Elise's Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day

From Tuesday:

Don't worry, it's not THAT bad, I just broke my toe... ouch! It all began yesterday morning when I was dressed and ready to go to work and get my headshot done in the afternoon. I had my fave pair of pants on and was putting in a load of laundry, when I felt something on my leg, I smashed it and it crunched inside of my pants in my hands, a huge nasty bug. I immediately pulled off my pants and could see the guts, shell, and multiple legs inside. Ewww! I threw them in the wash, shook it off, and after putting on another pair of pants, left for work.

On my way, the photographer's assistant called to cancel the appointment. Roy (the photographer) was out of town on a family emergency, and wasn't sure when he'd be back. The day went well at Sidwell Friends, and they want me to begin substituting next week!

I had an hour and a half at home between work and rehearsal. I was watching the cast of "DREAMGIRLS" on Oprah w/ Calvin, my housemate, when I jumped up to get my tea that was whistling in the kitchen... On the way, I tripped on the coffee table, and over my bag, right on my chest. My arms didn't pull out in time. I jumped back up and shook it off. My knee hurt, and yea, I definitely stubbed my toe, but shook it off, went to rehearsal. By the end of the night, my toe was still bothering me, and my other housemate, Kendra said the same thing had happened to her awhile ago. She had broke hers, it was swollen and black and blue (like mine). She works for the athletic department at GWU, and they said all they will do at the emergency room is take an x-ray and tell you it's broken, then they'll tape it up. Since the toes are so small, they can't put a cast or splint on it. So ICE and TAPE wil be the solution. I took the day off, so that I'll be able to get through our preview of "Juanita the Walrus" this evening. Life has been so great lately, so I can hardly let something like this bother me. God is just telling me it's about time for a day off, slow down for a second . I can't remember the last time I've slept in, read a book, or watched a movie. I intend to do at least one of these today!

And on top of all that, our heat is not working in the 30-45 temps outside... Brr! At least I'm here to wait for the repairman~

Take care of your toes!

Juanita the Walrus

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"Juanita the Walrus Goes on a Shopping Spree"
by Deb Randall and Alan Scott

Nov. 23 - Dec 17
Fridays at 7
Saturdays at 3 and 7
Sundays at 1 and 3
This is a 45 minute holiday musical of whimsy. Appropriate for all ages!

Located at The Venus Theatre Play Shack

21 C Street, Laurel, MD

More information available at: www.venustheatre.org

Livin' it

It feels great to be pursuing the lifestyle I've dreamed of and hoped for. True, I'm not on Broadway or in a feature film yet, but I've got to start somewhere! It's definitely possible to be a working actress in this market, and I'm trying to make use of the resources available in this diverse, cultured metropolitan. This past weekend, I saw two plays (one musical, on straight), met with a fellow aspiring actress to introduce her to the industry here in DC, went to an audition, and ran my first 7-mile run in prep for an upcoming ten-miler.

"Crestfall" was a rough, edgy play made up of 3 twenty or so minute monologues told by three Scottish women (American and British actresses) about their lives with abusive men. Nitty gritty and powerful, these actresses took the stage and held our attention. It was helpful to see this performance in the space where I think I'll be auditioning at tonight. "Coming Home" is the musical I attended last night. The piece was directed by Mary Hall Surface, and commissioned for the newly renovated Atlas Performing Arts Center on H Street NE. It told the history of the neighborhood through the stories of local characters and places. There were riots there in the sixties that destroyed alot of the local feel and businesses (and probably this old theatre). A pre-show reception included desserts and coffee accompanied by a local motown quintet and a hip hop dance group- I think they were both local, a great sense of community! Hopefully the rejuvenation of the Atlas is the beginning of bringing this rundown neighborhood back to life. There's so much history in this city, and I find myself wanting to learn about it all. Next weekend, I will most likely audition for a show there: "Kiss Me Kate", produced by the Washington Savoyards.

Two auditions today: the Actor's Center Lottery audition (big cattle call) and "Reefer Madness" at Studio Theatre's SecondStage! I'm psyched for both, but REALLY want success at the "Reefer Madness" audition! The show goes up in July, but no more details until I land the show.

Rehearsals continue for "Juanita the Walrus Goes on a Shopping Spree". They're advertising it as "rock-a-silly" production and I can guarantee you that's what you're in for! My costume sounds super groovy, and I can say that it includes purple eyelashes. This kid's show would be a fun stress relief for your holiday shopping. Hope to see you there! For a schedule and ticket info, check out the Venus Theatre website: www.venustheatre.org.

