Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Good things in life...

Lately I've been feeling overwhelmed by life's trials, and I've done my fair share of complaining about it all. I have every right to feel the way I do but I'm tired of feeling so low.

So, I've decided to compile a list of things that brighten my day. Most will be disjointed and many may not understand how some of them could possibly be a positive thing, but trust me, they all are special in some way.

Snow sparkling in the sunlight.

Wind swaying through green meadows in the mountains.

A big wet kiss from my dog when I've only stepped outside for a few minutes.

A baby's sigh.

Watching an actor become their character.

Seeing someone discover a love for the stage.

Being part of a special moment.

Melancholy anime films.

Abstract paintings.

Getting lost in a big city.

The smell of rain in the pines.

A misty night in London.

The boardwalk on a beach in Miami.

Laughing with my brother and sister.

Crying in a really good movie.

Cello music.

The perfect yarn for a crocheted hat.

Frank Sinatra.

Clean laundry.

A good cuppa tea.

The perfect hot chocolate.

Crawling into bed after a hard day's work.

Sleeping in.

Daydreams.

Baking cookies.

Overcoming a challenge.

Learning something new and exciting about myself.

Making a new friend.

Rollercoasters.

Watching a friend perform.

A glass of dry red wine, Kacie singing and playing the piano, and good friends all at the Paramount Piano Bar.

One too many shots of tequilla with Tif and Nejla.

Cheesy old movies.

A new episode of my favorite shows.

A new pair of shoes.

Multi-tasking like a madwoman!

Being lazy.

Long drives with the music blaring.

Peeing after a long drive.

Coming home to the Big Horns.

Exploring a new place.

Hiking.

Project Destruction.

Giant blow-up obstacle courses.

Reconnecting with old friends.

Feeling useful.

Completing a big project.

A good action movie.

New foods.

Kitchen gadgets.

Homemade hot fudge at the Noetlitch's

Feeling like I belong.

Swimming.

Throwing the perfect snowball.

Coming inside after being out in frigid temperatures.

That's all I can think of for now. Perhaps there will be a Good things post #2. I'm trying to be more positive in my thinking and hopefully it will carry over into the events in my life.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Sleepless Nights and Crazy Days

Wow! That's all I have to say about the last few months in my little world.

Some days it feels like nothing is going on and then all of the sudden EVERYTHING starts happening at once. Between working weird hours at Super 8, rehearsals after school M-F, and a crazy family I feel like I hardly have time to breathe!

Let's see here, family: my cousin is in the hospital doing her best to keep Baby safe long enough for her lungs to develop. Meanwhile her 3 girls are spending time with Great-Grandma. The rest of the family is all doing their part to keep life moving here. Looks like we'll have Baby around soon!

More family: brother is in Afghanistan. Just moved from one of the quieter regions to a more tumultuous area (oh joy of joys! more stress and worry!) So far we've only been able to get a 10 min call once a week, now, who knows when we'll here from him again. Praying that God will keep him and his company safe as they work alongside the Afghan Police to make peace with the Taliban.

Rehearsals for Guys and Dolls are well underway, but between state music events, debate, sickness, and laziness I have yet to have the entire cast at a rehearsal. Would like to be running the show from top to end by now, but noooooooo. I've decided musicals are not my cup of tea as a director.

Find myself missing Sioux Falls and friends a lot lately. Pretty lonely here and really sick of high schoolers and their drama. Ready to move on to the next stage of my life but sadly am stuck here for a while due to student loans and medical bills :-( Doing my best to be satisfied with where I am and what I am doing. Praying for peace.

One good bit of news: I recently received an email regarding a stage managing position with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. I am currently in the process of applying for the position. If it works out I would be spending June in Bozeman, MT, helping with rehearsals for "Julius Caesar" before the team goes on tour. This would be another great networking opportunity for me, as well as getting more experience as a stage manager! Big prayers about this one.

Well for now that is about it. My thoughts are so mixed up I can't really form a coherent sentence but I thought you might like a quick update.

Semper Fi,
TarahBelle