Made it to China

I have crossed an ocean and landed once again in China. This time, the flight over wasn't so bad. I got magically upgraded from economy class to Business class. . . super reclining seats and warm nuts. Trying to get over this crazy jet lag. . . back to bed!

Occupying my time. . .

Since I've been home, I found something to occupy my time. I've been volunteering at Pet Rescue by Judy with their cats. Some of my new loves are:

This is Bobby. He's a big baby boy that loves to be held and have his ears scratched. Bobby has no tail! He's a Manx! This is Woobie. She's a doll. Loves to be held and is very playful.

This is Delores, she's my favorite. Delores is a misunderstood Calico. She was found in one of those awful houses you hear on the news that is over run by cats living in filthy conditions. Because of this, she doesn't like other animals and gets upset easily. I find her to be darling with a personality. I've been begging Mom and Dad to let me bring her home!

This is Muffin. Muffin has had a cold for the last few weeks but she's still quite fiesty. She meows loudly when she wants attention and loves to sit in your lap.

This is Calandra, she's Woobie's sister. Calandra loves to be held, and has a tendency to suck on your shirt. They tell me it's because she was taken away from her mother too soon!

This is Rally. He loves to have is belly rubbed and always sticks a paw out of his cage to get your attention!

Please visit their website: Pet Rescue by Judy

10 Years and Counting

This March celebrated my 10 Year Anniversary with Hallmark.

Can you believe it? Here is my reward, a gold Hallmark Crown

pin in a velvet box.

Goodbye Neon!

I thought I would imortalize my beloved Neon here on my blog.

There is my odomator.

I put all 129,930 miles on it.

When I got her, she only had 3 miles on her!

I always drove around with this fuzzy

padded stearing wheel cover on it.

My parents always hated it.

Goodbye Neon! Here she is being towed off. I'll always love you!

Update on Home Life

Mom and I took a long weekend last week to go to Kansas City to see our extended family. I got to meet some relatives that I have never met before. I met my third cousin Chris and cousin Geri's husband, Ray. It was a good short trip.

In a few weeks, Alie will be coming home to Florida to host Kelly's baby shower. Alie will have Dominic in tow, and I'm very excited to see the little guy.

Hadrian's Arch & The Temple of Olympian Zeus

Walking along in Athens. . . I see this cat, sitting in a tree.

It started meowing at me, so I thought it was worthy of a photo. This is Hadrian's Arch, the symbolic gate of the city.

Here I am in front of the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

16 of the original 104 columns remain. . . not bad for 131 AD

From the Temple, you can see the Acropolis in the distance.

Athens' 1st Cemetery

Athens has a cemetery called 1st Cemetery. It is basically an outdoor sculpture display.

Look, there's a creepy cemetery cat.

This one is called the Sleeping Maiden, it's one of those most famous tombstones in the cemetery.

Old cemeteries are so neat to walk around in. I really enjoyed this one.

Not Myself Lately

I know, I know. It's been awhile since I've posted. This week I hope to remedy this problem and get back into my own personal groove.

I haven't been feeling like myself lately. My beloved 1998 Purple Neon died on me and I feel so lost without her. I've had her for 12 years, since she had just three miles on her. She has been my source of freedom and solitude for years. There is no better cure for feeling down than hoping in the car, blasting the radio and just driving.

Besides my car dying, my trip to Athens was not very good. Yes, I did get to see some of the amazing sights of Athens (pictures to follow later) but it was not an enjoyable trip.

I'm at home now, and trying to get myself in order.

Sick, Cranky, and Overwhelmed

I have been sick since the first day of this New Year. Unbelievable right? I flew home from Montreal so sick I thought I might not make it home. But thanks to all the other Orlandoites who were on the same flight with me, I did make it home. Only to turn around a day and a half later to go to Palmetto to the warehouses for more work!

Two weeks later and I'm at home once again. I'm not as sick as I was. . . but I'm on my third round of antibiotics and I'm still coughing! Not to mention. . . I'm only home for six days! I'm going to Athens, Greece on Sunday to visit someone special!

I'm a bit overwhelmed at being at home. I have boxes that I sent myself from tour, three suitcases that are still unpacked, a basket of mail to go through. . . . and not to mention, I can't remember where anything is! Wish me luck!

New Year's/Closing Tour Party

We took a vote and decided to hold our Closing Tour party on

New Year's Eve and roll it all into one big celebration.

Here I am with Greg Bawdon. The Amys

Amy Diaz, Amy Sonntag, and me! Amy Hogue

Stage Right!
From left to right: Sheleena Jones, Isaac Butts, Nadia Milia,
Greg Bawdon, Shioko Trappen, Amy Sonntag, and Me!

Here I am with our awesome company manager, Jeremy Kelber.

Here I am with the electrics department.

Ben Clark on my left, Brian Tindall, and Krista "Lighting" Iskra.

For the first time in my three years of touring, I won an award.

It was a new category this year, called the Pack Rat Award

for the person on tour with the most stuff.

And I won!

Crew girls!
Michelle Johnson, Jessi Smith,

Krista Iskra, and me

Michelle Johnson and Shioko Trappen

It was a great night and an even better way to welcome 2009.

"It's not Christmas unless there's pizza"

For almost as long as I can remember, Mom, Dad and I have

eaten pizza and gone to the movies on Christmas Eve.

Followed by presents at home.

This year I was once again away from home for the holidays,

but my "road" family helped celebrate my way.

We went and saw the movie Four Christmases.

Then we couldn't find anyplace open, so we had to order in pizza.

From left to right: Shavar, Linda, Adrian, and myself.

Then I opened the presents my parents sent me.

Yay! Season 2 of SeaQuest.

Montreal, Canada and a Lot of Snow

We arrived in Montreal, Canada on December 15th. There was a lot of snow on the ground. Then we had load-in at the Theatre St. Denis. Normally, I drive the tractor at load-in and load-out. . . this time I shoveled snow off the ramp!

Look at it come down on the Racks crate!


Unfortunately, when we crossed the border into Canada. . . the customs officials felt the need to check out truck two. In their doing so, they took all the load bars and straps out of the truck. After leaving customs, everything in the truck shifted around and one of our dryers had an unfortunate accident.

It's totally broken, and we'll have to get a new one when we get to the warehouses in Palmetto.

Look at all the snow! Guess this guy won't be riding his bike home from work. . . .