Goodbye to 2010

While 2010 started wonderfully & stayed that way for most of the year, I'm pretty glad to see it end. Haha. The last couple of months haven't been my favorite.

Trying not to let myself feel too shitty for all the stuff that's happened over the past couple of months. Trying not to get down on myself.

I have the cutest kitten in the world! He's precious!

I'm ready for tomorrow night! So stoked about wearing this dress! And I have some new shoes I've not had the chance to wear yet, so I'm pretty excited about getting those out, too! Ready for another night out with my girls! Finally! It's been two weeks since we've done that & it feels like two months. Haha.

Going to finish getting ready for the dollar movie with Jacki (& maybe April)!

Love love love!

Christmas Time Is Here!

Anxiety hasn't been so bad the past couple of weeks. Though today I did have a chest pain for the first time in a while. Stomach problems have also reduced. Not back to where I'd like to be, but I'm working on it.

Went to see Black Swan today with Lydia. Beautiful movie. Just wonderful. After she left (after we discussed the movie, theatre, & life while standing in the parking lot for an hour), I went to see The Tourist. It was very good, too. It's a lot more like a chick-flick than I feel they've advertised it, but I still enjoyed it thoroughly. Twist at the end I didn't really see coming.

Finishing up my shopping tomorrow. Took a break from cleaning right now, so I'm going to get back to that. Just thought it had been a while since I updated.

Love love love!

Health & Wellness & Blah Blah Blah

I've been having some troubles with my health lately. Tummy problems galore & some anxiety issues. Two panic attacks over the last couple of weeks. Not cool. I went to the doctor for a second time yesterday, got two new prescriptions, taken off of one, & still we're unsure of what the problem is. Basically, everyone thinks it all boils down to stress & nerves. But I still have to go back in a couple of weeks just to make sure that there is nothing seriously wrong & to track any progress made since yesterday's visit. Ugh. I just want to feel better.

Living back in Locust Fork isn't as bad as I'd thought. Yeah, I miss the people in Montevallo, but it's not like I never see them. I'll be there for classes & work & whatnot.

Busy day today & tomorrow. So many things I'm trying to catch up on. I don't feel like I'm drowning anymore, but I definitely don't feel like I can touch the bottom yet, either. Working hard not to let myself get overwhelmed. Trying to take some time to myself everyday, but that always results in feel a little guilty. Man, I can't wait to be out of school. It will take forever to get there, but I can't wait. I can't stand school. I like the people, & the classes for the most part, but I'd really rather just be working. And I want to go to Chicago. Now. And not have to come back two days after I get there. That would be nice.

I long to wear a heavy coat & tall boots, & walk leisurely down a semi-bustling street, sipping a freshly made caramel macchiato. That right now, is my picture of bliss.

I have three things left to do on my "before 22 to-do list" & eighteen days to do them in. Going to get apron fabric with Mother tomorrow afternoon, so that will start one of them off.

Also, I'd like to wish my beautiful Momma a very, very, very, very, very happy birthday. Thanks for being awesome & so supportive during everything. I'm very luck to have you for a mom!

Must go now. Need to finish getting ready for school.

Love love love!

Another Up-All-Night Night

Last night I stayed up all night watching horror films & working on homework. I'm doing laundry & breaking from homework now. Maybe a bit of writing before class.

Three days until Chicago! Huzzah!

Background People has a meeting today at 5:30. I'm pretty stoked. We've got a couple of people interested in doing something this semester. It will be refreshing to throw around some new ideas.

James & I went jogging last night before the movies commenced. I'm thinking I'll probably have to wait until after the meeting this evening before I can go today.

Off to get more done.

Love love love!

One Week Until Chicago!

I leave in one week for Chicago! I cannot wait! It's getting so close! Yeeee!!!!

About to go run. I went for a jog/walk yesterday, & today my legs are sore in a place where they are usually fine after I work out. It's strange. But that won't stop me from running today! I don't really have much to update.

Background People will be meeting Monday, & I'm excited to get started on some new projects.

Going to run now. More later.

Love love love!

Quick Updates

Cleaning a bit this morning. Exercise before getting ready to meet my uncle for sushi. This will be a short entry.

Eighteen days until I head back up to Chicago. I'm pretty excited.

Met the girls last night for food & the Bama game! Roll Tide! Went shopping afterward. Much fun. Went to the fair yesterday as well. It was fun, until Haley got sick on one of the rides. It almost made me sick, as well. I don't like being upside down. New rule about fair rides: trust your instincts.

