the end of the beginning

these past two weeks have been an insanely beautiful growing experience.

it sounds tacky but it's absolutely true. despite all of the massive drama, onstage and off, the one predominant feeling I have is joy at having been part of a unique theatrical/professional/artistic experience with so many genius people. My last night performing in "And the Devil May Drag You Under'' saw Sxip & Adam accompanying me on melodica/vocal percussion to a Chinese pop song. Youtube video to come, lads and lasses, I promise. It was fun. I even wore my Beijing Olympics tie.

i also found a surprising hint of romance, as robyn predicted. it came last night on my second to last night here and my last night performing at this summer's Fringe. we met after the show, went for drinks with the cast, made out all night, woke up early in the morning to go see bach @ breakfast, missed it, and went for coffee and a stroll in the national museum instead. charming, I'm sure you'll agree.

I was immensely lucky to meet up with two old friends from the states while here, Jane Jones and the brilliant Anna Polonyi. Was frankly disappointed that the New School folks never made the effort to come see "Devil'', and also having gotten four rave reviews so far and a two-page spread in the Edinburgh Evening News under the heading "the number 1 show to see @ Fringe this year'', I'm a little miffed that they didn't make the effort to support us.

I've made a big batch of my mom's famous lasagna for everyone at the flat and it iss decidedly good. Comfort food. Relaxation. I took a hot bath. I decompressed. This is the first time in over two weeks that I will have spent a whole day without getting up on stage. It feels strangely luxurious and yet rather disconcerting.

Tonight, we're all going for a cast drink and a visit to finally see the dionysus/appollo show at half midnight. I'm going to miss this place. I can't believe it's already over, but I simultaneously feel like I've been here for ages. It's odd.

I just want to drink copious amounts of whiskey tonight. Then I will be supremely satisfied. Love to all of you