The Times They Are A Changin'
What an insane week......
Sunday was my last performance as Maria Callas in "Master Class". I still can't believe I did it. 12 performances with the biggest line load I've ever seen (barring one woman shows) and I really did it. I actually regretted coming to the end of the run. I felt like I could do it a little better if I had 2 more weeks! Oh well.... I'm happy with how it all turned out so I guess "that's that". (Maria's last lines as the play ends)
Monday morning Mark gets a cryptic email and phone message from his former employer. He had been dropped a hint by his best friend who still works there (for one more week) that this might happen. Sure enough, he gets a contract offer to come back for 6 months. Contracts mean no benefits but it's a full time job and he already knows how to do it.
So we went from finishing a show, sort of happy but sort of depressed that things were done but nothing had changed (i.e., our not being employed) and by Monday afternoon, he accepts the offer and is asked to come back immediately. Wow..... nice to be wanted and needed! It's a tough commute for him but the money is good. We learned to live pretty frugally these past 4.5 months so I think we can manage. I'm really happy and proud of Mark - the folks at his work were so happy to see him back. It's a testament to his integrity and character that many people stopped by to welcome him back.
Now that he's employed, I'm getting ready to start my summer job working as a music director teaching kids about theatre. Because of that, we are able to bring up Mark's mom for the summer. It's no secret that she can drive me out of my skull sometimes, but she still is a sweetheart and means well. She's got her own hangups and it's obvious her people skills are not the best but I can deal with it. She's so happy when she's here and she loves the PNW so it's the least we can do. Mark's sister and family have her the rest of the year so it's more than a fair shake.
So lots of changes coming.... it seems odd to have been scared and depressed, running around trying to find jobs only to have 2 of them that I did get not be a good fit for me and the third that I wanted I didn't get. I was feeling pretty rejected. But yesterday I just got called in for an interview in Seattle! What, what, what? How can this be? I've been getting 'thanks but no thanks' for the past 4 months from everyone! I recently applied for 5 jobs in the school district which I would really love because they're only during the school year! I'm still waiting to hear back....crossing fingers. A friend just told me about another job at a local real estate office she thinks I'd be great at. All of a sudden, it seems like a dam is breaking and this time, it's flowing with possibilities rather than fear and depression!
I'll admit that I've been pretty depressed. I've been so grateful for the last 2 shows that I was in because they were my escape. Theatre always saves me when life seems to be so difficult. I don't think it's any coincidence that this all happened now. I'm giving thanks to my higher power and continue to pray for our safety, comfort and well-being.
Things are looking up.....
Sunday was my last performance as Maria Callas in "Master Class". I still can't believe I did it. 12 performances with the biggest line load I've ever seen (barring one woman shows) and I really did it. I actually regretted coming to the end of the run. I felt like I could do it a little better if I had 2 more weeks! Oh well.... I'm happy with how it all turned out so I guess "that's that". (Maria's last lines as the play ends)
Monday morning Mark gets a cryptic email and phone message from his former employer. He had been dropped a hint by his best friend who still works there (for one more week) that this might happen. Sure enough, he gets a contract offer to come back for 6 months. Contracts mean no benefits but it's a full time job and he already knows how to do it.
So we went from finishing a show, sort of happy but sort of depressed that things were done but nothing had changed (i.e., our not being employed) and by Monday afternoon, he accepts the offer and is asked to come back immediately. Wow..... nice to be wanted and needed! It's a tough commute for him but the money is good. We learned to live pretty frugally these past 4.5 months so I think we can manage. I'm really happy and proud of Mark - the folks at his work were so happy to see him back. It's a testament to his integrity and character that many people stopped by to welcome him back.
Now that he's employed, I'm getting ready to start my summer job working as a music director teaching kids about theatre. Because of that, we are able to bring up Mark's mom for the summer. It's no secret that she can drive me out of my skull sometimes, but she still is a sweetheart and means well. She's got her own hangups and it's obvious her people skills are not the best but I can deal with it. She's so happy when she's here and she loves the PNW so it's the least we can do. Mark's sister and family have her the rest of the year so it's more than a fair shake.
So lots of changes coming.... it seems odd to have been scared and depressed, running around trying to find jobs only to have 2 of them that I did get not be a good fit for me and the third that I wanted I didn't get. I was feeling pretty rejected. But yesterday I just got called in for an interview in Seattle! What, what, what? How can this be? I've been getting 'thanks but no thanks' for the past 4 months from everyone! I recently applied for 5 jobs in the school district which I would really love because they're only during the school year! I'm still waiting to hear back....crossing fingers. A friend just told me about another job at a local real estate office she thinks I'd be great at. All of a sudden, it seems like a dam is breaking and this time, it's flowing with possibilities rather than fear and depression!
I'll admit that I've been pretty depressed. I've been so grateful for the last 2 shows that I was in because they were my escape. Theatre always saves me when life seems to be so difficult. I don't think it's any coincidence that this all happened now. I'm giving thanks to my higher power and continue to pray for our safety, comfort and well-being.
Things are looking up.....
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