tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195122681321305492024-02-06T20:27:25.952-08:00Threaded Lifec.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-11555264446502151432011-06-12T07:18:00.000-07:002011-06-12T07:22:01.897-07:00So if the last time I posted was 'ages ago', then this may equal eons.<br /><br />Life has been busy. Working loads and trying to sort things out before grad school. That's right. I am taking that plunge. I am excited and worried and stressed all at the same time. Quite the roller coaster this is turning out to be.<br /><br />Needless to say, posts may end up being even more infrequent. Some things may never change. ;)<br /><br />*fin*c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-69851756583870633792010-12-15T20:08:00.000-08:002010-12-15T20:19:42.366-08:00RandomWoah. It's been quite a while since I've posted last. Not for any good reason other than time getting away from me and the feeling of not needing to write. Not that I don't like to write, but lately it seems like that is all that I am doing.<br /><br />I have been in the process of applying to grad schools. Again. I have some time to still apply to some schools, while others deadlines have passed. It doesn't ultimately bother me though as there are only a few schools that I am interested in. In regards to this I have been writing statements galore and am now in need of a digital portfolio. I am sure that costume production/technology programs will become more available in future, but a.t.m. there aren't a lot of choices.<br /><br />Since the last post I now have two University jobs. I work in CCDET doing Quality Assurance for a state contract and I still work at running the costume shop. Albeit the latter is paid for in kind of a round about way.<br /><br />On top of those two I am still working at Tommy Hilfiger when they decide to grace me with a few hours, IATSE 470 when there is gig work, the bridal store when I am home and have now started working on designs for "Romeo and Juliet" which goes up in April. Whew.<br /><br />Speaking of IATSE work, I got my first show call when "Spamalot" was in town. Twice! It was great experience and well worth it. I really enjoyed working the show and being Sir Robin's plus one to the wedding.<br /><br />Through the university theatre department we will be going to KCACTF Region III for the first time EVER. This is very exciting! I feel particularly proud as I designed one of the repeating props for the show. Hollywood 1-4 will have another chance in the limelight!<br /><br />Well, this was a post full of random thoughts. Heh. Not much different from the real thing.<br /><br />*fin*c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-4548742280934096412010-05-22T21:47:00.000-07:002010-05-22T21:53:08.196-07:00TrustOne little word, but with it comes a plethora of innuendo. I cannot claim to have it. In others or in myself. So how could I possibly date someone if I can't trust them even a little. It may have been the mitigating factor in my kicking Sam out. He broke it. And I am not sure that he can earn it back.<br /><br />Still no news on the university job.<br /><br />Also no news on the grad school front.<br /><br />If I find my motivation photos of stuff (undefined for a reason) should show up eventually.<br /><br />*fin*c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-18653710289361142202010-05-18T21:21:00.000-07:002010-05-18T21:25:02.063-07:00Soon to FollowFor the one follower who is out there, yes, pictures of work will be posted eventually. The "soon" in the title is perhaps a little misleading. I have yet to transfer them to my computer for various reasons, none of which are truly acceptable.<br /><br />I have been giving more thought to grad school and will be speaking with one of them in the near future. The question that stands is if I can actually afford it. That may not be the case. Whelp...we will see where that one goes.<br /><br />In other news, I have been feeling a little down and out. Life is so uncertain at this point that I want to shove as much certainty into it as possible. Like trips with friends and jazz like that. If I do do the grad school thing, a visit will be in order. A road trip buddy would be great. Someone other than my mother. That would be even greater.<br /><br />Much randomness has been written, and more will probably follow at a much later date.<br /><br />*fin*c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-6696793516673203612010-04-24T23:59:00.001-07:002010-04-25T00:15:25.368-07:00Forever and a DayI realize that it has been ages since I have last updated, and I apologize.<br /><br />Lately I have been feeling rather unmotivated and uninspired. While this has nothing to do with work, it does affect it. I go to work. I do my job. I get mediocre satisfaction. However, there are days when I feel like all I have accomplished was a line on a to-do list with no tangible results. On the other hand, there are times when I feel that I have accomplished tonnes at work and that it is benefiting everyone.