So, as some of you may have heard, I have moved out on my own and will soon be “single” again. Its quite a weird situation to be in, and I won’t go into details here, but feel like I need to at least put it out there. I am living by myself for the first time EVER, and I’m still adjusting to the idea. I imagine it will take a while to fully comprehend the situation, but for now, I am keeping busy with work and laundry.

My new place is a cute spacious duplex not far from work (a “scoot ride”, I always say) that is the top floor of an “old money” home in West Nashville. Its at least 1200 sq ft and I have the coolest downstairs neighbors. We’ve already planned a Sunday at the humane society, which I do frequently, and they get regular tickets to the Titans games, so you know I’m excited about that. I was really lucky to find this place and I’m going to make it my own. Which I’ve never done. Every action will be deliberate because I want it to be that way.

Of course there are moments of solace interlaced into this time of change, and if you desire to know that element of my experience, please email me, as it is too personal to put here. I do see this as a new start, but also know that my life is forever impacted by the past 7 years and I have no intention of forgetting that time.

My brother and I got stuck behind this on our way to the airport this morning.

Luckily his flight left 20 minutes late and he was able to make it. It was a close call though. He’s on his way back to NYC!

Its soccer season again! Today was our first game and we won! Whoo hoo! I took a pretty good shot to the right boob, which I think might be starting to turn colors. Fun fun. I love showing off my battle scars, but this one, I’m afraid, I’ll have to keep to myself.

My brother is in town this weekend so he got to see me play soccer for the first time in many years. That was cool! Especially since we won. He’s here to help me move…which I won’t go into right now, but I’m sure it will eventually be addressed. Anyway, its great to have him here, especially to watch me play soccer! Did I mention that we won?

Wow, I am so honored that Megan memed me! That makes me feel like a real part of this blogging community. Aww. Thanks Megan!

So here it goes!

You take each line and replace it with a single word of your choosing. Yes, just one word!!
Afterward, tag seven folks…

You’re feeling: productive
To your left: notepad
On your mind: work
Last meal included: fruit
You sometimes find it hard to: relax
The weather: cloudy
Something you have a collections of: poohs
A smell that cheers you up: biscuits
A smell that can ruin your mood: mildew
How long since you last shaved: day
The current state of your hair: flattened
The largest item on your desk right now (besides computer): bottle
Your skill with chopsticks: advanced
Which section you head to first in the bookstore: business
And after that?: fiction
Something you are craving: yogurt
Your general thoughts on the presidential race: tedious
How many times have you been hospitalized this year: none
A favorite place to go for quiet time: bed
You’ve always secretly thought you’d be a good: organizer
Something that freaks you out a little: spiders
Something you’ve eaten too much of lately: chips
You have never: bungee-jumped
You never want to: settle

Ok, now for my seven people:
Annie
Katie
Jeffraham
Lyndi
Aunt B
Chloe
Brian

So last night my scooter wouldn’t start…the battery appears to be kaput, or at least drained, so I tried to kick-start it. Obviously I don’t understand the concept of kick-starting because I was trying to do it without the kick-stand up. Once Jason enlightened me, I tried that and it worked! Seeing how today is going to be such a beautiful day, I tried it again this morning, and after a few minutes of warming up, I was good to go! Its still a bit chilly on the way in, but it will be excellent this afternoon! Yea for Spring!

This weekend I attended two Belmont Senior Honors productions and was more than impressed. The first was a production of Neil LaBute’s “The Shape of Things” and it took place at Actor’s Bridge’s Neuhoff studio. It really made me nostalgic since that was where I did my first directing debut in Nashville, also a LaBute play. My ABE friend, Jessika, directed it (also a Belmont alum), but it was really the creation of a Belmont Senior, Brittany McManus, who produced and starred in the show. She did an excellent job all around. In typical LaBute style, the show had a twisted ending that left the audience questioning their own moral perception on a difficult, yet seemingly justifiable act. The overall production was very simple, yet very effective.

The second production was later that same night at Belmont’s new blackbox theater. It was an absurdist play called “Accidental Death of an Anarchist”. The production was well-done, but either my tiredness or my anticipation of a climax left me a little drained. Although it was thoroughly enjoyable, the rest of the crowd seemed to laugh significantly more than I did. I think some of it had to do with the fact that the audience was predominantly Belmont students who were familiar with the cast members, making the craziness of it all that more entertaining. It actually reminded me a lot of a play I’ve always wanted to direct/produce called “Firebugs”. Its quirky, timely, and not shy about being political.

All in all, the whole evening really made me miss directing in general. It also made it very clear that Belmont has a significantly more advanced approach to directing education than the one I received. Although I wasn’t at Vandy long enough to take all the “proper” pre-reqs to direct, the Directing emphasis seemed less encouraged, less celebrated than the one I witnessed this weekend. The fact that Belmont students have the option to do an Honor’s Thesis really says something about the program. I have to admit, I’m a little jealous.