First week of school went pretty well. Tons of homework already. I can only expect the year to get busier. I'm looking forward to it, though.

Must go finish cleaning so I can get ready.

Love love love!

School Starts Tomorrow. Ugh.

Procrastinating doing anything in preparation for tomorrow. Not that there's much left I need to do. I could go over my monologue for auditions this week. Instead, I'm watching Legally Blonde on & sipping lady grey tea whilst enjoying my last few hours of freedom before I have none left.

I need to do some more laundry before I go to bed & figure out what I'm going to wear tomorrow. That's what commercial breaks are for. Hehe.

In shaping up news, I've lost four pounds since my declaration. I've been having those protein shakes for breakfast everyday, except the last couple of days because I ran out. However, I've been having diet cereal in its place. And I've been trying to have smaller portions, & I've been eating more slowly. I feel proud of my progress. Only six more pounds to go! Yay!

The Emmy Awards tonight were a bit disappointing to me. I was sad that LOST didn't take home anything. But I'm super happy for those who did win. Congrats to all!

It's commercial break. That means laundry time.

Goodnight, all.

Love love love!

Better Shape

I'm working on getting my body back into the shape that it used to be, when it was at . I've cut back on drinking (because, let's face it, this summer has been on big binge), & I'm banning fast food until January, with the exception of once a week. I've started having one of those Special K protein shakes for breakfast every morning. I'm also going to try to start running again. I've been looking into some cleanses & detox programs as well, & I'm thinking about this baby food cleanse. It sticks out to me the most. I'd really like to try an Organic Avenue cleanse, but it's a bit out of my price range & they don't deliver outside of New York. I'm going to do a bit more research before I decide on which one to go with. If anyone has used a cleanse or detox that worked, I'd love to hear about it! Also, if anyone is looking for a workout buddy, I need one!

Less than a month now until I go back up to Chicago! I'm so so so stoked!

Must go for now. More later.

Quick Update

Background People has officially pushed "Dolly" filming back to December, due to cast/scheduling/equipment issues. This is fine with me. At least it will be getting done. We're looking at some other projects to keep us busy until that time. If any of you have anything or would like to be involved, please let me know!

Next weekend, I'm expecting five VERY AWESOME visitors! I cannot wait until they get here! I am SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SUPER STOKED to have them coming down!!!!

Of course, Wednesday is Lolo's 21st, & we're planning to party like it's our job! Haha.

I got a manjo today. That's right. A manjo. It's got one string. I like it a lot. It's very cute. However, two hours after I bought it, I found a ukulele on sale for thirty dollars. It was very frustrating. But Mother promised me that she'd get the ukulele for me at some point. That made it a little better.

I've been really irritated by drunk guys lately. Yeah, I guess it's fun that they think I'm attractive, but I'm getting tired of guys only wanting me, or at least making it known that they want me, when they've been drinking. It's really insulting. Really. Insulting. First, of all, I'm not going to sleep with you. And no matter whether I'm intoxicated or not, whatever "lines" you may choose to try to feed me, I'm not buying any of it. I'm cute, not stupid. And secondly, if you do like me when you're sober & just don't do/say anything about it or are afraid to do/say something, that's not any better. I'm worth a little more effort than taking a couple of shots to work up your nerve. Grow a pair & man the fuck up.

Whew. I just needed to get that off my chest. It's been bothering me a lot here recently. It makes me angry when people treat me like an idiot. Like I said. I'm cute, not stupid.

Thanks for reading, guys!

Love love love!

Smelliot Brought Me Both of His Toys This Morning While I Was In the Shower

Getting ready to go to a birthday party. It's hard to concentrate when Smelliot the cat is so effing cute!

BJ's birthday bash tonight. Fun times ahead.

Trip #2 to Chicago is currently being planned. I can't wait! I got a nice drunken call from the guys up there last weekend. Totally made my night! I really want to go back.

Background People had to push filming for "Dolly" back until August, because of issues with the equipment. That really sucks. But, at least we'll still be able to do it. I wish we weren't losing Jamie (our actor), though. Sad times.

Andy Davis is providing the music this morning. He's fantastic!

Have a good day everyone!

Love love love!

Karen

Quick Tidbits

Spending some time in Huntsville for the weekend with my dear David & Phalicia. And today, I actually slept in. Crazy story, huh?

I started writing a zombie movie. And I'm only an episode & a half away from making my deadline, which is at the end of this month. Very excited.

Background People starts filming in less than two weeks now! There is still so much to do! I don't think I could be any more excited about this little group! I love this, & am truly blessed to have these people in my life.

