We have arrived in Rochester! We are staying in an internet-less house and so we have not been able to post. Since we have arrived I have had my first stick shift lesson in about 3 years (when I drove from Milwaukee to Boston with my best friend Anne). It was a little rough. After I got into first gear the first time, pretty smoothly, I gave a triumphant cry! But after about twenty mintues it turned from a triumphant cry to just a plan ol' cry. "What if I can't do it!" I said. Bret said, "Then I'll drive and you can read to me." So I Felt much much better.
I'm happy to say that this morning I drove on the real road from Bret's dad's house to Uncle John's house. No stalling on the road, and I've finally got the real smooth let go of the clutch in first. After first, it's smooth sailing. So wish and pray for no stop-and-go traffic when I'm behind the wheel. I'll just take my time.
Today is our first audition at Geva theater. We'll be doing a scene from Proof and two monologues (Bret's is from a Sarah Ruhl play and mine is from a Chuck Mee).
I'm sure we will kick much butt.
