just two more weeks to go.

I left the windows open in the living room last night.  It's been so gorgeous out, I wanted to bring that inside.  And of course also give me apartment a chance to breathe a little.  I woke up this morning to the sound of birds chirping and a slight breeze.  I know it's not officially spring yet, but it sure feels like it.  I love this time of year.  There's something very calming about the sounds of spring.  And of course, being Sunday morning it's not being interupted with the sounds of traffic.  Makes me want to crawl out of bed early and take a walk around the block.  I definitely needed this.  The last couple of weeks have been absolutely crazy.  Rehearsals have been in full bloom, now that the snow and ice is finally off the streets.  I am really enjoying them, but they can also being a bit tiring.  You try to psych yourself up and get energized so that you can give your performance all the liveliness it deserves till 8:30 and then you come home and expect to go to sleep at a reasonable hour.  Not easy to do.  And I've been having to get up early lately, being scheduled for the earlier shifts.  And then there's work, which I'm not going to get to into.  But I'm definitely tired.  All around.  I am really looking forward to March 1st.  I am taking vacation from the 1st to the 7th to focus my attention on the play.  I'll be able to rehearse late, sleep in a little, focus my thoughts on my lines and dance steps, and still be recharged each day.  I have been having so much fun with the show.  It might not seem it some days because I'm so pooped, but I love learning the dance steps and moving around, singing and smiling.  The Village Players have been a real blessing to me.  They've gotten me back out of my shell and given me something to really look forward to again.  They've helped build my confidence level, something that has always been lacking.  For those of you reading, whether you live in town or not, please consider trying to see one of our shows, and if you can't, try to find your local community theatre and see what their schedule is.  We put so much time and love into these shows, and we do it because we want an audience.  We NEED an audience.  And its so much more fun than just spending the evening at the movie theatre.  And this is from someone who is obsessed with the movies.  If money is an issue, you are invited to come watch our last dress rehearsal on Thursday, March 4th, at 7:00pm for free.  Just let me know, and I'll make sure you get to see us.  I have rehearsal at 2:00 today and lots of stuff to do before then.  I'm so glad its beautiful outside today, it will definitely make the errands more pleasant.