<br /><br />Perhaps this is all related to the fact that I am uncertain at this time that I even still have a job. The funding for the salary that I am paid has been taken away, and the department is trying (in vain) to secure funding for future years. But being the realist that I am, I know that it most likely means that I will no longer be gainfully employed come the middle of May. I am certain that this is one of the catalysts into my self doubt and mild depression. Yes, I have said it. I feel unfulfilled and pretty much blase about life in general. I know that Grad School is an option, but it is one that I am still on the fence about. When I was still pursuing the thoughts of a Grad program when I was a student I figured that I would take a few years off and then go back. But now I look at it and think that three years in a program could be three years of experience that would be directly beneficial.<br /><br />My personal life is equally lacking in direction and substance. I have spent so much time worrying about work and letting life pass me by for the last 10 years that I have no idea who I am or what I even really want to do. Theatre? Yes. Of course. It is what I went to school for. But sometimes I wonder if I should have pursued something else. Something more linear perhaps? I don't know and I will never have an answer to that. And so long as I am being completely honest with myself I have also let my love life wither into non existence.<br /><br />No, I am not being melodramatic. I have left every trail of bread crumbs to be eaten by hungry pigeons who simply fly away with possibilities. Yes, I have intentionally let some trails get eaten on purpose, but then there are the ones that I have watched from afar, never willing to get engaged with them. To follow them to see where it could lead. As I type this I realize that there is one trail that I would like to follow, but that there is really no need as the person on the other end is unable/unwilling to reciprocate the feelings. (Not that I have asked/spoken with said person. But the understanding was there from the start.) I will be the first to admit that the fact that I actually feel something for the person at the end is truly shocking. I can't even say how it happened. I was simply reflecting upon it one day and it was kind of a eureka moment. I suppose that this is similar to how Dan felt when I rejected him. I have always had an excuse as to why not date someone. I don' t have any reasons as to why I should though. And that scares me more than anything. The thought that I don't even find myself worthy of being with someone who cares for me. Case in point: Sam. Granted things with him moved way to fast, but I have since pushed him away. Not for any other reason than that I am not ready. Will I ever be? Who knows. What I do know is that I often think about my own insecurities and then wind up letting them get in the way of anything. Also that I talk about my failures in the relationship world on here a lot.<br /><br />Rant is done, and so am I.<br /><br />**fin**c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-42190316085597201882009-12-30T07:08:00.001-08:002009-12-30T07:22:19.123-08:00Seasons GreetingsWow. It has, again, been a long time since I have last updated. So sorry to those of you who are checking up on me!<br /><br />Where to begin? I suppose a short recap on 2009 is fitting as we approach the end of the year.<br /><br />The year 2009 saw me ringing it in in The Netherlands while I was out on tour with Disney on Ice. It was a memorable occasion and I had fun. It was also, perhaps, the largest New Year's party that I have ever been to.<br /><br />After finishing up with tour life in April I stayed with my host family, Christian and Claire for a few weeks. It was so wonderful to see them! I only wish that I could go back more often. I was also able to spend time with Philippe and his family while C&C were out of the country. I love my niece Melanie! She is wonderful and is growing up to be a fabulous young lady.<br /><br />Shortly after returning to the states I decided that it was a good time to get braces to fix my cross bite, and so I have a literal metal chain holding me state side for at least two years. I am told that the pain is worth it. And I do hope that it works and does what it is supposed to. Otherwise I will also have to have jaw surgery. No more surgeries...<br /><br />Speaking of, I had a partial hysterectomy in August to remove a large fibroid mass that was growing on my uterus. I still have ovaries, so no menopause here! I am healing well and am more than okay with the decision that I made.<br /><br />After all of the medical drama settled down, I took a job at the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh in the Theatre Department as the Costume Technology Supervisor. Whew, long title. It is a part time position that is running the costume shop and supervising student workers. I am really enjoying it, though sometimes the hours can get to be long, especially during hell week. It is sometimes strange being back as a staff member at a school where I was a student, but we are all settling in just fine.