Going to Nashville tomorrow to see my step-sister. David & Phalicia might come with.

Saw Leslie & Derek play last night. Good show. Good music.

Saw Secrets of a Soccer Mom Thursday night. Hysterical show. And it was a treat getting to see one of my professors act. Tammy was fantastic.

I grilled steaks for the first time that night, too. And I grilled corn, made a squash & onion dish, & made banana pudding for dessert. And still had time to get ready & look semi-cute! I'm very proud. And the steaks turned out to be very yummy! Mine was a tad rare for what I usually get, but it was so good!

I can't wait to start diving into my cookbooks! And maybe that cocktail book, also. Haha.

Going to shower. Have a good weekend, everyone!

Busy, Busy Little Me

Today I went with Mother & Bobby to a flea market about an hour north of where we live. I got a few cute cocktail glasses, a couple of cookbooks & a cocktail book, some really cute Campbell's soup mugs, & a cheese grater. And Momma bought me a platter to match some dishes she's been collecting for me. I decided today that I'd like to have a decanter. And they had a lot of really cute, inexpensive ones.

Background People is coming along, for the most part. We still need a few positions on the crew filled, but we're getting by. Only a couple of weeks now until we start filming! How exciting!

Internet is out at Loveshack, which sucks. That's why there has been a lack in my blogging.

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I'm gaining weight. I'm going to start running more. My exercise habits have been lax since school let out. I don't like this whole weight gain deal. Not cool. Not at all.

Chicago was wonderful. Met a group of really awesome people. I'd like to go back in the winter, just to see how I fare. I put it back into my list of possible places to head to after graduation.

Going to spend more time with the parents. I love home.

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Love love love!

Summer Begins

So, I've decided to start building my recipe book in June. I'm going to try a new recipe once (at least) a week, & I'm going to blog about this. Semi-Julie & Julia style. But I'll also be blogging about everything else, too. I'm pretty excited about this. I've been wanting to build myself a recipe book for a while.

Background People had to push the filming date for Dolly back a bit, but I think this is going to work in our favor. We're having our first production meeting this Wednesday, which is when we were originally set to start filming. However, we're not going to start until June, & this will give us time to make sure everything is just right (or as close as it can get). Plus, this will give us some extra time to get footage for the documentary, which is good because I wanted to get some footage of at least one of the production meetings.

I might be going to look at some puppies this week! I'm so excited! I've waited for so long for this! But turns out I might be getting a kitty, instead. Or I've been thinking about adopting an animal, instead of getting one that's a baby. Just something I've been toying with.

So, this weekend, the guy that went with us ended up hitting on me, & telling me that if we weren't going to date that we couldn't be friends. Wtf? I mean, how is that a good idea? But I guess he just wants one thing, & if that's the deal, I don't want to be his friend anyhow. But still, I mean, just wtf? So, he left Saturday night before the concert. Got his dad to come get him. I didn't try to talk him out of it. I mean, he wanted to leave, why not let him, right? I think he expected me to try to convince him to stay. But I wasn't going to play that game. Besides, he made me pretty damn uncomfortable on Friday night. Besides, no means no. And he asked me the same question three times Friday night. Then last night he blew up my phone trying to make me feel bad.

But it's whatever.

More later.

Summer is Inching Closer!

Background People is getting closer & closer to starting our first project! We start filming on May 12th, & I could not be more excited! We still have a way to go before we are ready, but things are coming together wonderfully!

I've been in a weird funk today, brought on by a feeling I didn't expect to have.

Street theatre is coming along nicely, as well! Many people have shown interest in that!

Not much time to write. Will post a more detailed blog soon!

Love love love!

Updates!

Well, MacBeth went pretty well! Now for After Magritte! I hope it's going as well as James tells us it is. I know today a couple of us felt like it was kind of 'blah'. But it is definitely getting better!

I can't wait until next week when I have no more rehearsal or shows, & I can focus on school work & getting thing for Background People together!

I've discovered Amos Lee tonight, & I am in love with his music! It's absolutely beautiful!

I think I'll go to bed now. I have much to do in the morning.

Goodnight, world!

Love love love!

Time Is Passing Too Rapidly!

It's almost time for the shows! Two weeks from tomorrow we open MacBeth, & we have 26 days until After Magritte. I'm feeling pretty good about MacBeth so far, but After Magritte is making me a bit nervous. We did some Laban work last night, which helped a bit. I ended up working in a different direction that I had originally intended, especially with my voice. But it still hasn't eased my nerves about anything. I'm so scared of messing this up. Not that I don't have confidence in myself. I'm just really nervous about this show. It's kind of scary. But I've got this.

