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DianaK

Appreciations Year Three: Day 164

The terrific progress we are making at my folks house! Today we got through the entire upstairs hall closet — all organized, sorted, and packed!

Amazon Prime and this week’s choice, Lark Rise to Candleford, for some much needed veg time.

The amazing people who had the idea for HUGE theater, made that dream a reality, and who continue to work so hard to improve and expand this home-away-from home, this welcoming and loving community, this creative place where so many of us stretch and grow and dream our own dreams and thrive. Congratulations, HUGE Theater, and a profound thank you to all of you help keep it alive. ❤

Rufus.

DianaK

Year 1, Day 123: audience, fellow improvisers, the Delaneys, family visits

Oh, today is so easy. I appreciate:

  • Everyone who came to the show at HUGE Theater last night. You were an awesome audience!
  • Jen, Kristen, Liv Augusta Anderson, Carolyn Blomberg & Dan Linden, for making the whole solo show such a wonderful experience. 🙂
  • This morning’s solstice/birthday/christmas gathering with T, E & R. Perfect in every way!
  • The anticipation of seeing my siblings and all my nieces and nephews (who are coming to town this weekend!) It will be so much fun to see everyone again!
DianaK

Year 1, Day 121: wackiness, feedback, open venue

I appreciate the continued wackiness of meeting people out of context! Today’s version:

  • Meeting Mary, my fellow laughter yoga leader, at the bead store (unscheduled stop during errands today).
  • Seeing Elyssa (from my CSz class) at Huge (I was on my way out after rehearsal, she was heading in for class).
  • Ending up in line behind Katie C (whom I haven’t seen in several years and doesn’t live in my neighborhood) at my post office.

So. Much. Fun!

I also appreciate Katie, Ryan, and Pat, for patiently watching and then providing good feedback on the solo improv show I’m working on. 😉

And I appreciate the fact that HUGE Theater is letting me try this out tomorrow night! In front of real live people! (Okay, well I both appreciate and am terrified by it….) 😛

DianaK

Year 1, Day 116: creamer, HUGE, improv

I appreciate:

  1. Coconut milk creamer. Makes my coffee so yummy – and doesn’t make me sick. ♥
  2. HUGE Theater for creating such a wonderful space for new improvisers to perform – including me! I both appreciate – and am terrified about – getting to try out my solo piece in next week’s Solo Showcase. (!!)
  3. Getting to play in a bunch of shows in the next round of IAGG. Really, I’m giddy like a little kid before Christmas. Oh – wait – it IS before Christmas. And I think we all agree that I’m pretty much always like a little kid….. 🙂
DianaK

Year 1, Day 113: crabbiness brings gratefulness

I’m crabby today, so it’s especially helpful/challenging 😉 to figure out what I appreciate right now. Let’s see… I appreciate:

  • The intrepid travelers who braved the icy roads to come to Laughter Yoga last night and the fun of leading the group (thanks, Jody! Hope you got some sleep!)
  • The awesome show with Andrew Zimmern at HUGE Theater last night.
  • The warmth of my house.
  • The comfort of seeing the kitties and Gracie all snuggled up sleeping in the living room.
  • The generous, caring staff at Wilder who were at today’s meeting and the fact that MIL care is going pretty well for now.
  • The fact that I can once again see the FLOOR in my office (still a long way to go, but at least I can find my desk and actually work there….)
  • The sounds and smells coming from the kitchen, which indicate that Pat is making the Best. Fried. Potatoes. Ever — and knowing he will share them with me. 🙂
  • The fact that we get Katie home again tomorrow. Oh! That’s a good one. Having the whole family around for a month is going to be wonderful. Deep breath of contentment. Yup. Now I can get back to work.
DianaK

Year 1, Day 105: rain, awards at HUGE, Molly

I appreciate:

  1. Today’s rain. Of course it’d be nicer if it was snow — but we’ll take whatever precipitation we can get!
  2. The Improviser of the Year Awards at HUGE last night. What a ridiculously lovely and amazing group of people! ♥
  3. Thanks to Molly from whom I stole the wording “ridiculously lovely and amazing.” A perfect description of the event – and the community. 🙂
DianaK

Year 1, Day 86: huge appreciation for HUGE

It will come as no surprise for you to learn that I appreciate HUGE Theater! Here are today’s reasons:

  1. It is one of the most open and welcoming theater communities I’ve ever encountered.
  2. People of all skill levels are encouraged to explore their creativity, stretch past their comfort levels to see what’s there, and to see an expanded version of themselves in the process.
  3. Honesty and humor color all the improv that happens there — and you can see this amazing live theater 6 nights a week!
DianaK

Year 1, Day 73: numbers, comedy, distractions, time for work

Today I appreciate:

  • That Day 73 represents 1/5 of my year of FB gratitude posts. Numbers are fun. 😛
  • The upcoming Improv-a-thon HUGE Theater (Nov 15) and all the fun and excitement leading up to it!
  • My upcoming showcase Comedy Sportz Showcase (Nov 10) [I’ll try to get to inviting people today…] and all the fun and excitement leading up to that!
  • The myriad pleasant distractions my life affords me.
  • Having a little time to get back to work today. Almost like a “regular” day!
DianaK

Year 1, Day 50: Kent, transformation, unexpected delights, dance with chair

I appreciate:

  1. Kent, who, on his birthday, posted (on Facebook) this lovely thought, which I want to share with all MY FB friends: You are all dear to me. You all matter. Never imagine that your life doesn’t! 🙂
  2. Last night’s reminder of the power of laughter yoga and community. Thank you, friends, for helping me transform my crabby, headachy, overwhelmed mood into one of peaceful joy
  3. The unexpected delight of learning that a fellow laugher from the laughter yoga club is a HUGE Theater student — and the fun of sitting with her at Show X last night!
  4. Tim Hellendrung’s exquisite dance with a chair, and his impeccable recasting of it in a later scene!