This Year...

It's time for an end-of-year list!

In 2009...

• I did Those Fabulous Fifties, Part 2 at the Fireside - a revue. I can never get away from poodle skirts in my life. But at least I got the pink one.

• Joe took me on a vacation in February to the Outer Banks of North Carolina and made me love him even more, if that were possible. :-)

• I spent the next 4 months working at the diner. Boo. Hiss. (I know you can't see it, but I'm wearing yet another poodle skirt. ^%#@!)

• In July I left the diner for the Fireside again to play Liesl in The Sound of Music. To all patrons that so originally brought it to my attention - Yes, I am aware that I am not, in fact, 16 years old. But I am still going to drink this champagne, thank you very much. Clue and crossword puzzles took over my life in this contract. And apparently, so did the sleeves of this purple dress. (Or "Barney suit" as our 9-year-old Gretl so tactfully referred to it.)

• As of November 1, I have been enjoying a wonderful funemployment in NYC with Joe before going back, yet again, to the lovely Fireside for another Wisconsin winter after the holidays! This FUNemployment has included being in a lovely cabaret starring Jen Brooks, seeing In the Heights on Broadway front row and exactly center for $26, crocheting amazing stuff til my fingers are numb, and seeing LOTS of friends. But on Tuesday I'm heading home to NC before Wisconsin. This time it's Those Fabulous 50's and 60's. Let the sun shine in!

Dear Santa,

This coming year, I'd like an Equity card. And an engagement. Or, just one of those things. Could you make it happen? Thanks.

Love,

Lindsey (I've been REAL good, I promise!)