Gratitude on the go! 8-30-12

Today I am grateful for:
-a voice over for UM-Deerwood at Audio Ruckus
-breaking ice
-lunch with Jen Scott
-a relaxing afternoon
-late night pizza and viewing of sytycd with Lauren.
-dancing and all that it invokes.
As always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 8-29-12

Today I am grateful for:
-breaking ice
-having some fun with some voice over auditions
-NUTS
-having my last pirate shift.
-a fun set with box!
-as always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 8-28-12

Today I am grateful for:
-breaking ice
-the bravery of jamaica talking about how hard it is for her to write her I am from poem.
-my therapist being a bajillion times smarter than me
-having a minor (major) breakthrough in therapy
-Emily Barrett giving one of her ac units away for free! I gave it to Amanda.
-laughter
-the little moments.
-saying no. (and not feeling too guilty about it.)
-Seeing bffl and playing darts for literally hours. I got over 20 bullseyes.
-as always, my friends.

Gratitude on the go! 8-27-12

Today I am grateful for:
-A decent night's sleep
-melatonin
-going to the gym
-having lunch with Jen Scott and Megan Kelly Hubbell. They're in a different place in life than me right now, but it reminds me to put everything into perspective. They are such positive amazing people and I'm really really grateful to have them in my life.
-Megan's energy
-Jen's light
-The co-op
-a really fun penultimate pirate shift. The patrons were great, especially this boy named Paul who tagged along with me for a long time. The highlight was Lydia and Ruth visiting though. I talked their ears off and they listened and seemed interested even if they weren't. It was really great. It reminds me how much I love my job
-my job at the science museum
-as always, my friends.

Gratitude on the go! 8-26-12

Today I am grateful for:
-getting an extra day of work at the museum
-chatting with dawn brodey about her boat and the variety show
-dinner with my dad
-spontaneously beat boxing. Well, not exactly spontaneously. I was suppose to perform with Zach Colter at the Encyclopedia Show. However, Zach forgot about the show. And I actually had no idea what we were suppose to be doing anyway. Regardless, a guy came up to me and asked if I wanted to beat box while he rapped about dinosaurs. I mean, how could I say no? It was actually really fun. I'm proud of myself for just going up there and doing it. So I guess I'm grateful for the man who was willing to trust a complete stranger to beat box for him and also that I had the courage to do it.
-kate, a 9 year old dinosaur expert, being hilarious and bringing joy to everyone around her without even trying.
-a quick gchat chat with Bead.
-as always, my frineds

Gratitude on the go! 8-25-12

Today I am grateful for:
-my dad taking the car to get it tuned up
-working at the science museum
-Talking with Jen Scott
-Working at the brave new workshop.
-getting the opportunity to improvise with some of the most talented people in town.
-late night drives
-as always my friends

Gratitude on the go! 8-24-12

Today I am grateful for:
-breaking ice
-the seward co-op
-laughter
-a fun set at the workshop
-discovering a private karaoke room on top of a Korean restaurant. It was hilarious!
-as always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 8-23-12

Today I am grateful for:
-being able to sleep from 7am to 11:30am after my overnight shoot
-breaking ice and everything it brings
-the cast of breaking ice this year too.
-getting a picture from Anna Pop of all the fun times we've had over the past few years. I'm sad that she's leaving, but I have a feeling she'll be back.
-a standing ovation at the workshop.
-Emily and I's typical late night chino date.
-melatonin
-as always, my friends.

Gratitude on the go! 8-22-12

Today I am grateful for:
-bananas
-a fun bento box lunch with kdog
-laughing
-Breaking Ice
-the YWCA
-an overnight shoot at Target. We are here until 7am. Its going to be a long night, but I know people here and craft services look yummy. Not to mention I'm doing a overnight shoot at Target!!! So grateful.
-as always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 8-21-12

Today I am grateful for:
-A voice audition at NUTS
-target
-the opportunity to work on another Breaking Ice show. The same college orientation show I did last year. Breaking Ice is challenging, rewarding, and overall fun. It works out your mind, body, and soul. I'm so grateful for the opportunity again.
-the YWCA
-free Internet at cafes.
-a night in. I made myself dinner, I watched a movie and I just lounged on the couch. It's been really lovely.
-as always my friends.

