People live in shacks in Lawton, OK ... and then there's Beverly Hills. What? How does this work? Just a thought.
peace.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Update from Wichita Falls, Texas
So, my foot is slowly healing. I went to a follow-up doctor in Lawton, OK yesterday who said it would be 6 to 8 weeks. It sounds like a bit too long for me and my regular physician, who I caalled. But, YIKES! If that's the case, there would be no way I can stay on this tour, which is pretty sucky seeing that I want to make money. However, I guess it's sort of bittersweet? I'd get to leave early, be on disability/unemployment, be at home for recovery and not spending money, able to probably get a waitressing job or something and making money (once I'm recovered), etc. I don't know how I feel about it yet. Meanwhile, I'm wearing a big boot that they gave- really stylin'. But now I don't really have to use the crutches that I got. However, I think I may just continue a bit longer as to really ensure that I don't harm the foot anymore.
After leaving the St. Louis area we arrived in Duncan, OK on Tuesday and I gotta say... not so okay. It's pretty much the middle of nowhere. It felt like Blaine, Missouri (the town that "Waiting for Guffman" takes place in! We actually stayed in a hotel 45 minutes outside of Lawton, OK (the city we were performing in), which is basically the same thing only separated by 50 miles of cow country. Unfortunately for us, we also had a day off in Duncan. Upon entering this town you are welcomed with a billboard that reads something like: "They've really done it this time. We're gonna get 'em! Vote Liberals out in 2010!" AHHHHH! CRAZY! So, that was a niiice little welcome. As we drove in we passed by a Sonic (which is the one thing you can count on in Oklahoma aparently), another Sonic-style place called Braum's, a Taco Bell, Subway, and then our hotel. On Main Street, a few blocks away from our hotel, there are a few antique shops (everyone here is a hoarder). Danny, Larissa, Alesia, and I had brunch on our day off inside one of these antique "markets." It was a store filled with stuff and then in the center a little cafe. It sounds charming and all... but it wasn't all it sounds to be. The food was iffy for the most part. Basically, the spinach quiche that I got was homemade and pretty good, but it looked like someone just cut up a cucumber in the morning and split it among all of our plates, as well as some other random veggies and fruit. Not too homey if you ask me. But, I guess it has its charm(?)
Well, aside from this Antique Market and Tea Room, as it is called, there are a few Western Wear shops, a Fashion Bug clothing store(?), and a movie theater. The best thing may just be the movie theater. To really exemplify how other-worldly this town is I have to explain. The movie theater is currently playing "Valentine's Day" and "Percy Jackson..." Best of all- they'll be receiving "Avatar" in early April! UMMMM... that movie came out before Christmas! And it's already been nominated for an Oscar and it's all been done and over with. How in the world have they not gotten it yet? It's prettyyy astounding.
The people here are like blast-from-the-past, as well. Last night when I went to Braum's, one of the ice cream/fast food places, and got a delicious peanut butter hot fudge ice cream sundae (see photo), the people were mind-blowing. First, the fashion was intense. For the most part everyone was in clothes from a different era, and each party was in a different one. Some people were mid-90s, some were very 50s, others were just country glam. One particular couple that stood out, was an older couple in matching purple-ish suits. She looked a bit more glittery than him, but figures... The first door into the store was automatic but the second you actually have to open. Well, this woman and her husband walked in through the automatic door, she was ahead, and then she stopped in front of the second door waiting. He was behind her. Apparently she couldn't open the door herself. She turns her head slowlyyyy to the man who suddenly realizes he's made a huge error and lacked in chivalry (apparently) and he apologizes profusely and opens the door as she's in a tizzy. My goodness, lady! Open your own damn door! It was just a staple of what goes on in this town... or at least what it appear to be like. Braum's and Sonic also seem like the go-to places. Everyone goes there in the evening. I guess it's that after school/work/day spot. It got really busy when we were there, with full families, couples, people with babies, and all of them people of primarily large form. Surprised? I think not. If all there is to eat is Sonic, Braum's, and the cow from the farm nearby, clearly there's gonna be a problem.
