One. Blu-Ray Movies and not checking my work e-mail. I also took a lot of time to think about 08 and what a crazy year it was. Remember when I went to Memphis for UPTA auditions? Or that trip to DC with Nikki and Jackie? And how weird is it that I'm living in Seattle? And RA of the Year? Seriously? You'll see in the next few paragraphs that 09 is already starting off with a bang, so here's hoping the rest of the year follows suit.
3. Sweet Baby Angel
One of my best friends from Iowa, Amie, came and visited me for a week once I got back from Iowa! It was so nice to have some company in my apt. It was a bummer that I had to work during the days but she fired up that Iphone and was all over the downtown area. She did touristy stuff during the day like Pike Place Market and getting on the wrong bus. Then once I got off work we saw a play at Seattle Shakes, went to see Frost/Nixon, she came to Intern Seminar, and Jessica took her on a nighttime tour of the city and it's many neighborhoods. Then when we were done galavanting around we'd come home and watch L O S T season 4 special features and eat popsicles. I just had so much fun with her here and was so happy to have someone visit me. She pretty much rocks at life and I already miss her.
4. Oh, To Be Young and Single
Don't judge me. I bought tickets with Jessica on Friday night to leave Saturday morning for a two day stint in Vegas. Awesome? Awesome. It was a steal. Granted we were staying at the Tropicana, but it is a good location and it was dirt cheap. They obviously don't charge for the diseases you could catch from their sheets. How thoughtful. But it was awesome. $1 margs at Bills, to the Cirque du Soliel show Love, to Tony Vegas on the streets, to visiting the Walshes, it was seriously one of the most fun weekends ever. It was just so spontaneous and hilarious that we were even doing it. It started off as a possible trip to Vancouver on a bus and ended with airplane tickets to Sin City. I need to remember to take advantage of these kinds of opportunities and not let my fear of being broke and homeless keep me from being a baller. Everyone at work thought we were completely amazing when we rolled into work on Monday morning. It hurts being this cool.
Now I'm just back into the swing of work. We had the Playwriting Project on Friday which was so amazing. I reiterate: I need to teach high school theatre at some point. These kids were hilarious. Our next mainstage is opening this Wednesday so I'll be working that crowd in a cute dress. Pretty much just going back to same as usual. I'll try to update more often and I'll let you know if one day I just decide to hop a border. Weirder things have happened.
Happy Bush's Last Day in Office and Happy 09!!! GOBAMA!
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