Re-cap for those who aren't caught-up: Last Sunday was my first day working at the LA Opera and the first dress rehearsal for Fidelio. Act I I'm in the Male Dancers' wardrobe room with Lee (big veteran guy) and Act II I'm in the Female Chorus' wardrobe room. Well, all 19 guys in there were nice, warm, and conversational. Also, at least 1/4 are ( Read more... )

Well, I meant to spend a weekend in Vegas for my birthday, but that turned into 5 days because I felt that I really had nothing to go back to. If my kitten is with me then my list of priorities gets really slow. My list of Friends and Family and Associates in California remains less than 10, despite my efforts and bubbling personality. Anyway, the ( Read more... )

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For those interested in cracking the Bi-Coastal Code, here are the details ( Read more... )

Apologies to anyone who tried to get ahold of me during August: I drowned my phone, twice, and lost all of the phone numbers I gathered after graduating from high school. Basically. Also, I'm generally sorry for the opportunities I missed to chill with people while I was out of the state. (for those who weren't informed, I was in central NY, sorry ( Read more... )

I have a friend at RMC (just a few minutes North of Richmond) who has two kittens she is giving away to a good home. Anyone interested?

randomness: I've now seen the first seven episodes of firefly. it rocks my socks. how I do miss sci-fi TV.

three friends spent the night thursday night. during the evening, the power went out five times, so I was mostly lonely, cold, and sitting in the dark with a few candles around the house until they arrived. At my request, four of us participated in an activity that should have gotten rid of the ghost that is in my house. The ghost lurks around the ( Read more... )

My car died today (Saturday). Blew a head gasket sometime this week. My coolant and oil mixed, the funny color and my engine constantly over-heating tipped me off. My friend Brian was kind enough to break the bad news that permanently fixing the problem would be more than the car is worth. He is going to help me find a new one. I'm glad I know ( Read more... )