Outline 2011:
Jan: Started the year still trying to figure out this quarter life crisis. I was logging a lot of hours doing background acting, and learning as much as I could about the acting industry. I just moved into my favorite neighborhood in LA (Silverlake) and I spent this month exploring and making friends. I also went out to Yuma, AZ to see my adopted grandparents for a week. We went to Salvation Mountain and basked in the sun, drinking cold beverages and playing cards.
Feb: I went up to Spokane to pack up and move out of my house. I found new renters, whom I love. I spent time with Sammy Lou, right before she turned two. She is growing up so quickly and I am so thankful that she still knows who I am, since she doesn't see me often enough. Thankfully Aunt Mimi still has her place and Terry Lynn does a good job of talking about me so she never forgets :) I also got to play with Lindsay, my blog cattle-prod, for her birthday here in LA. Im trying to convince her to always spend her birthday with me. I dragged her to my first pilot shoot. She was a real good sport about it. I also started real acting classes this month, and quit doing the background acting stuff. Blew my mind, changed everything for sure.
March: I turned 25 this month. Quarter century, meh whatever. I went to Vegas to watch my Zags win the WCC tourney, reunited with great people, made a little cash at the blackjack tables, and giggled the whole drive back to LA. Terry Lynn and Josh just happened to be there for the weekend as well, so I was able to see them and be stupid with their friends for a day as well. Apparently, the revertigo hit me hard that month. I also moved into my adorable guesthouse and signed my first lease since I left Spokane. That was a huuuuge deal for this gypsy soul and rambling woman.
April: Stace got a new job and was technically (f)unemployed for a few weeks so she spent her time wisely by flying out to see me here in LA. I made her go skydiving with me for my second jump. After a superdark vmail left on her parents machine, she made the leap of faith and loved it. In fact, she went on the record recently telling me that she would do it again. She shall regret that statement. I will make her live up to it. I spent Easter with Coco and Molly, sharing a meal with some lovely new friends. I also flew to Detroit for Sheriann's bridal shower. I met Peter's family, and got 'rushed' into the Hakim family via casino antics. Oy, story for later.
May: The weather this month was fantastic. I was outside almost every day, finding new hikes and galavanting about in this area. I flew up to Seattle for a week, including my friend Carly's wedding in Woodinville. Those two gorgeous kids threw a fabulous party, and the rain didnt even dampen the fun. I loved all of that time in Seattle; playing with my second family and seeing my Seatown friends. I gotta have a place there someday.
June: This month was consumed by the wedding of the decade. My BF from college, Sheriann, finally married her Peter. Ask me about their story sometime. You will vomit. I flew up to Portland for their a week of preparations, cried and danced through the nuptials, flew back to LA for three days of work, and then flew to Detroit for their second reception. So I wore my bridesmaids dress again....which was what all brides want, right? I also rekindled my love for Portland, and got to see Amy and David in that fantastic city.
July: The June gloom continued through this month in July, and I tried my best to not care. You could still find me hiking and running outside, determined to enjoy my summer. I also got to enjoy a Colombian Anniversary Festival this month, in prep for my So. America trip later. At the end of the month, I saw my dear friend Andrea marry Matt in Seattle. She is my oldest friend I have, and I was so so happy for the two of them. They are currently reaching their potentials, living in South Korea, teaching English and experiencing this wide wide world. Delicious. Oh yeah, that was the trip I ended up at Starbucks stuck for three hours on a Saturday morning with a case of beer....
August: I spent almost the entire month in Peru with my gay husband Nick and his boyfriend Aaron. In case you missed it, start reading about it here. It was truly life changing in so many ways, and if I ever see you in person, I really hope you ask me about it. I have such a love for South America and cannot wait to go back. Next time I think Argentina, yes? The end of the month saw Sammy and Terry Lynn coming to see me here in LA, and Sam's first (perhaps last) trip to Disneyland. That, you dont have to ask me about. Suffice it to say she was not ready, and my ovaries may have shriveled up in reproductive suicide. Sheesh.
September: This was the first month of the year that I didn't really go anywhere! I spent the month trying to get my act together-literally-taking classes, workshops, and finally doing the big mail out to all of the agencies accepting new talent. I did A LOT of yoga and went to church every Sunday. The weather here was HOT. I was outside quite a bit, enjoying the sunshine, finding new hikes and spending as much time as possible near the water.
October: This was the month of Coco! She was able to fly down for a quick weekend with a friend, and then I was able to go to Spokane for 10 days, which included her fabulous 30th birthday celebration. I renewed my love for my hometown, made some fantastic new friends, and snuggled my Sammy Lou as long as I could. This was a great month. I felt really loved and really close to God.
November: At the last minute, I changed my schedule around so that I could fly up to Spokane for a whirlwind 72 hours to attend Jasmine's wedding (remember, I lived with her in Kansas City? We grew up together....). That was a fantastic party and I am so thankful I was able to celebrate with her and her family. Her dear Grandpa Elmer passed away recently and I cannot say how thankful I am to get to see him there. He meant so much to me and my family and I will miss him dearly. I was juggling agent meetings this month, taking casting director workshops, and trying to keep calm amidst the madness of it all. For Thanksgiving, I impulse-purchased a flight to Boston to spend Turkey day with Stacy's family. Was able to see Sher and Peter, who drove out for the occasion. As an unwelcome surprise, I was deathly ill and we weren't able to do the Turkey Trot I intended on. Sheriann called it 'Divine Intervention'. Im still offended. I know, right?
December: I spent a wonderful 9 days in my beloved NYC to start out the month. A few months previous, I was itchy and noticed that I had plenty of miles to go somewhere for the end of the year and perhaps was feeling the need to pick myself up, so I booked this trip to my favorite city just to enjoy the place and spend some time with myself. It was so great. I wandered my favorite neighborhoods, bookshops, parks, coffeeshops, and shops for days. I spent time with Amanda doing happy hour. I went out to Hartford, CT to see Sheriann and Peter's marital compound. They came back into the city with me for the weekend and we all reconnected with friends. Maybe I got kicked out of my first bar.... and maybe the boys had some fun texting Someone on my phone that night. Maybe. For the holidays, my family came down to LA. We mostly drove each other crazy and my house was in ruins until after they left, but I feel good nonetheless about us all being together-it doesnt happen so often nowadays dontchaknow....
{We'll take a cup of kindess yet,
for Auld Lang Syne}
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