Back in New York

Well, we closed Annie at Pioneer, and I rode the holidays out by spending too much money on frivolous things like movies and chocolate, (now my waistline is paying for it, but who really cares?), laughing with my family and eating more chocolate. But now it's time to embrace the new year by going to the gym, drinking lots of water, eating arugula leaves (sparingly) and once and a while giving into the temptation to lick my lips to gain what little nutritional value there is (if any) from my cherry ice chap stick!

I've decided January in New York sends me right to the doldrums, what with it's cold weather and strong Arctic winds... but never mind because I'll just layer my clothes and wear oversized coats large enough to babysit Octi-mom's children. I may get snubbed for looking like a bum, but I'm warm never the less.

A few things have brightened the dark NY skies the past week... I got to see my dear friend Leah Horowitz play Young Heidi in Follies at the Maquis Theatre (which closes this weekend). I was privileged to join her and some other cast mates for lunch at Sardi's (which, for those of you that don't know, is known as a place where Broadway actors meet, eat, and tear apart or sing praises of other actors on the great stage).

I ended up telling outrageous NY stories at the dinner table to the lovely Erin Moore, Danielle Jordan (who turns out to be from SLC), and the dear Mary Beth Peil. Leah helped me realize that these stories MUST be blogged about... hopefully I can make that happen.

The next night, I went with dear friend Hilary Michael Thompson, to see some of our other actor friends in Anything Goes.

One of the greatest things about New York, is running into people. I literally ran into another dear friend and colleague Kaitlyn Davidson who just booked her first Broadway show, Nice Work If You Can Get It! She played Val in A Chorus Line at Pioneer Theatre Company in 2009 with me!

While I'm seeing some good shows and wonderful people, the audition scene can be a little rough when you've been out of town for 9 MONTHS........ but that is fine! Because I like to sing... and I get to do it every day, even if no one is listening! (Especially when the subway rushes by loudly... that's when I let it rip!)

Today, the most important thing is gratitude for life! Chew on that for a while! :)