I guess we all could've guessed one of these days were coming but I'll brief on yesterday first.
The day started w/jump roping- a LOT more intense/faster/quicker taught drills then the day before-- which made it harder (whew, calves!) but still fun! I am secretly loving the jump roping/sweating/crazy part of my morning bc it wakes us all up. After our drills we worked more on other big numbers which have started to all form together. I actually got to sit and watch a lot of Pilar's stuff too which was good. I've never understudied before so it's been a challenge just sitting and watching but the girls help me A LOT and I try to get on my feet w/it as much as possible whether behind them, on the side, etc...just want to do a good job! You never know when it'll be "time"! We actually finished staging a lot of the fun girly numbers which had us all pretty pumped to start running and cleaning them the next day.
Last night was great too- catching up w/my Jess Haugh (graduated SU when I was a soph...one of my closest friends) was MUCH needed... and a treat!
SO. Today.
I woke up a little later then usual excited because I remembered my roomies would be joining me on the train today since they had work at 10 as well :) When walking to the train I got a text from one of my friends in the cast that usually rides the train w/me saying she's hopped on one already since they had seemed to be running slow. THAT was an understatement. We ran up the steps hearing our train and had just made it... the doors closed and opened again quickly- making an announcement of delay. I usually get to the train an hour before my rehearsal- giving me enough travel/walk time to get to the studios. It usually is enough time but not today. LONG story short the trains sat there in 80* heat..crowded as ever.. for about 30 min.. I quickly called my SM and it was thankfully understood that I would be late. I was thinking I'd be around 5-10 min late but nope a good hour which means I missed our usual jump roping session/new material. BUMMED. The train started to move a bit stop by stop waiting another 15min+ at each. Katie and I eventually got frustrated enough (Michael had gotten a cab a bit ago to his stop) and decided to get a cab. About $30 later I traveled from Queens to Manhattan... relieved but still pretty frustrated. I'm so thankful they understood "how the city is"... I guess it'll just take me a bit to understand hahah. I just HATE being late to things especially rehearsals- especially with jump roping which kicks my butt to begin with PLUS missing things--- ahhhh. So that started off a weird day for me. I tried to turn it around many times but it was just one of those. I took half of my lunch time learning the new jumps and felt better about it. Thank GOD for my cast mates :). The rest of rehearsal was fine, really. A lot of our bodies are just SO sore hahaha so we're all still getting used to that.
It's only day 4!!!! hahaha I need to give myself credit-I know, I know. Just one of those days. BUT in bright news- I had my first fitting today!!! So cool! Excited about all the costumes I'll be wearing! Learned some more of the girls' numbers which had me excited too- I LOVE the Delta Nu stuff :) :) :)
Leaving rehearsal w/the trains was actually the same story but a little bit quicker. It's how it is in NYC I need to get used to it. I was just definitely an ANGRY NYC-er today hahah. It shall pass!! :)
OH also wanted to mention to those who get The Citizen's Voice in my town there were some misprints in the article- #1 any experience I have had at The Music Box Theatre have been NOTHING but wonderful. I definitely don't want people reading and thinking I had a miserable time. I was 11 and didn't think I had a great audition, is all haha. But I was cast and THERE is where I started. I give them all the credit! aaannnd #2 the tour actually starts in Jackson, Mississippi NOT Jacksonville, Florida (we hit that location up lata!)
AH so I'm off for some much needed rest. Tomorrow's a new day and will be a great one. I'm only human... and can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me.
Peace. Love. :)
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