<br /><br />I have a wonderful apartment in Oshkosh. It was the last one that I looked at, and I am happy that I was still looking. It is large, spacious and affordable! The only down side is that it is the third floor walk up, so there are 55 stairs up and 55 stairs down. More if you go to the basement which is where the laundry is. My legs are certainly getting in shape!<br /><br />Here is to hoping that the New Year brings good fortune and prosperity to all!<br /><br />**fin**c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-82870988945789866052009-11-05T19:57:00.000-08:002009-11-05T19:59:38.865-08:00Stability in MotionI have measured where I am at and find myself wanting. I think it may have something to do with the fact that I am in one place at the moment. And possibly for more than one year. I fell for the "free personality profile" on eHarmony only to find out that I have an "agreeable" attitude. But it begs the question: Why aren't I dating? I've always had a ready excuse as to why not. Unfortunately, like all excuses, this one has panned and I don't have another one with which to replace it other than: It's too hard to meet people. Mind you, I have not been known for being shy. But I have been known to be completely oblivious to the signals sent out by <u>anyone</u> in regards to interest. Blindsided more than once during my college years.<br /><br />Most of this probably has a lot to do with the fact that I haven't been in any kind of serious relationship with a human in more than a decade..or ever. Depending on how you want to look at it. It isn't like I haven't seen possitive examples of ltrs that work. I have. In my own family at that! I just don't know that it could ever be <em>me</em>. I have more warts than some and perhaps fewer than others. I know that I need to work on my faults, but it is hard. Hard to figure out how to let someone in and then if they hurt you, how to get over it. I've seen my sisters torn up inside because the feelings they had weren't reciprocated. One of the bricks in the wall I've built around myself came from watching that. Of not wanting to ever be that vulnerable. Of not knowing how to get through/over it. Basically it all boils down to my being a chicken. The instant someone shows any kind of interest in me I run in the opposite direction, even if I may be wanting to run towards it. My logical side has never taken a break. It shook me up when I was out on tour and someone pinned me to a t, stating that I had a giant eff-off wall built around me. Did it change me then? No. Can I change it now? I haven't a clue.<br /><br />What I do know is that I am tired of being alone, and yet I'm not ready to open myself up to hurt. Like the hurt of being rejected for who I am. Do I even deserve unconditional love...or even conditional love if I don't know how to return it? I don't think I do. And until I figure out how to open myself up to something like that, I will be destined to be alone, regardless of if I like it. I know that I have cared enough for two people in particular enough to let them close to me, and after that moment, let them walk out of my life. My heart retains a small bruise for each of them, but the ache isn't nearly as intolerable as a break would be. It's surprising how well one can ignore the wants of the heart with enough practice. But the nights alone leave nothing but time for the heart to remind the brain that it wants what it wants without caution, even if it is unattainable.c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-80027099866673643712009-10-15T16:52:00.000-07:002009-10-15T17:00:05.345-07:00Whew! Long time no update. SO sorry about that one!<br /><br />There isn't a whole lot of new stuff going on in my life at the moment. I have healed from the surgery with no major issues, so that is a plus.<br /><br />I have moved back to Oshkosh to work part time in the theatre department as the Costume Technology Supervisor. Long title, that basically translates into running the shop and watching the chillen's that work in the shop. I have moved in to my apartment which is right down town in Oshkosh and I love it. It is a third story walk up, so that has taken some getting used to, but it also means that I have outrageously high ceilings that are gorgeous. It's approximately 650 square feet, so big. Everything except cable is included, which is a big plus. I have to pay for parking to the city, but that isn't that big of a deal, just so long as I don't forget.<br /><br />And now that I am no longer moving and feel like I will be in one place for a longer span of time than 8 months, I am thinking of testing the relationship waters. Not that I am seeing anyone or plan to do so anytime soon, but perhaps it is time to give up being alone. I think this has more to do with the long quiet hours of the evenings than anything else.