Oh, No!

I skipped yesterday!

I'm so sorry I didn't get a free moment, but to make up for it I'll do an extra post today.

Either way, here's a quick, ultra speedy update:

I may get to teach a master crocheting class for my Costume Practicum class

I got a callback for Bug

I am going to the Phish concert on October 19th (we got the tickets!!)

Fun times, but I have to fly.

Cheers,

M.E.J.

Zig Zag Bag

I learned a new technique in crocheting today: The ziz zag or chevron pattern. It's fairly simple, but makes for very intriguing patterns when crocheting items of interest such as bags, scarves, sweaters, hand warmers, etc. The zig zag has reinforced my hard core crocheting attitude that helps me to crank out dozens of products a season for friends, acquaintances, and loved ones. I just wanted to say that I'm very excited that I'm learning new things and actually following patterns.

Yay for cool stitches!

Cheers,

M.E.J.

Cool Days

Guess what? Sweater season is upon us! Yay!

I have finally gotten back into the crocheting spirit and I've been cranking away on new projects. I've made a blanket, several hats, cup/can cozies, and a top for myself. It hasn't taken me long at all to make all of these things; it seems that the more I crochet the faster I get. It's funny how things like that work out, isn't it? I've also tried to tell my dad that I want yarn for my birthday, but I think that he thinks that I'm kidding. I'm totally not. I'd LOVE yarn for my birthday. Seriously.

As for theatre, I'm still building up excitement for the auditions on Tuesday for Bug. I already have an outfit planned and everything! Tomorrow I'm going to try it on to make sure that it looks as good as it did in my head.

Well, that's all for now. Keep cozy!

Cheers,

M.E.J.

Kitty Cat Car Crashes

So, Jasmine got hit by a car today... Someone in a white car hit her and drove off. Luckily she's totally fine, but she's being anti-social now. I guess cats just have to be on their own when dealing with a crisis. At least she's not hurt.

For this post I just want to take a moment to say that I think it's horrible that someone would hit a cat and then just drive away. If you hit an animal stop, check if it's ok, and leave your phone number with someone in the area. At least take responsibility for what you did. Because a hit and run is still illegal when you hit somebody's pet.

Just please stop for animals, guys. They deserve respect and the right to life, too.

Cheers,

M.E.J.

Hurricane Earl

Apparently we're supposed to get a hurricane. His name is Earl and he's nice enough to make the heat go away. Thanks, Earl! You're the best!

Either way I'm happy to report that Act I of "Haunted" is finished! Unfortunately it is no longer a one-woman show. That's ok, though, because I figure that it would be stronger with more than one person.

I don't have much time to blog today so I'll leave it at this: I think the plant is going to talk. Oh yes. I'm going there.

Cheers,

M.E.J.

Hades ain't got Nothing on Maine...

...because it's hotter than Hades up in here!

For this whole week it's been in the 90s which is something that us up in this area aren't used to. It's been making everyone cranky, especially myself, and not to mention ridiculously uncomfortable.

Aside from the stupid heat I've been thinking about auditions all week. Bug is coming up on Tuesday (since we have Labor Day off) so I'm going crazy thinking about that. Also I'm trying to decide if it's worth it to audition for the extra role in Betrayal. The waiter was cast, but had to drop out because he was in the musical Wild Party across the street in Corthell Hall so the role is open. The auditions are the same day as the ones for Bug so I'm debating on whether I should go to them or not. If I get into Betrayal then I can't be in Bug and I really REALLY want to be in it. Badly. You have no idea. I know working in Betrayal means I can be on the Main Stage and work with Tom Power and a small cast, but I've wanted to work on Bug since I heard it was even being proposed. I still can't decide... I suppose I can just audition for both and see what happens. Who knows, it may all work out!

That's all for now. Stay cool, campers. This heat'll all be gone tomorrow.

Cheers,

M.E.J.

September!

Welcome, friends to the first day of the best month ever: September!

I'm quite excited because this September is especially special because it's my birthday month! Not only that, but I'll be turning 21! It's quite an age to be, especially if you live in Portland, so I'm very very excited!

I plan on trying to stick better to my daily updates and give more creative input on things that are going on. There are a TON of auditions within the next two weeks so I'll be busy as a bee trying to get ready for all of them.

Here are some of the shows I plan on auditioning for; note, not ALL of them happen this semester: Bug, Harvey, Triumph of Love, Annie, Get Your Gun, and a series of LBGTq plays written by students directed by the fabulous, Meghan Brodie. One of the featured plays is mine so if you are reading this (and in the area) go to the auditions! They are September 8th and 9th at 4P.M. in the Black Box in Russell Hall on the USM Gorham campus. It should be fun!

Anyway, I'll update again tomorrow. Yay for school and theatre and life!

Cheers,

M.E.J.

Birthday countdown: 29 days

The Awesome End

Well the Prom is officially over. My run as Whitley went surprisingly well considering I had no rehearsals for the role. Although it was a stressful show I'm glad I did it. Not everyone can say they survived the Awesome 80s Prom, now can they?

August is almost over as well and that means that September is next which means my birthday is in a month! Yes, a month from this Sunday I will be 21. I can not stand the wait; I've been having dreams about it!

Many a fun time will be planned, believe you me. I plan on going out in style.

Also, school starts on Monday. Whoa.

Well, that's all for now. Stay cool, kids.

Cheers,

M.E.J.

Reading

It's a wonderful distraction from the everyday muck that falls into one's lap. My writing has been on hold, but I think that I can at least finish the play this week. It's hard to focus your attention on something good when there is so much bad around you. Yet, I feel that falling into a world other than your own and learning about other people's struggles makes your life seem less...sad, I suppose. Neil Gaiman is wonderful for that. His writing is a magnificent cure for my situation.

It'll be ok, guys. Just send me some good karma. Lots of it. Please?

Cheers,

M.E.J.