Well, I just dropped Megan off at the airport--she's heading back up to Alaska! Oh, how I wanted to crawl into her suitcase (particularly this super swank one that she writes about on her own blog).
It kind of sucks that her last day here I had to be working. I timed out her trip to the airport on my lunch break, so at least we got a proper farewell. But of course I'm going to miss her! I had a great time with her sister Melanie as well (she had to leave this last Sunday). Thank goodness I have play rehearsals to look forward to, otherwise I would absolutely be dying.
So thank you Megan for visiting! I love you lots, and I can't wait for us to see each other again!
Muah! (that's me blowing a kiss in your general direction, which I think as I write this is the terminal where you're waiting to board your plane).
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Friday, September 15, 2006
Cast in Steel Magnolias!
Hooray! I just got a call from the director--I've been cast as Shelby in Steel Magnolias! For those of you familiar with the movie version, the character I'm playing was the part Julia Roberts performed.
I'm SUPER excited to do this role, and I'm so very happy to get cast again in Minnesota--it wasn't just a one-time fluke!
Rehearsals start in the beginning of October for about 4 weeks, opening in November. I must admit I was unsure with how I did at auditions. I felt like I was in my head the whole time and didn't connect emotionally. But I'm grateful the director saw something there, and I'm really excited to sink my teeth into this role! Also, the entire cast is women, which I've never done before, so that's something unique.
And the best part? This means I don't have to audition for a while :) I'm enjoying the bliss of being cast... eventually the reality of how much work this will be will sink in, but that's another type of joy :)
Ciao for now,
Lindsay
I'm SUPER excited to do this role, and I'm so very happy to get cast again in Minnesota--it wasn't just a one-time fluke!
Rehearsals start in the beginning of October for about 4 weeks, opening in November. I must admit I was unsure with how I did at auditions. I felt like I was in my head the whole time and didn't connect emotionally. But I'm grateful the director saw something there, and I'm really excited to sink my teeth into this role! Also, the entire cast is women, which I've never done before, so that's something unique.
And the best part? This means I don't have to audition for a while :) I'm enjoying the bliss of being cast... eventually the reality of how much work this will be will sink in, but that's another type of joy :)
Ciao for now,
Lindsay
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Nickel Creek in concert
Megan, Melanie, and I went to see Nickel Creek in concert tonight at an outdoor music festival. I didn't take any photos of us, mostly because we were just too incredibly attractive all bundled up to see the show. I know the blogging world reading this just could not take it; it would have been too much for mortal man to handle.
It was actually quite chilly outside, but it was so worth it to go to the show. I just felt bad for them performing. I remember playing in fiddle contests at the State Fair in Alaska, and it always seemed to be rainy and cold on those days... my fingers would start to feel arthritic! They would get quite stiff. So it was to my amazement and respect that they played incredibly well--it was so much fun! It made it that much more fun to go with Megan and Melanie. This really was a blast. One highlight, besides hearing a bunch of their own incredible music, was a cover version of "Toxic" by Brittany Spears. Too funny, and actually quite good! If you've never heard Nickel Creek, then you absolutely must go and get one of their albums! ...at least one :)
It was actually quite chilly outside, but it was so worth it to go to the show. I just felt bad for them performing. I remember playing in fiddle contests at the State Fair in Alaska, and it always seemed to be rainy and cold on those days... my fingers would start to feel arthritic! They would get quite stiff. So it was to my amazement and respect that they played incredibly well--it was so much fun! It made it that much more fun to go with Megan and Melanie. This really was a blast. One highlight, besides hearing a bunch of their own incredible music, was a cover version of "Toxic" by Brittany Spears. Too funny, and actually quite good! If you've never heard Nickel Creek, then you absolutely must go and get one of their albums! ...at least one :)
Friday, September 08, 2006
Fun with the girls
I took the day off from work today. Megan's sister Melanie arrived today, and she took an all night flight, so we wanted to have a very relaxed day. We ended up going for brunch at a neighborhood restaurant and then going for manicures and pedicures, as evidenced below:
We met up with Megan and Melanie's cousin for dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe. Their cousin actually works there, so we got a sweet discount on our meal! We also rented the first disc of season 2 of Lost, so we're watching another episode before going to bed. So goodnight for now!
We met up with Megan and Melanie's cousin for dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe. Their cousin actually works there, so we got a sweet discount on our meal! We also rented the first disc of season 2 of Lost, so we're watching another episode before going to bed. So goodnight for now!
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
The Megan has landed
My friend Megan from Alaska is here! She's visiting, and I'm thrilled! She just got in this afternoon, and I've already dragged her out to meet friends at Pasta Wednesday and out to get snacks for our candle party tomorrow night. After she flew all night :)
But it's so great to see her, and we're going to squeeze as much fun into the next couple weeks (around her trip to Wisconsin, that is).
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Dramatic much?
I was looking over the last post that I made... gosh, I can be a little dramatic :) My first inclination is to delete the post, because it doesn't reflect how I feel at the moment--but it's how I felt then, so I'm keeping it.
Almost immediately after writing that post I felt better. It seemed like I was wallowing a little, and that post got the feelings out--and I was ready to move on. It doesn't mean that I'm not sad I didn't get a callback when I think about it, but it's not the center of my thought anymore--I've moved on :)
Actually last night at "Cannibal" I met one of the girls who is still in the callback process for the show I auditioned for. I was envious of her, but I was also happy for her. In some ways this opened the wound a little more, but in other ways it just closed it to. I knew I wasn't right for the role, so that was that!
On a completely different subject... my friend Megan is coming to town for a visit!!! Woo hoo! I'm so excited for her to be here, and we're going to do some of the fun things that I haven't taken advantage of since moving--we're hopefully going to the amusement park Valleyfair, we'll go to the Renaissance Fair they have here, we'll do the requisite shopping in Mall of America, and we're going to see Nickel Creek in concert at an outdoor music festival! My dad tipped me off on Nickel Creek coming to town, and I absolutely love their music, so I'm super thrilled to watch them live!
It will also be great fun to introduce Megan to friends I have made here--the two worlds will be united, the rift will be closed. Each side will have a reference point for stories that I'm telling :) I'm really looking forward to her (and her sister!) being here!
Ciao for now,
Lindsay
Almost immediately after writing that post I felt better. It seemed like I was wallowing a little, and that post got the feelings out--and I was ready to move on. It doesn't mean that I'm not sad I didn't get a callback when I think about it, but it's not the center of my thought anymore--I've moved on :)
Actually last night at "Cannibal" I met one of the girls who is still in the callback process for the show I auditioned for. I was envious of her, but I was also happy for her. In some ways this opened the wound a little more, but in other ways it just closed it to. I knew I wasn't right for the role, so that was that!
On a completely different subject... my friend Megan is coming to town for a visit!!! Woo hoo! I'm so excited for her to be here, and we're going to do some of the fun things that I haven't taken advantage of since moving--we're hopefully going to the amusement park Valleyfair, we'll go to the Renaissance Fair they have here, we'll do the requisite shopping in Mall of America, and we're going to see Nickel Creek in concert at an outdoor music festival! My dad tipped me off on Nickel Creek coming to town, and I absolutely love their music, so I'm super thrilled to watch them live!
It will also be great fun to introduce Megan to friends I have made here--the two worlds will be united, the rift will be closed. Each side will have a reference point for stories that I'm telling :) I'm really looking forward to her (and her sister!) being here!
Ciao for now,
Lindsay
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