transitions

It's funny, for some reason the post-high school "me" didn't think much past the transition from high school to college. While in college, I used the word "home" to describe both Chicago and my parent's house in Indiana. Even though I moved to a new place every school year, I steadily came to think of of Chicago as my place of residence, a place where I belonged. Then I graduated, and technically I had the opportunity to go anywhere...it's both an awesome and a scary sense of freedom. Anyway, it's just kind of interesting to think that now that I'm temporarily in LA, I'm split between 3 cities instead of 2. And then I'll be on a ship for 9 months. And even after that I won't be settled down somewhere right away. Ohhh the life of a performer. :)

I find myself extremely happy here, working for a great company, working with great coaches/choreographers/etc, and living with a wonderful group of castmates. We have already bonded in both distressing and hysterical experiences...so many moments of belly-aching laughter. I'm definitely looking forward to spending these next 10 months with them, as well as exploring some beautiful parts of the West Coast!

However, I also definitely find myself wishing I could see a familiar face from "home" (anywhere and everywhere that applies) more than once in a blue moon. And I miss seeing my CCPA class every day! Good old Roosevelt University and the silly drama and gossip...but I do miss it and the people.

Blah blah blah, it's all a part of growing up! I'm really enjoying my time here, and I'm so excited about performing some fun shows and not paying rent for a place! I'm also glad the weekend is basically here. Probably gonna try to get some more pool time! OH, and it's payday Friday! AND next weekend is Disneyland!!! We shall see if I get the courage to go on any rides besides ones designed for children... :)