Okay, so these aren't the hottest shots, but here's a little taste of me running the MCM 10K last Sunday. Next race will be a 10 miler Thanksgiving weekend!

more on the race

So my actual timing of the 10K (on the chip that judges) was 54:08, even better! My ranking was 149th among women and 503rd overall (out of approximately 4,000). Great start, and I'm back to work training today. Will post pictures once I receive them. 3-4 weeks till my next race, Ten-Miler. In the meantime, all is well working at Sidwell Friends (temporarily), and rehearsing for "Juanita the Walrus". I have a sweet solo, in the style of Jamiroquai or Macy Gray... rockin' it out~

MCM 10K

I did it! And I felt great! 6.2 miles in fifty-five minutes and ten seconds, in chilly weather. 49-52 degrees was a great running temp, but not while standing around, waiting to begin, in a tank top and shorts. Hey, I'm an amateur, what can I say. I am on my way to the marathon in the spring! It was really inspiring to see 35,000 people committed to running so far and staying in such great shape. I must admit, I have definitely eaten back all the calories that I have burned in the past week, but it felt good to over carb it for a change, I even picked up McD's on my way to rehearsal tonight.

But, the race is over, so tomorrow is a rest/stretch day, and kick my diet back into check. Why? because I've just been contacted by a talent agency in the area to come audition/interview, and if they like me, I'll be offered an exclusive contract. Who knows though, I'm not going to rush into anything, but I'm pretty psyched that they've chosen me out of hundreds of headshots/resumes they receive, to come in!

The last few weeks have been busy, and it doesn't look like I'll be slowing down anytime soon, which is great! I thrive on being busy, and I've been out of practice for a year and half. I've enjoyed that time (on the road, and the interim) but I'm thrilled w/ the opportunities I've had this month, and those which I know are just around the corner.

Show #2

Alright, these auditions are starting to pay off! I have been cast in "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse" at Adventure Theatre which will run January-February. Rehearsals will begin just as my current show goes into production! For more info on this show, check out the website: http://www.adventuretheatre.org/

The 9-5... not my bag

After a solid week temping at the same place (which is definitely full of cool, laid-back researchers and other professionals mind you), I am BORED. Seriously. Well, it's paying the bills and I can't complain (it's also my last day here at my week-long job), but looking forward to a promo job tomorrow, it's good to be on my feet. Speaking of on my feet, as I continue my race training, I'm checking out gyms to join down here. Woke up in time to hit the gym at 6am this morning just in time to take a tour before getting ready for my 9-5-er (or 8:30-5:30) rather. I do love the city life though, and it's always good character research taking the city bus twice a day... also cool, because there are alot of recurring characters (like the sweet mom who holds her 1 and 1/2 year old boy in her lap everyday- he checks everything out, she just has a quiet, warm smile, or the yuppie girl from Kentucky w/ her fun twang heading home from her new job, or the nurse on her way home at 8am from the G-town hospital).

Should be another good weekend. Goin' to see Aaron in "DreamGirls" (the production is sponsored by DreamWorks, so that's pretty sweet) and have a few auditions lined up. Last weekend before my first 10K. I'm getting excited, and somewhere in the middle of this past week, I realized, I LIKE running!

New Show and Inspiring Weekend!

Fiona the Fish is my character in Venus Theatre's production of "Juanita the Walrus Goes on a Shopping Spree". The character description: Fiona has mermaid hair, can fly through air... a bit of a diva, but loves her friends ! Okay, how much fun am I gonna have?! Mark your calendars, we open Friday after Thanksgiving and run for four weekends.

This morning, I attended an awesome acting/improv workshop with Gary Austin, and AMAZING teacher who works out of LA, but frequently teaches in the area. His students include Helen Hunt and Lisa Kudrow. I am going to try to work w/ him whenever he's in town, and hopefully his wife who is the vocal coach for MANY MANY big performers out there (which may or may not include Barbara Streisand).

I finished the day by attending a performance by Betty Buckley (Cats, Sunset Boulevard, Elegies, etc.) at GMU's Center for Arts (my old stage :). She was PHENOMENAL! The concert was so inspiring, and it didn't hurt that my friend Mike hooked me up w/ a ticket 3rd row front and center!