<br /><br />I didn't know this, until I went grocery shopping the other day, but Pick and Save has a LARGE bulk food section! The only other place that I have really seen it is at Whole Foods, and they are kind of shishi. It is exciting and will most likely be my source for nuts and other odds and ends. They even carry soy flour! Though I can't imagine wanting to buy the flour in bulk as there is no gurantee that it isn't contaminated with another type of flour.<br /><br />**fin**c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-24587455936629070142009-07-05T10:13:00.000-07:002009-07-05T10:15:01.323-07:00Parting of WaysHey there everyone.<br /><br />I am writing this note to make all of you aware that I will be having surgery on August 4. 2009 to remove my uterus and the fibrous mass that is growing on it. While it is surgery, it is not dramatic, nor is is unexpected on my part. I learned about a month ago that I had a mass growing on my uterus and have since had a follow up appointment with Dr. AJ (Please don't ask me to spell out his name!) where we discussed my options.<br /><br />Upon full disclosure about all of the options available to me, I made the decision to have the hysterectomy. I understand that some of you may feel that this is drastic, but I am sound in my mind that this is what I need to do. That and considering my other options were to leave it, remove just it (with a 40% recurrence rate), or remove it and what it was attached to. It will be done and over with and I shouldn't have to worry about any more surgeries or it growing back or any of that jazz.<br /><br />Just wanted for you all to know what was going on. Good thoughts would be appreciated on the day of surgery.<br /><br />*fin*c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-16903140590027395012009-05-29T12:12:00.000-07:002009-05-29T12:13:59.592-07:00HomeSince my last post, I have made it home safely. I'm back at my parent's place, and living life one day at a time.<br /><br />I have also gotten braces. A very recent decision. Not because I have bad teeth, but because I have a bad cross bite. Photos can be seen here:<br /><br /><span>http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2138101&id=71205595&l=1c93ec76ba<br /><br />Not much else.<br /><br />*fin*<br /></span>c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-74510558294902613042009-05-08T11:48:00.000-07:002009-05-08T12:09:30.081-07:00Chez PhilippeWow. My time here is almost at an end. I've been loving hanging out with my host family and seeing new things in Belgium. It is wonderful to have such loving people open their homes for you again.<br /><br />I've been staying with Philippe, Laurence, and Melanie for the moment as Christian and Claire are on vacation. They are great! The first time I met them was when I was with Christian and Claire. At that time Melanie was four, maybe five, and incredibly lovable. She still is. I love her to bits, despite her flaws. She's hopelessly in love with Hannah Montana and the entire HSM crew. Specifically speaking: Zac Effron. Ah...the follies of youth. =) Since her birthday is coming up soon, I bought her the third movie in the HSM trilogy, and she LOVED it. I made her promise not to scream too loudly, but that was quickly out the window! I remember doing the same things. I'm sure that I will be buying/sending her little gifts far into the future.<br /><br />Since being here I've taken lots of photos. Of Mela, the garden, the area. I enjoy photography and other people seem to enjoy looking at it. If you are interested in looking at them...here are some links (but please keep in mind that some of them are a work in progress):<br /><br /><span>http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2135162&id=71205595&l=32f413f26c<br /></span><span>http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2135825&id=71205595&l=258224e5f8<br /><br />Philippe has been doing the pond from scratch. It's pretty amazing to see how much has happend. For a photographic history of his pond, follow this link (also a work in progress, so if you want to see the finished project, check back occasionally):<br /><br />http://lebassindephil.skyrock.com/1.html<br /><br />**sigh** A quiet night at the house, and tomorrow more adventures out and about the area!<br /><br />*fin*<br /></span>c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-474981092586444642009-04-29T13:53:00.000-07:002009-04-29T14:01:42.041-07:00End of Tour"Holy wow." to borrow a phrase from a friend. "Nemo" has closed in Europe and I am safely tucked away in Belgium for a few weeks of relaxation.<br /><br />The end of tour was intense. There was a lot of drama. Words were spoken, tears shed, and final hugs good-bye. I managed to escape most of it, by choice, and tried to end it on a high note. I know that I have grown into myself a little more, and hopefully into a better person. I had my fair share of challenges, and hurdles to overcome, but now I can reflect on the past for what it is and take what I've learned forward.<br /><br />As you may be aware, I am currently not employed as I have 'separated' from Feld. I've been looking into some other companies, sent my resume to a few, and been on the hunt for a little while. I'm hoping that something pans out, but if it doesn't, I guess it just means I'll be free for a little longer.