I really love the fact that I'm a thirtysomething and I still get snow days. I remember praying for them when I was a kid. It didn't matter that I could sleep in because I would always get up really early and watch the news to see the name of my school scroll across the bottom of the screen. Now I'm the professor and I get a phone call on our schools automated system, but I still have to watch the news to watch the public declaration. There's nothing more glorious than a feeling you've beat the system. Even though no one has control over the weather it's great to get a free day off work and responsibility.
Today I got to watch the PBS recording of one of their Great Performances series. This installment was of the latest revival of the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece Company starring the amazing Raul Esparza (a total and complete rockstar). I've seen this show before but it really hit me differently this time.
I've recently made the decision that Raul's character, Bobbie, is ready to take the leap. Please watch his performance of the show's most famous song: "Being Alive". It's life changing.
Raul's Performance on the 2007 Tony Awards
I've alway wanted to take that step I hadn't realized I wasn't ready until I felt the switch flip in side of me. This "flip" came after lots of change and "revamping" in my sensibilities. I've gone through the biggest internal changes of my life in the last 2 years.
Along with the flipped switch I've come to the conclusion that what I do for a living is not my life. A distinction with which I have struggled for a long time. When you get a paycheck for doing the thing you love it's so easy to think you've arrived. This is especially true when you're an artist. I'm grateful that faith has shown me otherwise. I'm expectant about what God will do.
2008 is not just the year of the rat but the year of balance.
Happy Snow Days!
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