Decisions, Decisions

Well, this weekend I have learned a very important lesson: Laura needs her alone time. Seriously. No for real, give it to me. GIVE IT TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I was feeling really stressed last week and almost even depressed. I could not figure out what was wrong. Friday I had most of the day free except for rehearsal from 4:30-7:30. I pretty much spent the day by myself. I watched more of "Weeds" (sooo funny...) and just rested. Friday night, the group was going to a Swing Club (where they do swing dancing, not where married couples hook up with other people) and I felt like maybe I should go. I don't want to miss out on anything! But I didn't and stayed home, went to bed at a decent hour rather than paying $10 to get into a club where I probably wouldn't have danced anyway. Saturday I went to get something to eat (and got a fabulous, cheap brunch down the street, it was sooo good) then headed off to the library to get more DVDs. I had lovely chats with Mom, Dad, Andrea, and Julie on the phone. It always makes me feel better to talk to my family on the phone. Seriously, family, I love you! I don't know what I would do without you! Saturday evening I had dinner at my residence and then watched a new DVD, "Sweeney Todd" (the Johnny Depp version). After all this, I felt so much better and I think I realized I just need some quiet, alone time! Wow, I sound like a dork, but I guess it is good to know yourself. I will be sure to fit this into my schedule now, and I am learning it's okay to say no to some things. Sometimes it's better to just stay home!

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Saturday night I finally felt like doing something, so I went out with Jenna and Owain. Owain's roommate was performing in a short sketch comedy show near Times Square and so we went to that. It was $10 admission, but it was worth it, because it reminded my of why I wanted so badly to come here in the first place...to PERFORM! NYC has endless opportunities if you're only looking for them. Which brings me to my next conclusion: I do want to stay here. Yes it's scary, but I don't want to leave yet! However, I also do not want to accumulate a lot of debt, so if I cannot find a job, then it's goodbye New York (for now). So the job search is back ON! I applied for 2 yesterday, and this week I am going to make an extra effort to keep going on these open calls. I still don't know what I am going to tell my apartment, but I have until Friday to decide. After the show, we went to get coffee (I am now a coffee ADDICT, by the way...I love it) and then went home. This is the kind of thing I like to do! Not go out to clubs or bars. Today I have been taking it easy again (I love the weekend!) and probably going to church again this evening (where we get free coffee, yum). Oh yeah, before the show last night, I walked around Times Square a little bit, so here are some photos for your viewing pleasure! :-)

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Here are a few shots of Radio City Music Hall:

See this one below? I had to look into this. It turns out that they are showing "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and whenever the music plays, a live symphony orchestra is going to play it! OMG, if I am still in NYC in October, I will find a way to go to this...

Here is a picture of NBC Studios, my future employer. They don't know that yet, though.

Oh yeah, one last thing. Julie: is this the place you were telling me about? Stardust Diner? The wait staff sings. Well, I have to draw the line somewhere. I am NOT working here!