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I’ve decided to return my iPod to the Apple Store. I saved my Christmas and birthday money to get it, but I won’t use it. I don’t listen to music except while working or driving (and I’m not doing that right now:) and never on head phones. Hell, I don’t even have any music files on any of my computers.

I think it’s a terrific product and one that would eventually be useful to me for the photo storage element, but the cable connecting the camera to the iPod isn’t in the stores yet. I’ve had the iPod since Sunday and I haven’t even opened the box. Better, I think, to get my money back and keep saving to replace my five-year old laptop. SO, the iPod goes back. I also think I'm having a bit of rebellion against technology since I find it takes me away from my reading and activities more than I'd like.

I’ve just finished packing one of my suitcases, have a big box of books and other materials ready to ship home. Our two replacement dancers Barry and Matthew are rehearsing to take over from Kevin and Tony this weekend and two of our women Brianna and Victoria gave notice and will be leaving at the end of the second week in Toronto. I’m looking back over the pictures from this past month, at many of your smiling faces and the good times we shared and it makes me a bit melancholy. It’s been a period of the “Evita” Tour which I looked so forward to and now it’s almost over.....

BearBrat (Tom) joined me yesterday for dinner between shows at The Cheesecake Factory and then on a shopping excursion to the Disney Store and Borders to kick off his birthday season. Tom’s birthday isn’t until May 1, but I’ll be in Canada then, so we started celebrating early. Keep on celebrating Tom! It’s been great hanging with you!

My friend Joel, another performer in “Evita”, and I are going to take the plunge tonight and go out to the Lone Star for a bit after the show; on Sunday evening, Richard G. is making it possible for me to go two-steppin at the Sundance one more time before I leave. Yay!

To audience members: We can see you! As we were performing “Goodnight and Thank You” at yesterday’s matinee, there is a section of the number where Eva, Che, Magaldi and I break the fourth wall and sing right to the audience. On the front row, stage right, was an elegant woman in her late 40s who was flossing her teeth, applauding, flossing her teeth...just a pickin’ and diggin’. It isn’t television, it’s live theater and we can see you:)

Date: 2005-04-08 06:30 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] markosf.livejournal.com
Neil, it was a pleasure to meet you and thanks for giving me and my girls the backstage tour. The show was fantastic, and your performance was awesome. Love your "Rainbow Tour" footwork!

Date: 2005-04-08 08:15 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com
I was glad to do so and it was a pleasure to meet all of you!

Date: 2005-04-08 08:47 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sflonestar.livejournal.com
I had fun hanging out with you tonight, Neil. Sorry I couldn't find a fast food restaurant that was still open, but it was pretty late by then. Hope you enjoyed the SF scenery. See you Sunday. Big hugs!

Date: 2005-04-08 06:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com
I've never seen such industrial sites, ah, sights.... all in search of a drive thru. LOL! The Lonestar turned out to be fun with Tony Ray, Nick and Joel there from the show, as well as you:) It was also nice to meet more LJers... mindplay, trkrfckr and Victor (not sure of his Lj name). The run's coming to a close all too quickly.

Date: 2005-04-08 11:26 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] quietkub.livejournal.com
iPods are great..but I am in the same boat as you.. I dont really use headphones and really dont listen to music other than the car and at home

Date: 2005-04-08 06:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one... But the new laptop would be a much wiser and more useful choice for my needs. I had a temporary case of "Jumping on the Bandwagon" :)

Date: 2005-04-08 12:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] carharttmo.livejournal.com
ewww flossing teeth in public!!

Sounds like you are having a nice time. I too am in the same boat as the iPod...cool idea but wouldn't use it. Now XM radio...that I might use!

Date: 2005-04-08 06:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com
I've not heard of XM radio. Is that the same as Satellite Radio? As to the flossing, she did it through three scenes...and in a front row lighted by the open orchestra pit:) Hugs!

The road

Date: 2005-04-08 05:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tkn1114.livejournal.com
I feel for you, Neil. Hug. The road can be cruel. It can give you so much and yet, sometimes, because it has given you so much, it sure feels like it takes back a chunk when it's time to leave - esp. with these exceptional friends you made on this run... But it's the life we've chosen, papi. Cheer up. They love you. Ar least you're with a troupe. I usually leave by myself cuz I hate goodbyes! HUG

Re: The road

Date: 2005-04-08 06:11 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com
What you say is all too true about the road. The trick is to not start missing people before you leave them..... to live in the moment... It's hard for me to do sometimes....just ask my dear friends who have experienced my sadness over the years....

un des plus beaux metiers du monde!

Date: 2005-04-09 12:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tkn1114.livejournal.com
You might have been asian in previous life, my dear mrdreamjeans bear! :)
Sentimentality is a fool's game in this culture but a real luxury that only those truly wealthy dare to savor! No wonder I like to hang out overhere?
The future may be exciting but we don't have it yet. Memories are the only thing we have that's real. And you happen to be in one of the most beautiful professions in the world that affords you so many already. Beats a 9 to 5 desk job that makes you fat anyday? LOL! HUG!

Date: 2005-04-13 02:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] deebee.livejournal.com
picking her teeth?!?!?!?! oh good lord!

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