Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich

Hey folks. Long time. I'm gonna start off this blog the way that all great hip hop albums start: a few shout outs.

First of a big shout out (and a pour of the alcoholic beverage in my hand to the ground) to the late great Vintage Chair aka Chelsea aka Mrs. Married Woman aka Girl in Coax for being the person to introduce me to the blogger stuff and peacing out before her time. RIP, girl.

Second shout out goes to the beautiful girl in NY who is now following this blog (creepy). My BF4N(ATS): ELIZA!!!

Third shout out to my beautiful girlfriend HJ who opens a show this week. Can't wait to see it! She also made me a tight ass mug for Valentine's Day!

Last shout out goes to Collin A., Meg Johns, Katie Rich, and Joceleen Ranne for giving me ideas and support in my mad teaching skillz. You guys are amazing.

Teaching?! What?!? Yes, it is true (I do that bit a lot, I apologize). My former high school flew me home to teach the wonderful and willing students a little improv. It was a two day workshop and I think quite successful. Everyone showed me respect and the atmosphere was so great. Everyone wanted to be there and so willing to learn. I realize I am very passionate about things I love and the privilege of getting to share them with others. I remember at one point jumping on a chair and cheering I was so excited as to what was going on. After the two day class, they auditioned for a team. The part that touched me the most (to get all sentimental on your asses) was after it was over, no one got up. They sat there and asked to keep playing. There was even talk about them playing in the halls just because they were having so much fun with it. Definitely one of my greatest moments in my improv life (hell, I'll say it, in life) and I can't wait to one day (in the future) explore this love of teaching further.

Speaking of improv, I start level 3 Tuesday. Super excited, but I definitely will always have a place in my heart for my level 2 class. Taught by the oh-so-talented Katie Rich, I have lived this year thus far for Sundays at 6 where I was lucky to watch and perform with some of the best improvisers in the country. Beyond best improvisers, just great people. I can't wait to see these people again and get to perform with them. This is my accidental shout out, but you all deserve it.

I think I will be having to take a forced hiatus from the Annoyance. I was planning on taking classes there on Mondays, but the class has already sold out. I will resume, but it is looking like it won't be this session. It's not because of money, I will tell you that. Not that I'm rich, but I did get my tax return two days ago! I decided to treat myself. I'm so sick of not having any groceries, so I went, and did not pay attention to how much I was buying. I had the money, I needed the groceries, so I went to town. I did not think about the weight of the groceries and the lack of a cart to push them for a few blocks. I had to carry them. After a while I had to stop every few feet and take a break. It was extremely heavy. In fact, my whole upper body is sore from them.

While at home to teach, I drove to Edmond each night to spend time with Haley. Even though it wasn't a lot of time together (she had rehearsals until 10 and I had to wake up early each day to get back to Tulsa) I am never happier than when I get to spend time with her. Getting to hold her hand while driving to Walmart or making up songs on the guitar, I feel like I am living my life fully when I am with her. She makes me laugh harder than anyone I know, and always is there for me. I hope she knows it goes both ways. I get to go back to Edmond next week to see her show, and then she is coming here for her Spring Break! I am so excited!

Short sweet updates:
I need a new book. I just finished Watchmen, my first graphic novel ever, and I really enjoyed it. Made me feel nerdy, but I enjoyed it. So if you have any recommendations, I'm all ears. Also, I listened to a lot of hip hop at home and a lot of jazz while reading. Any artists you recommend? Finally, my status=my dinner. Delicious (had to make it twice, cat walked away with the first one).

From my cozy apartment,
CB