Zach via text message

It may be the sweetest/strangest thing he's ever said to me.

"I enjoy existing in the same area as you do for extended periods of time, and I anticipate continuing to do so for a length of time comparable to 3/4 an average human lifespan."

Definitely a keeper.

I've got some new shoes on

This is one of the pairs of boots I ordered, waited anxiously for, and finally received on Friday. How do I love them; let me count the ways. . . 

Zach and I went for a lovely Sunday walk by the river. What a beautiful weekend it's been! Today was 64 degrees, and the next few days are supposed to be just as beautiful. I love when awesome weather lands on a weekend where neither of us have things to do or places to be, so we get to enjoy it together.

We started really paying attention to the awesome architecture we're surrounded by - so many interesting color/style combinations. The buildings by the river are so historic - this area is where Pillsbury Flour originates.

The smile in this picture is because I just noticed the empty liquor handles laying on the hillside next to us. Nature.

 

We saw a giant church made completely out of metal on the way home. Ok not really. But we did see a miniature church made completely out of metal, and it was awesome.

This picture really needs no explanation. Sketchiness at its finest.

 

Dress (worn as skirt): Old Navy

Top: Ann Taylor turtleneck, customized by yours truly

Belt: Thrifted

Tights: Marshall's

Boots: Charlotte Russe

All pictures by the oh-so-wonderful Zachary Keenan.

I'm famous!

Well, not really. But it felt like it tonight! Zach and I attended the premiere screening of the film I did with Lenstory Films here in Minneapolis. What a great night! Awesome food and people, and we got to watch the film on my fellow actor's giant projection screen in her amazing loft apartment. It was so crazy to see my face up there! The film turned out really great - it was so exciting to see the final product. I can't share it online until January, because it's being entered into a film festival, but once the new year hits, you can download it and watch it as many times as your little hearts desire. I won't stop you.

There is no chocolate to be found anywhere in my house . . .

. . . and this does not make me a happy camper.

Oh, October, how quickly you left us . . .

I'm starting to be more honest with myself. About myself. Every time I take note of a certain trait I have, good or bad, I don't think much more about it. But in order to find ME (which has been a goal and struggle for a long time), I need to take note and then DO some thing about these things. Either fix them, use them, appreciate them, evaluate them and how they work in my life and my happiness. I'm currently reading the Dalai Lama's book "The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living," and I've already learned so much, just from the first 3 chapters. I'm excited to see what lessons the rest of the book brings.

This is a busy(ish) week. Work every day, a few auditions, etc. I already had two auditions. Last night I went to a call for extras at the Guthrie. Their production of The Winter's Tale opens in February and goes until the end of March, which is when I would be in rehearsals for Antigone. I ended up leaving the audition because I didn't want to waste their time. Had I been cast, I most likely wouldn't have been able to do it. What's more worth it? A credit at the Guthrie as an extra? Or a leading role at a smaller theatre? For my soul, it's definitely the larger role. I need something juicy to work on.

I also just got home from an audition for The Anatomy of Gray. I'm definitely not expecting anything from this. The only character I could have been considered for spends the majority of the play at 15 years old. There was probably 90% pretty teenage girls at the audition tonight . . . so . . . yup. I read once, right away, and the director didn't need anything from me after that. I'm sure she has about 50 actual 15 year olds to choose from.

Z and I saw The 39 Steps at the Guthrie on Sunday. SUCH a great production! There were 4 actors playing probably 30 different roles, and the physical acting was just incredible. I love being able to see the product of such intense, dedicated work.

This Saturday I'm attending the premiere screening of the movie I did! It's definitely not as big a deal as I make it sound- we'll just have some snacks and watch it on the TV in the director's living room, but still. My film debut!

I hope everyone had a great Halloween weekend! Mine was pretty un-Halloweeny. I never have enough motivation to put effort into a costume (except for the year I was one of my bffs Beatus Hoang, and even that was last minute), so this year . . . no costume. Pathetic, I know! At least I have one thing in common with Jim Halpert. We could have apathetic Halloweens together. But Z and I loaded up on candy and watched Interview with the Vampire, so it was an overall good night.

I went crazy and bought three pairs of shoes online last night, including a pair of black boots that I've been searching endlessly for. Here's hoping they all fit and are perfect and bring tears of joy to my eyes.

I feel like this is the most random post ever . . . apologies. It's how I make up for being the world's worst blog poster. I'm working on it, I promise!

P.S. I don't know where I found her (through someone else's blog, I'm sure), but check her out: Color Me Katie. I LOVE her work, and she just seems so joyful and excited about life! I love looking at her blog.

Ok . . . the dishes are calling my name. I must answer.

i want to change the world; instead, i sleep.

Lately I've been finding it difficult to balance my overwhelming desire to be lazy with my overwhelming need to do creative things. The laziness has been winning more often than not. Please bear with me while I make the necessary adjustments to my mental state.