<br /><br />I'd like to take this opportunity to apologize for not blogging more often, and to thank all of you for keeping me in your thoughts. I hope to see all of you soon...<br /><br />*fin*c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-79768756330330730672009-04-12T07:14:00.000-07:002009-04-12T07:18:30.955-07:00What's next?Hey there everyone! I know. I am a bad person when it comes to updating blogs. Don't feel bad, I'm just not good at it.<br /><br />At this point in my life I am again at a crossroad. I will not be joining the tour in South America. (Nemo was extended and is slotted to go there before starting a new year in the States.) Also because of so many shows closing, there may not be a position for me within the company. No, don't feel sorry for me. I look at this as a new opportunity to perhaps try something else new. Who knows, things could change in the next few weeks and I could be joining a tour yet.<br /><br />With that in mind, I will be in the States for an undetermined amount of time. That gives all of you plenty of time to call/visit me!<br /><br />I thought I would let all of you know what was in store for me, so there you go.<br /><br />*fin*c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-80400942754683367292009-03-18T13:28:00.000-07:002009-03-18T13:34:31.558-07:00Well, so much for ambitionI know. It's been just around forever since I last updated. I apologize for this. You know what they say about good intentions.<br /><br />We are six weeks away from finishing the European leg of our tour. I have immensely enjoyed this tour, and have learned a lot of things about the company and about myself. After here, I believe that I will be joining "Nemo" in South America and then who knows!<br /><br />I did decide to stay with the company. It is as much in that I think that there are still things that I can learn as it is that it is job security in these tough economic times. I've discovered cheaper ways of living and how to survive on even less that what I have been, so it is good training in those regards.<br /><br />I've posted 98% of my photos on facebook and have e-mailed the links to my mom and some others. If you would like these links, please let me know in an e-mail and I will gladly get them to you.<br /><br />This post is full of fragmented thoughts and as such, I think that it would be best to end it there!<br /><br />*fin*c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-90258011552658754592009-01-06T09:18:00.000-08:002009-01-06T09:35:52.641-08:00Bonne Nouvelle Annee!Voila! The New Year is here and it becomes the time of the year when people's ideals are high and they hope that they have the will power to match. A time of renewal and the hope of achieving things that can only be deemed important by the person doing them. I am not one for making resolutions, simply because I will not remember what it was I resolved to do come March!<br /><br />It has been a long time since I have updated here, and there has been much that has happened.<br /><br />We have been to Paris and then to Holland. I was able to meet with a friend of a friends and it was very nice! I met Jurienne for the first time when Emilie and I stayed with him when we made a grand tour of Europe.<br /><br />As a company we celebrated Christmas and New Years with parties and food. The hotels were equally decorated for the holiday season and it was nice to see. It isn't everywhere that there are decorations like at home.<br /><br />I hit a rough spot at work during this time, as there continues to be some stresses that haven't ironed themselves out. I continue to try to work on them in hopes that things will get better. We have also reached that time of year where there are discussions about future work with the company. I have not yet decided if I want to continue here. I believe that I would enjoy it better if I were the head of the department and was able to do things in a fashion that made sense. However, I highly doubt that they would give such a position to someone who has had less than one year with the company. Time would tell, but I am not sure I want to give them more of it.<br /><br />In other news I have gotten to visit with Christian and Claire again! We have had a few days off of work (the last for the next 6 weeks or so) and I took the chance to get away from everyone. Not that I don't like them (the folks from work), but at least here I have things that I can do instead of nothing! I would take every chance to visit with Christian and Claire.<br /><br />For now, it is what it is, and I can't think of much else.<br /><br />*fin*c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-83318845792062637312008-12-19T09:22:00.000-08:002008-12-19T09:28:45.173-08:00.:Eons:.I know. It has been forever since I have updated, but that could be viewed as either a very good thing or a not so good thing.