Memory Scents

It's so funny how strong the memory of certain scents can be. Walking around day to day different scents bring up different feelings and sensations to me. It's incredible. A couple of days ago, it was really, really nice here. The weather was sort of tropical - even the sun seemed to hang in the air longer into the evening. It all reminded me of Orlando - the smell of the breeze, the warmth. I'm constantly reminded of how much I miss the place. Then, yesterday, I went downtown to meet a friend, Claudia Kiss, who had come into town for the day. The smells and sounds totally brought me back to the first few weeks I moved here - the sense of exploration and freedom I felt, that sensation that comes with immersing yourself into a totally new and unknown place. I enjoy that sense of discovery - the challenge it brings and the reward it eventually gives. I graduate in a year, so that sense will soon come again. And I applied for NYU summer housing, so hopefully I'll get that experience again soon. I love it!

Currently I'm in tech rehearsals for Filthy Rich at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. A great group of people are working on it and are in the cast, so it's been a fun experience so far. I look forward to opening on the 14th. Come see it if you can!