So Close

So these past 2 weeks have gone by extremely fast...faster than I ever could imagine. I have been waiting and waiting to move to New York, and now it is finally coming. I am leaving Orange County tomorrow morning, and then leaving out of San Diego Thursday night. It is surreal. I cannot believe the day is almost here. It is amazing to think about, really. I have not thought about it literally much, which sounds silly but I really haven't. I have been so wrapped up in everything and just the idea of New York and have not really sat down much and thought about what it really all means. I am so so excited, but reality has not really kicked me in the head yet...I am sure it's coming. 

So 2 weeks ago I had my staged reading at the La Jolla Playhouse. It was such a blast and I met some amazingly wonderful and talented people. The reading in no way gives you the role that you were reading for, so I am planning on hopefully auditioning for the actual show probably in the beginning of January. I am sure the auditions are going to be in San Diego, but I think it might be worth it to come audition...we will see. Hey, I might even be in CA around then, because as of right now, A New Brain, part 3 is looking like it is going up in the beginning of January at some big theater in LA. Haha...the show that never ends. But if it all goes through, I will be extremely excited to do it again. After all, the cast is filled with my best friends, some of which I probably won't see till then! Other than that, I did a reading of Georgia Stit's new musical The Water this last week. What a beautiful musical! I played the role of Maddy and had an amazing time! I don't want to give anything away, so all I have to say is when it starts playing, you must go see it! I fell in love with the role I was playing, but she was 13, so I am not sure in the real world I would actually play the part...who knows, I may audition for that when it comes around as well! Anyway, back to NYC prep....

I have been saying good bye to some very close people in my life this last week. It is funny...I really realized who I care about this past week based on all of this. I found myself hanging out with my old roommate, Kelsey M. a good amount and it made me realize that she is honestly one of the greatest friends I have ever had, and I am sad we did not talk for so long after our roommate disaster. I know that after everything, we are going to remain friends. She is someone that I will def. make an effort to keep in touch with, as well as lots of others. There were some goodbyes that were hard, sad, and even creepy....the creepy I will leave out...ask me about it and I will def. share with you, but it's not for this blog! Anyway, I had a wonderful going away dinner at BJs on Friday night at 11:00 and I got to see so many of my friends I wanted to see so bad before I left. Thanks to all of you for coming out...it meant the world to me. I love you all so incredibly much, and I hope you know that! I also hope you know that you are always welcome in NY. I miss all of you already! 

So...knowing my blogging history, I probably won't write another post until I am on the other side unless something huge happens and I remember and write about it before then. So...to everyone again, I love you and hope to see you all very soon! Wish me luck!!

Love,

Ashley