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Spinach
Yogurt
Tomatoes
Carrots
Blueberries
Black Beans
Walnuts
Oats
Remember those? Today I had yogurt, tomatoes, carrots, blueberries, and walnuts. Anyone do better than that?
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Strike!

That's play-speak for taking the set down. We'll be doing that tonight. The director said she'd spring for pizza and salad. Hopefully now I'll stop waking up in the middle of the night with lines running through my head. It was lot's o fun and also hard work. I'm kind of glad it's over - the pressure... Everyone said it was funny. I had people (strangers) coming up to me and telling me I was funny, great, etc... I guess I'm a natural. ha ha Renee said she's going to make me go running with her after seeing me sprint across the stage. Thanks to everyone who made my debut, for the rest of you there's always next time! We're supposed to be getting pictures on a CD, one large picture of the cast and a video.

The Dress Rehearsal is Over, Whew!

Lights, Action, ......even had a camera. Wow, up on the stage, bright lights. The 2 of us Newbies had stage fright! Glad that one's under our belt. It went pretty smoothly. Sure, there were a few forgotten lines, but really, even the director said we did pretty good. Helen, (me) even had a save. That means you pick up where someone froze and forgot their lines. I always was pretty good at improvising. Sarah brought Syd so she could see the play. Too long for her to sit through the whole thing. When I was done with my part I came off the stage to say good bye. I remember telling Sarah that I messed up on one part. So apparently when Miss Sydney arrived back home and they asked her how the play was, she responded,
"Kakhi screwed up and they kicked her off the stage!"

Don't Kids Say the Darndest Things?

Yesterday I was practicing my lines for the play (of course) and Sydney was over here watching. Quite intently, I might add. She was jumping in whenever possible. Well, my alter-ego is Helen O'Toole, real estate agent. When we finished up we were talking about my costume. And if she comes to see me at Friday's rehearsal, she can see me dressed up, make-up etc... So then she pipes up, "which tool are you going to dress up like?" I was confused. So I asked her to repeat that. She says, you're Mrs. Tool right? So which tool are you going to dress up like? We tried to hide our laughter once we understood the question, so as not to be laughing AT her. So cute!

Work, Work, Work, Practice, Practice, Practice

I'm afraid my week is going to be filled up with just that, work and practice. So I'm just warning you if I don't write you can rest assured I'm either working or practicing the play. We have practice every night this week from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. or later. Friday is the big DRESS Rehearsal.

Here's What The Local Paper Had to Say

Swartz Creek Center Stage's 'Exit the Body' a farce, full of 'big laughs'
by Laura Angus Swartz Creek News
Friday March 20, 2009, 8:28 AM
SWARTZ CREEK, Michigan — In Swartz Creek Center Stage's upcoming dinner theater production, the characters in Fred Carmichael's "Exit the Body" confront the horror of dead bodies, stolen diamonds and — for one New Yorker — trees in the countryside.
Kathy Russell, 50, of Swartz Creek plays Helen O'Toole, an unstable real estate lady who will surprise the audience late in the show. People should watch the show for more than just the laughs, Russell said.
"I think it's a good time in the community," she said.

It's Been a Rather Crazy Week

Sorry, I have no St. Patty's recipes to share. I didn't feel good that day so I made the standard Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner, just like my mom used to make. It was rather good. Even had enough for corned beef sandwiches the next day, AND put the left-overs in the freezer for some homeade corned-beef hash one day. It's been a bit of a hairy week, as many of you know. Next week will be even worse as I have extra long play practices and they are every night! We need alot of work. Last night we went to Chuck E.'s with the Renee's. It was crazy, I lost Syd in the overhead maze, she got wedged in the corner cause a million kids were going in and out and she was afraid to come out. The pizza was ok, but the salad bar was actually yummy. Then we went over their house to watch "Twilight." Evan, Syd and I weren't interested so we played in the bedroom with Evan's cool Nerf gun. We even made a target, but the darts wouldn't stick. Got my hair cut, trying out a new style. Hopefully it will be grown in just right for the wedding. Got my outfit, but have not tried it on to see if it fits. The "boy" got limestone for the driveway today, so hopefully that will help the truck/van/trailer from getting stuck. Got to make a trifle for tonight - cards with the gang. Got to take my shower, go to the store, etc... so holla.

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Tomorrow I'll put up my St. Patty's day recipes. Don't forget to wear green. Sydney informed me today that I have to wear green or else I'll get pinched!

Not Superstitious Are Ya?

Mar 13, 2009:
For the first time in 11 years, 2009 registered Friday the 13th
falling in two consecutive months-February and March.
And what's more, the double whammy can only occur in certain non-leap years and only in a February-March combination. In fact, one can look for another of the Friday the 13th combo in 2015. If this wasn't enough, the double threat isn't the only Friday the 13th claim to infamy for 2009, a particularly tough year for superstitious minds.The ominous date falls on three Fridays this year: February 13; this Friday, March 13; and again on November 13.

Light Snow Showers?

That's what they're calling it. I call it: Pure whiteout! I drove home from Owosso this morning in a blizzard. I was on a two lane road and every time another car passed it caused a complete whiteout. Pretty scary. The one Bonus about having to go to Owosso this morning is that there is a Hardee's there. I think it's the one and only remaining Hardee's in Michigan. I loaded up with a 6 pack of Cinnamon/raisin biscuits. Of course I had to get an order of biscuits and gravy. I hope I don't mowe the whole 6 pack of biscuits before Sarah gets home.
Ok, so there's like 1/2 inch of snow staying on the ground. What's up with that? The grass, driveway & roof are covered.
Well, I'm going to go work on my lines. YooHoo!

Yummy Sandwiches

Making some yummy Monte Cristo sandwiches tonight for dinner. It will probably use up the rest of the deliciouso raspberry jam that I received for Christmas. But it's well worth it. I love Monte Cristo's. Did errands today. Had a coupon for Fudrucker's buy one burger get one free. Cool.
Practicing, practicing, practicing for the play. Gotta know all my lines for ACT I by tomorrow. P.S. Laura, who all is coming??

Wedding Cake - Expensive Stuff

Wow! So $1600 bucks just for the wedding cake. Holy Moly. Thank goodness the grandparents are paying for that. And that was just for a pretty simple stacked cake. No fountains, bridges, etc..

Ok, so question? Do you pay the lady that is cutting the cake? If so, how much. Rain, dreary rain, rain, rain today. blah. Didn't even get to play with my bff today. humph.

Where Has the Week Gone?

Doctor appointments, Play practices, wedding plans, working. A trip downtown to take ALL the Mentor Program stuff to them. Bye Bye Flint Schools! 2 trips to Birchrun to the RV place. ( a dinner snuck in at Frankenmuth during one of the trips.)

Appointment with the tax-man. :-(( David's Bridal to get the wedding dress and veil and the cutest flower girl dress. Burlington Coats, Debs, JC Penny, Sears, Macy's and finally David's Bridal again for the bridesmaid dresses.

Last night we finally had a chance to relax. Went over to the Renee's for some SingStar and Buzz. Tom was gaming with his buds, so it was mostly just us girls. Evan was in the bedroom doing his own thing. Of course I got slamdunked in both events. Although I did get high points for the night on Singstar with Johnny Cash's "I walk the Line." We had a good time. Renee and I tried Will's homeade Blueberry Wine. Pretty good stuff.