Summer Recap

Here's a quick recap of my summer so far. I've spent most of my time working at Disneyland & stage managing Born to Ride the Waves for Huntington Beach Playhouse. I had loads of fun with BtRtW - met some really fantastic people, struggled through some challenges, produced a fun show & cast recording, and emerged with some new friends! Then we had a rocking cast party at the beach after we closed on July 20th. It was a super end to the BtRtW experience. And now, I really want to learn how to surf!

On those few days off from either job, I managed to squeeze in some relaxing fun. I went to see some people I know perform in Performance Riverside's Thoroughly Modern Millie. It was great to see them onstage again in a really fun performance and well done show. I also spent some time with family - hung out at the Osgan house, and even joined them for a movie on Independence Day. I spent a week house sitting for a friend - got to enjoy their jacuzzi, big screen LCD TV, play their Wii, and keep their cat company. It was like a mini-vacation. I've also seen a couple of movies - The Dark Knight and The X-Files. And I've finished off some good books.

And the summer's not over yet. This Sunday I'll attend a bridal show. Next week, I start transitioning to my new program at Disneyland. Later, I have a bacholerette party scheduled, a couple more shows to see, and more books to read. Here's to continuing the summer fun!

EARTHQUAKE!

Growing up a SoCal native, earthquakes don't bother me. That's not to say they aren't scary or damaging or anything else that would play down the seriousness of the event, but I live in SoCal - earthquakes happen. My condo faired just fine - a few small things fell off shelves or the table, but nothing fell over & nothing was damaged. Basically when I got home, I just had to pick up tipped over bottles of perfume, shampoo, etc.

If only I'd been home when the quake hit. Nope, I was a lucky participant of the quake while working. And since work is the Disneyland Resort, I was in a very safe place. I was in the middle of a Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage show. Initially, it just sounded like someone was climbing the stairs to the booth rather loudly & obnoxiously. When I realized differently, I got out of my chair to be sure I was feeling the ground move. The Cast & Crew did an excellent job of keeping the Guests calm & safe. Obviously, we had the cancel the remainder of that performance & we cancelled the next show as well while we waited for the venue to be cleared. No damage was done & we were back up and running for the afternoon shows.

I love that nature keeps us on our toes and keeps life interesting & ever changing. It's a good reminder that we are just guests on the planet. We get to enjoy the beauty & joys nature bestows upon us; but we should never forget, and should definitely respect, the power of the Earth to put us in our place.

I've Been Tagged

JOYS
1. My family (parents, sisters, cousins, etc.)
2. A good book
3. Traveling to new & exciting places
FEARS
1. Something bad happening to one of my family members
2. Never finding "the one"
3. Never having children
GOALS (these are not in order)
1. More Traveling - I need to get to Europe
2. Save Money
3. Spend more time NOT working
CURRENT OBSESSIONS/COLLECTIONS
1. Reading
2. Working (can that be an obsession?)
3. Listening to music
RANDOM/SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT ME
1. I got my first gray hair in high school at the age of sixteen
2. My music tastes range from Styx to Gaelic Storm to Broadway Soundtracks
3. I won a National Championship for soccer when I was sixteen

Since I don't know many bloggers - I can't really participate in the continuing of the tagging.