"Friends don't let friends become giant singing ponies."

Today, I'm grateful for:

• yesterday's lovely spring-like weather and spending a lot of time outside.
• reconnecting with Kim on Wednesday and realizing that we still operate on the same wavelength.
• making a promise with Kim that we'll see each other much more often.
• lunch and some theatre-nerd conversation with Nic on Thursday.
• getting to see Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Theatre on the Square thanks to Kelli.
• this year's Oscars. I feel pretty confident in saying it was the best I've seen. Bravo, Adam Shankman. It was classy, elegant, smooth, and very entertaining.
• The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers + Best Score Nominees sequence during the Oscars. Absolutely breathtaking. What a fantastic way to showcase both dance and outstanding original music.
• dayquil and nyquil. I have to kick this cold before my audition next week (and the performances of Pinafore after that.) Being sick is not an option.
• The 5th's 2010/2011 season, which was officially announced today. Brace yourself, it's incredible. Ready? In the Heights, A Christmas Story, Vanities, Next to Normal, 9 to 5, Guys & Dolls, and Oklahoma!! KICK. ASS.

PS: In case you were really confused, the quote in the subject line of this post came from a conversation with Kelli regarding a certain youtube video called "Ponies doing Musicals." I can't really describe it, but it's both terrifying and amazing... okay, it's just something you have to see. I thank the Fug Girls for bringing it to my attention.

Day 232: Fort Collins

Today, I am grateful for:
* sweet texts.
* gorgeous landscapes.
* getting to spend dinner with Miss Amy.
* excellent sushi and Chinese food.
* getting to catch a little bit of tonight's Oscars.

Day 231: Layton

I'm having a little trouble with gratitude today. We spent the whole day on the road without much distraction, and I'm seriously missing P. But the two of us decided that we wouldn't spend our time apart moping, so I'm trying as hard as I can to honor that.

Today, I am grateful for:
* my ipod.
* text conversations.
* having such an easy drive today.
* navigation systems.
* long, hot showers.

Day 230: Tears

I had to leave my hotel this morning to head off for Arkansas. Apologies for being distant today and maybe tomorrow. I'm a little broken hearted about having to leave my baby behind.

Today, I am grateful for:
* amazingly sweet texts.
* stolen time.
* hugs and kisses.
* getting to spend time with family tonight.
* having found the guy I want to spend my life with.

Day 229: One More Day

Yesterday I spent the entire day with P. It was supposed to be the last day of my trip here, so we grabbed BurgerMaster and headed to GasWorks before heading to the top of the Space Needle before heading to my uncle's birthday party and eventually heading out to a martini bar (where the bartender was a-mazing). We spent the day just being. It was nothing fancy or extravagant. It was just designed to maximize our time together. And then came the time for him to drive me back to the hotel. I'm not sure when I started crying, but it came out fast, and before I knew it, I was trying to stifle a full on breakdown. Hugs, kisses, more hugs and several "I love you"s later, I walked into my hotel and left P's arms. I spent the rest of the night racking with tears.

This morning I woke up with a hangover. Not from the martinis. From the crying. I felt like Hell, and I'm sure I looked it. But somehow it didn't matter when my dad texted from the mechanic to say that he was already tired and thought that maybe we should spend one more day. Cue a huge smile from yours truly.

So less than 24 hours after a massive onslaught of tears, I'm getting ready to go out on the last night of my trip with the only guy I want to be with. I know this second goodbye will be hard, but one more day is beyond worth it.

Today, I am grateful for:
* one more day with him.
* the amazingness that was last night's goodbye.
* feeling this loved.
* waking up to a message from P's mom.
* yesterday.

Day 228: Red

I feel like I could gush on here for pages about how amazing the last 12 days have been. Ever since I that first Friday here, I've been nothing but happy. That's a pretty big deal for me considering the usual happy to sad ratios that explain a normal week. My Facebook status currently says that I'm having the best week of my life, and I know that's a lofty statement. But it's true. I've never been happier or more sure of what I want.

Today, I am grateful for:
* these days in Seattle (although most of my time has been spent in Edmonds).
* all the people who messed up their schedules to see me.
* finding the ultimate feeling of comfort.
* text messages.
* knowing that just because I have to leave for a while doesn't mean this is going to end.

Day 227: Eco-friendly

Today, I am grateful:
* spending all night with P last night.
* waking up in his arms.
* an evening of Mario Kart.
* 500 Days of Summer.
* getting your perfect day.