One year ago I left the comfort of my fantasy world college town in Santa Cruz. I lived on a couch for 7 months. Then I moved and lived in San Francisco for 5 months. Realized it was too expensive and not really where I wanted to be. Now Im back on that couch for a little bit until I can move into the room I was just offered in Oakland. In that time Ive made so many new friends, reconnected with old ones (though, Scott, we still need to have drinks!) and had many more incredible experiences. All the while being able to act and sing on stage pretty much constantly since the beginning of the year. I only had one month off in June. And now I have a steady gig all the way until May of next year and a few shorter ones lined up along the way. Its been rough. I dont have a lot of money, my car might die soon, Ive been sick for the past week, and I miss the people back in Santa Cruz (especially Nick and Janelle). I am tired...always...but I am so grateful for my life at this moment. Thanks to everyone who has supported me and has made this first year incredible. Someone asked me what I wanted out of moving to the Bay, and I told them I wanted to be uncomfortable. Mission completed, I guess. But I wouldnt have changed a thing about this first year. I am so grateful and blessed, and, frankly, proud of myself for taking the leap. I write this mostly to encourage my good friend Kathryn Wahlberg who is about make a similar move up to Seattle. Kathryn, Im so proud of you. Its going to be hard. It will be scary at times. But it will be an incredible adventure, and Seattle is all the better and luckier to have you in its midst. I wish you all the luck. Send me some post cards. Love you deary! :)
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 07:10:57 +0000
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