Day 365: December 31, 2011

What a day!  I tried to get my laundry done before I went to work, but that didn't happen.  So I have a pile of unfolded laundry to greet me in the new year.  Huzzah.

Went to work and got a call as I was pulling into the parking lot that I need to play in Primary tomorrow!  I am subbing for the other pianist, and I hadn't been planning on playing until next week!  Had to find the music and FAST!

Got a call that my chiropractor passed away.  Total shock!!!!!!  Sad day...  :(

The final performance of "Scrooge" was fantastic!  I have had a marvelous time doing this show!  I wish it could have lasted longer!  I really hope to be able to perform on the Candlelight stage again soon!!!!!

Dance party in the lobby of the theater at midnight, with just the few of us who were left.  So funny!!
I can't believe I have met the goal of doing a blog for every single day of the year 2011.  I will not be continuing this in 2012.  My regular blog will continue, but this blog is done!  Go me!!  I don't know if anyone read any of these posts, but it has been kind of therapeutic to write them.
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Thanks and Happy New Year! 

Day 364: December 30, 2011

Worked all day, then did the show.  Only one more show left!  I'm going to be super sad tomorrow!!!!!

Day 363: December 29, 2011

A timeline is the best way to describe the day (but without the actual times)

Slept in (but only a little)
Went to Mom & Dad's to do an "Audition Coaching" with my friend Chantelle
Went to work
Went home and ate dinner
Went to the Stake Center to practice the organ
Went to the theater.
Scrooge!
Went to the bank
Went to the gas station
Went home.

Boo...yah.

Day 362: December 28, 2011

Worked all day.  Makes for a long day when the phones aren't busy.  Kinda wish we had a show tonight.  We've had enough people call looking for tickets for this weekend.

Went to Meg Duffy's wedding reception tonight.  Very nice!

Day 361: December 27, 2011

Work work work!  The phones were pretty quiet today.  But I'm so tired of people calling in with those old vouchers that are expiring at the end of the year.  They are a pain.  And I'm REALLY sick of dealing with the balcony seating chart.  Dinner seating in the balcony has been the bane of my existence over the past couple of weeks.  Trying to organize it, figure out where everyone is sitting, and keeping parties together?  Ugh...  I'll be glad when it's not an issue anymore.

Went to see "War Horse" with Shauna tonight.  What an AMAZING MOVIE!!!!  I really want to see the stage version.

Day 360: December 26, 2011

Today has been a really fun day!  I had the day off, as did Shauna and Craig, so we took the kids sledding at the amphitheater.  It was so much fun!  The sun was out and so it really wasn't too cold at all.  I actually got a little hot!  I didn't think the kids would last for very long, but they loved it!  I think George loved it the most.  I really think that he will be a snowboarder someday, taking after his Uncle Neal.  Craig took Ben down the hill once, but he didn't like it very much.  Maybe next year...

We went back to Mom & Dad's and I pretty much spent the rest of the day there.  Craig and Robin left to go do some shopping, so I watched a movie with the kids.

I'm super tired now, which is always the sign of a good day.  Okay...usually the sign of a good day!

Day 359: December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas!!!!

The day started early, as church started at 9:30 am.  We had choir before that.  But seriously, the best way to spend Christmas morning is to go to 2 Sacrament Meetings that both have incredible music programs!!  In Bison Ridge, the choir sang "Still, Still, Still" and "Silent Night".  I had a solo on the 5th (yes, 5th) verse.  I then hurried across town so that I could get to the Lakeside Ward.  I sang "Gesu Bambino" in that ward.  That went well.  I wasn't happy with my high G, but I think I'm the only one that knew it was a little wonky.

We did presents at Mom & Dad with everybody.  And ate a bunch of food.

Then we had dinner at Donna & Randy's.  The stuffed mushrooms were A-MAZ-ING!!!!

Great day today!  I do love Christmas!

Day 358: December 24, 2011

Ahhhhhh.....my first day off in a very long time!  I still had to get up kind of early, as there was much to do.  But I didn't have to go to either job and I didn't have a show!

