let the painting begin

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My first major project for my new condo is paint…

I have chosen the colors and am very excited to get the samples and try them out.

For the living/dining room area is [URL=http://www.dunnedwards.com/retail/content.asp?Category=89&Content=0&colorid=DE+5645]Toadstool[/url] which has the slightest hint of pastel green in it.

For the hallway/entryway is [URL=http://www.dunnedwards.com/retail/content.asp?Category=89&Content=0&colorid=DE+6033]Porcupine Needles[/url] which is a warm neutral brown.

For my bedroom I’m using [URL=http://www.dunnedwards.com/retail/content.asp?Category=89&Content=0&colorid=DE+5959]Lingering Lilac[/url] which I pulled from the pillows on my bed.

I can’t wait to see these on the walls. Click on the color name to take a look!

playing catch up…

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Poppy So, I’m a little behind in my reporting because of how busy life has been for me lately, but I am finally sitting down to catch y’all up on the most recent goings on…

First, I was in Noises Off again. As you can see, Poppy was alive and well inside of me despite my fears of forgetting how to act or be funny. I was thrilled to be back on a big stage after quite a time away. It’s lucky that Noises Off is such a crowd pleaser because it makes it just a little easier to do eight shows per week when people cry with laughter. There are a few more pictures of the experience [URL=http://www.flickr.com/photos/11155154@N00/sets/72157594330339177/]here[/url]. {warning: Actors’ actions cannot always be explained}

Right as the show closed I also moved into my new condo in Hollywood. The location of my new place is so awesome because it is 12 minutes from work and much closer to where most of my life takes place. There will be no more long drives home after being out with friends. It’s a short cab ride or, even better, a short walk (or stumble, depending on what’s going on). Also, as I have said before, my new place has so much more room than before. It’s divine. Marceau the French cat is adapting quite well and is finally getting used to going outside in the new back yard. And tonight I plan on using the hot tub for the first time to soothe my very tired muscles, which brings me to…

layoutThis weekend we had open houses at all three Southern California S Factor studios where I was a part of all the demos. These demos are such a thrill to perform and to watch, but also take a toll on my muscles and body. My rhomboid muscle (the one right under my right shoulder blade) is totally f&%cked (pardon my language) and my legs have so many bruises that it looks like I’ve been beaten. This is not the normal state my body is in from doing S Factor, it’s just that the pole tricks in a demo are very athletic and we’re doing them choreographed all together. Sometime I hope all of you, my faithful readers, will be able to see one of these awe inspiring dances. The energy in the room full of women celebrating the shape and strength of the female form is just magnificent and delicious. The screaming and the cheering coming from inside the studio rivaled that of a rock concert…

And that is that for now. I am going for a soak in my new hot tub.

all moved in…

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Well, ok, all moved in, but not all put way. I have now been living in piles of stuff for one week. There is no bone in my body that likes to unpack, and so I continue to live in my piles of stuff and my clothes spread out and my tv in the closet.

BUT, I am enjoying my new place! I love all the space I have. I love that it only takes me 15 minutes to get to work. I love that I can walk around the corner to some hip bars and restaurants. I love how much bigger my bathtub/shower is. I love how nice and cool it is on the ground floor. I love my kitchen counters. I love living closer to lots of my friends.

I have noticed a couple of things that I will have to adapt to…

For example, I can hear my upstairs neighbors’ footsteps sometimes. I hear somebody’s tv? radio? at many hours of the day.

Tonight, after work, I was planning on coming home to get going on my organizing, but instead I set up my internet and decided to get back to blogging.

Once things are more put away, I will post some pictures so you can all see!