The play opened to much success. I saw it last Wednesday and I'll be seeing it again this Thursday. I can't wait. Given that it's a work in progress and some of the actors were still on book last performance (they were given new scenes), I look forward to see how things have progressed.

In other news, my Ubu piece goes up this Wednesday. I was hoping for more time for run-throughs, but what can I do? I guess I can only work with the time I'm given. Ubu is fun; if only I hadn't lost that actor part way through, I wouldn't have had to reconceptualize everything. C'est la vie.

And...
Ahhh! It's almost the end of February! Where did it all go?

P.S. I'm getting a massage this Saturday. Mike and I are finally cashing in on our Christmas gifts to one another. MMMMMMMMMMMMM. Masssssssssssssssaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagggggggee.

Weird weekend. My Dad had to go to the hospital after passing out onto the tile floor of the bathroom because of stomach flu. He's out now and feeling OK, but I didn't find out that he was there until Sunday at 1:00a.m. Sometimes it's tough to be far away...

Always a need to be more narcissistic (and a copy cat, I may add)...
1. What time did you get up this morning? 7:30 and snooze once (sometimes twice)
2. Diamonds or pearls? yes
3. What was the last film you saw at the Cinema? I think it was the Aviator (copycat). I somewhat liked the film and Mike didn't like it at all, which is odd b/c we usually like the same films.
4. What is your favorite TV show? TV? What?
5. What did you have for breakfast? A blueberry muffin from College Town Bagels. All hail College Town Bagels.
6. What is your middle name? Leonard
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Hmmm...ice cream?
8. What foods do you dislike? I don't like tomatoes, and I definitely do not like mustard.
9. What kind of car do you drive? 99 Black Subaru Impreza Sport Outback.
10. Favorite Sandwich? Chicken salad if the chicken salad's really good. Pancho Villa at CTB.
11. What characteristic do you despise? ignorance.
12. Favorite item of clothing? socks -- I'd have to agree with Lisa here, if I were to pick a favorite.
13. If you could go anywhere in the world for a holiday where would you go? Italy
14. What color is your bathroom? White, with green towels, bathmat, and green & yellow shower curtain.
15. Favorite brand of clothing? Sigh. J.Crew. I try not to be a capitalist, I really do.
16. Where would you like to retire? I'm not sure I'd like to retire. But if I did, somewhere close to grandchildren I hope.
17. Favorite time of the day? Naptime.
18. What was your most memorable birthday? When I was really young, my parents surprised me with a birthday party at McDonald's. I couldn't believe it! And I still remember it!
19. Where were you born? Beth Israel Hospital - Boston.
20. Favorite sport to watch? BASEBALL.
21. What are you wearing right now? green corduroys, a blue button down shirt, and a gray cotton sweater.
22. What star sign are you? Virgo
23. What fabric detergent do you use? Anything free and clear of perfumes and dyes.
24. Pepsi or Coke? Coke. Pepsi tastes green.
25. Are you a morning person or a night owl? Night.
26. What is your shoe size? 7 and 1/2
27. Do you have any pets? not yet...but I've got my eye on some bunnies from the SPCA
28. Any new exciting news you'd like to share with your family and friends? Go Patriots! If only I could have watched the Superbowl...
29. What did you want to be when you were little? an actress.
30. What will you be doing today? class, meet with students, respond to papers, rehearsal for Ubu, rehearsal for Nero, bed.
31. What is your favorite quality about yourself? I'm zany.
32. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? coffee
33. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Steve Zissou.
34. Best compliment you ever got: you're beautiful - the first time Mike said it.
35. Are you superstitious? Very.
36. Favorite thing to cook/make? COOKIES!!!
37. Favorite quote: There's a man running carrying an unattended package! - Andrew Myers
38. Favorite movie: right now, Dr. Strangelove
39. Favorite book: The Theatre and Its Double, Antonin Artaud
40. Hardest lesson ever learned: Rejection is a necessary step on the path to do what you want.
41. Something you would recommend to everyone to do at least once: Go to Ireland.

I'm in the midst of purchasing a house! I'm really excited about it, but boy oh boy, it takes a lot of time. We had the insect inspection. I never realized how close the word insect is to inspect until now when I just typed it. Insect inspect. It's like a tongue twister for your fingers.
Hmmm..let's see. I went to rehearsal this week. Went to class. Taught class. Not much else going on. My life is incredibly busy, quite enjoyable, and yet probably not that exciting for other people to read about. Oh, I did watch part of the movie "Caligula" today as research for the Nero play I'm assistant directing. It's a porno. It tries to pass as a movie, but it's a porno. And I know you think, well, it probably has a lot of nudity and sex. But let me tell you. It has REAL sex shown REAL close. It's a porno.