I practiced with Mom & Jaclyn at the church.  Then I went over to Mom & Dad's.  I helped Mom with the turkey then pretty much chilled for the afternoon.

Oh, but the funniest thing happened!  I needed some windshield washer fluid in my car, but I kept forgetting to go get some.  Dad said that I could use some that he had just bought.  I started pouring and apparently I had been completely out....because I used it all!  I felt bad so I immediately went out to K-Mart and bought some more.  I hadn't wanted to go shopping on Christmas Eve (since every store is an absolute ZOO) but it all worked out.  I got the steering wheel cover that I needed and some cute holiday marshmallows.

Christmas Eve was at Donna & Randy's house.  We did fondue, which was really fun.  We had a TON of food and I was sitting right by one of the fondue pots with cheese.  I think I ate WAY too much of that cheese.  Oy....  The chocolate fountain was fun, too, but no one would let me stick my face in it.  Guess I won't be checking that off my bucket list for awhile.

We played Minute to Win It and it was so much fun!  I had to put a cookie on my forehead and use my facial muscles to get it into my mouth.  I didn't get it, but I got pretty close.  Shocking that I have strong facial muscles, right?  No.

All in all, a great Christmas Eve!!

Day 357: December 23, 2011

Another long day at the theater!  It wasn't as busy on the phones as I was expecting, which is SUPER nice.  A refreshing change after having the phone practically glued to my ear!!

The show went well.  I can't believe there are only 3 shows left!  I'm going to be so sad when this show is over!!!!!!!

Day 356: December 22, 2011

Crazy snow!!!  We got about a foot.  But it was the dry snow, so it's not too heavy to move.  The roads are pretty bad, though.  I hate icy roads!!!!!

I got my final Secret Santa present done this morning and then went to work.  I got done early, so I was able to actually sit and enjoy part of the afternoon before heading off to the theater. 

Cast/Christmas party after the show.  Good times had by all, even though we were all EXHAUSTED!!!

Day 355: December 21, 2011

Another long day, but at least I got to PERFORM this time instead of watching someone else perform.  The show went well.  I can't believe it's almost over!!!!!

Snow was pretty bad tonight.  Took a long time to get home!

Day 354: December 20, 2011

Pretty much the longest day EVER.  Worked box office all day and Debby Boone at night.  12 1/2 hour day.  Oy.

Day 353: December 19, 2011

I got up and went to work early today so that I could get off early.  Tonight was the 1st of 2 Debby Boone concerts at the Candlelight.  I had to work will call, so I had to be dressed extra nicely and be there by 5.  It was a long evening, and I was on my feet WAY too much.   But everything went well.  And my paycheck is going to be GINORMOUS!!!!

Day 352: December 18, 2011

I hit snooze a few too many times this morning and didn't make it up in time to be ready to get to church on time for choir.  But I made it on time for church!!

I need a new wig cap and I left church early so that I could swing by Sally's Beauty Supply on the way to the theater.  Guess what!  Sally's doesn't open until NOON on Sundays!  I was 40 minutes early.  I couldn't wait around, so I went to Target and they don't have wig caps.  Ugh.  I walked all the way in there in 3 inch heels.  Ugh.  That's what I get for skipping out on church to go to the store on Sunday.

The show went well.  I can't believe that there are only 6 shows left!!  I'm not ready for Scrooge to be over, but I'm ready for it to be done.  Does that make sense?  If it doesn't, then you have never been in a show that lasts more than a 2 or 3 weekends.

Came home to crash for the evening (after getting pulled over on 57th St. for speeding.  I only got a warning, though!  Bless that nice cop!)

Day 351: December 17, 2011

The 4th and FINAL Double Show Day!!!  Huzzah!!!!  Tiring as always!  Ugh, that makes for such a long day.  And by the time the 2nd show is almost done I'm always about ready to hit a wall.  But I make it through!!!

Day 350: December 16, 2011

Another long day at the theater.  I was there from 10 am to 10:30 pm.  The show went pretty well tonight.  Hard to believe there are only 9 shows left!

