So this summer I really haven't been doing all that much. Yes, it's only the end of July and in 3 weeks I go back to those little. . . . . .(not thinking of that yet. Find a happy place, find a happy place, find a happy place!)
Anyway, I'm doing the Springville Folk Festival again this year and I'm actually dreading it. Kind of sad huh? Every time I pull out the computer and open up the videos of the dance I'm supposed to be learning, I get just a few minutes in and then fail miserably. I've never had this much trouble learning a dance sequence. I get frustrated at not being able to do it and quickly shut off the video and eat a cookie or veggies or whatever happens to be within fridge reach. I get frustrated and sad and depressed every time I think about it. "Why, then, are you doing it?" you ask? I made a commitment at the beginning of April that I would do it and I don't want to back away from that commitment. I enjoyed my time last year but this year is turning out rather difficult. We have 2 rehearsals this week and then the shows start next week. We'll see how long I actually last before I cry uncle! I used to really enjoy dancing but I don't know what is happening. I see dancing and I get sad and on the verge of tears (like now as I'm writing this) and all I want to do is crawl into a dark hole and stay there. I guess I just don't feel comfortable in my own body anymore after gaining 20-30 pounds and 7 inches and it isn't coming off!!!!!!!
I didn't do a film this summer. . . not really anyway. We had grand plans to start filming a project that Jakob and I co-wrote, but that never got off the ground. I was asked to step in and help Direct on 2 projects, but they weren't exactly projects that got me excited. I helped out 2 friends. That's it. I don't think the final products will be all that great, but that is now up to the editor. I wanted to get a couple of costuming gigs under my belt but nothing came of my poking and prodding people about what they wanted. They all ended up using another lady. I did find out that someone (who I used to have some respect for but is now on my black list) was saying that I wasn't a person who you wanted on your shoot and talking a bunch of crap and that it was "of your own best interest not to use Melissa". Believe me, if I come face to face with him anytime soon, he's going to get a earful. Either that or he's going to get the "glare" (as Court likes to put it).
We were able to put some organization in my vanity area of our bedroom. I found some fun kitchen spice racks at Tai Pan Trading and decided that they could be used on the walls in my bedroom to hold lotions and body sprays and hair supplies and other things like that. It took a ton of stuff off the counter and they look really nice. They're black rod iron and match what my plan for our bedroom colors are going to be. And talking about our bedroom, we noticed something weird happening with the paint by our window and I figured out that water (and a fair amount of it) had come under the paint, made it shift, and now part of the wall is falling apart. We have no idea where the water came from so we have a water damage and mold person coming in this week to figure out what is going on. I'm thinking this is going to get expensive. Luckily we have home owners insurance. We'll figure out something.
This post has become rather negative; sorry about that.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Friday, July 05, 2013
Summer Hodgepodge so far
I've been enjoying my break since the end of May and believe it or not, I really haven't done much. There have been a couple of events that I've gone to, but other than that, I've just been at home vegging and trying to relax. Its kind of nice.
I've been playing with some fabric and trying to figure out what I want to make. I have the urge to make something but I'm not sure what I want to sew. I was hoping that by looking at fabric it would help, but I guess I've just got a bit too much that I can't make a decision. I need to rearrange my sewing room anyway, so hopefully that'll help a bit. . .or make me more frustrated.
Jakob and I both have shows that overlap at the end of the month. Jakob's already in rehearsals (Hamlet) and I have the dance festival again. We haven't started rehearsals (we won't until the week of the show) but I'm having issues learning the dance by video. I can learn dances by video, but apparently my brain just doesn't want me to figure this one out. I guess I need to figure out a new way to get it.
