I am pondering... how we as people tend to only listen to, and take the advice from people who are "on our side" in a situation. It's manipulative, and yet we seem to have this need to try to sway people our direction, and lock them in to our story or opinion. For example, next time you're sitting around a table in a meeting or a discussion, watch the dynamics, and observe how one person will try to seek out eye contact with another person they think is "with them". They will hook on to each other, and become a force together, seeking out the next brick in their wall. It's very fascinating.
Looking forward to... next week when "Annie" opens. I think it's going to be a great show. :o)
I am grateful for... the opportunities I've had lately to meet some really cool people.
Something I have learned recently... young men and women tend to saunter across the street like they own it, while old ladies and gentlemen scurry, because they don't want to be in the way.
An awesome quote... "The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are. You trade in your reality for a role. You trade in your sense for an act. You give up your ability to feel, and in exchange, put on a mask. There can't be any large-scale revolution until there's a personal revolution, on an individual level. It's got to happen inside first." ~ Jim Morrison
Today's duds... grey cargoes, eggplant purple shirt, sandals.
I love... my cat. He's the best cat in the world. No, really, he is.
It would appear that... a Wal-Mart trip is in order. Lest I not eat for the next week.
I am hearing... the air conditioner and the clock ticking. It's enough to put me to sleep!
Something musical... I didn't realize how much I enjoy being in musicals. They are so cheesy, but it's so much fun to sing and dance on stage.
Around my house... I really think I will enjoy actually spending some time at home after next week. Time to get it cleaned and straightened, and continue working on it to make it what I want.
One of my favourite things... watching a child's face light up when you tell them you believe in them.
Five random things that have happened this week:
1. I had a dream that my sister-in-law and I were making candles out of red Play-Dough.
2. I was able to shove (and I do mean, SHOVE) my gimpy foot into a pair of dress flats for the first time in nearly two years. Oh, the things we do for the theatre.
3. I gathered up all my courage to slam a shoe down on a spider/centipede thing, only to find out that it was just a dust bunny.
4. I was reminded once again, that kids are just amazing. And if you just allow them to shine, they WILL.
5. My first mortgage payment on my house was made successfully! One down, 90 bazillion more to go!
Picture of the day... the epitome of contentment.