I found out today officially that I was not cast in "Oklahoma".  Kind of a bummer.  I wasn't expecting to get cast, but I did really want to get it so that I could not have to look for a new job.  But since I was not cast, now I have to start looking.  :(

Day 349: December 15, 2011

I tried really hard to get my laundry done this morning, but I didn't quite make it.  I got everything washed, but had to leave with the last load in the dryer.  Luckily, I had a little bit of time between work and going to the theater, so I got it all out of there.  But I didn't get it put away until after I got home from the show.  So late!!

I went to Sonic for dinner and I got a Super Sonic Bacon Cheeseburger.  That's a double cheeseburger.  Seriously, like 1/2 a pound of beef.  I was starving, but it wasn't until I had eaten that whole thing that I thought "Yeah, that was too much cheeseburger."  But it got me through the show and I wasn't hungry until morning!

Day 348: December 14, 2011

Worked all day, first show of a six show weekend in the evening.  Makes for a long day!

On a related note, my left foot is really hurting.  Especially right on the ball of my foot.  This makes dancing especially painful.  I need to get some insoles or something to get me through the next 3 weekends!

Day 347: December 13, 2011

Worked all day...I felt like the phone was glued to my ear or something.  CRAZY DAY!!!

Went shopping at Kohls.  What happened to their clothes selection?  I used to be able to get all kinds of cute things there.  Not recently.  Boo.

Went shopping at Wal-Mart.  Ugh...so much money.

Went home and vegged for the evening.  Last evening to veg until Christmas.  Ugh.

Day 346: December 12, 2011

I slept in until 10:30 am.  Oh, how wonderful that was!!! Thank you, Tylenol PM!!

No rest for the weary, however.  Had to work this afternoon.

I've been chilling all evening, though.  Got caught up on a few TV shows.

Day 345: December 11, 2011

Another very long day, even longer than yesterday.  I actually set my alarm (which I never do anymore) so that I could get to church on time for choir.  So early!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  But I got there on time...ish.

I got 2 callings at church today.  Sacrament Meeting organist and Primary pianist.  Both are shared callings, which will be nice.  I love music callings!  I'm excited!!

Another double show day.  I was EXHAUSTED by the time the 2nd show was over.  Doubles are hard enough, but 2 doubles in a row is CRAZY!!!!

Day 344: December 10, 2011

A very long day.  I got to the theater at 11 am and was there until...11 pm (or thereabouts.)  We had a double and both went well.  But it just makes for a crazy long day!!!

Day 343: December 9, 2011

Work was a little bit crazy today.  We did all of the seating charts for the entire weekend, just to get a jump on things.  It's going to be insane at the theater over the next 2 days.  4 shows in 2 days!!!

The show went pretty well.  I'm going to miss this show when it's over.  I'm having a lot of fun!

Day 342: December 8, 2011

Another long day!  I left early for work and stopped by the insurance company so I could get my car insurance switched over.  That only took about 5 minutes.  It's only going to cost be about $15 more a month.  (And it had just dropped a few dollars last month!!!!  Of course.)

Off to work for a very long day.  People just can't seem to understand that they HAVE to make their reservations super early for shows around this time of year.  We are sold out for so many shows!!!  CRAZY!!!

The show went well tonight.  I'm getting better at some of the dancing, but still struggling a bit with some others.   But as long as I don't fall down, I consider it to be a personal victory.

Day 341: December 7, 2011

I bought the car today.  I am now the proud and poor owner of a 2005 Saturn Ion.  So weird.  I thought I'd have Fred forever!!

After dealing with all the car stuff, I went to work.  Then I had a show tonight.  A Wednesday show?!  CRAZY!!!

Day 340: December 6, 2011

I had the day off work, but I was still awake at 8 am.  What the heck?!

I got a little bit of work done this morning, though, since Juliana's internet was down yesterday.  I did this morning what I was going to do last night and didn't get around to doing.

This afternoon, Dad and I went car shopping.  I wrote an entire blog about it, which will be posted when the story ends (hopefully) tomorrow morning.  So I won't go into detail here.

