I know

I know I wasn't the hardest hit.

And I know my side isn't even

scratched.

But I still felt it. That abrupt ending.

The sadness of the contact.

But I know I wasn't the only one.

And I won't ever be.

And that's nice that I don't have to be alone.

And it's nice that I can see the scratches and stains

and hurt parts. It's nice that they can see mine too.

I know that for certain.

I definitely know.

As of late

As of late my life has been pretty hectic! Who knew the life of a stage manager was so crazy!!!! I've realized some things about myself in this whole process.

1. I never gave my previous stage managers enough credit.

2. I can't wait to get back ON stage.

3. I love the theater even more than I knew....

This show has tried my patience and my sanity, but I have come to love it. I'm ready for something new though. Something that challenges me in a new way.

In other news, I have the best friends in the world!!! I totes

got surprised on Saturday by My Michael and The Sterling!!! Best surprise ever :) They mean the world to me and I'm so stoked they got to see the show! AND ME!

Or maybe the best surprise was the Double Double burger from In-N-Out waiting on my doorstep as I got home.... ;)

Food For thought....

Maybe it'll be okay

Yesterday the cast list for Romeo and Juliet went up. Yesterday I walked to the theater and legit thought it was the longest walk of my life. Yesterday I found my name on that list, but not the part I wanted.

For a split second I thought that I had a chance to do something that was unexpected. (Which I don't think should be unexpected...) Yesterday I was super bitter, because in my mind, we had the chance to do something incredible. Something different. Yesterday I was feeling so mediocre. Incredible average.

And then I realized...

It's going to be okay. I got the part of the nurse. AND IT'S FANTASTIC! Today I'm stoked! Today I'm excited to start rehearsals. I'm excited for this cast, because I think everyone is gonna be so wonderful together. Today it'll be okay. It's going to be a great production, and I'm so grateful for this opportunity. Thank you to all of you who congratulated me. I have the best friends and family a girl could ask for :)

Let's rock it!

xoxo, Lisha

Stronger

Being alone is hard.

Being somewhere new is harder.

Making new friends is fun...ish.

Having friends already here is heaven.

Missing my peeps back home is harder than last time.

But I'm strong.

Stronger than I thought.

And that is comfort.

Enough to keep me sane.

--Lisha Michel