Food sounds good. I'm going to enjoy some of that.

Love love love!

Karen

Beautiful Weekend, Bleh Monday

Well, this weekend was absolutely wonderful! Savannah was gorgeous all day Saturday! We walked all around that little town! We went to River Street, Forsyth Park, had lunch at Half Moon, took pictures in the cemetery, & then went to Crystal Beer for a later dinner. After dinner we walked around the beautiful town a bit more, & went to the Sixpence Pub for drinks before calling it a night. A bit rainy Sunday, but that didn't damped our spirits! We still went down to River Street, shopped, & had lunch before heading out.

The bed & breakfast we stayed in was absolutely precious! Everyone there was super friendly, & the place was so cozy! I wish our stay wasn't over so shortly. It was fantastic.

Woke up today feeling great, & as the day went on, my headache started coming back. I thought for a bit it might have been a migraine, because not only did my head hurt, but light isn't my best friend right now & I'm feeling a bit queezy. But I'm thinking maybe the nausea may just be the kind you get when you haven't eaten in a while. I can't tell. That's strange.

Anyhow, I'm off to ponder taking more medicine, & try to get rid of this thing before my rehearsals tonight.

Love love love!

Karen

I Love LOST!!!

Finished season five tonight. When it ended I did this really weird instinctive nervous laughter bit. It took me a while to get over. Downloaded the first two episodes of season six from itunes. I should have gone to bed, but I'm addicted to that show. Ugh. It's just SO GOOD!!!

I'll have to wait until we get back Sunday to catch up on the the rest. Now I must sleep, or I'll never wake up in time. We're now leaving at 10:00 in the morning. That's less that eight hours. God, help me stay awake while I drive...

Have a pleasant weekend, all!

Love love love!

Karen

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Two days until the trip to Savannah, GA! I could not be more excited! Last night, I borrowed the GPS from my parents, so that we can find the place. We'll be leaving Friday at about 5:30, & will get there around midnight that night. Then it's a day & a half of Savannah before we have to return! I can't wait! I've never been on a trip with a boyfriend before, when it was just the two of us. I'm pretty stoked!

Hoping to find a good way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day tonight.

Dinner with Matt tomorrow night. Very excited. It's been a long time since we've seen each other.

Man, it's still hard to believe it's half-way through March. A month & a half of school left before summer. Where did the year go?

That means only a month & a half until I get my puppy! Hooray! I cannot wait to get her! I've been trying to decide on a name, but I think I'm going to just have to wait for her to get here before I decide! Ugh! So excited!

Must go clean out my car. We're taking it this weekend, & I want it to be clean.

Love love love!

Busy Spring Break

I am very much looking forward to tomorrow afternoon. We get out for spring break, I have an audition for a film noir type movie, & then a date with my beau to have sushi & see Up In the Air.

Saturday I have an audition for a sci-fi film, then it's off to DD at the beerfest with Elijah, Daniel, & Sarah.

Sunday, not many plans, but I think I'm going to go to church.

Monday is my catch up/lazy day. I'm going to catch up on things I'm behind on (such as Lost & some journals), & then I'm going to see Eli's softball game & spend some time with him afterwards.

Tuesday is work, late lunch & seeing a movie with Daina, & then having home-cooked dinner with DaynaLou & my family. (Yummmm!)

Wednesday I'll be at home for most of the day, & hopefully catching up with my cousin & possible one or two other people.

Thursday is work & having dinner with Matt. It's been forever since I've seen him! I'm very excited. I get to see his new house!

Friday we leave for Savannah! I am so so so so SO stoked about this trip! We'll be there until Sunday, & come back that evening! I can't wait!

The next day, life as usual resumes. Whoo! Let's get this mess started!

For tonight, however, I have to go print off head shots & then have rehearsal for both shows.

Celebrating afterwards with my roomie! He got Male Purple Leader! Hooray!!!!

Hopefully the Beatles Rock Band party will still be going, as well. I need to see some people there!

I did 30 power yoga sun salutations today. It felt pretty good!

Must go shower!

Love love love!

Karen

Hello, Springtime, My Old Friend!

I don't have rehearsal for MacBeth until 8:00 tonight. After that, I have After Magritte rehearsal until about 11:00. Then, it's off to bed to hopefully get some much needed rest. The weekend didn't seem to provide me with much of that, like I had thought it would. Work tomorrow, then voice class. Fun fun!

