T Minus 3 Days
Well, we are in the thick of it now. I woke up at 5 a.m. because I was so excited, I could barely sleep. We have sold seven tickets so far (which isn’t much, admittedly, but the fine folx at the Theatre Building seem to think we’re going to do REALLY well in walk-ups!) and of course I am nervous. There is a lot (of money) on the line.
Note to self: Christmas AND sparkly boobs? How can we lose?
But the tech last night was so smooth and seamless, I could barely believe it. It was probably the most fun I’ve had in the last few months because it was so engaging and awesome. I can barely describe how lucky I feel that I am able to take time off and really engage in what I am passionate about. It’s been a long time coming, but I can finally see the forest in the trees. And know what? It’s beautiful.
There is still so much to do, but there are four whole (day-job-free) days to do it in. Yesterday, I took the set designer to the Textile Discount Outlet, someplace near the Ohio off ramp (right up the street from my podiatrist where I got the P.T. on my heels last summer) for fake snow, and then Menards, which is the epicenter of light-up Christmas crapola. Today, we’re headed to Metro Sales on Montrose–home of cheap crafts supplies, faux branches, and glitter–and then it’s back here to continue editing video footage for the show and another tech rehearsal tonight.
OK. Better get to the gym. I’m trying to keep my commitment to myself to go there every day while I’m off work to get back in the habit. I am extremely resistant to that idea at the moment (because there is SO MUCH TO DO) but I think it will help manage my stress level.
Exes and ohs (as my darling friend Vag would say),
Ms. Bea Haven
November 24, 2009 8:24 am 
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