Gratitude on the go! 7-31-12

Today I am grateful for:
-kids who are willing to have fun while trying improv for the first time!
-the YWCA
-this American life
-tacos
-instagram
-watching the olympics with Amanda, Lydia and Ruth.
-laughter
-laughter
-so much laughter
-my roommate
-ac
-my bed
-water
-water
-so much water
-dreams

Gratitude On The Go! 7-30-12

Today I am grateful for:
-The YWCA
-Dawn Brodey and I having a pirate shift together. It made the whole day worth it.
-Karma
-Band aids
-Eastenders
-Shared thoughts/feelings with others.
-As always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 7-29-12

Today I am grateful for:
-random acts of kindness
-the beautiful weather outside
-my car
-the pie-rate party at my house in my back yard with my smm coworkers.
-Pie pictures:

Gratitude on the go! 7-28-12

Today I am grateful for:
-a bit of down time
-the Olympics
-a painless pirate gig at ikea
-reading to children
-the joy on kids faces when they get chocolate and temporary tattoos
-Overhead fans
-performing a musical audition during late night set called, "balls." I was a girl named Susan who was lost in a ball maze at chuck e cheese. The song title I was given was also called, "balls." I felt really good about my space work, character, and rhymes. It was simple, but it moved the story forward.
-as always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 7-27-12

Today I am grateful for:
-the great weather. 77 degrees and a nice breeze.
-a glowing review* of the show! *I still don't read reviews so I'm going by what people tell me. Also twitter.
-everyone being a little slap happy on stage tonight.
-As always, my friends.

Gratitude on the go! 7-26-12

Today I am grateful for:

-being inspired by my co-workers.

-Peggy from work getting me dinner

-the beautiful half moon

-the crisp summer night air

Gratitude on the go! 7-25-12

Today I am grateful for:

-the smell of fresh cut grass

-the courage to try something new.

-This:

Public Piano! Anybody who wants to play can play. #iheartmpls

Gratitude on the go! 7-24-12

Today I'm grateful for:

-teaching at chanhassen dinner theater musical theater camp. It was my first job out of college and I'm so grateful to still be invited back!

-Michelle Brindisi and the opportunities she's given me.

-Kevin and I's random list of things we wanna film/do: Daddy and me yoga, Lamaze, Aura rings, Honeymoon video, Proposals, etc.

-being able to talk about boys with a bit of comfort than usually.

-spontaneous movie date with Lauren. Dark knight rises. I really enjoyed it.

Gratitude on the go! 7-23-12

Today I am grateful for:
-the tiny book of calm. It reminded me of the simple ways to stay relaxed.
-moments of silence.
-the absolute silence in a voice over booth.
-revolving doors. It's a bit of fun in a day sometimes that can easily be forgotten
-food trucks
-this quote: "there is seldom any rational reason for having regrets about past deeds or events. Because the past does not exist in any way other than in your memory."
-these pictures that capture my afternoon with Ruth:

It was really hot outside.

So Ruth and I decided to get some ice cream.

A small swirl for me and a blue raspberry slushy float for Ruth. 

It took about 23 attempts to get this picture. It was worth it.
What an amazing afternoon.
The End. 

Gratitude on the go! 7-22-12

Today I am grateful for:
-a day off
-cable
-corn pancakes
-as always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 7-21-12

Today I am grateful for:
-having lunch with my dad
-Sara Bareilles
-music
-my jobs
-OMG, before I got my lady bits

Gratitude on the go! 7-20-12

Today I am grateful for:
-a great opening night
-to be in the presence of such talented people
-the opportunities I've been given
-numerology
-as always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 7-19-12

Today I am grateful for:
-it not being Wednesday anymore
-talking about the tv show charmed at a party. Hilarious
-getting a singing phone call from Lydia.
-as always, my friends
-this:

Tiny Cake!

Gratitude on the go! 7-18-12

Today I am grateful for:
-making the decision to take the early bus. Traffic was so bad that if I took the regular bus I would have never made it to my vo on time.
-Honesty (Even though it can really hurt sometimes)
-Amy's never ending words of encouragement. "That's what best friends are for. Mopping up the mess and celebrating the best"
-Ladies night with Lauren. Ice Cream, Astrology, Pizza, SYTYCD. In that order.
This-

Gratitude on the go! 7-17-12

Today I am grateful for:
-silly small things the cast does to crack each other up. Bobby trying to "stomp the yard," doing horrible space work, etc.
-therapy.
-recognizing shame
-critical awareness
-being vulnerable (even though it sucks in the moment)
-as always, my friends
-making pancakes with Amanda. Photo evidence below:

It looks a bit like a turtle if you ask me. 