Well, after two days there, two shows today (which I unfortunately had to sit backstage during) we made it to Wichita Falls, Texas this afternoon. I got to my room and ended up taking an intense power nap for about 2 hours. I hate napping. When I wake up I always feel agitated and exhausted, more tired than I was when I started to nap. It happened by accident, too. The internet is not working very well, although the hotel itself, a Howard Johnson's, is supreme- great rooms and awesome facilities (just got back from the hot tub located within the central indoor pool/veranda , in fact, so I was sitting here waiting eagerly for it to work and slowly fell asleep.
We drive to College Station, TX tomorrow and then have a day off the following day. So far Texas is looking up. Wichita Falls is way further developed than Duncan, Oklahoma, and College Station literally has a large college within it and such, so it should be good and busy. Not that I plan on moving much, but it changes one's attitude immensely to be in a comfortable environment with civilization. In a week I will also be in Colorado seeing my dear darling friend, Katelyn, and I am anxiously awaiting! It will be so much fun! I really cannot wait!
Delicious sundae:
My foot in the big boot:
My delicious sundae:
For now, I am signing off. I am gonna lie here and watch The Big Lebowski on my computer, assuming the internet doesn't regress.
peace, love, smiles
From a ways back, probably in Illinois or something:
After leaving the St. Louis area we arrived in Duncan, OK on Tuesday and I gotta say... not so okay. It's pretty much the middle of nowhere. It felt like Blaine, Missouri (the town that "Waiting for Guffman" takes place in! We actually stayed in a hotel 45 minutes outside of Lawton, OK (the city we were performing in), which is basically the same thing only separated by 50 miles of cow country. Unfortunately for us, we also had a day off in Duncan. Upon entering this town you are welcomed with a billboard that reads something like: "They've really done it this time. We're gonna get 'em! Vote Liberals out in 2010!" AHHHHH! CRAZY! So, that was a niiice little welcome. As we drove in we passed by a Sonic (which is the one thing you can count on in Oklahoma aparently), another Sonic-style place called Braum's, a Taco Bell, Subway, and then our hotel. On Main Street, a few blocks away from our hotel, there are a few antique shops (everyone here is a hoarder). Danny, Larissa, Alesia, and I had brunch on our day off inside one of these antique "markets." It was a store filled with stuff and then in the center a little cafe. It sounds charming and all... but it wasn't all it sounds to be. The food was iffy for the most part. Basically, the spinach quiche that I got was homemade and pretty good, but it looked like someone just cut up a cucumber in the morning and split it among all of our plates, as well as some other random veggies and fruit. Not too homey if you ask me. But, I guess it has its charm(?)
Well, aside from this Antique Market and Tea Room, as it is called, there are a few Western Wear shops, a Fashion Bug clothing store(?), and a movie theater. The best thing may just be the movie theater. To really exemplify how other-worldly this town is I have to explain. The movie theater is currently playing "Valentine's Day" and "Percy Jackson..." Best of all- they'll be receiving "Avatar" in early April! UMMMM... that movie came out before Christmas! And it's already been nominated for an Oscar and it's all been done and over with. How in the world have they not gotten it yet? It's prettyyy astounding.
The people here are like blast-from-the-past, as well. Last night when I went to Braum's, one of the ice cream/fast food places, and got a delicious peanut butter hot fudge ice cream sundae (see photo), the people were mind-blowing. First, the fashion was intense. For the most part everyone was in clothes from a different era, and each party was in a different one. Some people were mid-90s, some were very 50s, others were just country glam. One particular couple that stood out, was an older couple in matching purple-ish suits. She looked a bit more glittery than him, but figures... The first door into the store was automatic but the second you actually have to open. Well, this woman and her husband walked in through the automatic door, she was ahead, and then she stopped in front of the second door waiting. He was behind her. Apparently she couldn't open the door herself. She turns her head slowlyyyy to the man who suddenly realizes he's made a huge error and lacked in chivalry (apparently) and he apologizes profusely and opens the door as she's in a tizzy. My goodness, lady! Open your own damn door! It was just a staple of what goes on in this town... or at least what it appear to be like. Braum's and Sonic also seem like the go-to places. Everyone goes there in the evening. I guess it's that after school/work/day spot. It got really busy when we were there, with full families, couples, people with babies, and all of them people of primarily large form. Surprised? I think not. If all there is to eat is Sonic, Braum's, and the cow from the farm nearby, clearly there's gonna be a problem.
