End of year thoughts

Well it’s been an interesting year. Despite the fact that a lot of celebrities have died this year, it’s been a back and forth year for me of stupid and awesome. Mostly in the – You have to move / find a new place to live. You get to star in a show! LETS DO IT AT THE SAME TIME!!

Consequently some of the goals I had for the year got blasted away. I wanted to work out every week, but honestly dealing with the move and trying to unpack and all the stress with that (which was a LOT of stress) and then being in a new neighborhood and figuring out how to work out that way – has caused the work out once a week goal to just fail.

I did however get bullshot done which is great, and I’m excited to get barefoot done too. A little worried what the footage may be like, but hey.

The weight thing is my biggest disappointment right now. I feel & look huge. It’s awful. And I know it’s bad for me to yo-yo on weight so much. But the stress of this year and trying to cope with it has been intense. Consequently living as clean as I can fell by the wayside in a super huge way this holiday season and so I’m still trying to recover and stop that. Although I’m waiting till I get back from my trip to Disneyland to really shape up.

Christmas letter 2016

Dear Ones,                                                                                        Dec. 2016

The end of 2016 is here, and time to recall the years events.

In late 2015 I learned that our landlord was going to sell the house I and my roommates were living in, so we were on the hunt for a new home. In the process I lost 2 roommates, but kept 1! It was quite the stressful experience, but at the end of March we found 2 great places that both wanted us! We ended up choosing a place in Millbrae that is a 2 bedroom apartment, and ironically almost right behind the apartment complex I used to live in when I was in Millbrae before.

This year I got cast in Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon as the Lead – Corie Bratter! We performed in April (yes, while the move was going on) at Pacifica Spindirft Players. It was wonderful, and so so much work. I have never had to memorize so many lines in my life! I could not believe how much that girl talked! I had a total blast though, and am now editing the recorded footage to create a DVD for the cast and those who want a copy.

This year marked 20 years since I graduated from high school. And while I did not have an official High School reunion, I did attend a few events that felt like it. One was a party some friends threw as a reunion for their high school band, and another was a memorial service for my high school drama teacher. I got to see lots of faces I had not seen in years, and it was lovely to reconnect and reminisce.

I also got to go to Disneyland this year for the first time in 2 years! My brothers and I went and celebrated sibling day (even made up buttons at town hall)! It’s nice to revive some old traditions and spend time with family.

Thanks for being a part of my life, and as always, may your Christmas be full of love, joy, and peace. And may your New Year be blessed with new friends, new adventures, and new ways to find happiness.