April 1, 2009

A few things

Last night I auditioned for Seussical the Musical. This was big for me. It has been a while since I auditioned for anything. I was thinking it was three years ago, but as I pulled my old theatre resume off the computer, I realized my last show was four years ago. And I haven't sung in public since that time.

Luckily my good friend Candice worked really hard with me on an audition song. Singing is not my strong point in musical theatre. I'm an actress who can sing, not the other way around. So I get nervous during the singing portion of auditions. Especially since I was auditioning for people I know. The musical director is a wonderful woman named Tammy. My only contact with her has come outside of the theatre, so singing for her was new. And the director is my sister. I've been dreading singing to be judged by these two talented women. They can be quite intimidating.

Well, as generally happens with me and singing auditions, I hit some pretty bad notes. Surprisingly though, I thought my sister would make me more nervous, but it actually calmed me to look at her! Candice too was in the audience, and between looking at the two of them and seeing their support, I was able to get back on track. And I felt good about my reading of "The Sneetches."

So, we'll see what happens. I'm not hoping for a lead; I know I don't have the vocal strength for one in this show. But, it will be good to get back to the theatre and have some "me" time. I've got to get that in before the next baby's born.

Which brings us to part 2 of this post. Lots of people know, but for those who don't, I'm pregnant! It was quite unexpected, (really, those little pills only work if you don't forget them for three weeks) but we are so excited! Baby #2 (currently named Cain & Abel by Steph) is due to enter the world on or about Septmber 27th. Yes, that puts Lottie at only 16 months - two not in nursery. But, since I'm not getting any younger, we're in a two week countdown to 30, it's not a bad thing to get our family into the world quickly.

Unfortunately, that's why I'm writing this post at 3:00 am on my phone... Pregnancy insomnia. I wake up for hours at a time during the night, unable to get back to sleep. I laid here for over an hour tonight before I decided to just do something. So, that means a blog update (since they're way too few in number). Next time I'll post from the home computer so I can include updated pictures of Lottie. They're getting even cuter now that she actually smiles for the camera sometimes.

8 comments:

Matt said...

Good for you! I had no idea that you were Greta Garbo. Fingers crossed for you.

Elisha said...

Yay i'm glad you audtioned! I hope we all get in!

BeatlesDiva said...

Congratulations on the new baby and good luck with Sussical. I hope you get it. It'll be a great thing for you.

Candice J said...

You did awesome last night!! I'm sorry your not sleeping. You could always work on your plans to take over the world.

Melanie said...

Good luck on the musical! How fun to have a hobby/talent that you love that is just for you. And an official congrats on baby #2! Bethany was also "unexpected" and her and Alec are 16 months apart. There were times when it was hard (mostly during that long-lasting making messes/getting into everything phase because they seemed like twins making twice the mess), but mostly it has been great. They seem to be good friends and play well together.

What helped my insomnia was a fizzy drink product Cal-Mag (they make a couple different brands). I got mine at Good Earth. Whether I'm pregnant or not, if I'm not sleeping, this always helps me. It could be that the baby is taking most of your Calcium and Magnesium which you need to calm nerves, relax, and sleep deep. Supposedly, we're all depleted most of the time, just more severely when baby is taking so much. Just an idea....

Steph said...

Wow auditioning for your Sister must have been hard since she loves you way too much and is excited to work with you too!! You did better than you think you did!

christa said...

Congratulations!!! My first two were 15 months apart and I LOVED it!! The 2 months while they're both not in nursery are bearable because one is a newborn!! You'll do great!! I'm happy for you!

Trynda said...

YEAH!!! I am so happy for you. Other than the not sleeping, how are you feeling? I understand wanting to get your family here. That is why I have 4 in about 6 years. My plan was to be done before I'm 30, and I did it.