Last night did not go as scripted which changes the path for everything… well… at least most of the schedule for today.
I was going to come back from work, go to the grocery store, then take the dog to the dog park, return and start laundry. As laundry happened, I was going to clean the kitchen and run lines and work on my singing audition for Sweeney Todd. Which meant this morning was going to going to Walgreens, timing the actual prep time of the slow cooker recipe, and working on lines.
Last night… the grocery store took some time (and too much coin) and bringing it all inside and putting it in proper places took time. Then, the dog park was single digits. I still took the dog but it frosted me quite completely. So, upon our return: I made dinner, wrapped myself in a blanket, and tried to regain feeling in my fingers. By the time I was sufficiently warmed and fed, it was after 10:00! I considered starting laundry and working into the wee hours; but we’re too close to show and we’re deep in serious RSV season. I cannot permit myself to get less than 4 to 5 hours of sleep!
I slept rough. Our rough enough that Nala left at some point in the night. I woke an hour later than I had intended to (woke at 7) and called Walgreens. They have finally fixed their damned telephonic pharmacy options so I did not actually have to go into the store for a welcome return to normal! I made breakfast and started laundry. Then I did over two hours of script work. It’s not perfect, of course, and we’ll see if I retain any of it when actually on stage but.... giving it solid work. Hopefully the kind of solid work where, even if I fail tonight, I can build upon it for a word perfect run at some time.
But it has created an issue. Creates an issue. I am now hacking up a lung. My throat is hurting and it is becoming difficult to speak loudly. This has happened before and I suppose better now than during Opening but… it feels like I am losing my voice for overuse. This happened during Murder at the Howard Johnson’s and I am wondering if I should return to the same remedy BUT.... it means I would have to break a resolution. You see… it was recommended to me that I mix boiling water, honey, lemon, and Jack Daniels and treat that rather as a Medicinal Tea in order to shock the voice past the overuse issue. Honestly, better to begin that kind of “treatment” this evening as, while I intend to work tomorrow, I do not have to be in first thing in the morning before proper sunrise! SO… I suppose, I’m balancing the equation. Do I buy the Jack Daniels and proceed? OR do I stick to non-alcoholic remedies in an attempt to aid my voice while staying strong on my Resolution? EITHER WAY knowing that… with over 30 trials and a Jury Trial the week of opening… I’m only going to be using my voice more and more and more as we race to Opening Date of January 30?
Either way- after rehearsal, I shall endeavor to “catch up” with the WEEKEND PLAN. Meaning… exercise the dog, clean the kitchen, and prep the Slow Cooker Recipe (time the prep)… and whatever else is on my list for the day.
I’m merely… worried about my voice. And hoping all of the work I did which put me in this position pays off. I’m even applying some old Pneumonic Devices to tricky bits. The end is clipped “goodbye phrases” and so I remember it as YIIS
You could say that
I suppose so
I’m sorry it didn’t work out between us
So long, Sylvie. And good luck.
YIIS. But… I can’t exactly do that for everything! Oooo… fingers crossed!!
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