We planted a garden again this year---well, I should clarify that. My mom came in and planted it for us while we were at an event and now I'm just taking care of it. We've got 12 tomato plants all different varieties, 6 green peppers/chilies, 3 eggplant, 4 cucumbers, 2 zucchini, 3 rows of lettuce, and about a dozen green/yellow string beans. Everything is looking good so far. Tomatoes are coming through and they have gotten huge! The lettuce is about ready to be cut and start eating. The cucumbers are actually growing this year. I've never had success with cucumbers and I'm happy that they are strong. Everything is sporadic, but according to my mom and the nursery that she works with, most gardens are about 2-3 weeks behind. I am happy that we have a garden. I was debating doing it this year, but now that my mom has her large permanent greenhouse, she's happy and that means more veg for me.
Our diet has changed a bit. Okay, we've been somewhat healthy eaters but this past few months has been better. Our portion sizes have gone down and the food that we're keeping in the house has been a bit healthier. That doesn't mean that we've completely cut out junk food, but I guess all in moderation right? I need to lose some weight and inches, Jakob does too so we'll see what we can do.
We tried having a yard sale but that garnered about $50. Not very successful, but with 105 degree heat by 11am, I'm thinking that people just stayed indoors. And I don't think we did enough advertising. We're hoping to try again soon, maybe right before school starts since we've got a ton! of clothing; granted it isn't all today's style but I think that there are a few pieces there that people could use.
And my camera has officially died. :( My Nikon started having issues with--well, something. I've had 1 company look at it and they said it was the stabilizer (it's my small point and shoot) but I don't think that is what it is. And it isn't charging anymore either. I can't figure it out and I can't find a separate charger for the battery (everything that I've found has been in camera chargers and that is where the problem is).
I've been playing with some fabric and trying to figure out what I want to make. I have the urge to make something but I'm not sure what I want to sew. I was hoping that by looking at fabric it would help, but I guess I've just got a bit too much that I can't make a decision. I need to rearrange my sewing room anyway, so hopefully that'll help a bit. . .or make me more frustrated.
Jakob and I both have shows that overlap at the end of the month. Jakob's already in rehearsals (Hamlet) and I have the dance festival again. We haven't started rehearsals (we won't until the week of the show) but I'm having issues learning the dance by video. I can learn dances by video, but apparently my brain just doesn't want me to figure this one out. I guess I need to figure out a new way to get it.
We planted a garden again this year---well, I should clarify that. My mom came in and planted it for us while we were at an event and now I'm just taking care of it. We've got 12 tomato plants all different varieties, 6 green peppers/chilies, 3 eggplant, 4 cucumbers, 2 zucchini, 3 rows of lettuce, and about a dozen green/yellow string beans. Everything is looking good so far. Tomatoes are coming through and they have gotten huge! The lettuce is about ready to be cut and start eating. The cucumbers are actually growing this year. I've never had success with cucumbers and I'm happy that they are strong. Everything is sporadic, but according to my mom and the nursery that she works with, most gardens are about 2-3 weeks behind. I am happy that we have a garden. I was debating doing it this year, but now that my mom has her large permanent greenhouse, she's happy and that means more veg for me.
Our diet has changed a bit. Okay, we've been somewhat healthy eaters but this past few months has been better. Our portion sizes have gone down and the food that we're keeping in the house has been a bit healthier. That doesn't mean that we've completely cut out junk food, but I guess all in moderation right? I need to lose some weight and inches, Jakob does too so we'll see what we can do.
We tried having a yard sale but that garnered about $50. Not very successful, but with 105 degree heat by 11am, I'm thinking that people just stayed indoors. And I don't think we did enough advertising. We're hoping to try again soon, maybe right before school starts since we've got a ton! of clothing; granted it isn't all today's style but I think that there are a few pieces there that people could use.
And my camera has officially died. :( My Nikon started having issues with--well, something. I've had 1 company look at it and they said it was the stabilizer (it's my small point and shoot) but I don't think that is what it is. And it isn't charging anymore either. I can't figure it out and I can't find a separate charger for the battery (everything that I've found has been in camera chargers and that is where the problem is).
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