Hope Shot

"The gratification of desires is not happiness. Genuine happiness can only be achieved when we transform our way of life from the unthinking pursuit of pleasure to one committed to enriching our inner lives, when we focus on “being more” rather than simply having more." - D. Ikeda, SGI

My problem isn't that I want too much. It's that I have been conditioned to believe there is anything I cannot have. Anything I want can be mine. The key is in believing it is so, in transforming my heart from a state of fear and disbelief into one of profound conviction and determination that I, like every living being, have limitless potential to manifest unshakable happiness.

So what do I want? Peace. Direction. Abundant creative output. More money for concert tickets, live entertainment, classes, massages, pedicures and shoes. A fun and engaging career in comedy. To be a performer. To encourage, inspire and uplift as many people as possible through comedy and creative expression. To stop thinking so much and just write. Clarity. Confidence. Patience. Compassion. Genuine friendship. World peace. A brighter and more colorful workspace. The dissolution of political parties. A month-long vacation in Europe. To work out more and feel better about my body. New earrings. The motivation to pack up my belongings and find an apartment in the city. More hugs. A new haircut. Better posture. And to stay young for the rest of my life.

That's all I want. Now you go, loyal readers! I want all seven of you to tell me what you want. CHEER!

On 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche

My review* of ForCheer's Most-Recommended Show of the Week, 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche.

In the immortal words of Wren Robin, it's "tooo good!" Superbly written (Dale's monologue is one of my favorite things to happen to me this year), and brilliantly performed (each sister/widow/lesbian shone in her own right), and packed with enough tiny bites of comic delight to make a sister explode! In conclusion, this is a must-see show for everyone. Except humorless dummies. They will not like it. But I did, sooo much!

*Insider Tip: If you go see the show, my review becomes 17% more clever! Go SEE it! Goldstar has discounted tickets. That's an actual tip with immediate pay-off.

Show page: The New Colony | 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche

Support the arts. Deal.

Sometimes I wonder where it all goes. My money, that is. I'm all "I'm so poor, how did this happen?" And then the day after payday arrives, and I get so many incredible offers in my inbox. Dance classes, acting classes, concert, comedy show, and bam! Money spent. The Chicago arts community really should dedicate a monument to me or something. Like a statue of a theatrical tap-dancing comedian with ear plugs. That would be nice.

Toned.

I started a new exercise regiment recently, in which I squeeze my abdominal muscles and practice excellent posture for approximately 10 minutes (not necessarily consecutively) every day. .. I think it's really paying off, mentally.