Tonight my roommate's boyfriend and I went on a late night journey to go to a back-to-school party. Lead the way, Frodo. He was dubbed such after he exclaimed, "stick!" as he picked up what must have been a branch from one of THE redwoods. I immediately felt safer as he wielded this instrument. Carefully finding our footing amidst the nooks and crannies of ice and snow, we traversed the 5 blocks...until I checked the address. 460 South, not north. 8 more blocks. Let's go! As we peered through the large window at the designated party place, it was clear the party was over. Our trek had taken far longer than imagined. Debating... we've come this far....then we were sighted. No turning back.

In we go to an inevitably awkward and potentially delightful situation. True on both accounts. As I reconnected with my long lost friend whose party this was, Dan, a door opened. I am directing an adaptation of the film, "August Rush" this semester, and have been worrying about casting actors who are musically gifted on guitar, especially. It turns out that Dan plays guitar, sings, and more importantly, has been recently listening to "August Rush," with the goal to learn "dueling guitars," one of the most important scenes/performances in the film. Coincidence? I think not. Then he went to bed...awkward to be left with the random other 3 guys?...of course. Embrace it. We ended up talking about everything and anything: The Crucible, Hebrew translations, Salem witch encounters, cherries, acting, favorite classes, and how living in missouri i could have legally been killed at any time until recently, due to my Mormon character.
As they discovered my mature age, my new friends confirmed that I can join their "club." This may or may not be the beginning of new friendships, or just a random story on my quest for truth.

After our 1/2 hour trek home, I was able to spend time with a friend who I have missed dearly this last year. As we spoke on the couch, our smiles grew bigger with the understanding of how we have been put in each other's lives to fulfill our potential and follow our inspired desires. I may be following her to Switzerland to perform, travel, learn french, and use drama therapy.

Truth confirmed: "When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream." The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho). This is just the beginning.
Dan's truth confirmed: While talking to a friend, he had it confirmed to him that he is
heading in a good direction...both with his girlfriend, and in life.
*When you feel impressed to do something that may seem to be a
benign action, do it. It may lead to something far greater than you
imagined.

Friend(s): Zacchary, aka Cherry, Brad, Bryce. My aforementioned new "club" friends. We have potential plans to change the world. Or just watch "What about Bob" while eating cherries and hot dogs.