Wife #32 - Cool Beans!!

::giggle:: Ok, so he hasn't assigned all of the wives yet, but I'm one of them. And, he said, I may understudy Anna. ::grin:: I'm so glad to have that waiting OVER! I'm excited about the show. Can you see fridaynightgirl with dyed black hair and an asian accent? ::giggle:: What fun!

I hope I get to learn a little dancing, too. Actually, the wives don't sing much. I'm going to be in a musical and I won't sing very much at all! The wives are on stage a LOT but they don't have the burden of learning ALL of the lines and songs and dances - all at once.

It occured to me that the Director might have been doing me a favor by NOT casting me as Anna. It has, afterall, been eight years since I did a musical. That's a LONG time to be gone from the stage to try and step into a principal role in a BIG musical like The King and I.

I think this will be a lot of fun. K is one of the wives too, so I'll have a partner in mischief. And, if I get to understudy the role of Anna, I will be able to work toward a principal role in another show.

::clapping hands:: (did I mention that I hate waiting?)

Two Thumbs WAY Up

Tonight, Mom and I went to see The DaVinci Code. Wow. It was great. What a great story - so many little twists and turns. Kind of like "National Treasure" but without all of the humor.

Now, it's my turn for disclaimers - I believe that the DaVinci Code is a work of FICTION - it is a murder mystery/treasure hunt/holy grail story. I do NOT believe that Dan Brown is a bible scholar and I CERTAINLY do not believe that Jesus Christ was anything BUT the Son of God, nor do I believe that he was married to Mary Magdalene.

Ok, having said that, let me return to my review. I have always been fascinated by the Holy Grail story, the Knights Templar and King Arthur. The Arthurian legends are some of my favorite stories and, with the exception of that AWFUL movie with Richard Gere and Sean Connery, I have almost always enjoyed books and movies on the subject.

In a way, this is the same thing. There are many who claim that the Holy Grail is real. They have spent their lives and fortunes looking for it. Whether it be the cup of Christ or some bloodline; it is the same fairy tale after which men have been chasing for centuries.

Let's look at this from another way. Take Braveheart for example. Yes, William Wallace, Edward I, Robert Bruce - these were all very real people. But Braveheart is far from historically accurate. It is just a really good story. The author took pieces of a real story and made it entertaining by combining a lot of myth, legend and some fairytales. Now, throw in a couple of really fun chase scenes (like where the chick drives BACKWARDS through the streets of Paris at 70 mph), Ian McKellen, Tom Hanks, oh let's not forget the grail lore and a pretty girl and you've got a formula for a blockbuster film like The DaVinci Code.

Now, the application: I think this movie gives Christians some very real opportunities to share what IS true. When asked about this movie because those around me know that I profess to be a Christian, I am given the opportunity to share what I believe. Where my faith and beliefs might not otherwise have been welcomed have become gateways to sharing the Good News. Praise God for Dan Brown! Even though some have been wrongly persuaded by their own wayward hearts by this work of fiction; others have come to see the truth and have been set free.

I believe that "through Christ all things are possible" (Philippians 4:13). I have been able to share the Gospel with people that have NEVER welcomed discussion of scripture. Hallelujah!

Ok, I'm off to bed. I still haven't heard about the audition results. ::sigh:: I hate waiting. ::grin::

Night, kids.

Waiting....

This is what fridaynightgirl looks like, waiting for casting call... ::pacing, pacing:: GAK!!

Auditions

I'd forgotten how fun the audition process is. Oh sure, nobody really loves to audition for shows; at least nobody I've ever met. But, the process itself; meeting new people, learning new dance steps, scene reads and, yes, even the singing is FUN!

Now that you officially think I've lost my marbles, let me tell you what I've been up to tonight. I don't think I've mentioned that I've been going back and forth for the past several months over whether I should audition for the big summer musical at the Civic Theatre. It's a big time commitment but I am looking for something to do while Munchkin is on her Big Trip. I have been out of the production process for so long that am just itching to do a show. I miss performing.

So, after months of being wishy-washy; I took the jump and auditioned tonight. I think that the audition went really well. Oh, I wouldn't be so presumptive as to make an assertion about my standing in the running for the female lead, Anna, but I think I can say that it went well without deluding myself if the truth was otherwise. Oh, did I mention? The musical is The King and I.

Fortunately for all involved, my prima donna days are long past me. If I am not cast as Anna, I can still be in the show and have just as much fun. I am really just looking for something fun to do this summer that gets me back on stage.

Speaking of doing fun things; I talked to Munchkin today and she sounded like the was having a good day. I know she and The Girlfriend ( True to the rest of my blog, I won't disclose her name but I think it a little premature to call her Stepmom-to-be) ::giggle:: (sorry ex, if you are reading this I hope that didn't give you a small aneurysm.)... Ok, anyway. Sorry about the aside. So, yesterday Munchkin and The Girlfriend went to pick strawberries. Here is a picture of Munchkin in action. The Girlfriend told me today that Munchkin didn't want to stop picking strawberries; even after they had something like five pounds of berries! ::grin:: My girl - the overachiever...

