“Pack it in!” I screech, “Like sardines! Think sardine-y thoughts!” I beckon to the groups tentatively stepping in the small, dark holding room. It’s approximately the size of a closet, with dirty carpet on the floor and flickering (electric) candles on the wall. A claustrophobic’s nightmare. “Get closer to me, I don’t smell! I’ve washed this [...]
Archive for June, 2011
Maid in Manhattan
Posted in All the world's a stage: Theater, tagged acting, improv, interactive theater on June 20, 2011 | 9 Comments »
It’s Raining Gay Boyfriends
Posted in All the world's a stage: Theater, Keep your friends close, Single and Fabulous Exclamation Point, tagged Beatles, Broadway, cheap tickets, gay boyfriends, New York City, NYC, Rain:A Tribute to The Beatles, theatre, ticket deals on June 8, 2011 | 6 Comments »
There are certain things you just know, beyond the benefit of a Google search, originated in New York City. Examples: 24 hour delis, jaywalking, drunk brunch, sample sales, and gay boyfriends. In a city where there are 600,000 more single women than men (yes, that’s the statistic; yes, it terrifies me), it’s no surprise we’ve [...]
She Works Hard (or not) for the Money
Posted in Bringing home the bacon: Day Jobs, tagged promotions on June 2, 2011 | 18 Comments »
I suppose if I was at the maximum for a New York cliché, I would be waiting tables. It’s the ultimate clichéd day job. Thing is, I’m a bit of a klutz and would more than likely spill things. I can’t stand working behind a desk, as you may have read about once or twice. While I’ve recently [...]



