Executive Decision

So I've been told recently that it would be better to update my blog infrequently than never. I've given that a bit of thought and decided maybe that's not a bad idea. For some reason the minute I begin to blog (after not writing for such a long time) I have flashbacks to my days of diary keeping. You know, the cute little pink diary with a lock and key. Ya...I sucked at that too. Each time I pulled it out I felt the pressure mount the moment I checked the date from the last entry. To me that meant...I have to catch up. So I would begin and it always felt like I was writing an essay, you know, kind of like a dreaded chore. Well I have made an executive decision. This is my blog after all and I can do that. So I have decided that no matter how long it's been since i've posted...I assume no obligation to 'catch up', yep, that's it...that's how it's gonna roll from here on. So with that in mind...the only thing I can come up with to write about is what I've been up to lately. Now I know what you're thinking, that I'm catching up. Absolutely not! I simply want to talk about what I've been up to lately...again, my blog...my decision.
My youngest, Stormy, got married in November to her awesome returned missionary Spenser. What a great guy. I love my son-in-law. I love that he loves Stormy for Stormy. She's funny and silly and he thinks it wonderful. He really is a mother-in-laws dream.
Last month I had surgery on my elbow to repair the tendons that had torn off the bone. Wow...don't even go there, no fun. Spent two weeks laying around feeling sorry for myself after that, why don't you try to eat, brush your teeth, blow dry your hair, apply makeup, use a can opener, and many, many other things most of which I'd rather not mention, with only your left hand. Ok for all the lefties out there....try it with the right, you get the point, I hope. Anyhow...have you ever seen the show "What Not to Wear"? Well...I had a marathon of that while laying in bed having my very own pity party. Seriously...now I can't get dressed without wondering if I'm a candidate for that show. It made me realy self-conscious of what I'm wearing..whether or not I have something with shine and something with texture and if I've accessorized correctly. If I had the money I'm sure I'd empty my closet and go shopping with my new found knowledge of "WHAT NOT TO WEAR". But alas, I don't...so don't judge me. Better yet, don't watch the show, that way you won't know how hideous my outfit looks. :) Ok...so I exaggerate, but perhaps not all of you have seen what i look like when i walk my dogs or run to wal-mart, which by the way now I cannot do without a clean pair of jeans, nice blouse (rather than the ragged t-shirt i've had for years) and a shiny pair of flats..(apparently the crocs are not the best look either).
Anyhoo, the elbow is mostly mended...I can touch my shoulder again...YAY!!!...and after that experience I make sure my right arm knows how much I appreciate it on a daily basis.
I was asked to be in the Buckeye Melodrama again this year. What fun! Had the time of my life and enjoyed the friendships made and those renewed. This year I was the Heroine, a Southern Belle no less. I had a really hard time figuring out this character...not sure I ever really did. The last two years I've played a nasty wicked step mother and a ditzy villainess....I think I'm better at nasty-wicked and ditzy than the sweet Southern Belle. Nevertheless, I was fortunate to be surrounded by an amazing bunch of talented actors and together we pulled it off. We rehearse once a week for almost 3 months and then do two shows. Then BAM...just like that it's over. DONE!!! Like it never happened. It's very bittersweet for me. Much more bitter than sweet. For nearly 3 months I had something to look forward to each week that I knew was going to be fun (seriously...I always wish we could rehearse twice a week, more fun..and more better)the camaraderie with the cast is awesome and we get to know each other better each year. This year I've been really hard on myself...not sure why...don't remember being this brutal the last two years but all i can think of is the blunders I made, there were plenty. I wish I could be more relaxed about it and just go with the flow. But something in me says I have to do it word perfect and if I screw it up then everyone must be disappointed in me. Hmmmm...anyone know of a good therapist? I think I may need one. At any rate...I'm so happy to be part of it and seriously think we should do it more often, or more shows, or more rehearsals...I don't care...just MORE!!!
Wow...enough of that rant.
Breezy had her baby...while I was on stage. What timing. Little Talli Brienne weighed in at 7 lbs 1 oz and 19 in long. She's so precious, one more reason to not like the fact that Breezy and David live in another state. But it could be worse...4 1/2 hour drive isn't so bad. So I am currently at her house to help her with the kids for a few days before heading back home to get back to work.
I've taken about 3 months off of shooting photos. I needed the break after the holiday and then my arm was hurting to much so I just backed off. However, I did shoot a bridal session on Friday morning and am happy to report that my arm did just fine. This friday is the wedding and I'll be there to shoot that as well. Weddings are not my fav, I'm doing this one because this girl is a good friend of Stormy's and I've known her for several years. Weddings are too high stress.
Ok...I'm certain by now that if there is anyone actually reading this (which I doubt since no one expects me to ever update) you must be bored to death by now. If you did hang in there til the bitter end...thanks, you're very sweet, or maybe just a creepy stalker...and that's ok too. :)
I apologize for not posting photos... i know that makes it all the more boring...but I'm not on my own computer and Breezy probably wouldn't appreciate me posting her pics.
Until next time....