So, all and all great weekend! Tomorrow, will run my final 10K for time, before I taper (not too extreme, since it's a short race) for the race in two weeks. Psyched and feelin' good~

Mark Wahlberg and VIP

Fun week! Shot a movie "Shooter" starring Mark Wahlberg and Danny Glover due to come out next spring. Yes, I was an extra, but you'll probably be able to see me in the shots since they gave my friend Jacquie a stroller w/ baby. We stuck together for the day, our plot line was that I was the cool aunt (of the doll) taking my sis out for lunch. And Mark Wahlberg, ahh, beautiful! I learned a little bit more about joining SAG in talking to other background actors, and met two guys who are actor/directors in the area who will keep me in mind for future projects.

Check out Robin William's new movie "Man of the Year". Marcel invited me to a special preview screening of it at G-town Thursday night, since Robin Williams would be there Friday afternoon shooting "Hardball w/ Chris Matthews". Marcel was busy all week helping them set up, so there may be future possibilities w/ them once they see his work on past film projects. I joked that we're gonna be the next Maggie & Jake Gyllenhal-brother/sister Hollywood duo.

Good times last night! My good college friend, Jason, got us VIP into a couple trendy, popular nightclubs downtown, felt like I was on "Sex & the City". Can't wait to see what this week'll hold!

A Day on Capitol Hill

There may be more to come as I am temping in a city of politians. Yesterday, I had no idea I would find myself as a receptionist for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, but here I am! It's certainly not boring, as far as switchboard/receptionist work goes. Several congressmen and women walk down the hall, say their hellos and make small talk with me. I sure wish I knew who they were and what they stood for, but really how much can I stay on top of? Who knows what's in store for tomorrow, besides an audition at the Smithsonian and work at another DC office?

Virgin Fest & Running

Four long, not hard days working for Virgin Mobile was well worth it! Culminating in the Virgin Fest (featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Who, The Killers, The Flaming Lips, Gnarles Barkley) yesterday, I was a virgin angel and ambassador (pretty much looked pretty and passed out free stuff). I met some great people, and even made it into the VIP tent to meet some head honchos in the company.

Helping a new friend train for his 6th or 7th marathon, I was motivated to really commit to running. It's something I've been doing once in awhile for a couple of years, but I really haven't put in the discipline needed to become a runner. Now is the time. Today I ran four miles, and signed up for the Marine Core Marathon- 10K race. It's definitely do-able, as I really only need to add 2 miles to what I can already run. The discipline I put into running, I will also be able to apply to audition prep, and vocal and instrumental practice.

Best news of the week: I found a place to live! Just across the street from Jacques and Liz, I have the top floor of a Georgetown townhouse!

"City Girl" At Last

So, it's not quite New York, but Washington DC is where it's at for me! On my drive down from Rhode Island, I have to admit that a small part of me was anxious that all would not go as planned... but I really am just jumping in head first, and everything looks positive so far... well, I really haven't landed any acting gigs or found an apartment yet, but really, that's all gravy! Right?

Anyway, I've moved into a temporary place in a wealthy part of town, just near the Maryland border. It's convenient to the metro, and I've even found a parking place a few blocks away. Over the weekend, I checked out some apartments. I did NOT know what I was in for. These open houses are like mass exoduses from group row house to house in the city, interviewing with grad students or young professionals in the hopes that you'll be their favorite of the afternoon. As if auditions and job interviews were not enough. It's all good though, you can never get enough interviewing experience, right? It's not like I haven't already introduced myself to hundred of people in small towns the past fifteen months on tour!

I'm learning the streets, and am so thankful for my DC family down here. Jacques, Liz & Marcel are making the transition so easy for me. I stayed in Marcel's dormroom one night, and met Jacques and Liz at the Sunday night mass in Georgetown.

Today was an interview at a temping agency where it looks like I should be able to get consistent work. This weekend should be good times, as I'll be a Virgin Angel at the Virgin Festival (Virgin Records) up in Baltimore. I'll be getting paid and I receive a free pair of VANS shoes. This girl can never have too many shoes!

Anyway, off to check out another apartment, and then later meet some theatre people at a Didactic Theatre (Kristen Cornwall's theatre) fundraising meeting.

