Second Time's a Charm?

NOTE: So I've tried blogging before. And failed. Miserably. Here I am for the second time. Hopefully I will redeem myself and neglected blog.

I find myself in an enjoyable season of life. Huh. Straaaange. How did I get here? Is it real? Is it all a trick? Or a dream? pinch, pinch. wake up emily! Rubbing my eyes and looking around I realize, nope! It's real!

I currently have the great fortune to work (mostly) full time as an actress. What/Who am I acting like? Mother Goose's own Little Bo Peep. Yes, Little Bo Peep. A gig's a gig, right? But really, this gig is not a bad one. It pays well (relatively speaking) and it's fun (relatively speaking too I suppose.) Also I feel as though this job gives me the chance to make a positive affect on kids from all different backgrounds-- who couldn't get behind that idea? Besides Hitler people...

Navy Pier hires actors each season to be "walk around" characters. However, the Pier's creative team (who I adore!) has worked hard to get us away from simply meeting and greeting. Instead, we create an imaginary world for families to stumble upon. This world contains fully developed characters who have relationships to one another and the world around them. The work is largely improvisational, which was intimidating to me at first. Ok, honesty: it's intimidating to me every day. But I've learned tricks to cope. Just call me Lassy. Or Totto. Okay, I prefer Lassy.

Is it like being Cinderella at Disney? Besides the creative aspect, something that sets this gig apart from Disney World or conventional Children's Theatre is accesability. Since all these events are free of charge, we see all different sorts of people. Lots of different languages, various backgrounds and religions, the handicapped, Boy and Girls Clubs, school groups, tourists, suburbanites (which I fully admit to being deep down,) -- basically anyone who would have interest in visiting Navy Pier-- which is rich and poor alike. I love this. This may be some kids' only encounter with live theater. I think that's another reason life feels generally good right now. I can find satisfaction in the work I'm doing. That is a gift. I shall eat it up as long as it sits here in my face. Pure gluteny.

So that is essentially what I am doing with my life. It's nice. But I feel the need to figure things out for the future coming on....quick, end the blog before it gets dark.

THE END.