SO MUCH IS HAPPENING!!

I didn't intend for the title to be in all caps, but fate made it so. I believe this is fitting because this is the craziest week since I've moved to San Antonio.

First of all, in fact all-encompassing, is the fact that it is spring break (!). This means that my mom and sister came down from Kansas to visit. They arrived last night and it's already been amazing to have them here. I've been absolutely bouncing off the walls in anticipation since Monday (though caffeine may have had something to do with that too). So far they've come to see a show at The Magik, we had lunch at Tito's, and as I type they are a'huntin' for supplies to make Thai food for tonight's supper.

Spring Break also means kid's camp at Magik and instead of mostly field trip groups we've had tons of parents bringing their kids to the shows. This has made seating 8.95x crazier. Plus in the mornings the phones ring nonstop. my very favorite are the people who expect me to list the types of candy bars we have in our concession stand even as all 5 lines are ringing at once. My second favorite are the kind who couldn't find downtown San Antonio if the Tower of the Americas was planted in their backyard. ("Are there any landmarks on Alamo St. that would help us find the theater?" "um...the Alamo" Remember?) It's gentler in the afternoon (like right now).

The kids are, of course, what the theater is all about...and right now we are full of them. we really get all types here and though it can be frantic, it really feels great to see (some of) them catching on and learning lines and having fun. some of the little ones will come up and hug me whenever they see me and that's pretty darn special. There are also those who are sent to theater camp because their parents don't know how to handle them and they think, my kids are creative, they need an outlet, when really their kids are undisciplined and need...discipline. and one terribly smart child who was here had to be sent home because he wouldn't stop kicking other children. I don't claim to know the individual situations of these kids, but some really have problems that we can't control. It's a little bit heartbreaking.

That's the way it is though. every job has fulfilling moments and disappointing moments. Tour shows are usually a lot of fun though. Yesterday I went to a school to perform Schoolhouse Rock and the kids there just loved it. That really is the most fun part of my job.

Alas, it is all rainy, grumpy weather. I'm tired. Deep breaths. Other than crummy weather and stress at work, this week has had ups and downs. This weekend is Luminaria, a ginormous arts festival downtown and I'm working 3-midnight. I think it'll be fun. I mean, it's an arts festival, how ossom is that? I'm stage managing the gazebo in Hemisfair Park and it should be a good time. But it's so cold and frankly, right now, I sorta would just like to sleep for a few days. but I would never do that while my mom and sis are visiting, and while there are parties to attend and houses to warm and festivals to witness. maybe next week...