A Very Awesome Birthday

Last week was a very awesome birthday. There were several elements that made it so. For one, my tax refund finally came in the mail (it's all going to my car, by the way), I ate Mexican food with my brother at Mama Iguana's, but best of all was my first rehearsal for Hamlet.

Most people would be bummed to have a rehearsal on their birthday, or so I'm told. I relished the idea. I've spent too many years (about two not counting that fundraising gig I had in February) off the stage, so this was a nice gift.

Tina, the stage manager, knew it was my birthday and surprised me with cupcakes and candles!!! It was amazing and delicious.

Also, the scene we were practicing is a real challenge. The whole part is. It's not the biggest part I've ever accepted, but it's definitely the most challenging. In this scene, I go from distrusting King Claudius, to trusting him, to mourning my sister's death. That's quite an emotional roller coaster for one scene. I'm excited for it, though. I hope this part will help me grow as an actor.

At the end, though, I was very sad about the events of that scene, so I stuffed my face with a chocolate cupcake. Chocolate frosting actually helps darken my mustache, so perhaps I should do that before every performance.

When I got home, my mom gave me a gift that finally arrived in the mail: A shiny rapier. I'm gonna have so much fun practicing my fight scenes!