1/9/09 - Horoscope

"Taurus: (April 20-May 21)

you and many others are in a sticky situation.  some perceive recent events as disappointments, but the long view will prove that what's unfolding is for the highest good.  you are in exactly the right place."

More Signs

h'ok....so.  ellen and i went to help out dustin's roommate, danielle, transport a table from Mt. Sinai resale shop to their apt.  when we got there, and were picking up the table we found something else magnificient.  as i was walking by, i saw a sewing table with electrical components on it for only $20!!  needless to say, it had to be bought.  Underdog was going to need equipment anyway and now we've got our first piece!  call me crazy, but if no one had responded to danielle's request for help, we would not have found that table.  weird.  stars, are you aligning?  give me a sign...oh wait...you already did.  twice.  

Divine Intervention

Ellen:  Do you believe in divine intervention?

Kyle:  Sometimes.  Why?

Ellen:  That guy that we just met...

Kyle:  Yes...

Ellen and Kyle:  I think he was a sign.

----ellen and i went adventuring yesterday with a laundry list of tasks.  most importantly was taking pictures of the spaces that we're interested in commandeering for Underdog Theatre Company.  the first set of pictures is probably the more likely of the choices - for several reasons:  it needs less work, and not a historical site.  the second of the two is the 1887 Chicago Firehouse -->historical site = $$$.  also, i've enclosed a pic of the inside.   as you can see, its a royal wreck = $$$.  so in recap:  historical site + royal wreck = $$$$$$.  

anywho, while we were outside the 1887 firehouse, a man appeared as i was taking a picture and approached me.  he started to explain how he had worked in the city since the 70's and had worked in the same building as the original playboy headquarters.  we had a lengthy talk of artist gentrification and the like.  we explained what our business was, and he was really excited for us and wished us luck on our venture.   he is a graphic artist.  well, his talk really revved ellen and i up.  it was really eerie that he approached me and we talked as if we were life long friends just reuniting.  i tried to soak up everything that he said...and he said a lot.  

i DO believe in signs and was overwhelmed with the feeling of someone watching over us and was giving is a sort of "thumbs up."  Believe what you will.  It was an experience that i will never forget. 

on another note, Yahoo Answers is amazing.  i asked what i would have to do in order to inquire about the availability and pricing for real estate.  being somewhat inexperienced in business and building a business from scratch, i have A LOT  of questions.  and someone answered my question completely.  so, "go to the city hall in which city the building exists.  find the section of the city hall that deals with liens, mortgages, deeds, and taxes.  it will list the current mortgagee with contact phone number(s).  Good luck.  or if its listed on a MLS, multi list service, all local realtors will have the information.  call any realtor of your choice."  thanks smokey.  

2009 Horoscopic Overview

Year 2009 Overview

It's time to celebrate yourself, Taurus! You are pouring yourself into your life's mission and rejuvenating yourself with abundant thinking, which attracts great things to you. You're diligently creating a public arena where opportunities will emerge for you to be a teacher or messenger. Engagements for speaking, writing and sharing your thoughts will open up. Other people will be inspired by your enthusiasm and insight, and will support you in accomplishing your goals.

Taurus's excitement radiates more than ever this year, bringing with it a magnificent energy the world has been lacking. As you embrace the power of your heart and spirit, you are allowing yourself to transform and align with a universal energy source. You discover the space for your creativity to flow and abundantly bring the truth of your being into the world. Your focus on your connection with a higher purpose brings out the best in you and refines your self-expression.

You appreciate all the expansive shifts that are taking place in your life, and you are learning to break up routines and old patterns of rigidity. This allows you a new level of awareness and acceptance of your ultimate purpose. Pay attention to what has heart and meaning. Express your truth and you will advance. You will find avenues to bring your talents and belief systems to philanthropic endeavors. By the end of the year, you will be able to slow down a bit and find more time to enjoy the new you that you have created.

take that!  I am taurus, hear me roar!  Watch out 2009, i'm kickin' ass and handin' out lollipops...and i'm all out of lollipops.

I'm delerious from lack of sleep. its gone so far as making lude acronyms to remember closing tasks, dancing, and wild movement. undoubtedly, the next step will be my head crashing down onto the desk. It probably is not helping that i'm drinking coke. pray that i make it to the end of the day without getting fired for inappropriate jokes with clients. oh, here's a pic of me and matt - one of my coworkers in evanston - just cheesing for the camera. does anyone else see the wrong in getting up before 9:30 on your vacation to go the the gym? even though one 2009 resolution is to go to the gym 3 times a week, i think pre-9:00am is a little offensive.
**ps ellen and i made one hell of a pork roast last night. **
hey i'll update later when i have a clearer head. underdog kyle out.

Hello 2009!!

last night we had a really really really fun party at Dustin's house.  now i'm not much of a party planner, but we (mostly dustin) threw together a damn good party.  it was one of the most fun parties i've ever been to.  thank you to everyone who came!  to everyone who DIDNT...i hope your evenings were just as amazing and there were lots of laughs and merriment/tomfoolery.

so, now 2009 is officially here.  there is a lot to accomplish this year.  and now is the time to really get the ball rolling.  next week i start rehearsals everyday of the week (except friday and monday) for 4 weeks.  Mileep Saves Tuesday at Corn Productions.  I'll be playing mileep!  the show opens on february 7 and runs every saturday and sunday at 2:00pm until march 29th.  come out and see it!  it should be fun for all ages.  it IS  children's show - i know i know - we all know how much i love children aka "small dragons."  hopefully i wont have to touch them.  maybe i can be "allergic" to them.  or maybe i'll learn to tolerate/appreciate them...?.??  maybe.  maybe not.  

the biggest thing now is getting all of the components together and getting underdog off the ground.  does anyone know where to start?  i have an idea, but it always helps to talk to people who have been through it already.  And that's what this blog is really about - the journey of Underdog Theatre Company.