The wedding dancers in my previous post were on the Today show this morning!!! I didn’t catch it all as I ran out of coffee and had to make a run to the 7-11…but how cool is that??? LOVE IT.

SO. I bartended at Festivities last night, in Batshitcrazytown. It was for a wedding of a DJ and a hairstylist. They had a charicature artist and a photo booth and all kind of fun stuff! It was an awesome party and I came away with a little more than my electric bill, which I am promptly paying on Monday. Done and Done. I got home around 1:30 and am pretty tired this morning but have a short day, done around 2:30 or so…so it’s all good.

I’m looking forward to the weekend. I have the fundraiser 10 Minute Play Festival at my theatre tonight, and tomorrow, facetime with Gert. I am taking myself to a movie and I’m writing. Cleaning and writing. The countdown is on and today…TODAY, I feel ok. OK in all caps.

Monday I’m laying out at LT’s pool then auditioning for a cable axcess tv show my friend is starting up…then another week begins!

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend! I’m off to bang some hair!

M’Lynn sent me a link today, to This Blog. I stole this YouTube clip from her, so thank you…It made me think about Numskullery’s post some weeks ago about Guy Number Three, it made me think about how driving home tonight, I was on autopilot. I missed it. This week has flown by and I feel like I’m missing it. It made me remember a wedding several years ago, choreographed by Dionysys himself, and merged a couple of fabulous people whom I love dearly…It made me think about what the blogger said about the unexpected…watch it.

And when the Bride makes her entrance? Yeah, I got tears. Because she’s Dancing. and her Tribe is Dancing. And her future husband is Dancing. and they GET IT. They aren’t, in that moment, worried about other people, about looking like an asshole, about does my butt look huge in this dress that I will NEVER wear again, about how fifty percent of marriages end in divorce, about two hundred dollar electric bills, about upcoming stand up comedy gigs that I feel really out to sea about. They aren’t worried about relationships crumbling, or being lied to or standing strong, or uncertainty of anything…in THAT moment? They all got it. Even the congregation and the minister got it.

It’s easy, isn’t it folks? To become disengaged? Disconnected? Head to the grindstone and pay the bills and friendships and family be damned? Forget that bliss you were following. Forget about eating right, just shovel some more in and get fat. Forget about everything and just autopilot your way out the door.

I feel like I’ve had my head in the sand about the comedy gig. I’m scared. I am afraid. I am severely afraid that this is soooo not going to work. That my delivery will be choppy. That I will look fat onstage. That no one will really laugh. That what I believe to be a goodly amount of material comes down to sixty seconds. That I will throw up. That I will cry. That I will cry whilst throwing up. That I will feel one hundred percent incapable of finishing what I started.

But…I bet that’s nothing compared to those guys holding the programs that had the first dance step. and look how that wound up.

So. Here’s a gentle reminder to dance a little tonight. Tomorrow. This weekend. This year. I’m not saying you need to bust out into the Pachanga ala Dirty Dancing. Maybe just a bunny hop or two. But when you take that first step, know that I got your back, you don’t ever look stupid to me and for what it’s worth, I’m dancing with you over here.

First of all big big big HAPPY BIRTHDAY’S TO:

Mom!

Sis!

Clemo!

I have been remiss about posting this week. Was super busy over the weekend thru last night and just came home and went to the bed. zonked out. But this morning is gorgous outside, I went for a walk around the lake and had a blast. Home now to get ready then hit the bank before work to open the account for our reunion. I’ve got some dishes that need doing so this is all from me…

things are good. I’m good. I did finally get a massage on Sunday. It was amazing. Toxic, is what I am, apparently. But I washed it all out at the Purple Pool. This weekend I’m bartending an event on Friday night at Batshitcrazytown. Saturday is a fundraiser at the theatre. busy thru tuesday as a matter of fact. More details later.

happy Humping Day, ya’ll!!!

We’ve had rain! Oh BOY have we had rain. Feast or Fammine here folks. But I’m happy. our high today is only going to be something like 97! Time to bust out the sweaters and mittens! The ole a/c will finally get a break. I actually turned OFF my bedroom fans last night. RELIEF! The weekend is supposed to only get to the high 80’s which is just nice. I think we’re gonna Purple Pool it on Sunday. First time this season. I’ve been missing my friends so much this summer, so I’m glad we’re gonna attempt to gather.

