Exciting Two Days

The past few days have been filled with wonder and excitement.  Alright - perhaps I'm using the art of hyperbole, but I have done some cool things.  I went the to MOMA - where I was THRILLED to see they were borrowing my favorite painting from the TATE in London - Cy Twombly's Leda and the Swan.  My face just lit up as I went running to it.  It was nice to have that sort of glee again upon seeing an image of any sort.  I was also excited to see Rothkos and Pollocks.  Their special exhibit was by Marlene Dumas.  Personally, I found the exhibit void of emotion, but Amanda seemed to think it was the most stimulating collection of paintings she had ever seen, so I suppose there was a lot in it.  Amanda is one of the most incredible people I have ever met, and her brain works very differently than mine, but in a complimentary manner.  She sees things from a very modern, down to earth, woman power perspective, with an eye for TRUE contemporary art that is pushing the boundaries.  I tend to have a more classical dreamy idealistic outlook.  So its great to discuss art, literature, and life with her.  

I also saw the movie CORALINE which was very beautiful, not the most intellectually intriguing movie, but the animation was chock full of Tim Burton imagination - and perhaps some video game influence.  I swear I was put into wii nintendo's Legend of Zelda for the last half hour. 

 Today I went to the museum of sex with Casey and Davin.  It was surprisingly educational.  I guess I had never CONSCIOUSLY wondered about things such as - how do banana slugs reproduce, and what could a Dolphin use its blowhole for besides - you know - breathing - but it was fascinating to find out.  There was also an intriguing exhibit about sexuality in film, which documented how audiences viewed sex, sexy, and scandal throughout the ages.  I'm not sure I learned anything I didnt know before, but it was interesting to see it all displayed chronologically.  Then - the exhibits got a bit scary, with "real dolls" and what not.  

Then I went to see my friend Laura Ovcjak perform.  She is a musical genius and everyone who can should check out her myspace page, www.myspace.com/lauraovcjak and hear her beautiful beautiful music.  She has such a joyous spirit and it just pours out on stage.  I can't wait until her c.d. comes out so I can listen to her music on my iphone!:)  YOU GO LAURA!  Her concert was so much fun, I went with a bunch of friends.  After she performed, a bluegrass trio went on - and they were amazing as well.  I would never have thought to go see a bluegrass trio on my own, but their music was very calming, yet fun, I wish I could have gotten up and danced to it!  we were all so pleasantly surprised.  Nothing like enjoying live buegrass while munching on the venues freshly made chocolate chip cookies!

Then we all went out to a pub, which I havent done in FOREVER.  It felt so amazing!  Jean-Paul brought his friends, one of whom is now in nursing school.  It was great to talk to him about his experiences ACTUALLY saving lives (as opposed to running around pretending to be Batman) and basically just have good old fashioned fabulous conversations over drinks and nachos!

And Jean-Paul is going to help me make a video to send to casting directors, since I"m not actually SEEN at any auditions, I figures I'd just accost them.  If there is one thing I'm good at, its stalking!   So I'll weasle my way in somehow.  No word from the Lincoln Center ushering people.  Big Sad Face.  But I shall keep on hoping!  I'm STRONG OF HOPE!:)

Additionally - Casey, Amanda, Davin, and I have been having FABULOUS lunches where yumminess is consumed and Amanda teaches us about all these crazy contemporary European Architects and filmakers we never heard of - and I quote Shakespeare - haha.  We also inevitably end up visiting book stores - we al bought books today and are excitedly discussing them.  Both Amanda and I are reading THE PLUTO FILES about how Pluto was demoted and Davin is reading a book about the first dome build in Italy.  It is super fun to compare facts and what we learned.  Davins late night fact was a bit morbid however - to make way for the courtyard of santa maria del fiore...they had to dig up bodies because there was a cemetary upon the place where they wished to build.  

Good times good times.  Trying to get over a very deep hurt, but there are fabulous people around to help, so its all gonna be alright!  And it is great to be intellectually stimulated again!:) Evil plots are abounding!:)