La scuola.

So, against my better judgement (and track record), I am taking another class this fall. Elementary Italian I, with my friend Jennifer. Hopefully this will go better than the creative writing class I took (and dropped) this summer, or the special-needs math class I took (and dropped) this winter. Seriously, I've been off-and-on attending Columbus State since 2004, and I have only completed 2 classes. Yep - that's 10 credit hours - count 'em.

Here's hoping attending with someone I know will keep from flaking out.

I miss my mom.

Eight years ago tonight, Rachel Sue Miller Newsome passed away at Southern Ohio Medical Center surrounded by her family. I still love her and miss her very much.

Friday Night Foolishness.

So, I was totally going to get up and blogging again, and then I had no idea where to start. A lot has happened since my last entry - do I catch you up? Do I just forge on? Do I need to go poop right this minute or do I wait until I'm done typing?

Brian and I are still together - YAY! He is currently off at Kent State getting his masters in Speech Pathology. We are rockin' the long distance thing, and I love him very much.

Lisa and I are still BeFri s. She is sitting next to me watching Season 2 of Torchwood while I type.

Jonathan and Mary (and Kristin, Dan, and Jessica) are downstairs working on the upcoming CSP Christmas show... well, everybody but Jessica. She's playing The Sims.

I've been very involved with CSP this past year and am currently on break. I directed Footloose in February, played Orin the Dentist in Little Shop of Horrors in May, and assistant direct Mame in August. I will be running sound for this year's Rocky Horror Show, and I will be an enthusiastic audience member for Broadway Christmas Carol. As for 2009... I am currently awaiting my assignment.

Still working at the library.

Had a fantastic vacation in June! I LOVE the Outer Banks!

... and those were the highlights. Will be giving fresh updates ASAP. Buh-bye.

Under Construction.

Hey. Lisa just celebrated 4 years of blogging. It made me come back here and read over my posts and remember a lot of stuff I had already forgotten, so I want to get back to it. Stay tuned.

Ask and ye shall receive.

So, sorry it's been a while, but there is a very good reason. You see, on November 30th, I ended my post with:

"Now if a boyfriend would just fall into my life, everything would be perfect."

Guess what happened?

Two days later I met a wonderful guy named Brian. We've been together ever since, and he's amazing and I'm so thankful.

So, let's see if this works:

Now, if a million dollars would just fall into my life, everything would be perfect.

I'm back.

So, yeah, it's been a while. Sorry about that. I totally got sucked into Rocky (which rocked the fucking house in SO many ways - more on that in another post) and then, well, it was kind of hard to get back into the swing of things. A lot going on right now, which is good - I'm already hard at work on the 2008 season of CSP. I case you haven't heard yet, I'll be directing Footloose this summer - that's right, they gave the fat boy a dancing show. I'm pretty stoked about it, and have already done a fair amount of planning, which has included putting together a production staff, researching 1984 (the musical is technically set in the present day, but come on! Footloose screams 80s!) so yes - this WILL be a period piece with big hair, bad clothes, and leg warmers. Woo-hoo! In the meantime, I have Chicago and Evil Dead the Musical to focus on, so mama's calendar is getting full. And that's cool, because I'm getting the chance to be creatively involved in something that I love.

Now if a boyfriend would just fall into my life, everything would be perfect. I can't really complain, though - I'm sure if (or when) that happens, something else will suck instead. That's life.

Oh well, I can't promise daily updates, but hopefully I will be more regular.

Kisses.

Life's a Beach!

Well, friends, as most of you know by now, I have returned safely from my vacation. That's right... safely. Who didn't get eaten by a shark? That would be me.

Anywho, I've come back from a week a fun and relaxation to a week of crazy stress and busy-ness. I cannot promise regular updates during this time. I know, you're heartbroken. You've waited so patiently for me to begin writing again, but seriously, I don't have the time. You are all in my hearts, and trust me, I will be blogging quite a bit after this week - I have a lot to talk about.

In the meantime, while you anxiously burn for the latest helping of my wit, do something good for yourself or our planet. Like... um, plant a tree! Or... learn how to crochet. Or... yeah, something like that.