Well, after two days there, two shows today (which I unfortunately had to sit backstage during) we made it to Wichita Falls, Texas this afternoon. I got to my room and ended up taking an intense power nap for about 2 hours. I hate napping. When I wake up I always feel agitated and exhausted, more tired than I was when I started to nap. It happened by accident, too. The internet is not working very well, although the hotel itself, a Howard Johnson's, is supreme- great rooms and awesome facilities (just got back from the hot tub located within the central indoor pool/veranda , in fact, so I was sitting here waiting eagerly for it to work and slowly fell asleep.
We drive to College Station, TX tomorrow and then have a day off the following day. So far Texas is looking up. Wichita Falls is way further developed than Duncan, Oklahoma, and College Station literally has a large college within it and such, so it should be good and busy. Not that I plan on moving much, but it changes one's attitude immensely to be in a comfortable environment with civilization. In a week I will also be in Colorado seeing my dear darling friend, Katelyn, and I am anxiously awaiting! It will be so much fun! I really cannot wait!
Delicious sundae:
My foot in the big boot:
My delicious sundae:
For now, I am signing off. I am gonna lie here and watch The Big Lebowski on my computer, assuming the internet doesn't regress.
peace, love, smiles
From a ways back, probably in Illinois or something:
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Bunny Got a Boo Boo
In the second-to-last number today, "Happily Ever Then What," I jumped over a castle block and landed on my right foot in what was definitely a bad way... Basically it twisted and I put all of my weight on the right side of my right foot. I ended up finishing the show (although I contemplated hopping offstage after it happened) but not fully dancing out any of the steps. In fact, after it happened, I turned to Stephen, a fellow bunny scout and told him I injured myself. He then helped to hold me up the rest of the number as much as he could. Following our bow I hopped off as fast as I could, got out on the wing and collapsed onto the ground where I waited for some ice. It was superbly painful! Stephen, being a superhero, picked me up like a baby and placed me in the van seat and then Danny, our kick-butt Stage Manager, took me to the E.R. and I got an x-ray and all of that. The people at the Christian Hospital out here in Hazelwood, MO were super sweet and got me out of there in an hour and a half. Once I was diagnosed with a Sprained Foot (not broken! thank goodness!), Danny and I went to Walgreen's to get me some crutches for ease in my travels. And since then, I've been back at the hotel in my bed, barely moving and taking some ibuprofen. I won't be doing the shows tomorrow. Larissa, my dandy roommate, will be taking on all of my lines. The doctor said I won't realistically be able to use it for at least a week, but in order to be excused from further shows, if the foot doesn't get better by Weds, I'll need to see another primary physician.
my ticket to the e.r.
my foot in the ace bandage
Tomorrow we leave St. Louis and head to Lebanon, MO and then Lawton, Oklahoma... hopefully the foot will get better ASAP!
Peace, love, smiles!
my ticket to the e.r.
my foot in the ace bandage
Tomorrow we leave St. Louis and head to Lebanon, MO and then Lawton, Oklahoma... hopefully the foot will get better ASAP!
Peace, love, smiles!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Meet Me in St. Louis
I'm in St. Louis right now. It's been over a week since my last update.
Since we left Kentucky...
We went to New Albany Indiana for a night and then traveled here to St. Louis. Once we got here, like the exact moment, Larissa and I both were dropped off at the airport for our flights out of this tour-world.
I went home to California for the weekend... a MUCH needed weekend away. And I had an amazing time. The second I got back I started to inhale all of my mommy's sensational food. Aside from the food, we went to a Save the Whale Festival in Dana Point and to Burbank to see beautiful flowers. My mom and I went shopping around a bit and such... It was just very relaxing and good to be away for a few days.
