Take the Time to Stop and smell the Roses (or pollution in my case)

So the end of the month is coming and it has been one crazy month I should say. I just closed my show at Manhattan Rep Theater and it all came together. I actually really liked performing the show and it sucks that it was only a three show run. But now I am gearing up for this summer and Clue the musical. I am actually really excited to get a away from the city for a little bit and just focus on rehearsing and performing. It will be a nice paid vacation. So anyway, lately I have been very reflective on life and my life. Things in are so impressive the way they happen and it just makes me reflect on the incredible world we live in. While there is violence, crime, war, and poverty, there is a beauty that still exists in the world, and we as human I think forget about that beauty. We are so often concerned with our own concerns and desires we do not stop to appreciate the people and world around us. For instance, the other day I was walking to work down in Tribeca and listening to my ipod and suddenly I just looked up. In the sky slightly covered by clouds and in between the buildings was the sun. It was just so incredible and then it made me think about important people in my life that are no longer with us. The point is if I had never looked up, I would have never had that moment and it was just such a simple moment that has now left a lasting impression on me. Who knows exactly what this life is all about? However, I am slowly discovering that is not always about me and my wants but about this world as a whole. I believe there is something out there bigger than we can even imagine that created all this and guiding us. I have to understand this as God, you may call it something else. I respect that as I expect you to respect me. Life is too short to get caught up in trivial disputes I have decided. I am going to look up more often in order to have more ah ha moments and live life to the fullest in order to appreciate what the world has to offer.

Why do I feel like a kid again whenever I get sick

So I am officially sick with sinus pressure and cold and it sucks. Luckily, I did not have to work the past two days so I have basically slept most of the days away, and it has been wonderful. I think it is funny how all I wanted the past few days was some homemade cooking from mom and to cuddle with my blanket. Life is funny that way. I think as humans we will always have some innate connection with our mothers. With mother's day this past week, I have really took time to reflect on my family relationships. My mother is probably one of the most important people in my life. She has gone through so much and I am so grateful to have a great relationship with her and my dad. My parents are great people. Yes, we have all had our differences but we learn from them. I am grateful for all the vacations, the family game nights, the parties, and the talks. Family is important, I have realized and I am one lucky guy!

New York, New York How I love thee

So I just got off working a 14 hour shift and got off a very exciting subway ride. There were a bunch of teenagers who were clearly drunk. One of basically had his arms around his buddy as the other guy held him up. All I kept thinking was please people let the poor guy sit. I can only imagine what that guy was feeling on the bumpy train ride. While this is going on, a woman is freaking out because these two women are having a conversation and they did not stop talking. Finally, this woman gets up and asks the two women what they are talking about that is so interesting. The two girls get freaked out and leave the train. I was thinking get me off this train now. My stop is next, but the crazy woman proceeds to ask if I was married. How strange! I think she was trying to hit on me but I am not sure. I just laughed really hard and said no! O how life is just a big laugh fest. I love this city and the unique crazy and entertaining people that I meet on a daily basis.