I'm in my Chicago hotel room right now, full of great chicken curry and fondu (random combination) and I can't help but feel a very wide mix of emotions. I'm a little sad, but it stems from very proud and happy places. 

Perry Daniel Sherman, as some of you might now, has parted ways with the Spring Awakening company to return to CMU and continue his theater studies. His final bow with us was last night, the second of August. And, however sad it was to say goodbye to one of my closest friends on the road, I'm so thankful to know him. Good feeling.

I'm also a little sad to leave my hometown. Staying in DC for a month, and WORKING!, was a genuine gift the higher spirits have given me. A surreal experience to say the least. I had a blast connecting and reconnecting with amazing people. I'm honored that so many people came out to support me and the show. I feel my time home was well spent and provided some nourishment for my smile and will help me out whenever I get lonely in those cities I can't even pronounce! So, however sad it is to leave, I'm so thankful to have that place to return to. Good feeling. 

Sometimes I get really overwhelmed by thinking of how all the odds are on my side when it comes to the people I know. It doesn't seem fair that I be blessed with a crowed of amazing hearts. How do I know so many genuine, honest and loving people? Good feeling. 

:)

In other thoughts, I'm excited for Chicago. It's a beautiful city, rich with culture that I look forward to diving into.

My main mission for tomorrow: find a good CD store. 

CDs I'm looking for: Mos Def "The Ecstatic" and Phoenix "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix" - hopefully I won't get much more than that... but I probably will. 

I'll also need to find a good bowl and spoon for my cereal, which reminds me of another thing I'm thankful for, hotels with refrigerators. Good feeling.