Since I've been back, Larissa and I have been roommates! Best ever! This is a sensational situation. We are perfectly timed in sync. We get up, each have time to shower, get downstairs for breakfast, and then we go do our shows and all that with everyone else. Sometimes we participate in activities, but for two days at least we just got back, put on our PJ's, got food, and watched far too many crime dramas. I am a new Law and Order fan. Guilty pleasure much? Also, for three days in a row we have had Dairy Queen. This is what I call dangerous, yet ridiculously awesome. Yay Larissa!
Yesterday we went to the zoo after our shows with Danny (it's free here by the way) and saw all these awesome animals! It was soo cool! We also made great efficient time. We had about two hours and we saw everything we wanted to see and almost everything in the entire park. Fantastic!
We then went to Alesia's boyfriend Matt's house and had Taco Wednesday night (it was also St. Patrick's Day) and played a lot of Wii. It was a great time!
This afternoon, after our two shows, Larissa, Stephen, Andrew, and I went to the City Museum! It was WONDROUS! It's basically an adult jungle-gym. And I have bruises to prove its intenseness. I slid down a 10-story tall slide! And I climbed through wirey-slinky like tubes several stories up in the air! It was terrifying at first, but I didn't wanna be a chicken and so I did it- and it was sooo fun! And I feel fearless after having done that. I'm not about to go skydiving, buut I feel strong and freer. I just felt like a four year-old again- it was truly fantastic. There were also incredible caves to play in and other slides and fun physical games. Everyone needs to go there if they can! I couldn't take pictures because I left my camera in the coat check- didn't want to risk losing it somewhere in the obstacle courses.
Here's an image from their site:
Now, I am waiting for my laundry to get done! There is only one machine and dryer in this entire hotel. And someone was a step ahead of me- the only problem being that when my laundry got washed, theirs hadn't finished drying. So. I had to wait extra long to put my laundry in the dryer. It's finally in there now at 11:25 at night! Should be done by midnight. Basically, I won't be folding it tonight.
We have a three-show day ahead of us tomorrow! None of us are thrilled. How will we do it? I don't know. Probably sugar and Panera Bread, which here is called St. Louis Bread Co. Jan, one of the cashiers recognized me by name today when we came for the second day in a row. We'll be coming back daily, I guarantee.
Goodbye for now. I will try to update more often with more interesting thought provoking thoughts. For now, I leave you with my upcoming summer plan:
http://www.wwoof.ie/
Since we left Kentucky...
We went to New Albany Indiana for a night and then traveled here to St. Louis. Once we got here, like the exact moment, Larissa and I both were dropped off at the airport for our flights out of this tour-world.
I went home to California for the weekend... a MUCH needed weekend away. And I had an amazing time. The second I got back I started to inhale all of my mommy's sensational food. Aside from the food, we went to a Save the Whale Festival in Dana Point and to Burbank to see beautiful flowers. My mom and I went shopping around a bit and such... It was just very relaxing and good to be away for a few days.
Since I've been back, Larissa and I have been roommates! Best ever! This is a sensational situation. We are perfectly timed in sync. We get up, each have time to shower, get downstairs for breakfast, and then we go do our shows and all that with everyone else. Sometimes we participate in activities, but for two days at least we just got back, put on our PJ's, got food, and watched far too many crime dramas. I am a new Law and Order fan. Guilty pleasure much? Also, for three days in a row we have had Dairy Queen. This is what I call dangerous, yet ridiculously awesome. Yay Larissa!
Yesterday we went to the zoo after our shows with Danny (it's free here by the way) and saw all these awesome animals! It was soo cool! We also made great efficient time. We had about two hours and we saw everything we wanted to see and almost everything in the entire park. Fantastic!
We then went to Alesia's boyfriend Matt's house and had Taco Wednesday night (it was also St. Patrick's Day) and played a lot of Wii. It was a great time!
