Welcome summer!!

I know what you're thinking. Lauren, it's been a month since you've last posted? Have you thrown in the towel?
Nope. On the contrary, I've been having a rather ravishing time.

Current event of the evening? I just watched the Phillies roll into the 13th inning with a 4-4 tie against the Reds.
Watch out. It's getting intense.

Classes ended a little over a month ago and finals and things were completely finished a couple of weeks ago. Insert time. And more time. And more time. What do I do with this? I've forgotten!!!


(Seriously, this game is getting ridiculous. Some guy on the Reds just took out his anger on an unsuspecting cooler of Gatorade. Hope no one was thirsty.....)

With the end of classes comes that most joyous season of summer. No classes, no homework, no tests, and... no choir rehearsal. (Did I just say that?) It is certainly strange getting used to a schedule where I may only have 5 different things to do in one day as opposed to 5000. 'Superhuman Lauren' has been sent away on vacation for the next few months!

And don't think that I've been merely watching the grass grow (and grow and grow and grow). In fact, I'm in the middle of my first paying theater job! I'm the pianist for a production of Cabaret. I'm really loving my time with the cast! Tell you what, my attitude today is a lot different than a few months ago. I was terrified. Mailman getting chased by Fido, down a volcano, while erupting, terrified. I was so worried that I wasn't going to be able to play, able to lead a pit band, that the cast wasn't going to like me, that I was going to screw up so bad it'll bring a new meaning to the term 'mittens'.....on and on. In fact, though it was a bumpy transition for the first few days, I think everything is going along well! It's also been interesting just watching rehearsals from a different perspective. I'm certainly learning a lot! 

Other than Cabaret, I've been practicing, exercising, playing, laughing, reading, watching, and all around having a great time! This is what summer is for, isn't it?

My plans for the summer are really up in the air. I wasn't able to find a softball league to join =( That made me a tad sad. I'm definitely planning some NH trips which will be awesome. I do plan on going on more auditions, so I'll keep you posted on that!

My newest wacky idea: skydiving! Not kidding. Yes, I think I'd eventually have to be literally pushed out of the plane, but I think it would be absolutely amazing....and totally representative of my attitude the last few months!

Running wise, I've made huge strides! I found this amazing trail near my apartment. The first time I headed out, I power walked out 3.5 miles or so and then ran/walked every other half mile on the way back. It took me about 2 1/2 hours to do the whole thing. Then, the second time, I ran/walked every half mile both ways. Only 1 1/2 hours! I cut my time by an hour AND decreased my mile time significantly!!! It feels so awesome to feel so free! (Plus, the endorphins aren't so bad either!) Due to the recent week long rain shower, I've been spending more time using cardio videos instead of running. Let me tell you: Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred, level 1. Not for the weak. My calves will punish me tomorrow....

15th inning. Nothing yet. Phils better get it on soon!

Good night!!!

Much love,
Lauren

PS. Message me if you want to come see the show! The first 3 weeks of June!

PSS. Cabaret is not for kids. Duh.