<br /><br />Life on tour has been busy and hectic to say the least. We are starting our first split week of tour. We left Paris yesterday and we are mounting the show again for tonight in Nantes. It's crazy hectic and such, but I am enjoying it to say the least. It is pretty much the same thing only in a different city and with less time to do anything.<br /><br />The schedule is going to be crazy from now until February, so please don't expect a whole lot of new information coming your way.<br /><br />I am missing home during this holiday season. I've missed Thanksgiving before, but I have never missed Christmas, and this will be the first year. It's cold, but there is no snow, so I am wishing for a white Christmas. It's hard to believe that it is in one week! Christmas cards are coming out, albeit very slowly. **Read as I have not started making them out:)**<br /><br />Hope that things are all going well back home, and if you would like to send me Christmas greetings, please feel free to do so over e-mail. If you don't have it, as my mother...or me!<br /><br />*fin*c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-16551305781577898262008-11-27T04:04:00.000-08:002008-11-27T04:18:30.964-08:00Vise/LiegeWow, so much has changed, and yet so much remains the same. I just returned from visiting with Christian and Claire. I had a wonderful time! The house is still the same, with the same smells. It's amazing how much it felt like 'home'.<br /><br />I arrived in Vise around 8pm (perhaps later) after traveling all day on Monday. Oufti! We left Sheffield around 8:30 am, so naturally I was a bit tired. We visited for a little bit on Monday night, and then we all went to bed.<br /><br />On Tuesday I went around Vise with Christian while he did some errands. I got to see some people that I met 8 years ago, and it was nice to see them again. We went to Galler for chocolate (I bought enough for the whole show...seriously...and it wasn't too expensive) which was amusing because Christian loves chocolate just as much as I do. After chocolate we went to pick up Claire at work. She is in Liege now, but is retireing in the middle of December. While there I quickly saw Jean Siquet. I hardly recognized him to say the least. He has completley white hair now and no beard. He is also no longer with Bernadette, and live in Liege with his new wife. Oh the things that change!<br /><br />Wednesday found me in Liege in the afternoon. I got together with Debra for lunch and then foraged out on my own to Le Coeur Saint-Jean. It is a bar where a lot of exchange students go on Wednesday afternoons. I did find them, and I will say that things haven't changed all that much as far as that is concerned. They deduced that I was a returning student, and I was welcomed into the crowd. I did not stay long though because I had dinner plans. I left them to their drinking and returned to Debra's house with her. A lot has changed there as well. She has finished most of the apartments, and is now working on hers. Cleo is still Cleo but Jess and Jeremy are no longer here.<br /><br />I returned to Christian and Claire's in the evening to have dinner with them and Philippe, Laurence, and Melanie. Melanie is their daughter. I had gone to a Mini Cooper rally with Philippe in Luxembourg. It was super nice to be able to see them again, and I hope to do it again soon. I'm even friends with them on Facebook, so it aught to be even easier to keep in touch.<br /><br />I had to come back to work (Lille) today, so I got up early and caught the train from Vise. Christian walked with me to the station, and waited for the train with me. They still call me their American Daughter, which I think is very nice. It was so sad having to say bye after just a few short days. I'm thinking I will go back when we are in Strassberg (sp?), but I can't be certain at this time.<br /><br />*fin*c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-51500465303614900592008-11-21T13:49:00.000-08:002008-11-21T13:56:34.426-08:00SheffieldSo there was no London v.2. I didn't manage to get that far. And then there were two weeks in Birmingham, and now we are in Sheffield. Life on tour is going by quicker that summer in WI. :) In most regards it is exciting that it is going so quickly, but sad in others. There are times that I wish that there were more time in some cities because there is so much to do. It all feels so rushed sometimes, and the schedule isn't going to be getting any easier as time goes on.<br /><br />We are headed to Lille next, and I am excited for that. I'm going to be spending some time in Belgium with Christian and Claire. I may call Debra, but I would like to see how things go. I may even go to Liege in the afternoon on Wednesday just to see if anything has changed. The main thing though is that I will get to see Christian and Claire!!!<br /><br />I hope that my French isn't too rusty, as I hope to be able to at least understand my locals. It may be very interesting to see what they say if they think that I don't understand!