This afternoon, after our two shows, Larissa, Stephen, Andrew, and I went to the City Museum! It was WONDROUS! It's basically an adult jungle-gym. And I have bruises to prove its intenseness. I slid down a 10-story tall slide! And I climbed through wirey-slinky like tubes several stories up in the air! It was terrifying at first, but I didn't wanna be a chicken and so I did it- and it was sooo fun! And I feel fearless after having done that. I'm not about to go skydiving, buut I feel strong and freer. I just felt like a four year-old again- it was truly fantastic. There were also incredible caves to play in and other slides and fun physical games. Everyone needs to go there if they can! I couldn't take pictures because I left my camera in the coat check- didn't want to risk losing it somewhere in the obstacle courses.
Here's an image from their site:
Now, I am waiting for my laundry to get done! There is only one machine and dryer in this entire hotel. And someone was a step ahead of me- the only problem being that when my laundry got washed, theirs hadn't finished drying. So. I had to wait extra long to put my laundry in the dryer. It's finally in there now at 11:25 at night! Should be done by midnight. Basically, I won't be folding it tonight.
We have a three-show day ahead of us tomorrow! None of us are thrilled. How will we do it? I don't know. Probably sugar and Panera Bread, which here is called St. Louis Bread Co. Jan, one of the cashiers recognized me by name today when we came for the second day in a row. We'll be coming back daily, I guarantee.
Goodbye for now. I will try to update more often with more interesting thought provoking thoughts. For now, I leave you with my upcoming summer plan:
http://www.wwoof.ie/
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Lexington, KY
We are in Kentucky! Once we got here, we were all starving and went next door to a Bob Evans, where I had some late-in-the-day breakfast. Following that, all the girls went wandering a shopping center known as Hamburg Pavillion. We wandered some clothing stores and then read magazines in Barnes and Noble. Tonight, Larissa, Alesia, and I also went to see "The Princess and the Frog!" It was soo wonderful! I literally sat on the edge of my seat the entire movie and was reminded of the joy I felt when watching Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid. Randy Newman did a great job writing songs for the movie and it was a great story and pretty to watch! We need more films like this coming from Disney. After the movie we went to dinner at bd Mangolian Grill, a sort of Stir Crazy (for Jersey folk)- a place where you pick your veggies, protein, and sauce, and they grill it right in front of you. Sort of like Hibachi but not as funny nor intimate. However, it was delicious, not expensive, and quick. The one downfall is that Wednesday night is apparently the night for all young-ish aged people to come out to this restaurant/bar to have drinks, smoke, yell, and most of all Karaoke. Let me tell you... the smoking was the least of my worries. Karaoke was painful to listen to and definitely the wonky part of this cute joint.
Anyways, I'm beat! We have a 7:45 a.m. call tomorrow.
Peace, Love, and Bliss
Anyways, I'm beat! We have a 7:45 a.m. call tomorrow.
Peace, Love, and Bliss
Update from Indianapolis, Indiana
I'm sitting in the breakfast nook of a Super 8 in Indianapolis right now... I had the most lovely night last night with Alyson Ahrns! It was so beyond wonderful to see someone I adore! She picked me up at this hotel, we drove to dinner at a magical wine tasting restaurant called "Tasting." This place should expand and come to NYC and Irvine. Seriously- wonderful. There's all of these wines all over the restaurant/bar-lounge and you fill a card with money, walk around and pick (prices listed above), you press a button and get a tasting (1/4 glass or so), and do that until you're done. We also had delicious pesto artichoke-goodness flatbread pizza and little crostinis with goat cheese and tomato. Delicious!
After the restaurant we rush over to the Clowes Theater where 101 Dalmations was playing- Alyson got comps to it. It was definitely... interesting to see? The best part by far was Sarah Gettelfinger as 'Cruella DeVille.' She was a powerhouse actress and singer, but I definitely think she's doing it for the money, 'cause at curtain call when they all do a little dance-sing number as the curtain goes down she was completely herself and appeared to be doing what she needed to do- and hey! fine by me- whatever works! And, she's fantastically talented- she deserves more!
