Summer of...

It's been almost 4 months since blogging. Wow. I guess I won't do that again.

Lets see- long story short:
Matt came home. We partied, hung out, went on a trip. Ashley graduated College from OSU, multiple birthdays, and then, the farewell to Matt on June 9 for Australia (his final tour with Disney On Ice presents: Mickey and Minnie's Amazing Journey (formerly Magical Journey). Then begins the summer.

Not much happened in June at all- I pretty much stayed home and worked. The beginning of July- mid July was the same as June. I still haven't gotten used to getting up at the butt ass crack of dawn- will I? Who knows.

Now on with the middle to current.
First some background: In May 2008, Ed and Michael of Center Stage Players (CSP) asked me to audition for MAME for the character of Vera Charles, the showbiz, diva drunk. I said that I would. After more consideration, and 2 days BEFORE auditions, I politely said no thank you and stated my reasons: the show would go up during my week of vacation, and put a crimp in any week plans. I wouldn't be able to move at all- tech/dress week would fall during this time. I didn't know if I wanted to play a character in a show in drag...AGAIN. I also didn't know if I wanted to work on this show- i've never liked the show, but the character of Vera is fantastic. On with the next part...
1. WCT's Cinderella. This is something i've known I was going to do for quite some time- Matt's brother Joe is directing this show and knew early on (prior to Matt's leaving) that he was going to need crew. So, knowing that I was bored in the summer, I said yes. The day of load in (about a week or so ago), I had an update on facebook and myspace saying that I was getting ready for WCT's Cinderella. I got an email from one of the directors saying that I was disloyal and they were disappointed and hurt to find out that I have given my time to another theatre troupe. The audition was going to be a way for me to get myself back into this group that I had removed myself from after a rough falling out during the last summer of cancelled shows, and Diva trips. I have attempted to remain friends with several people- there is no ill-will from me any longer. The bitterness has turned to bland. As for my intentions to come back- I don't know. After this bout, it's going to take a lot of talk if I do: several factors came into play when attempting to cut ties- it was very hard- it meant walking away from everything that I had known for the past 4 years, but I did. And now, i'm helping out my boyfriend's brother with his show, i'm getting flack for it saying that i'm disloyal...shall we honestly go into what is loyal and what isn't? I can write a novel on the working of dysfunctional and loyalty from what i've learned.
Back to WCT. I have been given a new chance to see what theatre is like- the first time i've done theatre outside of a gay bar, and high school. This was a time that no one knew my skills, or what I can do, and I was put to work. The first day I was alittle nervous- everyone had a bond that I didn't have- I was the newbie. But, a few people took me on: Shauna, Lisa, Becky, and David. They made me feel extremely comfortable and welcome. Through the next week, they, among others, made me feel welcome and part of a family again. I was able to give my insight, and test my training, and it's paid off- I think that some people might actually think I know what i'm doing- have I had any formal, certified training? No, but i've had 5 years of working with another theatre group outside, in a high school, and a bar to understand what to do.
It's been fun. I was extremely nervous at first working with Joe- it's the first time that i've actually been with him without Matt. After the first few minutes, it got easier. Now, it's normal. Joe is very much like Matt, but still his own person: I didn't know what to think about him, even after I had known him, and I didn't know if he liked me: he does (haha- I sound like we're dating). Of course, things will go back to normal within 48 hours of the show closing: Matt comes home Monday night after the show closes, and i'll be over there Tuesday during the day.
Let me talk about a couple people: Lisa and Shauna...I haven't met many new people in a while- staying at home, not doing anything and working with a lot of older people. Shauna was the first person I met...Lisa sometime during that day or the next. We would all talk during rehearsal, and i'd give my opinion. A couple nights during the week, i'd be invited for drinks. I feel really special that I witness Shauna's 3 proud moments of the week: Hopscotch Headbang, Hand screwing, and the Waitress Match....Lisa and I have just been able to talk and stuff, and she made me feel welcome- if i'm living in town, I may get involved with them: there is a lot of potential to the group, and room for me. Will I get as involved as CSP? Who knows...right now, before I would ever say anything, I want to sit down and talk to people, just to get ideas, and a general feel. Also, I want to see if it isn't a problem to do other groups as well (as it seems to be with CSP).

2. Moving. There have been alot of ups and downs with moving. However, it's been settled for now. I'm going to be moving in with Ashley's parents right off Polaris Parkway and Africa Road, just down from Matts and work. YAY! The thing that many people don't know...i'm doing this while waiting for Matt- he is going to be looking for a new job either in the city or outside of the city. Where he goes, i'll be. If it's in the city, we will start looking for a place ASAP. hehe- it's funny- Joe is telling me about Matt's plans on moving out, and telling me what Matt will have to do and blah blah blah...he doesn't know about our plans- I just want to tell him- we've talked about it alot and have decided on what is going on...
The big move happens on Monday July 28 after work. FINALLY- after a year of HELL in this place, Ashley and I will be gone! (I honestly believe that there is something haunting out house, and there is a negative vibe on this house- we all have changed living here, and when we aren't here, it's different...very strange and scary...that, plus the footsteps in the hall and on the stairs, the doors the close or open, and the cabinets that always open randomly).

The summer will be ending soon. In 2 weeks, Matt and I go on vacation to Milwaukee and Wisconsin, then looking for a place, hopefully in time for our 1 year anniversary. Then, life will really change. more about that later.

Just a note- Matt. Being away from him this time hasn't been bad at all- in fact, it's gone by quickly. Have I missed him? Absolutely! But when he comes home this time, it will be different- he won't be leaving, and we will be planning our life. wow. All I can say is love is scary but wonderful!