Background People will be meeting Wednesday at 4:00. I talked to Brittany this morning & we both have many new ideas to throw around. She & I will meet at 3:00 to discuss said ideas before everyone shows up. I have been doing tons of research in the past few days. I hope we take as many opportunities as we can to get ourselves out there & to create opportunities for ourselves & others who wish to work in our industry. That's a big part of what this is about for me: creating opportunities, & getting our names & our work out there. Brittany & I are both incredibly excited about what we have so far, which isn't much, but at least it's a start. I can't wait to see where it goes from here! I feel like I'm already living the dream. And perhaps I am.

Today, the weather is beautiful! I actually went outside today without wearing a jacket! I love warm weather!

Life is lovely! I feel wonderful, inside & out. I feel like I can do anything. I hope it lasts. I don't ever want to come down from this existential high.

Must go be even more productive.

Love love love!

Karen

Sleep Deprived

Well, I have barely slept this week. I don't really have a lot to say, just wanted to update. I'm about to go get a shower & clean my room up a little bit. Eli is coming over this afternoon. I can't wait. I'm going to sleep for sooo long tonight/tomorrow.

Whew! Another All-Nighter!

This is the second Tuesday in a row that I've stayed up all night! I've had insomnia this week, so I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have slept much anyhow, but it would have been nice to have tried. But alas, I've been up studying for my Theatre History II midterm (which I'm really nervous about) & getting some household stuff done. Such as laundry. I really needed to do laundry.

James & I studied together tonight after rehearsal. We went to Huddle & caught up a bit & tried to study there & couldn't focus. But we ended up getting some studying done at my place, accompanied on my part by much coffee & Red Bull.

Background People has a meeting today, & I'm very excited about it! We'll be meeting with at least a couple of people that we really would like to be involved! After that, I'm hoping I can get a nap in before rehearsal.

Thursday night Eli & I are going to see Equus, & afterwards going out with Tim to have drinks & catch up for a bit. I'm very excited. I've heard great things about the show.

Friday Eli & I are watching UP & Lost.

Saturday we're going with Dayna & Josh to have dinner & see Alice in Wonderland. I'm pretty excited about that. I've been waiting for forever for this movie to come out!

Sunday, I'm going home to watch the Oscars with my parents.

I really need some sleep. I'm going to crash if I don't get some rest. Maybe I'll take a nap before I get ready for class.

I've been listening to Ke$ha all night. Love her!

Must go finish cleaning & studying.

Hello, Weekend!

Thank God it's Friday! I have a pretty full weekend this weekend, but what would I do with myself otherwise? Relax? Yeah, right!

I'm through with classes for the day, & now I will be packing/getting ready for rehearsals tonight until dinner with my lovely friend Jennifer. I think we're going to try this Italian place in Alabaster.

Having Greek wraps with the roomie right now.

Tomorrow I'm going to look for new eyeglasses & then going out with the girls for a bit. Maybe seeing Elijah for a minute or two.

Sunday, hopefully flea-marketing & watching the Oscars.

Must go shower & get ready.

Love love love,

Karen

Background People Productions

Brittany & I officially started our productions company tonight! It's called Background People Productions! We are very excited! We'll be having another meeting next Wednesday, hopefully with some people we're hoping to work with. We have a name, & three cents to it! We've got two projects lined up, plus one in the works! We are very, VERY excited!

If you know anyone who might be interested in joining us, let us know! We only ask for no divas!

Now to get ready for rehearsal.

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I knew 2010 was going to be a good year!

Here I Go...

I've decided to get a blog. I don't remember why. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Maybe here I'll put more complete thoughts than I do on my twitter. I think this might be a good way for me to keep my sanity. Ha.

I've been up all night being productive. The catch: I still haven't finished all of my homework for tomorrow, which was the reason I decided to stay up & be productive in the first place. I have, however: done laundry, gone through a pot & a half of coffee (after having a caramel creme with a double shot espresso fro Eclipse), made my grocery list for tomorrow, my shopping list for Sunday, folded towels & put them up, finally managed to change my twitter picture, along with what homework I've actually done. Thank God I work really well under pressure.

Busy day tomorrow. Meeting/dinner with lovely BB to catch up/talk about production company. Tanning & grocery store run. Rehearsal. Class. Eli. (Not in that order.)

Now, I'm going to warm up my coffee, & finally finish my work. Eli is coming over tonight after rehearsal for MacB, & we're going to have hot wings & Greek salad & watch Oscar-nominated films. I'll probably fall asleep on him. Poor guy.