Gratitude on the go! 8-20-12

Today I am grateful for:
-A good day at pirates
-having great co-workers
-A wonderful lunch and walk around the lake with Amanda and her dog
-Running (mostly) around lake of the isles
-Being invited to a Lip Service meeting
-A long and meaningful talk with my dad while we drove the lakes.
-As always my friends.
-These pictures:

New earrings from Amanda. I don't know how I got so lucky to get so many new earrings this month! 

The beautiful view of my city. No filter required. #iheartmpls

Gratitude on the go! 8-19-12

Today I am grateful for:
-a relaxing morning
-a nice catch up chat with Kat at her new place
-milk
-the ywca
-an evening of dinner and movies with amanda. Photo evidence:

First course: A salad with mixed greens, peas, and craisins. Topped with a homemade dressing. 

Second course: Salt and pepper asparagus tips and baked honey chicken. 

Movie selections: Fern Gully. Classic. Flirting with Forty. Classic...ly awful. 

Gratitude on the go! 8-18-12

Today I am grateful for:
-hanging out with Andy in pirates and making up signals.
-a co-op dinner with Jen Scott
-a BBQ at Amanda's house.
-as always, my friends
-these pics:

Gratitude on the go! 8-17-12

Today I am grateful for:
-Being on Twin Cities Live to represent the Science Museum. It was really fun. I only had 5 minutes to perform cryo, but everyone seemed to have a blast.
-the audience at tonight's show. Such a great crowd. So much laughter. I love my job.
-Laughter
-Playing box improv games on the bnw main stage
-being on the bnw mainstage!
-as always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 8-16-12

Today I am grateful for:
-some good conversation
-laughing
-my jobs
-walgreens
-stores that are open 24 hours
-as always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 8-15-12

Today I am grateful for:
-A really fun/quick voice over for Jefferson Lines. Its a bus company. It was super chill and really cool. I just did a few takes and they picked which ones they liked, and bing bang boom, we were done! Awesome.
-Keeping a light attitude about some negative comments from some patrons in Pirates today. One guy poked me and called me a servant, a kid asked why women are pirates because they're suppose to be, "gentle,"a 100 year old man tried to beat me with his walking stick, and then another boy said I was too, "stubby" to be a pirate. I just brushed them off though and had a good laugh.
-Amanda joining me to see my mom sing in a concert. It was really really nice of her to come.
-Hearing my mom sing
-Listening to Dean play his guitar
-Seeing Nancy
-Laughing
-Laughing
-Laughing
-Perspective
-Making plans. Specifically a possible road trip with Amanda to go to Chicago/Cali in the future.
-As always, my friends.

Gratitude on the go! 8-14-12

Today I am grateful for:
-my therapist
-finding humor in the word, "fine." As Marit puts it, Fine stands for: Fucked up, Irrational, Neurotic, and Emotional. Hilarious.
-creating possibilities
-the Seward Co-op
-juicing
-larabars
-a fun 4 hour voice session
-making homemade curry with Amanda -watching the Olympic closing ceremony. (More like making fun the closing ceremony.)
-the spice girls. They really were a big part of my childhood. It was nice to see them again all together.
-Watching young frankenstein. I forgot how much I'm in love with this movie!
-laughter. So much laughter!
-as always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 8-13-12

Today I am grateful for:
-a lazy morning
-the gym being slow
-a quick chat with Amy online
-people complementing my new boots
-lunch with Ruth at the co-op
-laughter
-water
-pirates
-as always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 8-12-12

Today I am grateful for:
-shopping for dresses with Steph
-finding really awesome boots
-an excellent group chat with Amy and Jaime
-as always, my friends
-a relaxing afternoon
-sister act 1 and 2 on tv
-a great theater community with truly amazing talented people.
-a fun encounter with my old friend Gab
-crushin.
-pictures of today's purchases:

New Boots! They're all mine. 

New Dress. The whole ensemble makes me happy. 

