It's My Birthday!

Rather than the New Year, my birthday is more of a time of reflection, reviewing my life, setting goals, etc. This year is no exception... though my time has been short due to the extreme busy-ness of my time with the show. And turning 34 is a not a big deal really - I'm past 30 and still enough years from 40 to not feel too terribly old. But that biological clock of mine IS ticking, and a little too quickly for my taste, running out. I always thought I'd be enjoying my family by this time. Not to say I haven't enjoyed my life - the travels, adventures, etc... I just thought I'd get to experience them now with my own family.

However, since I have not yet been blessed with a husband & kids, 2009 will be a year of sharing with my extended family and friends. I'm going to try and not work so darn much & spend quality time with my loved ones. Starting with my birthday celebration on Feb 14th (it's not Valentine's day to me!).

Then in late February, I'm going to travel with my Mom to Vegas - I'll visit with Jordan and my Aunt Bonnie & her family. Afterwards, we're headed north - first to Ogden where we'll see my Aunt Beverly & her kids & their kids. I'm excited to meet Aspen & see Jack again. After Ogden, we're off to Idaho to see Grandpa! It's been TOO long since I've gotten to visit with Grandpa and this is the part of the trip I'm most excited about. Then we'll reverse & head back to California.

Karen turns 30 in March so Sarah & Julia are flying in & we'll get to spend some time together as sisters. And we're going to play at Disneyland - first just the grownups, then with the kids. It's going to be awesome.

I'm hoping this will continue on throughout the year, turning my 34th year into a magical year with my family & friends!

Zoot Suit

Zoot Suit opens tonight - finally. It's been a long couple of months but we had our first preview audience last night, with our first "official" performance tonight. The cast has been working hard (even if they can't arrive on time) and really are ready for an audience. For me, it's when all the chaos & hectic work finally gets pushed aside and I get to focus on the fun part - calling the show. Of course, with the very limited run, I have to be on top of my game straight away. I've gotten my four rehearsals, now I need to be as ready as the cast. It's a little tight for my taste but I think I'm up to the challenge. And even if I'm not, it's done in four days anyway! ;) We've got a sold out run & I'm really excited to have the show pull together and become the show we knew it could be from the start.

So in four days - I get my life back and it's on to the next project (whatever that may be!).