Today in Mystory (how incredibly clever)
I do this thing several times throughout the year, where I sit and just think of what I was doing, where I was, who I was with, a year ago today, on whatever day that it is.
Well: I’ve been doing that a lot recently, because I kept meaning to write it down, and I just never did. So, here it is, without further adieu.
WHERE I WAS A YEAR AGO TODAY:
I had just gotten back from U/RTA in New York City with my Mom. I auditioned and got two interviews, UC-Irvine and Roosevelt. We saw two shows: November and Spamalot, which was great. When I got back, I awaited the U/RTA results to see what I might be doing with my life in the next chapter.
This whole time, I’ve also been directing Oleanna at Samford for my senior Capstone project. It was one of the best experiences of my life, and I miss it all the time. I couldn’t have asked for a better cast or crew. The show would have opened in a few days, putting us right smack-dab in the middle of tech-week.
I had also just recently gotten engaged and was in the middle of wedding planning. We had finally decided on July 19th, 2008, by this time, I think, but if not, then thereabouts.
This whole time, I was still living in Birmingham, at home with my family, going to Samford, having an awesome senior year.
FIN
Generally speaking, that’s the what, who, and where of my life about a year ago today. I realize it’s very prosaic and factual, but that’s kind of how this “today a year ago” thing goes: you just state the facts of your life a year ago to the day.
I kind of wish I could go back and watch myself doing all of this. The moments spent just chilin’ in the green room at Harrison or the food court up in the University Center. All of these things are great memories.
OK. That’s enough wistful writing for now. Nostalgia is something I have a tendency towards, so I just have to stop myself or I’ll keep on going. Not even joking.
But now that I’ve done that, I feel much better. And really, the point of doing that is more so that I can see my past in light of the present, with some perspective on what the future holds, in the sense that I don’t know, but that it can be very exciting, too. We’ll see! Thanks for reading. Hopefully I can post a short play soon for you to read and critique. Maybe. Cross your fingers.
Talk soon,
Neal