Gratitude on the go! 8-11-12

Today I am grateful for:
-the sun on my face
-the 70 degree temperature
-fruit
-my homemade smoothie
-radio lab podcasts
-Ted talks
-podcasts
-being inspired
-daring greatly
-being able to make myself dinner at home
-having just enough time to finish an episode of damages
-a really silly improv set
-staying out late and feeling good about it.
-as always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 8-10-12

Today I am grateful for:
-as always, my friends
-a bonus therapy session
-being able to laugh about whales
-a really fun audience for cryo
-all my shows being really fun at the SMM
-the hour long eastenders ep I watched at the gym
-Mississippi Market
-free sample of a new hand lotion and the really nice woman who was handing them out.
-no pants dance to Mumford and Sons
-my dad going to get my book signed by Jenny Lawson while I had a show. I'm so excited! Here's a pic:

Gratitude on the go! 8-9-12

Today I'm grateful for:
-a relaxing morning
-a healthy breakfast of cereal and banana
-a really fun polite group of students
-a day of cardio
-a solid show at the workshop
-a fun improv set
-a gchat movie date with jaime! Halloween H20? Yes please.
-these:

A surprise gift from Lauren! I've been pining after these for a long time. I love them so much!

This is the bag Anna gave me a really early birthday present. I love it so much.

Gratitude on the go! 8-8-12

Today I am grateful for:
-Getting to teach along side Shanan Custer. I literally could not believe it. The Shanan Custer that I've admired for years. The one watched from afar work her comedic magic on stage. The one I hope to always continue to learn more from and maybe some day have an ounce of her talent rub off on me. Words cannot begin to describe how incredibly gifted I think she is. I truly feel honored and grateful to get that opportunity.
-A fairly painless pirate shift
-Seeing The Love Show. I barely made it to the show because of traffic. I'm so glad I did. It was sweet and charming and hilarious. All three of those ladies are extremely talented. Their stories moved me, the songs impressed me, and all three inspire me. A really great show.
-An evening at the gym. No one is really around at 8/9pm on a Wednesday. It was a bit weird at first, but then I found it freeing.
-Music
-Late night happy hour with Emily.
-Emily and I's shared opinion on things.
-As always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 8-7-12

Today I am grateful for:
-hearing "it's gonna be okay."
-having time to just be quiet and reflect.
-figuring it out.
-knowing that I have support if I need it. Today was tough. I didn't ask for help today. I know it's there though. I'm grateful for that.
-the creative minds of children
-teaching
-the YWCA
-a two month early birthday present from Anna Weggel
-as always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 8-6-12

Today I am grateful for:
-the opportunity to teach
-kids
-the fringe festival
-hanging out with friends
-water
-showers
-aveda
-as always my friends

Gratitude on the go! 8-5-12

Today I am grateful for:
-a morning to myself
-being told I have a nice profile
-a random photo shoot. The shoot itself focused on a lot of things that I actually am very self conscious about. Highlighting my scars and hands are some examples. I just let it happen though.
-allowing myself to be comfortable in the uncomfortable
-the fringe festival
-music
-hanging out with friends
-True Blood
-Breaking Bad
-The arts
-As always, my friends.

Gratitude on the go! 8-4-12

Today I am grateful for:
-a shorter day at work
-the fringe festival
-Anna giving me an extra performer pass!
-long chats
-memories. Good and bad.
As always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 8-3-12

Today I am grateful for:
-the YWCA
-the song, "we no speak americano"
-great emails from friends
-another good improv song during set. Lauren and I were a part of a mannequin company that was going under. My character suggested that we use live mannequins to draw more people. Josh, who was playing just a Mannequin, stated that he was actually a homeless man. I hired him even though he said he was addicted to drugs and my boss wasn't for it. He then proceeded to take off all his clothes at which point I declared that people were stopping to look and we were back in business. It was weird and fun and everyone had a good time. I was glad to have a bit of confidence in singing improv again.
-the awesome thunderstorm!
-laughing
-as always, my friends

Gratitude on the go! 8-2-12

Today I am grateful for:
-remembering my cat lovecake. The greatest cat there ever was. He was my best friend for 17 years. I'm not sure why I'm remembering him today so much, but I am.
-the fringe festival!
-the beautiful full moon. The sky is a bit hazy so it adds a really cool effect.
-As always, my friends.

Gratitude on the go! 8-1-12

Today I am grateful for:
-seeing into the woods at park square
-being inspired by fellow actors
-laughing
-smiling
-the opportunity that was given to me by Boots my freshmen year to be in into the woods
-Pitzer college
-as always, my friends