Transitions

my lil bro who I'll finally be catching up with this year in DC

it's about time we had all these ladies in the Arsenault home

my first horserace @ Colonial Down in Virginia


Alvaro Ibanez, an artist from Columbia who hosted us for dinner @ his gallery



Ava Gaudet after a Monday night performance of "RENT"

What an awesome summer it's been! Amy and I rocked out all summer from attending Broadway shows, to concert readings, to Shakespeare in the Park, we've seen some fabulous performances. The kids worked so hard in our many productions! Above all, we've both become stronger women in the situations we've encountered and the problems we've solved. Not to mention, I've gained a lifelong friend!

It's crazy to think that in just a few weeks I will begin my life in the city for the first time! I've been waiting for this for a long time, and I think- actually, I know I'm ready. Can't imagine what it'll be like to live in a place longer than a week or two... my first time since graduation. After the auditions I've been to in the DC area, I feel competitive right now. It's a competitive business, but worth every moment on stage or in rehearsal. Even the auditions are exciting- afterall I've already been called back for two professional shows in the League. I am most excited to be able to take dance and acting classes again. I look forward to getting my voice back, and making appointments with casting and talent agencies in the area.

Please keep in touch and let me know if there's anything you'd like me to write more about! As I start to wrap up my final tour with Missoula Children's Theatre (who knows, I may be back), I look forward to the future with hope and excitement!

DC here I come!

Wow, this summer is flying! Amy and I are having an awesome summer tour, and from Broadway shows, to Busch Garden roller coasters, we almost forget this is a job. Looking at next week's schedule, I realized it'll already be August, woah. My goal is to be in DC by September 1st, or closely after. I've had a few auditions since the big "Leagues" in DC, and am psyched to get to work as an actress in the District.

From the looks of it, most of my callbacks are with children theatres (shocking, right!), and so that will most likely be my target for the coming season. I'm certainly not limiting myself to anyting, but if I can find areas in which to continue building my resume and experience, awesome!

It's really exciting to see what some of my colleagues are up to as well! Two guys (James Gardiner & Nick Blaemire) who attended the Overtures workshop at the Kennedy Center with me are having their new play produced via concert reading @ Joe's Pub @ THE PUBLIC THEATRE in NYC. It will be directed by Eric Schaeffer (Signature's artistic director who has directed Sondheim premieres) and will star several Broadway actors. It's called "Ass Backwards", so be on the lookout for the original production. Fortunately, the tour will have me in Middletown, NY that week, so we'll be able to catch the event!

Auditions & Appointments

Summer's been a blast so far! A drive across the country, mostly by myself (interspersed with visits to friends in Chicago and West Virginia), a week on a South Carolina Airforce Base, a week on the Dupont estate of Winterthur in Delaware and last week off in Rhode Island... let the good times roll!

Jenny was my tour partner for a week (in South Carolina) and when not watching "Lost", battling cockroaches, or trying to rig our crazy set, we found time to work out with the airforce guys at the fitness center and meet for dinner with her cousin and her family in the trendy, college town of Columbia. It was great to hear her cousin's story of being a professional actress in the Columbia area prepping to make a move to the Chicago market. Always cool to hear the other paths people have taken, sounds like she's currently finding consistent work in SC, which is encouraging.

My second week found me in Delaware, very close to Philly. I was psyched to be able to catch my good friend Meg's performance at the Arden Theatre on Monday night! After the show, I met my current, amazing new tour partner, Amy. After spending forever waiting on the runway, her plane decided they could pull into the gate and so we left the Philly airport to depart on the rest of the summer together. Immediately, we felt we had known each other for years! Good thing, because I left her the next day for my League audition in Washington, DC. Pumped and ready (physically and emotionally), I gave it my all on the stage at Roundhouse, and I've already heard back from one theater where I'll audition again next week!

The week off in Rhode Island was everything a New England summer should be. Amy had never visited RI, so with her I saw our unique community with a fresh set of eyes. Clam cakes, Del's lemonade, walks down Hope Street where the red, white, & blue stripes were newly painted, brought back hundreds of childhood memories. I was glad to be in town to help my grandmother move, and spend time with much of my family who were in town for the HUGE 4th of July celebration. Amy is sure she is a distant cousin, and we're both psyched that we'll continue to see part of the Arsenault clan in our remaining summer weeks.

