I am blessed to watch young people perform their passions, free of charge, because I live in Nashville, where some of the most talented musical theatre students perform recitals, seminars...and then just perform all day, really. Heehee. It's endearing and refreshing. It also allows me to live in certain moments with a unique perspective and awareness.
Plus I am welcome to take as many dance classes as I wish. What an amazing blessing!
Friday, I went over to a friend's house. The husband of the couple was my math teacher at Belmont. He and his wife would often support me in various performances at Belmont, including Seussical, my junior recital, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. I had an extraordinarily fun time, and it was clearly appointed by the Lord. We not only had a blast playing games, but we had some really tender conversation as well.
On Saturday, I got to help Jessica Sebastian set up for Kate's bridal shower. I'm just so happily blessed and humbled that I got to be at the shower, which was so fun because Kate's family and friends are lovely!! They were pleasant, bright, and funny - just like Kate. And then Jessica and I had a blast being Jessica and Mallory...silly, giddy, loving. Such a refreshing weekend! Oh yeah! I also purchased my bridesmaid dress for Lars' wedding. I found one for less than $20!!! Pretty awesome, right?? I have thanked Father for leading me to the store He did, when He did.
So I got cast in Rent, which is not something within my comfort. However, I was absolutely at peace about auditioning, and it has led to some pretty amazing things since auditioning. My friend, Randy (the one with whom I am entering into a theatre mission), and I auditioned, which led to a meeting. During the meeting, the artistic director offered to let us utilize their smaller stage for our promotional cabarets. That's a huge praise because Randy and I had a pretty lengthy list of possible venues, but NDT wasn't even a consideration because we didn't have any ties to that theater...we did not even think of it.
I am going to Cincinnati on Saturday, to celebrate Lars' bachelorette party. I might be coming back on Sunday for a week, but if I don't, I'll be in Cincinnati for two weeks.
I had such a wonderful time with Pop Mundy today. Ugh, I can't even muster some type of description, it was supernaturally sweet.
I am really distracted in this post...hahaha...but I think it updates, at least. : )
