30

I know I'm supposed to be all scared about being 30 - but truthfully I'm not at all. I am happy. Happier than I've been in a very long time. The month before I turned 30 - gave me a lot of intangible gifts I've been seeking for a very long time. Peace with the RSC - a new apt. - some really fabulous friends - a performing JOB - and more! As a result - I'm incredibly excited about what the next year will bring. The professional goal is consistent performing work, to start getting a "fanbase" for pilates/beginning dance classes I teach, to get my blog up and running again, and create the one act opera JP, Eva, and I have been plotting. The personal goal is to find love (if that can even be goal I suppose more of a hope), to continue to strengthen the amazing friendships I have already made and meet even more people who enrich my life and challenge me, to continue to experience NYC as a "tourist" - taking advantage of all the city has to offer instead of sitting in my room watching re-runs of Gossip Girl, and to continue to learn through podcasts, meetup groups, and iTunesU courses. I would also love to find a way to become involved with UNESCO - and help keep the arts and sciences in congress' mind when they reallocate the numbers on the national budget. They aren't necessary for survival - but they make survival necessary. And on the homefront - Loralee and I are hoping to have our apt. a complete home by the end of the month! Here's hoping!

It's always hard to leave Florida - but at least this time - I have a lot of wonderful and exciting things to look forward to! Including - my MASQUERADE BALL! Hoorah! Here's to making 30 the most awesome year yet in all the best possible ways!:)