Not sure where to start. I have a lot of thoughts swimming around in my head and need to throw them up on paper so bear with me or don't read at all.

Exhibit A: A Disgruntled Employee

This is something I definitely didn't think I would be dealing with but I'm right in the middle of it. I feel like my job is trying to be sabotaged out from under me but I have no proof - just speculation and hunches but I hate feeling so backed into a corner. I went from loving going to the studio to dreading Monday's because I hate confrontation and can feel the tension in the air as I'm constantly underminded in the classroom, talked down to my co-workers and my every decision is doubted. It feels terrible to feel like I'm walking on egg shells in my job. I feel like I can't measure up because someone is waiting in the shadows for me to screw up.

Exhibit B: In Search of a Roomie

My roomie V and I got along great but she felt it would be prudent to get out of here when she found a more affordable place to rent. So, now I'm on my own to fend for myself and this wonderful apartment. My landlords are showing me grace in this time as this isn't a conventional landlord/tenant relationship but I feel their patience is wearing thin. I am trying to find someone as I've posted an ad back on Craigslist but no one with real potential is showing any interest. So far, a bar tender and an old lady have responded. Both of which I have no interest in living with. Just praying that the Lord provides me with someone who will be a perfect fit for my situation.

Exhibit C: Single yet content...for now

So it's obvious to anyone who has known me for longer than 10 seconds that I'm not where I thought I would be at this point in my life but I remind myself continually that God laughs at our plans. He alone knows whats best for me and His timing is perfect. I have to trust in that alone as it would be very easy for me to grow weary and discouraged in this season. I see almost everyone I know engaged, married, or even having babies and I'm on the other end of the spectrum in my total singleness. I just heard a sermon yesterday though that a married woman has to concern herself with nurturing her husband and family but a single woman can concentrate on the Lord's affairs only. That is a reminder to me though that during this time I need to be serving the Lord with my time and talents rather than just sitting around waiting for Mr. Right. Hmmm....so much to think about. Which leads me to my next point.

Exhibit D: A new business

My mother and I have been sitting on a business idea for about a year now. This weekend we actually took action to start making it happen and it's REALLY exciting. My mom had a dream 2 weeks ago and I told her what I thought it meant but she dismissed it but then she had another dream a few days ago, that was more to the point and the Lord showed her what this one meant. Both dreams had to do with her passion for our business. It's cool how the Lord can speak to us while we sleep. I feel like this business (I'll divulge more specifics later) will feed a passion of mine too as I'll be getting to use my creative energy in a new way. Not to mention, the help it will give my pocketbook. What a blessing this will be to us!

Exhibit E: Guys...In general

When the time comes, I want a man to come along and pursue me. Is that to much to ask?? I am awakening to the cold hard truth that guys today, don't make moves because they are scared of rejection and above all else, just lazy. I learned in a long convo with my best friends today that he probably never would have made a move if she hadn't initiated. Isn't that sad? My best friends might have never gotten married if it wasn't for her. As a single girl adamant to be pursued with my story book ending, I find that discouraging. I don't want to end up as a crazy ol' cat lady but I also don't want to be the one who has to let their guard down first. Ugh...guys are frustrating.  

I need some good sleep. My brain is completely overwhelmed.

Well, being a nun is officially over! It seems like I was just cast as Sister Mary Leo in Nunsense yesterday but 2 whole months have come and gone! We had 3 weekends of sold out performances, some newbie audience members and many who were a loyal following to Nunsense and had seen it dozens of times. It was such a wonderful opportunity to work with the other ladies whose calibur of talent blew me out of the water. One of them took a break from the Nat'l tour of Menopause to do our show so this was no amateur production. It was also a big one to me because excluding our Christmas production at church, this show marked my first professional theatre gig as a real adult after college...pretty exciting! I was worried I wouldn't be up to par considering the women I was on stage with but everyone was very impressed and reiterated that I held my own candle and they hoped I would do many more plays with them. What an encouragement to a young novice of the theatre! I think this started a long string of shows for me in the metroplex and it was great exposure too. Here are some highlights from the hilariously funny ladies of Hoboken in Bedford's Nunsense. 

That's me with the pink hair bow!!

All the Sisters of Hoboken with director Dennis Yslas

Publicity Photo Shoot

When we go to the Drive-In....

Convent Miranda

Sister Mary Amnesia and her partner in crime Sister Mary Annette

Presenting...The Dying Nun!

Just a Coupla Sisters...

Amen....

The official show wall

and the show marquee outside the theatre.

Good times! This is a play that was such an honor to be a part of and such a challenging role for a young actress. I'll never forget it!

I wish all my Bostonian and NYC friends could have seen it too but I'm sending pics so you can get s glimpse of all the fun. I love aand miss you all!

Love, Sister Leo

The holidays with the all the Family:

Merry Christmas!

The Evans' Family 1st Christmas.

Wouldn't be Christmas without the Chicago clan...Oh, how we miss them!

My parents.

Oreo's new ornament from me. He is family too!

Gotta get a girl pic...Teegies wasn't in this one. she was sleepin.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Happy New Year too! Can't believe it's that time again already!