Emily's "Every Day in May" Adventure

Yesterday, as I was investigating other people's blogs I stumbled upon a blog called "French Toast Girl". It's a blog written by a rather creative women. Her lastest entry talked about her "Every day in May" project. Last year, she decided that was going to create a new painting every day in May. This year she has invited others to join in this little endevour. The challenge is this: For every single day in the month of May you must do something creative. It can be virtually anything, write a poem, paint a picture, take a photograph.

And so I have decided to join this little challenge; both for fun and so I don't lose my mind this summer. I'll post the little projects on my blog. I may not post all of them, as that is a lot of posting, however, I will include some of the highlight. Now, anyone care to join me and French Toast Girl and exercise those creative muscles?

Miracle Worker Photographs

This is photograph of myself and my friend Jared who portrayed Captain Keller, Helen's father. He was helping me out of the window of my locked bedroom. I should mention that the room was on 8 foot platform with a makeshift ladder under the window.

This is a photograph of my beautiful and wonderful director, Val. She poured her heart and soul into this show. She was a phenomonal director, and I learned so much from her, both about theater and about life.

This is a photograph of myself and Carla. Carla played Helen Keller. This was taken early in the rehearsal process, which explains why we look to awkward. But the time we went to show, Carla and I were about as comfortable as two human beings could be with eachother.

I intended to post a few more, but it seems my computer is being uncooperative. Oh well, I'll attempt to post more later. And all the photos are courtesy of Taylor J. Summach Photography Inc.

...Aaaaand I'm back.

Hullo All. I'm finally back on my blog. I will confess that switching over to a google account confused me a bit, thus I have had some password issues for...well about 3 months. However, the important thing is that I have fixed said issues and plan to post on this blog more often. Look here for more deep thoughts and insights courtesy of me. Ha.

I think it's only appropriate that I provide a brief update on my life. I'll start with the present and work my way backwards. Right now, I'm back living with my parents in Roseau for the summer. I'm searching for a summer job that won't make me hate my life, so here's hoping. My brother and sister are also living at home this summer. That hasn't happened in about three years. It's creating some interesting dynamics, but I'm really glad I have their company.

I finished my time at Providence last week. The year was really good and really terrible. I learned a lot about myself, a lot about who I want to be, and a lot about how much work getting to that point will be. An important lesson, but not a pleasant one. My classes ended fairly well. And as always, Prov has left me with more questions than it has with answers. Maybe I'll get the answers during the second half of my BA. This year at Prov has really been one of questioning many of my fundamental thoughts and beliefs. I want to know the why of what I think and believe. So many unanswered questions.

I also finished my play The Miracle Worker. And it was a miracle than myself and Carla, the woman who played Helen, survived. Both of us were covered head to toe in bruises. I pulled over 25 bobby pins from my hair every night. Rehearsals ranged from 6 to close to 8 hours. I had about 5 emotional break downs in the final weeks of the show. But it was so worth it. It was one of the best experiences of my year. There is nothing quite like the feeling of selling out a show and recieving a standing ovation. One of the best feelings in the world. I'll post some pictures from it at some point.

And for those of you who are curious, I'm still dating that wonderful fellow Taylor. He is still wonderful and I'm quite head over heels for him. He's back in Saskatoon for summer, but my big adventure of the summer will be to fly (for the first time) to visit him. So...until next time.