The week of the 17th was stressful on so many levels. I was pulled into a big project at work and I was told that I had to do work for two other big projects at the last minutes, one of which launched on the 24th. Those changes have still not been fully tested and are still having problems (hmm, wonder why? I hate lack of planning). This was, of course, coming off of my pleasent three day weekend.
The week was full of normal activities. I practiced my song for the first time with the piano and we worked out a lot of kinks. It was decided that I needed backup singers(!) which never materialized. *shrugs*
My sister-in-law's brother-in-law had a fabulous 40th birthday party. They showed a video of his life that was so well done and beautiful. It was great! Afterward, my brother, sister-in-law and I succumb to our hunger and stopped for pizza on the way home. We talked about everything, including how my Easter conversation with
On Monday,
Since I was taking the day off, Liz and I decided to have a Cinco de Mayo party at some point. Shelly volunteered to cook and I assigned roles to everyone who confirmed attendance.
On Thursday, I practiced my song for the first time with the band. We discovered the HAWTness that is the bass player, so that was fun.
On Friday,
We headed home and waited for Shelly to call to go shopping for the food. It was a good thing she ran late because
We had the Cinco de Mayo party that night and I told my friends one by one (I should record their reactions).
Saturday, I went to a play that one of my co-workers directed in Lapeer. It was very entertaining.
Sunday
Monday,
We got to talking and I got over my annoyance quickly. We went to visit Denise at work and then stopped at Best Buy for a few items. We came back to my place and
We went to Denny's to eat at some point and then we hung out at home before heading to dinner with my brother and sister-in-law. Then we went to my first dress rehearsal of the week, where the chorus sang "God Bless America" to give him a send off. It was touching.
He stayed with me on Wednesday night and left me on Thursday morning. I cried to my mother and then went to work in a FOUL MOOD. That night was dress rehearsal #2 and it lifted my spirits a bit.
Friday I worked, got my hair done, and then headed to Country Day for the concert. Friday night's concert was ok, but the crowd was not giving us much of anything. It was like Senior Citizen Day on Friday! Afterwards was Chorus dinner at Copper Canyon. Fun Times!
Saturday's show went much better. The crowd was more into it, for sure. After that was the cast party and a lot more fun.
Sunday, I went to my grandmother's and then came home to do nothing.
It has been an amazing and tiring few weeks.