Then we headed back to her adorable home and watched some Millionaire Matchmaker and discussed our girl-crushes on Tina Fey and 30 Rock. And now, this morning I am back at the Super 8 updating you all as I wait the next 2 hours for my castmates to actually get up and we leave for an 11 am call. Alyson had work so I had to be dropped off early- but it's all good 'cause I am youtubing it and updating this.
Aside from last night, I had another lovely day recently! On March 7th we had a day off in St. Charles, Illinois and we drove in to Chicago! Chicago is like a cleaner, wider, bigger, NYC (minus thee Broadway). But, it's truly lovely- and I got to see my friend, Becky, there! I hadn't seen her in years now. After a trip to the Shedd Aquarium with Larissa, she and I headed to Lincoln Park to meet Becky and her cool girlfriend, Kensey, for brunch. We ate at a spectacular little place called Orange, where they had vegetarian eggs benedict in a caprese style and Fruishi, fruit sushi! The special fruishi of the day was banana wrapped in raspberry rice and another, pineapple rice with melon atop, all splashed with some yummy fruit sauces. Good stuff!
The Shedd Aquarium:
Chicago:
We went to Robert Walker's Pancake House (can't recall where at the moment) and I had a baked apple and pecan pancake. Little did I know it would mean this ginormous souffle of a thing that lasted for 2 days and that I could not eat on my own. It was a group effort:
Chicago-style pizza. Crazy big. Insanely delicious:
A STUNNING theater called The Rialto in Joliet, Illinois that we performed at yesterday. It's from the 1920's, a vaudeville house where the likes of Houdini performed! There are even metal plates in the wings that have animal holders for when the circus animals were used. Kept so beautifully in the middle of nowhere of the U.S.
The Marquee:
Alyson and I:
PS, as I wrote this entire blog a Japanese Choir has entered and started rehearsing in the breakfast nook of this hotel, and they're loud. Anyone can ask Chris Giordano who was video chatting with me while it was occurring.
After the restaurant we rush over to the Clowes Theater where 101 Dalmations was playing- Alyson got comps to it. It was definitely... interesting to see? The best part by far was Sarah Gettelfinger as 'Cruella DeVille.' She was a powerhouse actress and singer, but I definitely think she's doing it for the money, 'cause at curtain call when they all do a little dance-sing number as the curtain goes down she was completely herself and appeared to be doing what she needed to do- and hey! fine by me- whatever works! And, she's fantastically talented- she deserves more!
Then we headed back to her adorable home and watched some Millionaire Matchmaker and discussed our girl-crushes on Tina Fey and 30 Rock. And now, this morning I am back at the Super 8 updating you all as I wait the next 2 hours for my castmates to actually get up and we leave for an 11 am call. Alyson had work so I had to be dropped off early- but it's all good 'cause I am youtubing it and updating this.
Aside from last night, I had another lovely day recently! On March 7th we had a day off in St. Charles, Illinois and we drove in to Chicago! Chicago is like a cleaner, wider, bigger, NYC (minus thee Broadway). But, it's truly lovely- and I got to see my friend, Becky, there! I hadn't seen her in years now. After a trip to the Shedd Aquarium with Larissa, she and I headed to Lincoln Park to meet Becky and her cool girlfriend, Kensey, for brunch. We ate at a spectacular little place called Orange, where they had vegetarian eggs benedict in a caprese style and Fruishi, fruit sushi! The special fruishi of the day was banana wrapped in raspberry rice and another, pineapple rice with melon atop, all splashed with some yummy fruit sauces. Good stuff!
The Shedd Aquarium:
Chicago:
We went to Robert Walker's Pancake House (can't recall where at the moment) and I had a baked apple and pecan pancake. Little did I know it would mean this ginormous souffle of a thing that lasted for 2 days and that I could not eat on my own. It was a group effort:
Chicago-style pizza. Crazy big. Insanely delicious:
A STUNNING theater called The Rialto in Joliet, Illinois that we performed at yesterday. It's from the 1920's, a vaudeville house where the likes of Houdini performed! There are even metal plates in the wings that have animal holders for when the circus animals were used. Kept so beautifully in the middle of nowhere of the U.S.
