A few things to note:
1. My Mama came to the show and adored it. I could hardly sleep the night before as I was so excited for her to see it. It was as if she had never seen me in a show ever. I was nervous and elated like a small child. Ha. She was extremely excited too. We are too darn cute. It is always one of my life's joys to perform for my Mama. Years ago, I would get so nervous I could not hardly think. I would make sure not to know where Mom sat. Now, I have to know where she is and use the nervousness as a tool to make a stronger performance. After the Ascot scene, there is a blackout in which I walk across the floor and get ready to enter for my song. My Mama Darling was sitting on the floor so I walked by her table and we grabbed hands in the blackout. She knew I was going to do it. It was a psychic Mama Son Moment (MSM). We have many of those. I am THANKFUL THANKFUL THANKFUL that we have entered a new season of friendship and that we can have these moments once more. She fuels me, makes me a better man, and has the best laugh ever. She laughed during a scene and I could barely contain myself.
2. For the past few weeks I have been reading "Funeral Food" by Kathleen Taylor. It is a murder mystery set in South Dakota. It was a chore delving into the book because I was reading it backstage and would get interrupted, I have not read in a bit and was finding it difficult to get my reading brained turned on, and the book was full of exposition. I thought about abandoning it, but decided I would finish. And it became quite enthralling in a who-dun-it-what-is-going-on type way. Although this may sound a bit odd, I was struck by the metaphor of "sticking through for one never knows how things will turn out". I was actually overwhelmed by the fact I read this little book and stuck with it and had I halted, I never would have known the conclusion. How often in life are we presented with an obstacle that is difficult and we give in too early without seeing it all the way to its end, without gleaning the lesson, the reason behind the obstacle. So, thanks to Kathleen Taylor and for metaphors in general.
3. It is well documented that I am one that is enjoying my home these days and it is EXCEPTIONALLY rare that I choose to leave and be social when I am not paid to be. (Not like a party whore, I merely mean I am paid to be a theatre man, an actor, etc. but that sentence is a keeper..) So tonight, Stephanie (my charming Eliza) and I went to see "The Time Traveler's Wife" at the Rave.
I so enjoyed myself. It was a night of smiles.
Steph and I began our evening playing Air Hockey. Holy Mother of Weasley, how I love Air Hockey. I am a bit twitchy and all over the place, but I created a technique all my own. I was giggling like a wild monkey and since it was Monday, the theatre was virtually deserted.
I thought "The Time Traveler's Wife" was artful, meaningful, and superb. I am oftentimes interested why a certain film is not well-received by a fair share of critics. What were they seeking in this film that was not satiated? Of course, everyone is entitled to his/her own opinion. Mine is that the film is a keeper and one I shall own one day.
I have a deep and uncontrollable crush on Eric Bana. He is cinematic sex. Holy Wow!
And Rachel McAdams is certainly easy on the eyes.
Did I mention I am in love with Eric Bana? (I sense a song coming on.)
4. I had my first meeting for volunteering with children at a local hospital and it went well and it looks like it might be a good fit. I had not been interviewed in a while so I was a bit uncomfy. I kept hoping there would be a time for show and tell and song. Alas, that never happened. Ha. I am excited to start giving back in a new way and to see what I can learn in this new phase of life.
5. I am going to school tomorrow to get my financial aid matters handled and am hoping to make this a much better term for me than the past few. It is time to dig in and be the student I know I can be. I lost my university mojo there for a bit. Time to reclaim and aim.
6. Starting this week, I will officially commence aforementioned Operations. Oh my, here we go learning and seeking and doing. (The LSD with which I am familiar...)
7. I love and overuse the ellipsis. It... is... just... how... I... ROLL.
8. I also enjoy CAPITALIZING for effect. YAY!
9. I love dictionary.com for I had to use it to make sure I was using "effect" correctly or if I needed to use "affect". Oh that dictionary.com, how I love thee.
10. I adore "The Powerpuff Girls". Thanks to Jer for hooking me.
11. My roomie, Jacob shared with me "Better Off Ted". Hysterical quirky mound of YES!
12. I have derived much pleasure the past few weeks from watching various television programs. I love new shows, films, books, stories in any capacity.
2009 sparked much within that was new, familiar, difficult, spellbinding, hypnotic, and challenging. (And I have four and a half months more!) What a chameleon of a year that has taught me how to change colour in my environments and explore hues I never knew I could produce.
So, to my biggest fan (Mama) and holding your hand and loving your giggle,
to a good murder mystery and finishing what I started,
to air hockey, a touching film, and ERIC BANA,
to volunteering,
to school mojo,
to operations,
to ... ... ...,
TO,
to dictionary.com,
to Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup (especially Bubbles),
to "Better Off Ted",
to stories,
to 2009,
to a blog that has truly become a refuge and playground all in one,
and to finding the new hues...
The weekend of smiles grins affectionately,
Dustin
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