New Decade!
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pipistrellafelixI try not to be materialistic and money oriented, but I will freely admit that counting an enormous pile of cash that was generated by a project that I directed makes me really pleased. In any case, the New Year's Eve show of Compleat Wks went ridiculously well; the house was packed beyond fire-hazard status, with people sitting on laps and standing in the aisles. The show itself was hilarious and everyone loved it and there was much laughter and silliness and joy and it was such a perfect way to transition to a new year.
After the show & strike, Perez and I briefly stopped by a friend's place and then spent the rest of NYE at Talia's, partying with the elfy friends and watching fireworks from her strategically placed windows and drinking stupidly tasty cocktails (St Germaine + champange + lime = yes please).
And then I slept in, and then had people over to my house last night, for latkes (Philip is the latke king) and snacks and board games, which was actually more like trivia, but still geeky and fabulous. So far 2010 is being really good to me! Only two days, but they're nice relaxing days.
I don't know that I want to do any end-of-year recap things, really; I'm very much excited about starting a new year and moving forward, and while I know that the slate doesn't get wiped clean in anything more than a chronological way, the metaphor is still good to dwell on. In 2009 I did a lot of things, mostly pretty good, some not as good; a lot of things happened to me, some pretty good and some really frustrating. It was a year. It's over. And I'm ready for the next one.
I sort of have resolutions, and some things that I know will happen in any case, so in no particular order:
In 2010, I am going to be a professional stage manager for a high school, and that is both terrifying and gratifying. I am excited to start organizing that giant endeavour, and really pleased that there are so many good people working with me on it (especially Erica, my ASM, who is going to save my life several times I am sure).
In 2010 I am going to be better about money and be financially organized. This includes dealing with my student loans, and being really good about keeping track of my cash flow, and probably getting a second job so I can actually have a cashflow.
In 2010 I am going to finish, revise and edit my first full novel. And title the damn thing, eventually. I'm also going to write more on my fiction, and finish more, whether I'm ready to or not; my strength has always been revision, so my resolution is to give myself more to revise.
In 2010 I am going to travel. I don't know all of where and I have no idea how (re: resolution two), but I want to see places and visit people. (Elsa in NYC, Philip in Chicago, and if I'm really good, Claire in Oxford.) I also want trains in my life, just, y'know, generally.
In 2010 I am going to be in Shakespeare. (I know which one I want. I know I have a good shot. But whether I get in that one or not, I'm still going to do Shakespeare.) Also The Two Character Play. Plus a bunch more theater. I'm going to polish up my audition pieces, get a fantastic packet of awesome together, and blow people away.
In 2010 I'm going to finish all of Doctor Who. Okay, so that's less of a resolution and more of an inevitable thing, but hey! I'm counting it! Because I LOVE THIS SHOW.
In 2010 I am going to be awesome about food and planning around food and being really healthy about nutrition.
In 2010 I am going to dance more. And learn a new musical instrument. (Harmonica? Pennywhistle? Theramin?)
In 2010 I am going to get strong, get fast, and learn way more aerial and circus arts than I already know. By the end of 2010 I want to be knowledgable, strong and confident enough to perform, even if I'm not actually doing so.
2010 will be my year of awesome. I am committed to this. I know there's going to be some frustrating things coming up, but overall I am going to make this good. Bring it on, new decade.
Oh, and in 2010 I will also be ready for the zombie apocalypse. You know, just in case.
After the show & strike, Perez and I briefly stopped by a friend's place and then spent the rest of NYE at Talia's, partying with the elfy friends and watching fireworks from her strategically placed windows and drinking stupidly tasty cocktails (St Germaine + champange + lime = yes please).
And then I slept in, and then had people over to my house last night, for latkes (Philip is the latke king) and snacks and board games, which was actually more like trivia, but still geeky and fabulous. So far 2010 is being really good to me! Only two days, but they're nice relaxing days.
I don't know that I want to do any end-of-year recap things, really; I'm very much excited about starting a new year and moving forward, and while I know that the slate doesn't get wiped clean in anything more than a chronological way, the metaphor is still good to dwell on. In 2009 I did a lot of things, mostly pretty good, some not as good; a lot of things happened to me, some pretty good and some really frustrating. It was a year. It's over. And I'm ready for the next one.
I sort of have resolutions, and some things that I know will happen in any case, so in no particular order:
In 2010, I am going to be a professional stage manager for a high school, and that is both terrifying and gratifying. I am excited to start organizing that giant endeavour, and really pleased that there are so many good people working with me on it (especially Erica, my ASM, who is going to save my life several times I am sure).
In 2010 I am going to be better about money and be financially organized. This includes dealing with my student loans, and being really good about keeping track of my cash flow, and probably getting a second job so I can actually have a cashflow.
In 2010 I am going to finish, revise and edit my first full novel. And title the damn thing, eventually. I'm also going to write more on my fiction, and finish more, whether I'm ready to or not; my strength has always been revision, so my resolution is to give myself more to revise.
In 2010 I am going to travel. I don't know all of where and I have no idea how (re: resolution two), but I want to see places and visit people. (Elsa in NYC, Philip in Chicago, and if I'm really good, Claire in Oxford.) I also want trains in my life, just, y'know, generally.
In 2010 I am going to be in Shakespeare. (I know which one I want. I know I have a good shot. But whether I get in that one or not, I'm still going to do Shakespeare.) Also The Two Character Play. Plus a bunch more theater. I'm going to polish up my audition pieces, get a fantastic packet of awesome together, and blow people away.
In 2010 I'm going to finish all of Doctor Who. Okay, so that's less of a resolution and more of an inevitable thing, but hey! I'm counting it! Because I LOVE THIS SHOW.
In 2010 I am going to be awesome about food and planning around food and being really healthy about nutrition.
In 2010 I am going to dance more. And learn a new musical instrument. (Harmonica? Pennywhistle? Theramin?)
In 2010 I am going to get strong, get fast, and learn way more aerial and circus arts than I already know. By the end of 2010 I want to be knowledgable, strong and confident enough to perform, even if I'm not actually doing so.
2010 will be my year of awesome. I am committed to this. I know there's going to be some frustrating things coming up, but overall I am going to make this good. Bring it on, new decade.
Oh, and in 2010 I will also be ready for the zombie apocalypse. You know, just in case.
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