<br /><br />*fin*c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-59182732539214000952008-10-24T02:51:00.000-07:002008-10-24T03:17:42.094-07:00London v.1I know, I know, I know. Too much time between posts and nothing super substantial in any of them. I'm sorry, but I am here to correct that!<br /><br />Let's start back in Newcastle:<br /><br />We arrived safely and worked with new locals for the first time since arriving in the UK. It was odd to say the least. We are by far the most spoiled people right now since we don't have to re-teach new people every week. I missed my locals! I had also been feeling like poop, and so I took myself to the doctors on Wednesday, which happened to be my birthday. Wound up that the reason it felt like I swallowed a handful of tacks was because I had a pretty severe case of tonsillitis. I've never had this before, so how was I supposed to know! Antibiotics and things were looking up. We finished Newcastle without any other incidents.<br /><br />Then we were in Manchester:<br /><br />Load in was the same story different location. At this point, the whole show is the same shit different city. But I like it. It means that we've gotten into a routine. I ended up going back to the doctors for more antibiotics to finish clearing up above condition. *sigh* Then the rest of the week went by quite swimmingly. I went to a theatre show while there. I attended "The Witches of Eastwick" which was based on the movie with Cher and Jack Nicholson. It was great! And so far from the family entertainment that we have for this show. It made me giggle. It was nice to see a show that had adult content. Acutally, it was all adult content. Ha!<br /><br />Next stop: London:<br /><br />We travelled on a Monday to get here, which was nice yet not nice at the same time. I always feel like I'm loosing a day when we travel on Mondays. This could be due to the fact that I didn't do anything on Monday. Tuesday I went to Stonehenge, and the one in Asubury (sp?). Pretty awesome rocks standing in some fields. :) Wednesday was work and so was Thursday. I'm hoping that I will have time to go to some shows here in London, as I really want to see Wicked. I cannot believe that it has been out for so long and I still haven't managed to see it.<br /><br />In other news, I have read the entire "Twilight" series, and I thouroughly enjoyed it. I will be voting in the elections! I have my ballot and it will be on it's way home very soon. Just as soon as I find the post office. Much easier said than done. I'm not sure when I'm going to get photos up, can't gurantee anything. I know. I said that I would do that on a regular basis as well. You know what they say about good intentions... I may also be going to see Body Worlds! It is here at the O2, just like us, and I hope that we will have time to go to it. Work calling...<br /><br />**fin**c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-71068047133723098642008-10-07T01:45:00.000-07:002008-10-07T01:50:05.513-07:00New CastleI know that it has been a long time since I last updated, and I fear that this one won't be all that long! We are currently in New Castle, England. I don't have a lot to say about it as I haven't been out much. There are more shows this week, and it will be interesting to do.<br /><br />Just before being here we were in Liverpool and Nottingham. I regret to inform that I didn't do much in either of those cities either. Lots of work. Very little free time. However, I did do some fun things, such as The Beatle's Story in Liverpool and Nottingham "Castle" in Nottingham.<br /><br />I will try to post pictures at a later date.<br /><br />I'm doing well all things considered. I miss everyone back home, but I find that I am enjoying tour life. It is fast paced and crazy and I love it! I promise that I will try to have more interesting things to write about soon.<br /><br />*fin*c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-15325288574929760132008-09-23T11:31:00.000-07:002008-09-23T11:41:08.550-07:00Load outHey all. I have participated in my first load out, and have successfully integrated myself into the crew. Actually, they all seem to hold me in a higher regard because I stayed. It feels nice to be a part of a team again.<br /><br />Tomorrow I will participate in my first full load in. I didn't in Glasgow because I didn't know there were two different times. But I do now, and I fully intend on doing a full load in and out in every city.<br /><br />So, I am now in Liverpool. Home of the Beatles and some fantastic city scapes. I will be sure to take pictures, and I will try to post them. It seems like I will forever be one city behind. lol.<br /><br />**fin**c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-38797924949753739152008-09-16T07:47:00.000-07:002008-09-16T08:02:19.100-07:00EdinbourghHey there folks! I know that it has been a while.<br /><br />We have successfully opened the show. There have been toasts given and routines fallen in to. There was an opening night party, drinks were had, food was consumed and fun was had by all.<br /><br />On Monday we went to Edinbourgh. It is a beautiful city even though there is quite a history there. We walked around the city, took a ghost tour, and then came home.