It all started on Sat night when my bestmate, soul sister Jess (http://www.jessiestephens2000.blogspot.com/) put on her debut performance at the globe theatre in London....! Oh my god, what an evening.
The globe was brimming over with electric energy shooting in every direction, everyone couldn't help but be sucked into this place of artistic expression, with the promise of that tantalising escapism that theatre creates. Nervous chatter filled the void throughout this expanse of culture and history, until the bell rang!Numerous classical acting students filed onto stage and the evening truly began! The show was several different scenes from many Shakespeare plays. My soul sister played Goneril, King Lears daughter.
She walked on stage and just stood there, with true acting weight, her presence was captivating, it held your gaze, and her presence was pushed into every space in the globe, leaving room for nothing else. The energy was hate, angry underneath a cool, hard exterior! She hit the nail on the head. One of the hardest things you can do as a theatre actor is have weight while not moving, or verbally communicating. It is so easy to get lost in that space, let the theatre consume you, whisk you away from your audiences attention, wilt like a flower in the hot hot summer sun with no hope of water. But ever second that Jess was on the stage, not moving, not speaking, her presence grew.
I had tears in my eyes *as I do now remembering*, she has grown as an actor and will continue to fly. Your are my inspiration my sister, your pure determination and motto feel the fear and do it anyway, which you now live, is up high on a pedestal. I look up and admire what you have finally connected with, your true self. You are an inspiration to all of us, for us to live our dreams, at the very least give it a shoot and no matter what happens you have lived, lived the fantasy and made it your reality.
To you my sparkling star I raise my cigg and marvel at your achievements and energy that you put into your life everyday.
The next celebration for me happened on Sunday when my Dad became captain of his golf club!
It's called Driving Day! The new captain has to drive off the first tee, and others place bets on how far that drive will be. It was a windy day up at Dyke Golf Club, as always, but more then a light breeze. I've never seen Dad take such a quick shot in all the times I've seen him play. There was no practise swing, he went straight up to the ball and swung. That ball whizzed into the air and landed over 180 yards aways, the wind caught it a little and managed to push the ball into the bunker, but who cares he's now the new captain wooohoooooo!I got to park in the captains space when I got up to the club, and Dad hasn't even had that privilege yet hehehehe Hey there are bonuses to being the captains daughter......!
The day was one of drinking and chatting. For me there was a lot of meeting and greeting, along with chatting to those of my parents friends that I haven't seen in a while. The club house was filled to the brim, people wanting to congratulate my Dad and have a minute of his time.
To tell you the trust after about 2 hours I was knackered......! Talking really does take it out on ya, but it was wonderful fun. The best part was to see my Dad shine, he was smiling from ear to ear! I'm so proud of him for taking on this huge responsibility and honour. It's going to be a great year for him and I wish him all the best, esp with organising the golf diary, wow that's far more difficult then you would imagine.
Good luck to both my Dad & Mum, because don't you believe that he'll be organising events etc on his own, oh no, there will be his amazing wife at his side, giving a few pokes, kicks and a helpful hand along the way.
Love you Dad, I'm so glad that I changed my ticket to be part of your special day.
I raise my cigg to you saying that you continue to inspire me with your actions in your life, and the grace that you face & deal with everything that is presented to you.
Ok so I'm off to the states for 2 weeks, arrr surprise surprise i hear you utter, well yes it's not out of the ordinary anymore for me. When I get the time you will receiving reports on my whereabouts, trips and general shenanigans.
Till then pepsicles I'll leave with two stories that show what is possible when you just live your life to the full, let that be an inspiration for us all.