The Marquee:
Alyson and I:
PS, as I wrote this entire blog a Japanese Choir has entered and started rehearsing in the breakfast nook of this hotel, and they're loud. Anyone can ask Chris Giordano who was video chatting with me while it was occurring.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Manitowoc -> Crystal Lake, IL
I'm here now in Crystal Lake, Illinois- about an hour north of Chicago, I think. We drove from Manitowoc to here about two days ago. We had a two show day today and leave the set up for tomorrow's afternoon show, which is lovely :)
Me in the GINORMOUS house from the other day in Greenbay:
Me in Manitowoc on the water (photo taken by Larissa):
This is Manitowoc's theater (a little Mexican or Italian themed with a starry sky):
:
Oh, in Manitowoc's vaudeville theater, Debbie Reynold's played there!
We've been staying at a really cute hotel here in Crystal Lake, and there's a hot tub and pool that Larissa, my roommate here, and I have been at each day (in fact, twice today). We also saw Alice in Wonderland this evening!! It was awesome!! I reallyy liked it! It didn't need to be in 3D, though, because most of it was not really popping or in need.
Tomorrow we head to Joliet, where I will be getting a single for a night :) and then the following day we have a day off!! We'll be going into Chicago and I'll be seeing my friend, Becky (it's been far too long since I've seen her).
So long for now... off to watch this sensational wedding/competition show on TLC (of course)
peace, love, and chocolate (which I've eaten a lot of today)
Me in the GINORMOUS house from the other day in Greenbay:
Me in Manitowoc on the water (photo taken by Larissa):
This is Manitowoc's theater (a little Mexican or Italian themed with a starry sky):
:
Oh, in Manitowoc's vaudeville theater, Debbie Reynold's played there!
We've been staying at a really cute hotel here in Crystal Lake, and there's a hot tub and pool that Larissa, my roommate here, and I have been at each day (in fact, twice today). We also saw Alice in Wonderland this evening!! It was awesome!! I reallyy liked it! It didn't need to be in 3D, though, because most of it was not really popping or in need.
Tomorrow we head to Joliet, where I will be getting a single for a night :) and then the following day we have a day off!! We'll be going into Chicago and I'll be seeing my friend, Becky (it's been far too long since I've seen her).
So long for now... off to watch this sensational wedding/competition show on TLC (of course)
peace, love, and chocolate (which I've eaten a lot of today)
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Manitowoc, WI
Here we are in Manitowoc, Wisconsin... a name I still can't pronounce. We had two shows today at the a beautiful and most huuuge theater I've ever seen in Green Bay. It had two humongous balconies and a gigantic orchestra. Really stunning:
It was so nice to perform in a house larger than a Broadway house! I was really exhilirated!
Our signed wall in the theater at University of Wisconsin; Green Bay:
When we were all done with the shows and loading out, we drove southeast to where we are now in Matnitowoc. We're staying at an Econolodge and I am so glad to be in a bed right now. So tired. I ordered in some Jimmy John's- which is a fantastic sandwich place in the midwest. Ooh- last night we did free laundry and worked out in the gym at the Candlewood Inn in Green Bay! It was great to have all of those amenities (minus pool/hot tub), but today I am slightly sore from working out. Odd because I have felt like I've been working out while building this set every day... apparently our building and break down is not much of a workout then, 'cause I was totally not in shape to do everything I would have liked to do.
I'm going to California in TEN DAYS! My Dad just booked me a flight home for 3 nights for the sake of just getting a break for a while. Should definitely be nice! :)
I have got to get to bed now. Bonne nuit <3
It was so nice to perform in a house larger than a Broadway house! I was really exhilirated!