Well, tomorrow night is the second night of the open call for adult roles and Tuesday night is for the kids. Wednesday night is for call-backs, if necessary, and the first read-through is Thursday. So, as soon as I hear something, I'll post it here. Keep your fingers crossed!

I Guess I Miss Her Already

You know that part of "My Fair Lady" when Prof. Higgins sings the song about being accustomed to her face and her moods and her noise and ... Well, you know.

I guess I'm already missing my Munchkin. I know she is in good hands and I admit that it's nice being able to sleep until 6:45 because I don't have a wiggly Munchkin to feed and dress and herd out the door in the morning. It's nice being able to go to meetings and to stay at the office late if I need to because I'm working on a project. It's nice being able to eat cluck-u chicken leftovers three nights in a row because I don't have a Munchkin that needs well-balanced, non-spicy foods.

But all of that pales when I realize that I haven't heard her say bedtime prayers in six days. That I haven't held her in four days. I can't believe it's ONLY been six days. ::laugh:: I imagine I will be a raving lunatic by the middle of July. ICK.

Well, I guess I'm tired now. I've only got a few more pages to go in the last Left Behind book; Glorious Appearing. WOW. What a phenomenal series.

Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
The Angels watch me through the night
Until I wake in the morning light
Amen

Night, kids.

Another Day

You know, when I started this blog, I called it "Another Day." Tonight, as I tore into my new Natalie Grant cd, I noticed that one of the songs bears the same title. So, I flip to it. The words of the song express so perfectly the aims of this blog that I thought I would quote the lyrics here.

Been driving through the night
I pull up and see the lights
This is the place that I call home
I watch you as you sleep
Think of all you mean to me
Touch your face Kiss you softly
Before I go to sleep I pray under the stars
Search my soul and check my heart
and thank God for
Another day
Another chance to love the ones I love
To find my way
To laugh, to dance
Watch the sun come up
Another day I get to live
As if
Every breath could be the last I take
I get another day

I've got a hand that I can hold
Someone who knows my soul
A safe place to lay my head at night
So why do I forget
How much I've been blessed in life
Forget what means the most to me
As I'm waking up again I feel my beating heart
So grateful that I've come this far
and thank God for
Another day
Another chance to love the ones I love
To find my way
To laugh, to dance
Watch the sun come up
Another day I get to live
As if
Every breath could be the last I take
I get another day

To make somebody smile
Go the extra mile
Take a wrong and make it right
And try to touch somebody's life
I get another day

I wish I could post a clip but I can't find one and I wouldn't know how to put it on here if I could. Click here to go to the cdnow.com website and listen to their clip from the "Awaken" cd. It is GOOD. The other songs on it are no less powerful. Take a listen to "The Real Me" - oh my that one drilled right into the center of me. Golly how often do I look in the mirror and think, "if they had any idea how fragile I really feel...."

Could I have become so accomplished at hiding my frailty that I don't even acknowledge it anymore? Hmmm... I am going to have to think on this one for a while.

That is what I love about songs like that - they pierce into the meat and get to the good stuff. No fluff here, buddy. That's a promise. And, as if the great lyrics and music weren't enough incentive to get excited about this album; I got it on SALE at Lifeway! WHOO HOO!!

::giggle::

Today has been a good day.

I worked almost a 12 hour day and it was great - I got almost my entire newsletter created today. It usually takes me three days to get it ready to go to the printer. I figure if I plan on doing this a few more times this week I should be all caught up on my projects. NIFTY!

Well, kids. I'm sleepy. Night, friends. God bless you.

::humming...What will people think When they hear that I'm a Jesus freak What will people do when they find that it's true ...::

Safe and Sound...and back in Texas

The "big trip" went off without a hitch. Munchkin enjoyed the plane ride and I didn't get lost or lose anything! Munchkin's dad was a champ and I enjoyed the visit. The new girlfriend is a total gem and I liked her immediately.

Leaving Munchkin was REALLY hard and I had a little cry over it once I was alone, but I really am going to be ok.

Back to Left Behind. I'm up to Armageddon and I have about half of it left to go before The Glorious Appearing. I have to confess that I've not been as impressed with this book because they are hung up on Chloe's latest mis-adventure. If I was Rayford (her father and "leader" of the Tribulation Force) I would have set her down and laid out the rules - and included a good thump on the head for her lack of caution... Now, who knows how this is going to turn out? DON'T tell me; I want to discover it myself!!

Ok, I'm back to reading and relaxing - ahhh... so now I know what R&R means... ::giggle::