Adorkable Gal

Reading "Basic Black" by Cathie Black (aka: former President of Hearst Magazines). I bought this book a few years ago when I lived in Philly and was searching for my next career move-- this book was very inspiring and encouraging and gave me a boost I needed to take the next step (and it obviously worked, because I scored a sweet job at Geva soon after reading it the first time). Since I just got promoted, I figured it was time to read it again and refresh that business-savvy! I highly recommend this book- it's got sound advice from an obviously successful businesswoman and it's not loaded with the corporate jargon so common in other 'get ahead at work' books out there.

Laughing at this video-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv7Ts4v5_Bs

These are my spaghetti arms.

Listening to our VHS of "Dirty Dancing" as I fall asleep each night. I recently purchased the VHS at Goodwill and, though he had absolutely no interest in ever seeing it, Jeff has quickly become obsessed with it. The soundtrack of Patrick Swayze grinding his bidness on dancing women has serenaded me to sleep these last few nights.

Thinking that late July is too early to be putting out Halloween candy displays at Wegmans.

Craving everything. Just everything. I want to eat all the things. Particularly poutine (I made homemade poutine last week and it was AMAZING). And shortcake (we got a mixed berry shortcake from the bakery at Wegmans last week and it rocked our world).

Watching 30 Rock on Netflix Instant, mostly while I cook or tidy the house. I love it, it never gets old no matter how many times I watch it over and over again (and I do).

Ben... I love him!

Missing my nephew, Ben. He's the cutest and I love him. He JUST turned 2, so he's running around all over the place and saying the funniest things.

Feeling super exhausted.

Trying to figure out when I'm gonna have this garage sale that I blogged about a couple of entries ago. I was going to do it this weekend, but that's craziness- I'm never gonna get it together in time! Maybe Labor Day weekend?

Hating government grant applications. Oh man, they stink.

Musical fart competition

Loving all of "Fiona"'s songs from Shrek: The Musical. In 3 days, I'm auditioning for Rochester Children's Theatre's February production of it (yes, they are holding auditions 6 months before the show is set to run). I think that the thing that appeals to me most about this particular character is that she's a feisty princess. I've played sooooo many fluffy fairy tale princesses (many for RCT), the sweet, innocent, angelic type. While those parts were great, I have a natural tendency to infuse my roles with spunk and sass, and always struggled with portraying the stereotypical Disney-esque, sweet-as-pie, princesses. Fiona is totally different. She recognizes the "appropriate princess" behavior and puts up that facade when Shrek rescues her from her tower, but she quickly ditches the front and reveals her true, quirky, tomboyish, sassy self... which is totally me. I love it. There's a fart sequence in one of her duets with Shrek. It's totally me. I want it. Keep your fingers crossed fo' meh, bitches.

Needing to print out my headshot/resume. For said audition. Hmmm.... I need to update my resume, actually...