One Year and her again

So, last night was the year anniversary of my doing the improv comedy soap opera.

Every Friday night (with small exception) I have done an hour long comedy soap.

The exception is last August, we tried a different show, but I still did it every Friday night, it just wasn't a soap.

Also, the theatre ran a holiday show in December, so I didn't do the soap then either.

It feels like a long time, but I am actually very proud of that accomplishment. I am also proud of the four characters I have created in that span of time too. Even the one that limited me, and made me kind of hate the show for a bit, I still am fond of.

My Italian restaurant owner, and former Mafia hitman. Every week, he tried to get the beauty queen to love him, and every week he failed. Until the end, when they got married.

My drugged up, drunk, smokeaholic jazz man. Reality was a problem for him, but ultimately, he just wanted to do the right thing for the girl he loved.

My bitter, failure of a man, guidance counselor. He hated his life, and everyone around him, but came to realize that there is beauty in the world, and the right side of life is always possible.

Finally, my womanizing, conceited, money grabbing salesman. He is only half way through his existence, but I think he is coming to find that his loyalty to those he loves is trumping his desires for the cool American dream.

Here's to many more...



Now, a long time ago I posted in one of my very first posts about a girl who I had a very intimate conversation with, and who was very touchy feely with me.

I was still married at the time, and didn't let it go further, but she was the signpost that made me realize my marriage needed more, and that ultimately it wouldn't give me more.

Well, she was at the show last night. Her friend, who had introduced us, is in the show before mine, and they were in the bar afterwards drinking. I noticed her right away.

She still looks good, but I didn't go talk to her. She was with a guy, and I thought that I shouldn't remind her or whatever.

Also, I am in love with another, even if it is unattainable. Plus, I wanted to talk with TO since she will be gone now for two weeks. She sat down with me and my friends, and we just talked. I know that it might not be totally healthy and some of you probably read this and shake your head, but I do enjoy her company, and always look forward to talking with her.

So, there.

I just found it a bit strange that the girl who was my signpost so early in the soap opera life, would suddenly, strangely, be there on the year anniversary.