Got home earlier than I normally would on a Tuesday and enjoyed a lazy evening.  I watched the newest Celtic Woman concert on PBS...which was A-MAZ-ING!!!

Now if I could just stop coughing...

Day 339: December 5, 2011

Ah, waking up refreshed....it doesn't happen much anymore.  Too bad I have to take Tylenol PM in order for it to happen.  And I never take that 2 days in a row!

Still coughing...so I went to the doctor today.  The good news is that Dr. Culver said that the tongue sores are not an allergic reaction.  That means I can keep eating peanuts and I can go back on the antibiotic that will hopefully eliminate this sinus infection that apparently never went away.  However, the bad news is that the tongue thing is definitely a virus that will probably be a problem for awhile.  UGH!!!!!!!!!!  But he prescribed me an antiviral that will help prevent them from coming back.  We'll see.

I also went to the chiropractor today.  He adjusted my neck with me laying on my back instead of sitting in the chair.  It moves so much better that way, so I'm hoping I can get through the rest of Scrooge without any pain!

Worked all afternoon, but the internet was down, so I couldn't get as much done as I needed to.  Funny how much I depend on the internet!  I didn't even HAVE the internet until I was in college!

I  have to give Craig's car back on Wednesday, so I have to buy a car and QUICK!!!  AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Day 338: December 4, 2011

This day felt just as busy as yesterday!!  And I only had ONE show!

I missed church today because I slept in a little bit and then didn't feel good.  This darn cough is a real pain.  It won't get worse, but it won't go away!  WHAT THE HECK?!

Will Call was a little crazy today.  So many people showed up early.  It was nuts in the lobby for a little while.

The show went well.  I was so tired, but I can really muster up the energy to get through the scenes, especially the dance numbers.

After the show was call backs for Oklahoma!  My dancing was...schmeh.  That's about the gist of it.  My singing was okay.  I was losing my voice after the show, but I still managed to the hit the F.

The day wasn't over once I was done at call backs.  No sirree!  I sang "Gesu Bambino" at Juliana's studio recital.  I was last on the program.  I felt a little off at the beginning, but I settled in and nailed the high G at the end!  Sounded great!  I'm excited to sing this in the Lakeside Ward on Christmas Day!

The day is now over.  I just took some Tylenol PM and I'm going to sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep for as long as I can.  My feet hurt.  My joints all hurt. I'm just plain EXHAUSTED!!!!!!!!!!

Day 337: December 3, 2011

Our first double show day!  Thankfully, I was feeling a lot better today...despite a lingering, non-productive, tickly cough.

I got to the theater early for Will Call, and there was nothing really to do.  So I stood around a lot, and washed a few windows.  But once people started showing up (way too early, of course), it was just go go go for the rest of the day!

Once the show got over with, I helped Jon with a few things for the evening Will Call and then did the seating chart for tomorrow.  I didn't get to eat dinner until after 6.  So much for a break in between shows, but oh, well.  Things have to get done!

Both shows went well.  Always little interesting things that happen, just to keep us on our toes.  But doubles are so hard!  Energy is a huge problem, but we pushed through and made it!  Hooray!

Day 336: December 2, 2011

Had to work all day, then do the show.  I'm feeling a little better, but whatever this is (cold, sinus infection, bronchitis) just won't quit.  The show went well tonight, though!  Despite all the crap being thrown at me in real life, my stage life is peachy!  I'm loving that!

I had to give Mom & Dad's car back, but I now have Craig's car for a week.  But in order to get it, I was going to have to drive to Mom & Dad's house in a snow storm....in the truck.  YIKES!!!  I was scared to death!  But I finally asked Shauna to drive the truck and I drove her car.  Much better!  I'm scared to drive that truck in the middle of the summer...forget a snow storm!!!  Gah!!

Day 335: December 1, 2011

Woke up this morning feeling AWFUL!  I ended up staying home all day until I had to leave for the theater.  The show went pretty well.  I just wish I felt better.  Ugh!