Things You Don't Have to Deal With

1. Going without showers- We are in Cincinnati. It is cold. Water pumps are frozen and therefore I cannot shower for the next 2 days unless I go to a hotel that I have to pay for. Do I smell bullshit?

2. Not being able to do laundry- Again- water is frozen so for the next two days I have to wear my dirty blacks to work that are covered in mud thanks to load in.

3. Standing outside in the freezing rain for 11 hours- Set up yesterday took 11 hours thanks to all the house trailers that were supposed to be there before us. But- being a performer is more important right?

Train Party

tonight we had a party at the train- food, drinks and too much fun. one of the guys rented a blow up ring where 2 people stand on mounts and try to knock each other off w/ the big sticks. we had a blast! i was horrible, but challenged everyone! enjoy the pics!

Georiga Aquarium

Last night we had what we call around here a "punch party". Everyone hangs outside the train and engages in drinking adult beverages. I was a good girl and went to bed around midnight so I could get up today and make it to the aquarium. What a neat place! I finally got to see a whale shark- biggest fish in the world. They had everything- beluga whales, sharks, sting rays, crab, jelly fish, otters, and much more. I am back at the train now- my body is begging for a nap so I am going to upload some pictures then hit the pillow!

I've Been Lazy....

I've been told by several people that I need to update my blog more often. I guess I have gotten lazy! We are in Atlanta now- Casey left on Friday and it was soooo sad! He went back home to Mississippi and is working a much better job (hours, pay, everything really). So I have been trying to keep myself busy. He is going to try to come to the next city for my bday, but tix are incredibly expensive so that probably won't happen. Not a whole lot has happened so far. We have had 10 shows in 4 days- very tiring. We had bad storms yesterday- tornado watches, flooding, hell. The barn was a disaster. If you want a full upper body workout, muck out about 500 pounds of wet shavings in 24 hours. We have the next 2 days off. Tomorrow I think I am going to go to the Georiga Aquarium- biggest in the world. Weds I think I will go to MLK's gravesite, birthhome, and all that jazz. Well- see ya next time.

well it looks like God has a different plan for me. i beat 59 ither people but sad to say, one girl beat me out for the position. ive cried my tears, now it is time to start over again and keep looking. tomorrow is loadout- also casey's last days. maybe i will have a few more tears! it has been a long week. we head to atlanta next and will be there for 10 days. well- im bummed out and tired so i think i am going to head to bed.

night

Round Two....

So the interview went well and they liked me enough to invite me back for a 2nd interview. I found out that they had over 60 applications for the keeper position and they will take on 2 new hires. We load out tomorrow and head to Raleigh next- only about 20 minutes from Durham. I will have my in person interview this Tuesday at 4pm. Wish me luck!