The past few weeks have sure been a whirlwind! Getting swept up into the Grinch family happened so fast, and although the fact that I leave tomorrow morning for a National Tour is surreal, I couldn't be happier. A month ago, I had no idea that I'd be involved with something so amazing! For the past couple of weeks, I have been rehearsing with and getting to know some extraordinary artists and even better people. It's hard to describe just how incredible it is to be inspired by fellow artists in the way that I have already been inspired. I have had the pleasure of being part of an entire room giving it their all and letting creativity flow- no, more like GUSH to tell this story. To be able to sponge this up, and to be warmly welcomed to join the fun fills me with immeasurable gratitude. It seems like I just unpacked from a Summer in Maine, and here we go again! I've zipped up both suitcases (and yes, mom, I did remember to pack my tooth brush!) and am just now sitting down with some chamomile tea, thinking about the fun about to begin tomorrow morning! What I find most surprising is the feeling of calm and assured excitement. This cast and crew have worked so hard and professionally that I'm just filled with anticipation to finally share this with an audience! 24 hours from now, we'll be in Springfield for an intense couple days of Tech. After those incredibly long days, we'll be rewarded with an audience! So, with so much in store, I think the most logical thing to do is drink my tea, breathe, and enjoy my last evening in New York City for a while. As I am about to retire for the night, I can't stop thinking about how stinkin' blessed I've been. Blessed to have this opportunity, but beyond blessed to have received the support to have ever gotten me here. My family has been cheering me on every step of the way, not caring if I'm performing in a garage or on Broadway. They've supported this dream with warmth and endless love. And if that weren't enough of a blessing, I have a woman in my life who cheers me on, even when it means being apart. To not think twice about taking this opportunity because it means being away tells me everything I need to know- how in the world did I get so lucky??? More shenanigans to follow, I promise. | "And he, he himself, the Grinch carved the roast beast!" |