The Countdown Has Begun

I've got just a little over two weeks before I fly out to Cambodia. I'm sitting on my comfortable warm bed in my room at my parents house. I quit work about a month ago, I'm 31 and I have no idea if what I'm about to do makes any sense at all. Actually I know it doesn't make 'sense' in the world I live in now: family oriented, conservative Ottawa. Everyone around me is either married with kids, newly married, engaged, in a serious relationship or looking forward to one of the above. Not to mention, EVERYONE i know has a 'job, job' which is my definition of a stable 9-5 job. What does that say about me amongst all these people? I don't fit. I never did in Ottawa. Why did I ever come back when I spent my entire teenage years itching to get out? I know why. I listened to my head instead of my heart. Never Again! So instead I'm about to embark on an adventure that will take me first to Cambodia for 6weeks to volunteer then wherever my heart desires and then....well wherever my wallet will allow me;)

Les Femmes Fatales

It's been a little more than a month since A Fateful Meeting of Les Femmes Fatales ran 5 successful shows at the Arts Court and since I've been in Jennifer's sexy heels. Man did I ever have a fun time playing the strong, confident Femme Theda Bara dolled up as Cleopatra. Doing this play was my first since moving to Ottawa 19 months ago. I have waited way too long to get my feet wet in theatre. Everyday at rehearsal was a realization that I can no longer put acting on the back burner. It's really the only thing in life that lights me up. Well other than playing with little children and acting like a child myself. My fellow actors were so fun and great to work alongside. I wish we had a longer run but I'm happy with the outcome. I do miss being on stage and challenging my skills every night which makes it even that much harder to put acting on hold again for a little bit as I decide to engage in my other passion, working with children. The Femme in me has been lit and I'm ready to take her along with me wherever I go!