<br /><br />I'll try to post photos as soon as I can.<br /><br />*fin*c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-85829812687245482332008-09-12T14:16:00.000-07:002008-09-12T14:44:00.199-07:00Photos<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicJDjfudVPyCItvlInyeIVuxOsHRbZWqa-I0AC7vqRYL87umSQYq375pqQG6OHZdcPoqgviA1PJI9qZXur7cRQxQSin2UYNt1ZfuTmRybwL6_1yNg0pczyr1lcgjMvfMn9dBnY_ug9KmCr/s1600-h/P9030383.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicJDjfudVPyCItvlInyeIVuxOsHRbZWqa-I0AC7vqRYL87umSQYq375pqQG6OHZdcPoqgviA1PJI9qZXur7cRQxQSin2UYNt1ZfuTmRybwL6_1yNg0pczyr1lcgjMvfMn9dBnY_ug9KmCr/s320/P9030383.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245248907868930162" border="0" /></a><br />A panoramic view of Glasgow from The Lighthouse. It is a museum in the city.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nd8Up545cr5ftnplpc2r8yPcxvDkSldPF72HYfqUcLZuaBY7YB9ZcQ-4gmffeRxLGxi64VL8rWEA1hqEu-2Ia3KLFJasCqnYTydU65B5BIsls6sVwsAemm6zA-8BdZD-UbjXoGgopo-2/s1600-h/P9030382.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nd8Up545cr5ftnplpc2r8yPcxvDkSldPF72HYfqUcLZuaBY7YB9ZcQ-4gmffeRxLGxi64VL8rWEA1hqEu-2Ia3KLFJasCqnYTydU65B5BIsls6sVwsAemm6zA-8BdZD-UbjXoGgopo-2/s320/P9030382.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245248913751424178" border="0" /></a><br />Yep, you are seeing correctly, that is a cardboard couch and lamp. Yes, I sat on it. It was comfortable considering what it was made out of!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGxUZhX9JCET_3nPMNJJemg6jl2iySDv5jyO1eRVqCM0vYg6pe9qH1rJHik6PKNNs9xl2wjJggZ1tNuiwL9PkFMcZFcmUe_79FjUwpGEBMz_TvgFnmsgynvyn32YVWPlky41lmOW_00ls/s1600-h/P9030375.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGxUZhX9JCET_3nPMNJJemg6jl2iySDv5jyO1eRVqCM0vYg6pe9qH1rJHik6PKNNs9xl2wjJggZ1tNuiwL9PkFMcZFcmUe_79FjUwpGEBMz_TvgFnmsgynvyn32YVWPlky41lmOW_00ls/s320/P9030375.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245248916601131890" border="0" /></a><br />The new next to the old. It is amazing to see so much different architecture next to each other.<br /><br /></div>Here are a few pictures from around Glasgow for everyone! I hope to do some more sight seeing soon, but I don't know when that will all happen. For those of you who are unable to view the photos, I apologize. I won't be able to post all of them in the blog since there is a limit to the number of photos on each post. I will try to find a free photo sharing site when I have time.<br /><br />Tonight was also opening night of the show. It felt like any other show, there were no special butterflies or jitters on my end. Perhaps it is because I don't feel like it is really that stressful. I don't think I have ever been so calm before a show before. It was odd. I am far more used to feeling a couple of jitters all things considered. But the show is open, and it can only get better right?<br /><br />*fin*c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-55564245098489368072008-08-31T09:11:00.000-07:002008-08-31T09:18:47.157-07:00ArrivalI've arrived in Glasgow, Scotland after hours of travel and three flights later. The day started out just fine with last minute packing, breakfast, and the first flight. From there it was a 6 hour wait in Chicago, where I was bored out of my mind, and then on to Ireland. We had a delay here, but it seemed to all work out alright.<br /><br />The flight over to Dublin was actually very nice. The plane was nice, and everyone had individual tv screens to watch whatever they wanted. The food was mediocre at best, and the seats were a bit uncomfortable. But over all it was nice. I'd most likely fly them again if given the choice.<br /><br />Once we got in to Glasgow we gathered at the hotel and then went our separate ways. My current roommate and I wandered a bit and both bought phones for here now. So...I do have a phone number. However, I will not be posting it here. If you would like it, please contact me via e-mail or through facebook.<br /><br />The city is quite beautiful, old with a lot of character. I'll try to upload pictures soon. The hotel is nice.<br /><br />Tomorrow will mark the first day of work with an 11 am work call. I'm not really sure what time that means I should be in the lobby, but it'll all work out I'm sure.<br /><br />Not much else to tell, and I'll try to update again soon!<br /><br />*fin*c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519512268132130549.post-33981463271904145202008-08-02T14:46:00.000-07:002008-08-02T14:50:25.402-07:00The CountdownHey there everyone! It's been a while since I last updated this here blog. I know I've told all of you that I would update often.<br /><br />Well, it's fair week, and things are moving a quite the pace! I've had my fill of cheese curds and elephant ears.<br /><br />The countdown has started. I will be departing in about 28 days. There is so much left to do and not a lot of time to do it in.<br /><br />More later...<br /><br />*fin*c.j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06254455040439134361noreply@blogger.com0