Gratitude on the go! 7-16-12

Today I am grateful for:
-my mon getting home safely from Australia
-breaking bad being on Netflix
-being a freelancer
-these:

Gratitude on the go! 7-15-12

Today I am grateful for:
-the big things
-the little things
-the in between things

Gratitude on the go! 7-14-12

Today I am grateful for:
-the ac kicking in
-getting a run in of the show before preview
-popcorn
-the zit on my upper lip finally disappearing.
-in general, having good skin
-amanda spending her Saturday night off to see my show. "I laughed so hard I farted twice."
-this:

Gratitude on the go! 7-13-12

Today I am grateful for:
-getting a nice compliment from a casting director. "do this on your second take" (makes hand gesture of three fingers pointing to the sky a la the hunger games) "were telling all our favorites to do that"
-getting a phone call from Amanda during rehearsal. "he sneak attack date me! Arm around the shoulder, held my hand and everything. I just limp wrist him back." "you dead fished him!?" the best.
-having a quiet dinner alone.
-coming home after a long day to find a surprise package in the mail! It was ziggy the book! Amy and I have been writing in him since August 2010. Not gonna lie I was so happy that horizontal tears projected forth from my eyes.
-sitting by the window at night listening to the rain and catching up on emails

Gratitude on the go! 7-12-12

Today I am grateful for:
-target having red polo shirts (even though they only came in little boy sizes.)
-having target only be 3 blocks away from where I work. ( I don't always appreciate working downtown. This is a definite perk)
-having the first preview of the next show done with. We all made it through. It wasn't the greatest, but it wasn't a complete disaster. The audience had a good time regardless.
-ice cream (so what if its my 3rd day in a row.)
-lake drives and long talks with Lauren
-Trust
-astrology and numerology
-as always, my friends.

Gratitude on the go! 7-11-12

Today I am grateful for:
-a good nights sleep
-my grandma. It would have been her birthday today. She was a wonderful woman. So kind. So loving. Im grateful for all the years we had together. Thanks for everything Nanna. For teaching me how to play carrom, for making me porridge even though i ended up not liking it, for not getting upset when I would sneak up and scare you, for always winning when we played pool, and for just being you. I miss you and love you.
-late night ice cream and car ride with Lauren talking about boys and overall vulnerability.
-Ruthie helping with my lines and then chatting until 3:30am. So much laughing and bonding. "you know...Marit...is smart." "well...I'm not as smart at Marit."

Gratitude on the go! 7-10-12

Today I am grateful for:
-volley emails with Amy.
-Chipotle
-the breeze outside after a long tech day.
-getting invited to an old friend's wedding. First one of the fab five!
-as always, my friends
-help with my lines from my former roommate, "roomie." Seriously saving my butt.
-melatonin

Gratitude on the go! 7-9-12

Today I am grateful for:
-Ann Marsden. A truly amazing photographer. It was a privilege to work with her and know her. I had the honor of working with her several times for different promotional show pics. The first time I really got to know her though was when we did a one on one session for my high school senior pics/ head shots. She was generous enough to take a ton of pictures for free as a gift for graduation. I remember being in her studio for hours. Listening to music, finding new light, traveling all around her studio building for "cool and funky" shots, and smiling the entire time. She was really a master at her craft her, her passion, and her career. She always made me feel special and beautiful. I really feel so incredibly grateful to have known her. You will be greatly missed, Ann. Thank you for everything.

Some of her work:

Senior Picture

My first headshot

Queen of the Remote Control 2005

My Secret Language Of Wishes 2011

Senior Picture

Gratitude on the go! 7-8-12

Today I am grateful for:
-working with such talented people
-having a fantastic brunch with Kevin
-aura rings. "traditional wedding rings getting you down?" "aw man! Diamonds again?"
-as always, my friends
-improvising a 25 minute suspense/horror movie. "but inside of that clock...Is fucking knifes!"
-the honor to work and improvise with the amazing Jen Scott. Former teacher turned friend. Always inspiring.
-summer weather at night

Gratitude on the go! 7-7-12

Today I am grateful for:
-this quote: "Because you are defined not by life's imperfect moments, but your reaction to them. Because there is joy in embracing --rather than running screaming from--the utter absurdity of life."
-the weather finally cooling down
-remembering the freedom I have being an adult
-finding out disney is making a hocus pocus 2! (life is complete!)
-receiving really nice texts of appreciation. (shout out to kdog)
-night drives with my dad

Gratitude on the go! 7-6-12

Today I am grateful for:
-getting good advice from my friends
-as always, my friends
-impromptu dinner and movie plans
-having an evening off
-my jobs
-email
-gmail
-gchat

Gratitude on the go! 7-5-12

Today I am grateful for:
-Jenny Lawson's book and blog and how they continually make me laugh.
-ac
-Popsicles
-eastenders
-disney movies (MULAN!)
-that I'm not allergic to bees (being stung for the first time today made me realize that)
-as always, my friends
-taking a moment to just relax.
-smiling

Gratitude on the go! 7-4-12

Today I am grateful for:
-a good nights sleep
-time and a half at the Science Museum
-the movie Moonrise Kingdom (its really great for the whole family)
-Wes Anderson
-AC
-Nora visiting
-fireworks
-bedtime.

Gratitude on the go! 7-3-12

Today I am grateful for:
-an easy morning video shoot at DQ (thanks NUTS!)
-the challenges of therapy
-ac
-nutella paninis
-random hilarious texts (shout out to Amanda! "they frenched")
-the heat forcing me to wear a dress and then liking it.
-feeling a bit of confidence
-my beautiful city
-these picture:

Gratitude on the go! 7-2-12

Today I am grateful for:
-shorter rehearsal
-check in email from Amy
-ac
-having free evenings
-seeing movies in the movie theater
-the Internet
-as always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 7-1-12

Today I am grateful for:
-Nora coming into town
-the beautiful hot day
-cold showers
-Jen Scott and all her teachings and friendship. Not to mention her ability to alway put others before her.
-pho
-as always, my friends
-Zed
-h-time