Our signed wall in the theater at University of Wisconsin; Green Bay:
When we were all done with the shows and loading out, we drove southeast to where we are now in Matnitowoc. We're staying at an Econolodge and I am so glad to be in a bed right now. So tired. I ordered in some Jimmy John's- which is a fantastic sandwich place in the midwest. Ooh- last night we did free laundry and worked out in the gym at the Candlewood Inn in Green Bay! It was great to have all of those amenities (minus pool/hot tub), but today I am slightly sore from working out. Odd because I have felt like I've been working out while building this set every day... apparently our building and break down is not much of a workout then, 'cause I was totally not in shape to do everything I would have liked to do.
I'm going to California in TEN DAYS! My Dad just booked me a flight home for 3 nights for the sake of just getting a break for a while. Should definitely be nice! :)
I have got to get to bed now. Bonne nuit <3
Monday, March 1, 2010
Green Bay, WI
We woke up this morning in Marshfield, WI and then performed in Spencer, WI in a Kindergarten through 12th grade school with only 730 students! Small town much? We had a 10 am show which I think we all were far too tired to do. We had until 1 pm later today for the second show... they offered us lunch at their cafeteria, which we weren't too thrilled with doing, but we figured "hey- free lunch. can't be thaat bad" and guess what?! It was wonderful! It was so impressive that they had every part of the food pyramid and it was so clean and healthy. I had a bit of everything and it tasted good! AND, they have a salad bar. Like- what? What school has that? My schools did not... very impressive Spencer, WI :)
After we were all done with the shows and loading out we drove almost 3 1/2 hours to Green Bay, where we are now. We're staying at a hotel with a little kitchen, free(!) laundry, and... get this- in the midwest they offer you an entire little bodega shop inside the hotel where you can pretty much pay-what-you-say and drop anything into the money box and take what you need... WHAT?! We're definitely not in a land I've been to before.
Five of us went to a restaurant/brewery called Titletown (I think) on the water in Downtown Green Bay and had some good food. I got a really filling mac and cheese meal/ couldn't even eat 1/3. So rich. And, we got this wayyy bizarre, sulfur-tasting lemon poppyseed cheesecake:
We had a really fun (and cute) waiter who told us about Cow Tipping, too! It was a brilliant conversation where I learned a whole lot. I really need to do that sometime! It wouldn't work very well in the snow tonight, but perhaps on our cross-country drive at the end of tour we'll have the time! If not... when I go to Ireland this summer (which will hopefully happen ;))!
Larissa and I watched The Bachelor tonight... I was very disappointed that Jake went with Vienna... but y'know, whatever works. They suit each other, I guess. I'll deal. And I've been doing laundry and just hanging around the room for the past 2 hours or so. We have a 7:45 call tomorrow for two shows, and then we go to a hotel about an hour away in Manitowoc, WI.
Till the next time...
After we were all done with the shows and loading out we drove almost 3 1/2 hours to Green Bay, where we are now. We're staying at a hotel with a little kitchen, free(!) laundry, and... get this- in the midwest they offer you an entire little bodega shop inside the hotel where you can pretty much pay-what-you-say and drop anything into the money box and take what you need... WHAT?! We're definitely not in a land I've been to before.
Five of us went to a restaurant/brewery called Titletown (I think) on the water in Downtown Green Bay and had some good food. I got a really filling mac and cheese meal/ couldn't even eat 1/3. So rich. And, we got this wayyy bizarre, sulfur-tasting lemon poppyseed cheesecake:
We had a really fun (and cute) waiter who told us about Cow Tipping, too! It was a brilliant conversation where I learned a whole lot. I really need to do that sometime! It wouldn't work very well in the snow tonight, but perhaps on our cross-country drive at the end of tour we'll have the time! If not... when I go to Ireland this summer (which will hopefully happen ;))!
Larissa and I watched The Bachelor tonight... I was very disappointed that Jake went with Vienna... but y'know, whatever works. They suit each other, I guess. I'll deal. And I've been doing laundry and just hanging around the room for the past 2 hours or so. We have a 7:45 call tomorrow for two shows, and then we go to a hotel about an hour away in Manitowoc, WI.
Till the next time...
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