Last week, I did receive some concerning news, that I am determined to work through. I have nodules on my throat which have formed over the past year in my vocally demanding position. It's nothing vocal rest and speech pathology cannot solve, but it was a good wake-up call to let me know I need rest more training once tour comes to an end. On a good note though, Julie Andrews and Justin Timberlake have both lived through this experience, so all will be okay, I'm sure!

Change in Plans

Psyche! I know I said I had two weeks left of tour (now one), but I've just signed on to tour "Red Riding Hood" on the East Coast. They REALLY needed people, and I've realized what an amazing opportunity this is to change lives of kids everywhere... Plus, when else will I have the opportunity to play THE BIG,BAD WOLF for 9 weeks! So take out your planners and fit me into your summer schedules! It'll be so cool to tour on my home turf! Best part, I'll still be able to fit in the DC League Auditions :-)

JUN 12th-17th in South Carolina

JUN 19th-24th in Winterhur, DE

JUN 26th- July 1st –OFF (of course, it could book)

July 3rd-8th in Massena, NY

July 10th-15th in Gloucester, VA

July 17th-22nd in Mamaroneck, NY

July 24th-29th in Fairfield, CT

July 31st-August 5th in Lancaster County, VA

August 7th-12th in West Point, VA

August 14th – 19th in Middletown, NY

And to think I signed on before reading my e-mails that bribed me:
"If you could do this tour, you would be sainted like Mother Theresa."
"I love this Elise. You would go to the TOP of my favorites list."

2 weeks left of tour

Random scene: 3 horses walking down a side street unaccompanied.. gang of dogs trying to bring them back to their pasture... gotta love Montana!

Yes folks, my year-long adventure through one-horse towns and indian reservations is nearly drawing to a close. What a ride it's been! I have experienced so much of our unique country, and I can't wait to come back here someday, whether it be fighting wildfires, camping and rafting the National Parks, or performing with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks.

Last week, we were on the edge of Glacier National Park (in East Glacier)- the Blackfoot Indian Reservation. The K-8 school has 35 students, almost all were in our show. We were given free meals at the school and yummy dinners at a local restaurant in town. Although lines were missed left and right, I had so much fun playing "Baloo" on stage w/ these kids. "Playing" that's the key word. My voice was giving me trouble all week, but after a couple nights and mornings of vocal rest, it was strong enough for me to perform Friday night. No matter the challenges that face us during the week, when the stage lights come up at the end of the week and the house (gym, auditorium, or multi-purpose room) is full, I'm on, and I love it! "There's no business like show business!"

So what's next? It looks like a New England summer where I can recooperate vocally, and train extensively in acting and dance, prepping for auditions, waiting tables. Looking forward to spending time with family and old friends, but I'm psyched about the future, whether it be in DC, Philly, or any number of cities that my friends have found.

mmmm... Missoula....mmmm....coffee

Just a little plug for how much I enjoy "Liquid Planet"... fun people, chill music, and good coffee. What more does one need on another cold, March morning? Okay, I'm officially sick of winter. Last week was a tease which inspired me to pull out all my spring clothes.

The week on the Rez is surprisingly positive. Kids are working hard, and 3 times as many kids showed up this week compared to last year. I'm finding simple pleasures in Montana... Amish markets, mooing cows on the side of the road, sounds of roosters cock-a-doodling. People willing to talk openly whenever. A change from life in the Northeast...

Day off on Saturday... will check out the music scene in Missoula before we hit the open road again.

It's a Small World Afterall

Yes, it is a cheesy Disney ride... but it's something I am saying almost every week now! Way back in November (in Washington state), I met someone who's daughter was college roomies with a girl from Bristol (Lizabeth Marshall). During this winter tour, I have stayed with people who were originally from the same small town of Choteau, MT. This week, Robbie and Meg saw the production of "Gershwin Alone" on their trip to DC that my "Aunt" Peg directed. The list goes on, and that's just out here in the Northwest. Meanwhile, in DC, friends or acquaintances of mine are working on productions all the time without even knowing they both know me. And the coolest piece of news... a guy from the "Overtures" workshop I attended a couple years ago at the Kennedy Center is now Assistant Directing Stephen Sondheim's new show! And so there you have it, I'm finding everything fascinating out here with too much time on my hands.

