Let's try this again.

Alright, I finally wised up and wrote this entry on my laptop BEFORE I came to the coffee shop. The coffee shop that likes to conveniently close before I’m done writing. Duh. Why didn’t I think of that before?
Let’s see I was writing about playing a prehistoric Italian woman in a 2.5 hour play/improv and how much fun I thought it was going to be. Yah, I’m having fun with that. The cast is a riot. The guy who plays the equivalent to Tony Soprano is straight out of Jersey. He’s great. I’d go so far as to say that James Gandolfini should be this guy’s understudy.
After rehearsal I called my Dad and talked to him as I walked around the Times Square area. We decided to see if there was a live web cam in Times Square that he could see me on from home in Oregon. We found one and he actually could see me. I got to wave at him through the miracle of modern technology. That was fun, I highly recommend it. If you’d like me to wave at you from Times Square give me a call will arrange a meeting time. Haha. No really.
Thursday I got up early and went to work at Sephora. It was a good day. I was there for a LONG time though. My keen sense of observation tells me that they were short people this week. I won’t be working that much in the future. I gots to audition!
Thursday night I went to dinner with my friend Jana and then we went to see a play. We saw Cyrano de Bergerac on Broadway. It starred Kevin Kline as “Cyrano” and Jennifer Garner as “Roxanne.” Kevin Kline was great. He handled the heightened language with such ease. His spot-on comedic timing really shown through in this role. Jennifer had moments of great work but I don’t think she was very consistent. I think she definitely has promise as a stage actor though. The set, costume, and lighting designs were beautiful. It took place in France in about the mid-1700s. I thought it looked very realistic or at least like they’d done their research.
After the play I was a weepy mess. I was moved. Every so often something gets me. Who knows? I thought the play itself was incredible. I think it’s just about my favorite play now. If you get a chance, pick up a copy at your local library. But you don’t have to take my word for it…yes, that was a blatant Reading Rainbow reference.
Jana and I stood outside the stage door after the show. Kevin Kline didn’t come out to greet fans but Jennifer Garner did. She was very gracious and generous with her time. She’s beautiful up close (no surprise). I was too far back in the crowd to meet her but I liked that I could still tell that she was handling fame with grace and poise. She’s a class act. There was no sign of Ben Affleck though. Bummer.
Friday I went to the gym, did some laundry, and picked up ANOTHER can of paint. Last one I hope. I went back to my apartment and painted for about 8 solid hours. I realize that that sounds like a bit much but I had to use about 3-3.5 coats of primer and actual paint. My walls suck. My freakin’ walls are finally covered. Now I gotta get the grey smoke stained ceiling. AAAHH!! Damn cancer sticks.
Saturday I woke up early and did a tiny bit more painting and then grabbed lunch with my friend Annie. We hit up the CPK. That’s California Pizza Kitchen for the layman. It was tasty.
After that, I’ll be honest, I bought another can of paint. We’re on a first name basis at Home Depot these days. This time I bought ceiling paint. I’m sadly ashamed that I need so much stinking paint. I didn’t go directly to my apartment to paint this time though.
I had a rehearsal with my director to go through my blocking for “The Soapranos.”
After we went through the show I went to Long Island to watch a performance of the same show. The shows I’m joining the cast of are already playing in sort of an ongoing engagement. I’m just replacing actors so there is already a set cast I get to join.
The show was very entertaining. I liked what the gal did who plays the part I will be taking over. I’m excited to put my own spin on it though. I don’t really know how to describe the show but I’ll put it this way: dinner theatre + fun audience members + alcohol= one crazy night. I’m really stoked about this opportunity. I’m gonna have some fun. I start with the cast on November 3.
After the show Saturday night I took the train back to Manhattan. In the LIRR station I ran into Rob from the MTV show Rob and Big. I recognized him as I was walking by him. He was with a crowd of people and it looked like he was rushing to catch a train so I didn’t get to talk to him. I really wanted to though. I love that show. He and “Big” are unbearably funny.
Sunday morning I went to church. My friend Courtney from college came with me. I was really happy she wanted to come with me. She met some of my friends from church and I hope she’ll come back again.
Sunday afternoon I went to work. I had my first day as a “Color Consultant.” Which is Sephora talk for “makeup artist.” Considering that I had zero training on Sephora brands I think I handled things quite well. My co-workers complimented me on how well I handled clients and answered questions. It was actually really fun. While I don’t know half of what I need to know there, I feel like I know enough for a good starting point.
Sunday night after work my new roommate Lebeka moved in! She's a really nice girl that I get along with swimmingly. So now our apartment is complete. There are three of us and we're like a little family. We're having fun turning our cozy little apartment into a home.
Monday I worked at Sephora for 8 hours. I went to the gym after that then went home and crashed.
Alright, NOW I'm up to date!