March 24, 2010
Ninja’s in Massachusetts! My wonderfully sweet and charming boyfriend with whom I am vacationing has actually donned a new stage name for me and my one-leg status -- Peg Leg Jim!
Well, good news, folks. Peg Leg Jim got herself a callback for “Tommy” after that one-footed rendition of “Toucha Toucha Touch Me.” Tragically, her decaying foot will still be “en caste” for the dance callback, so fingers crossed that a pre-fall video of my dancing abilities will suffice.
The trip to Boston was rather eventful. Thanks to the delightful weather and skilled communication of Delta Airlines, he who brightens my rainy days got in a bit late on Monday, and after a high-speed car ride to the bus stop, we missed the bus by about ten minutes. So we boarded the even higher-speed Acela train with our Chinese takeout, luggage and angel food cake. [Sidebar: Angel food cake rocked! I’ve decided I am most successful in the baking department of kitchen duties (although I did prepare a delicious omelette for my blue eyed baby this morning).]
The weather in Boston has also been a particularly accommodating wintry mix, but no matter to me with my strong man who generously bestows piggy back rides! We had an audition yesterday in B-town which went rather well. We got to meet some of the Boston actors who are a rather different blend than New York thespians.
I think it’s nice how my broken foot helps others feel endeared to me. For example, walking down the street, strangers are inclined to shout out positive encouragement, like, “Keep going, honey, almost there!” and “It’s gonna be stronger when it heals” and the especially observant, “Sweetie, your leg gonna be okay!” Much thanks to all these well-wishers and no doubt others who will continue to root me on my one-footed way.
My gentleman and I saw “Alice in Wonderland” in 3-D last night with his family, and it was seriously, stupendously awesome. The chairs were positioned perfectly so I could prop up “le foot”, Chris and I indulged in our preferred cinema snack of popcorn and Reese’s Pieces, and the movie quite simply was visually intoxicating. I highly recommend it to all.
I decided against giving the good foot a pedicure, as I thought it might add to the other foot's its burgeoning inferiority complex. Asian ladies of Manhattan, get ready to blow out all the stops when my cast comes off. I’m expecting my toes to hit the streets of New York with a nice spring pink. Probably in flats.
Taco night tonight at Chris’ mom’s house - woohoo! Judging by her recipe for the Strawberry Mousse (more appropriately called Strawberry Snow in the family), I expect it will be quite tasty. Fear not, health-conscious readers, I will incorporate a one-legged ninja workout rather soon. Off to enjoy a sunny New England afternoon!
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