Yesterday was another busy one. I’m blessed this pay period since there are a few bills I could not pay from the last one. Check by check. I’ve got my eye on a few other places for part time jobs. The War Bar doesn’t look like it’s going to pan out and that’s ok. If it does, it doesn. Go with the flow.

I treated myself to a delux mani/pedi last night. My feet were in horrible shape from the summer and heat and working and flip flops. I’m pissed at myself for the money spent and the crappy amount of time they spent on me. But trying to bless that and let it go. Everything is scraped and shiny and new and nice, so that’s good.

I’ve got a low key weekend planned. No bar. No same ole same ole. Going to hit the theatre tomorrow night. My friend is in our local Shakespeare in the Park’s opening production of Misalliance. What with the break in the heat, this’ll be perfect! I’m excited about that.

Working on the comedy. That is fast approaching. Also got back on the working on the reunion. we’re nine weeks out. GOT to get stuff aligned and ready to roll. Sent out an email this mornign so hopefully we’ll get things in motion.

That’s about all I’ve got folks. Nuthin new, nuthin exciting. Tried to upload pics and my machine froze up. Will attempt that again this weekend. You have GOT to see that perm!

Happy Friday! Huzzuah and Halakaleem and I love George Clooney!

Hooker Perm DID show up.
I DID take pictures.
I DID make second commission!

It may have been the most beautiful, most perfect perm I’ve ever done. As I type, I’m uploading pictures onto the computer. Hopefully tonight I won’t be too tired to figure out how to get them over here to show ya!

What usually takes me 35-45 minutes to roll and one box of solution, took TWO HOURS and FOUR BOXES.

Oy with that already.

I’m still really tired. But have another full day starting about 11.

My first client?

A PERM!

I am going to appoint myself Queen of Permanent Waves.

She’s on the book for today…this afternoon to be exact. And SHE called in to confirm herself yesterday. We shall see, dear readers. We shall see. If this does in fact happen, there will be stories. There WILL be pictures posted. It will put me over into the second commission (holla!)

Work has been good this pay period. Seriously good. So I can only hope that it continues, that I can pay all my bills and get caught up on the late ones and then put some into savings. It is my hope, Obi Wan.

The weekend was another rockstar one. I’ve been tired and brain dead so haven’t posted. Just been lurking about on other blogs. Thursday we had a girls happy hour under the gazebo, Friday I went to Eischen’s with PseudoSis 2 and 3 and Company. It turned into a full night of debauchery. Saturday I worked then had people over to my house for a cookout that lasted up until my tipsy self walked into the house around 3am ish and just laid down on the couch and went to sleep. No goodbyes, no thank you for coming’s, nuthin. Just flop. Rude and stupid. But everyone seemed to have a good time. It was another eclectic mix of folk. Elephantsoap and Numskullery were here with a fabulous new drink. Sweet Tea Vodka and Lemonade. SLURP! try it! We had some good conversation about live and paths and moving and wants and dreams and how we make them happen. I love those nights and those talks!

Sunday was at the pool for a mere few hours then home to the dark and the a/c. It’s been well over 100 here for a week, 105 several days. So I’ve just been worn out and tired. Hiding and skulking in my little house. Sorry!

Today though—HOOKER PERM!!!!!

Details and photos to come soon.

Happy Wednesday and Halakaleem!

Yesterday’s lack of momentum bleed over into my book…three or four cancellations/no shows. OY! So today, today it is all about focusing on…focus. I think I may be really busy from 9 till 7 tonight. I did sleep pretty well, but woke up around 4 with my back/hips hurting, so got up and streached and went back to the bed. slept that sleep where you dream you’re oversleeping. OY!

but the coffee is beeping. two of the three cats are breakfasting. I have the opportunity to make some money today. I’m seeing a play tonight. Tomorrow is the weekend. IT’S ON!

focus.
coffee.
coffee then focus.

MUAH!

I feel like I’ve lost momentum. . . with the creative process. Once I determined my date to try stand up, and wrote for a few weeks…I’ve kind of lost focus. Even in my brain, my mantras won’t stick, I’m scattered.

Wha???

What should I do? How can I get refocused? Gah.

Had a nice evening last night. That moon was GORGEOUS, eh? Chrome text me and I went outside for a little Mood Goddess action…so beautiful. Dad was in town for a night, so he sprayed my yard for the crabgrass and weeds. Now, when all of that dies everything will just be brown and dead. I’ll have to fertalize and water the bejesus out of it…but hopefully it’ll be pretty. Also, I’ve been mowing it too short. Huh. who knew. Anyways, he took me to Cattlemen’s for dinner. Great wine, delicious filet medium rare, salad, rolls. Slurp. I was gonna cook but…eh. that was better.

