Tuesday, August 31, 2010

DA DIP.

I have been trying to run outside because I know the warm evenings are going to be chilly before I know it. My route takes me by a big swimming pool that I thought belonged to the YMCA, but today I decided I'd double check just to make sure I wasn't passing up an opportunity for a free dip.

GOOD THING I DID BECAUSE IT IS A FREE COMMUNITY POOL!


I immediately emailed the Roomie who was writing from home and asked her if she wanted to go as soon as I got home from work. She initially sent an enthusiastic, "Yes! As soon as I finish this editorial!"

I was filled with joy.

Then, I received an email saying something along the lines of, "I just found out I have another assignment, blarh blarh blaha blahaaa."

This is when I had to be a good friend. A good friend has to point out bad decision making, even if it is hard. A good friend has to throw down when it really counts.

So, I busted out my tough love and responded:

"UNACCEPTABLE. RESPONSE DENIED. PLEASE REVISE."

She saw the light and soon we had our suits on, towels in hand, and were off to the pool. It was glorious, it was free, it was a giant expanse of clean water filled with adorable kids and fun families and chilly goodness. Bless you, City of New York, for this gift.

I cannot wait to go back and I am so sad that the pool is closing after Labor Day. I may just have to do da dip every day until Monday...

PENCIL THAT IN.

Just some pencil sculptures...


that are BLOWING MY MIND.

Monday, August 30, 2010

UP ON THE ROOF.

Reunited with Swendolyn and it feels so good.

We are hoping this makes the cover of New York Magazine.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

HERE I AM.

I am definitely back in New York and am slowly but surely feeling more "awake" but I am still kind of dazed and out of it. I also managed to feel a cold coming on within a 3 hour window on Friday, so I have spent most of this weekend sleeping, lounging, watching movies, and sitting around with friends. My head is a little fuzzy and my throat is a little scratchy, but I think I caught it before it could get really bad.

This not-totally-full-blown cold has actually been quite delightful and a lovely excuse to mellow out!

So far, I have watched A League of Their Own and The Good Girl courtesy of Fegurgur's home DVD collection. I wept during A League of Their Own even though there is "no crying in baseball" and I had mixed feelings about the Jennifer Aniston movie. It just made me sleepy, which I suppose is good because I was watching it before I went to bed.

I can't believe that next week is September because after that it will be October and that means it will be my Birthday and then, well, it is Thanksgiving and Christmas. I mean, I should really start greeting everyone with "Happy Holidays" or "Happy New Year" in, like, 3 weeks.

Who am I going to be for Halloween??!!?? What am I going to do in the Thanksgiving Talent Show????

Sh*t.

I am starting the process of apartment hunting in Brooklyn and I am getting rather excited...I had no idea how ready I was to move outside of the city but I am chomping at the bit.

Bring on more space and more quiet. My fuzzy head could use it.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

URMMM...

I'm back in the city but I feel totally discombobulated. I don't feel like I live here, I feel like I'm dreaming, the weather is weird, and my stove doesn't work so I can't cook anything.

IS THIS REAL LIFE?



I FEEL LIKE DAVID AFTER THE DENTIST.

Except I'm not on drugs and I'm not 7 years old.

Back to work tomorrow. That should be interesting...

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

SO LONG FOR NOW.

Bye bye, my dear city by the bay.


I've had one of the best summers of my life.


I have a good feeling that the luck the little ladybug gave me will continue on once I'm back in NYC.

I'll be back soon.

Monday, August 16, 2010

PROGRESS REPORT.

First reading of new workshop play: Done.

First draft of my new play submitted to theatre in NY: Done.

Closet cleaned out: Not Done.

Errands completed: None.

Croquet game with cousins and a puppy: Success.


Massage booked for tomorrow: Aw Yeah.

Feeling good: You betcha.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

MORE BRAVEY OBVS.

OBSERVATION:
To survive in the 13th century you would need an endless supply of swords and be really good at braiding hair.

OBSERVATION:
You would get bitch slapped like, every day, or have rocks thrown at your face even if people liked you. Because, apparently, if people like you they throw rocks at your face and they do the same thing if they hate you.

OBSERVATION:
You would never be able to sleep because dudes would constantly be showing up on your turf trying to take your turf, or your woman, or burn your turf. Hence the need for previously mentioned endless supply of swords.

OBSERVATION:
Everything you own would eventually be set on fire. Including your horses. And your woman.

CONCLUSION:
I would hate living in the 13th century.

BRAVEHEART OBSERVATIONS.

Observations made during a work break viewing of Braveheart with Josebee:

Horses were the motorcycles of the 13th century and hankies with pressed flowers were the Letterman jackets.

That is all.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

SHOWSOPENCLOSE.

My show closed on Sunday, I am in the middle of writing a new show (the deadline is Friday), and I start rehearsals for the workshop of a different new show on Thursday.

WHOA.

Showy, showy, showy.

Open, close, open, close.

I am out in the country with Josebee on our writer's retreat getting things done. Tomorrow we have a schedule with a lot of work but, most importantly, we have scheduled a trip to the swimming hole.

Swimming holes are a huge part of my process.

Time for bed!

Must get up early for my morning run!

Must be well rested for the swimming hole!




Wednesday, August 4, 2010

FREEBIES.

I have a summer membership at Equinox Gym here in California and today they were giving out free Kiehl's samples!

LOTS of them!


SCORE!

I never want to leave you, Equinox. Not only do you have a pool, but you have free Kiehl's.


Major points for California...

Monday, August 2, 2010