Oh My!!! I am just realizing that it has been over 4 weeks since my last update. So let me start this blog by apologizing to those that enjoy my writings and look forward to the constant sarcasm :)
So where to start..
Weekend of April 26th & 27th - This was a non-faire weekend. SAID (Student Association of Interpreters for the Deaf) kicked off their 1st Spring Conference and 2nd Annual Comedy Show. SAID is the interpreting program associated with Riverside City College - where I graduated from. I am still involved with them and worked hard in planning these events. I had an amazing time!!!! There were so many great presenters and the comedy show was hilarious! I am so proud of all the students who helped and the people involved in making this possible. I definitly missed my faire family but has to support my interpreting people.
Weekend of May 3rd & 4th - Faire was great. The RESCU rally was Saturday the 3rd. That was awesome. Great laughs and I teamed with some amazing gals for terping. It was this weekend when Karma came back to bite me in the butt. For those that remember last year, the EMT/ES crew did an amazing job of their talent portion of the Mr./Mrs. RESCU competition. Thankfully I had just switched out and went to the cold seat (meaning not active interpreting). I smiled and laughed as I watched my team having to interpret the rap being dished out. Fast forward to this year. The rally is coming to a close. One of my team members has already been actively interpreting for about 20 minutes but they announce that it is almost over. I sit back and wait to see how things go. As the MC's of the night continue to talk - I decide to jump up and take my turn. Just as I postion myself in the light - it is announced that the rally will close with a rap being performed by the Dread Crew of Beatwood....and I am on stage. Yep....this is where Karma came to play. I automatically remember the year before and laughing at my team....now, it is the reverse. I am staring down at my team members with the look of "Is this really about to happen....me...rap....interpreting." So...I rock back and forth to the music....purse the lips....and after the first line of this completely new and made up rap...my hands take off. As nervous as I was, my team gave me the nod of confirmation. I rocked that as much as I could. It is those moments that I love. Inside, I say "Fuck It" which allows all side conversation in my head and overthinking tendencies to be pushed to the side so I can do what I know I can do.
Weekend of May 10th & 11th - This was a great weekend. Actors Eva LaRue and another one, still yet to be named, graced out faire. I was able to snag a picture with them....yes, one of the benefits of having a great eye and being a gate mistress.
Closing weekend May 17th & 18th - This weekend was as amazing as it could have possibly been. Despite the fact that the 17th was the 2-year anniversary of my Mother's Death (Yes I had an emotional morning)....I was able to put a smile on my face, lock the emotions inside, and enjoy myself knowing that she was proudly watching me from above. Hung out with some amazing old & new friends Saturday night. As I went to sleep Saturday night, I had approximately 33 left to fill my gun inspections goal. Sunday I woke up with an amazing attitude. Last day of faire, which obviously was bittersweet. I had a great time between my front gate shifts and the my shows. I even found time to play in the Information Booth during one of my breaks. Started training my "apprentice" for guns inspections.....lol. I am happy to announce that I not only hit my goal of 150 gun inspections, but exceeded it by 1. My 2014 faire count was 151! Gooooo me!!!!!
Now....Summer plans. Well let me start off by saying that after 50-60 days of working straight with no days off....my first, much needed and deserved, vacation will be this weekend! After celebrating the success of this years Practicum students Saturday night I will be headed to Vegas Sunday morning....maybe Saturday night....haven't decided yet. Thank you to the J.W. Marriott for sending me an offer for 3 free nights. Yes, I will take you up on that. Yes, I will be more than happy to utilize your jetted tub. Yes, I will make sure to pack my bathing suit to endulge in the amazing pool that you have on grounds. Yes....I am sure that there are more things I will be enjoying....but that will have to be told in the next blog.
I also want to plan another one-two vacations during the summer. Lake Tahoe comes to mind....or maybe somewhere else. Planning will be going into effect once I have saved some funds. I definitely want to take Bubba to some new places. Get em started young with the beauty of what our country can be or is. If you have any ideas....comment them below. :)
So to all my faire people, the ones of old, the ones of new, the ones I finally asked your name...and hope that I remember, the long talks, the gun inspections, the laughs, the juice, the beards, the shenanigans......thank you! I look forward to seeing you again......just not right now....lol. Mama gots to go to Vegas!