He’s got some contract work down here again, so he’ll be making more frequent stops. We’re going to put ceiling fans in the two bedrooms for the next project. Hopefully…I love me some fans.

I had a decent book today, until it all cancelled yesterday. I’m confident that people will call in, that the week will fill back out! I’m going to go sit and find my focus for awhile…hopefully…

Happy Humping Day!

Aaaaaaaaand just like that…it’s over.

We’re all back at the grindstone, back at the desk, back to the routine…but it was fun wasn’t it? How was your weekend? Mine was just dandy. Really, not that busy, not THAT social. The weather was cloudy and rainy which put dampers on laying out. I laid in and watched the entire series of Sex and the City…think I watched seasons one thru three during the week, then pounded four thru six this weekend, ending at 10:30 last night with me weeping and loving that show all over again. sigh.

My 4th was good, we had massive storms but they blew over in time for the big fireworks show. The burgers were fabulous. The company was grand. I was home and asleep by 12:30. I slept late every day, waking up then dozing back for hours. I cleaned. Seriously cleaned. Picked up all the firtch. Vacuumed. Dusted everything, even ceiling fans. Swept and mopped kitchen and bathroom. Grocery shopped. Rearranged my kitchen, moved coffee maker and microwave, made more counter space. Laundry. Mowed front yard. One of my favorite things I did was finally frame some pics. I bought this four spot frame for some family photos we had done last summer, but it was the wrong size. SO what I did was found four of my favorite NYC pics and put them in.

I have the Lennon memorial that says IMAGINE from Central Park, the red front door of Gilda’s Club, the Village Voice and of course Carrie Bradshaws stoop. I hung it right here by my computer…sigh. love love love.

I’ve got a busy week, meeting at the theatre tonight to drop off donations for our fundraiser. Dad is coming to spend the night, as well. Thursday is a play at the theatre, Friday is a birthday party, Saturday I’m having a cookout/hangout over here. My book is pretty full at work, too. I’ve got a few crazies on there, but apparently that’s my special gift so bring it on!

I guess they are going to bury Michael today? is that right? Man…just get this done already. There’s a big whoop te doo at the Staples Center this afternoon…Today show is reporting. All of these people traveling in to be a part of it. It’s gonna be bigger than big…

I need a lil more coffee to get my morning started. Here’s hoping you have all successfully recovered from your Red White and Blue weekend! Savor it folks, we’ll be bitching about snow soon enough!

This is, hands down, my favorite holiday. It always has been. Growing up, we did this holiday soooooo right. Fireworks, cooking out at Lake Batshitcrazytown. more fireworks. It was always such fun to go buy them, getting to pick out just exactly what you wanted…and while the parents were sure to fight about something and cause tension across the land, they usually kept it in check enough to not put a damper on the night…either that or we were just so hopped up on homemade ice cream and sparklers that we didn’t notice…just waiting, waiting, WAITING for the sun to go down and that anticipation of the big display over the lake to start…

i love it.

It’s a great day. If I ever get married again, I’m doing it on July 4th.

Speaking of weddings, went to a fabulous one last night at my other families facility in Batshitcrazytown. Gert’s dad renovated our old TAG building, the old Post Office and turned it into THE VENUE to celebrate anything at. The wedding was gorgeous. the food was great. the beer was cold. the band was really good. The bride was perfect. the groom was smiling from ear to ear. I got to bartend for several hours, running interference with different people. This family lost their husband/father two or three years ago to a heart attack, the date of that is Monday. so for the MOB, this was one helluva night to get through. She and I snuck out and sat on the steps and cried and melted down for about an hour, then made it back into the party. She has become one of my favorite people in the world, and I knew yesterday would be hard for her…but she made it and it was a superfun party.

Today, the girls and I are heading to the lake and floating on some water. we’ll gather at LT’s house tonight for a cookout and fireworks. She lives right across the street from the college in Edmond, where there is a GINORMOUS display tonight. One of the top ten, so says CNN and USA Today…laid back and easy!

What are you doing? How are you celebrating? Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing be safe. have fun. and tonight, when the sun goes down and the sky lights up…think of me and smile. I’ll be doing the same!