And I dedicate my next paragraph to all my homestays (of past and present). Thank you for your awesomeness. Thank you for sharing your couch, a spare bed, or giving up your own for the week. Thanks for sharing your yummy food and adopting me as one of your own. I could not survive this job if it weren't for the social time spent with homestays. In Casper, Ferne and I played piano duets almost every night. In Greybull, I found a "little sister" in Jill who opened up to me about fun high school happenings. And this weekend, since we have Monday off, I'll be skiing with the Kaths in Montana!

Home of Brett Keisel #99

For all those Steelers fans out there, this week I am staying in the town where Brett Keisel #99 grew up. Signs are up everywhere in this small mining town of Greybull, WY. It's been a good week here. I've been hitting the track down at the school almost everyday, and I've made a big decision since the last post. I was originally planning on going to MidWest Theatre Auditions in St. Louis in late February, but after an inspirational talk with my mom, I'm moving in a different direction. I am not as competitive as I was last year at this time, so the trip would really be a huge waste of money. Instead, I am spending the remainder of my tour really living in the moment and experiencing life Out West (making observations for future character work, etc.). My plan is to move back to RI for the summer where I'll receive more training in voice, acting, and dance, and travel to regional auditions in Washington, Philly, and New York. If anyone has recommendations for good auditions to check out, please let me know. The name of a really good voice teacher has been passed down to me, so I hope she'll be someone who can really help me hone into my talents.

Lovely! Things are lookin good and we're having one of the mildest winters out here, couldn't ask for more.

Bright New Day

What a beautiful day out here in Cowboy Country. My mood has changed substantially since my last post, thankfully! This week, Nick and I were given gift certificates to a couple local restaurants.. one including a funky coffeehouse "The Ledge". As we were enjoying a sandwich and yummy piece of pie, the owner came up and visited with us for awhile. Fun snowboarder-type in his 20s, I'd say. He offered to get us anything we needed, including extending our gift certificate once it ran out! Yay, free stuff, and fun people. It was actually really surprising to find a coffeehouse like this one in this otherwise Walmart-type town. So, if you ever find yourself in Riverton, WY, CHeck out "THe Ledge". It seems Howie Day and "Vertical Horizon" have also enjoyed the shop.

Anyway, all is well in Wyoming!

Oh, Wyoming

I must admit I've been feeling homesick these past few weeks following my long Christmas vacation. Over break, I was definitely spoiled frequently going out alternating family to friends, friends to family... Two weeks of social time that will have to suffice the coming months without. This of course leads into my New Year's Resolution: to keep in touch with people better. So, like my lovely friend, Megan, I would like to invite my loyal readers (whoever you may be to post a comment- introducing yourself, how you know me, and what you are up to this winter).

Being the Virgo (and my mother's daughter) I am, I have begun structuring my hotel days to workout times, reading times, and eventually rehearsing times, so that I can begin preparations for the audition season. There's really nothing else to do in this Wyoming town. Speaking of which, Wyoming is a beautiful state. Our drive from Jackson to here was so interesting. We saw several hawks, and think we may have seen a bald eagle. It went from 2 1/2 feet of snow in the mountains, to real cowboy desertous land. And, sorry to say, "Brokeback Mountain" wasn't taped here (that's all Alberta and New Mexico), however, surrounding towns we passed during our "Sunday Drive" are very reminiscent of scenes in the movie.

In a week or two, I should know if I have time off to catch the MidWest Theatre auditions in St. Louis. It's been really cool to hear about what other colleagues are up to, and I'm thrilled to think about the opportunities that are yet to come if I do something other than watching repeats of Will and Grace and Sex and the City in my hotel room. Anyway, time to post away. Who saw "Brokeback Mountain"? Who dreams of visiting Wyoming? Who wants to "save a horse, ride a cowboy?"

Brokeback Mountain

Prep yourself, and go see this history- making movie! It's one of those powerful films that can really change views. Nick and I were so surprised to see the movie playing out here in Jackson, WY. The craziest thing is that we'll actually be in Riverton, WY next week. My mom called me up Sunday night raving about the acting and the sights of Wyoming, telling me I'd be at the sight of its taping very soon. I was sure it wouldn't be playing in the state, but Jackson is quite the resort town, and therefore full of liberal skiers and snowboarders... who new? The sights of Riverton look pretty rundown and poor, so it'll be quite the change of the yuppie Jackson Hole.

The week is going really well, and tomorrow we hit the slopes! We are so close to Teton National Park and Yellowstone, so this could be the best week of the tour!