And the madness continues ...

Things are spinning into a vortex of deeper insanity here in Athens, Ohio. Some highlights from my life:

1. I'm moving toward a decision to go to graduate school in acting rather than staying at Ohio University for another two years or facing the "real world." This is causing me much anxiety because I know I have at least two years less training than many I'm competing against. Also, to finish my degree in journalism by the end of the year, I would have to drop out of acting studio (a set group of people who have their acting classes together) and it breaks my heart to think about.

2. One of my old professors was murdered last week. It's insane! People don't get murdered in Athens, Ohio! Not in this land of idyllic splendor and small-town goodness! I had this professor my sophomore year for People in Italian Renaissance... kind of a niche class. Police are holding his son -- another student at OU -- under charges of homicide.

3. My play goes up in less than three weeks. We still have a lot of time, but I'm just so mentally exhausted. And it's such a time and effort commitment. I'm having fun, but my classes are suffering for it -- including my acting classes.

4. I got called back for 3 of the 4 School of Theater shows, which makes me feel good. Unfortunately, I sucked up 2 of the callbacks already. I wasn't prepared and that shined through loud and clear. It's embarrassing embarrassing yourself. Oiy vey. One more callback to redeem my reputation!

5. My dad's birthday is coming up! *Dad, don't read this* I got him an awesome present over two months ago, and I'm really looking forward to giving it to him! Woohoo!