Tell me what to do...

Tell me what to do,
with Me, Myself, and I.
Gonna take a time machine to get it right...

Yes, I'm listening to Darren crooning, and trying not to keen.

I thought I had managed to avoid the post vacation blues, but they have apparently struck full force this week. It only took me 3 days to realize it. My neck and right shoulder is seriously out of whack, and this only compounds the impending misery. Pain merely intensifies emotions. I am grateful that I am still able to move my arm... Usually when the neck goes wonky, I am unable to turn to my head or lift my arm; this is not the case. I have full mobility, it just SNAPS on occasion, causing fissions of vision and stars to sparkle... Acupuncture and massage on Monday should correct this problem, providing I can manage to make it through the weekend.

Oh, I think I'm whining...

It's been a very busy week for this Imp. Shopping for the opera company during the day, as well as an extra unexpected work call on the show. Will be nice having extra billable hours this week, as Papa has bills to pay, trips to save for, and saving to do for this impending labor dispute which is going to force me (one way or the other) out of work for a while.

The propaganda continues to fly in all directions, and I grow weary of it. I just want this resolved so I can be secure in my job. It doesn't help that I have nothing to gain from this work issue. I have a lot at stake, but nothing to gain. It isn't MY contract, but I am well aware of the trickle down effect it's going to have on ALL of us. At this point, I just think that both sides are being assholes, and I just don't want to be associated with it. I just want to go to work and make my money and get the hell out of the theatre, and enjoy the things that are my life.

Meanwhile, Darren has rumored a New Years Eve event in London. $$$

I have been spending an inordinate amount of time on travel websites lately (when the internet connection decides to stay steady). There is an extreme amount of travel I want and need to accomplish this winter/spring. Weddings, visits, and international travel, not to mention my newly realized concert obsessions. Nothing has been purchased, I'm just keeping my eye on prices.

I will be starting my studies on Monday or Tuesday. I have a new hobby that is soon to start. I am going to learn to speak Italian. My rosetta stone software should arrive early next week. This should provide something to occupy my time this 'winter' when I'm not out trying to earn my living and funding my travel accounts. Concerning this new language, I've worked opera for so many years, it's past time I actually had some grasp of the language. As I told a friend of mine this week (when discussing my Italian crush), It's only fair that I be able to confuse/amuse him with my Italian, as he confuses/amuses me with his English. ;-)

Well boys and girls, the time has come for Imp to gimp into the shower and prepare for the typical two show Saturday. Oh joy and rapture! At least i know I'll be enjoying a great dinner between shows today. The girrls are taking AuntiE out for dinner today!!!

Enjoy your weekends!!! Imp will be OK... he just needs some peace. You hear that Joe... if you persist on invading what is no longer yours, you will suffer the consequences. You have no power here, and I will no longer tolerate unwelcome intrusions. I can and will be happy without you.

Love and Light to you all!