In a Febrile State

I can't clear the congestion from my nose. This is NOT GOOD when one has many auditions coming up in which one will have to sing. RAWR. Hmm... definitely channeling a bit of crotchety old man today, and with no excuse. Weather's beautiful!

Any whoo... for those of us who are finding that waiting to hear about audition results is a bit too suspensful, or at least not conducive to planning one's future, I've recently found some relatively helpful online communities for auditioners. (Be warned, some are more constructive and useful than others):

1. www.auditionupdate.com - all the latest news posted from the audition front lines... with a healthy dose of nerves and the occasional malformed rant
2. www.nonequitydeputy.com - more clearly organized convo threads than the former, and as such, at times distinctly underwhelming.

Also, I am happy as a hipster frolicking in Williamsburg because in the same day I saw NYC Ballet for $15 orchestra center tickets, got a keyboard for my birthday from my most beautiful namesake, AND a gorgeous 19th century wooden chair with a harp carved into it - for free! From a hedge fund manager selling his [vertigo inducing - seriously there were so many rooms, so many high ceilings - largest most fountain-ed courtyard of life] Park Avenue digs.

Thus marks the season of leases ending, epic moves, and the advent of amazing free things for the adventurous and deal-savvy at Craigslist New York!!

Summer's here people, and it's got a real sense of vengeance this time around. I've seen lots of sunburn and glassy eyes around the office this day after Memorial day, so make sure to keep hydrated and stay screened from the sun! Cancer for tan is not a sexy trade-off. Three cheers for longevity!

With nurturing hugs and dreams of a white ink tattoo,

Your rambunctious Broadway Baby