Time Traveler's Wife

After having a very hectic week (which still isn't over), I was grateful to get a break last night for some entertainment. I drove down to the Springs and met my SIL Asha for a girls movie night, and we went to see The Time Traveler's Wife. As adaptations go, I thought this was one of the best that I've seen in a long time. There were, of course, some of my favorite scenes from the book missing, but I understand they can't translate an entire 546 page novel to the screen. However, in terms of what they were able to bring to life, they really caught the essence of the novel without veering away from the plot like too many other adaptations do (Confessions of a Shopaholic, anyone? Not even CLOSE to the book). The movie is very definitely not an action flick, so it's not as fast paced or high-drama as what it seems like people expect. But the pace of the movie fits for the story that's being told.

I love how unique the plotline is for this novel, and even re-reading the book close to the viewing of the movie didn't take anything away for me. This one is a must-own when it comes out, and is totally worth seeing if you have a chance.

CSO Reaudition

The reaudition yesterday is over, thank goodness. I hate auditions SO much and it's even worse when you have to do it in front of your Grammy-winning director with no one else to sing with you. I don't think they'll kick me out, but I did ask for reconsideration to the Alto 1 part. I'm happiest at the Soprano II level, but know that I have challenges in the top of my range...and as long as they'll let me keep singing, I'll be fine. I wonder how to build confidence with this stuff, and assume it has to do with getting used to auditions so that they're not so terrifying. It only adds to the frustration that when you're nervous, they never hear how good you really can be!

I really hope that it's another 3 years before this comes up again. But, my friends all are the best and let me vent and call to check in on me...so as stressed as I am between work and this re-audition, I'm so lucky to feel loved!!