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Watching Beetlejuice this morning because I’m doing merch for the touring musical next week and realized I barely remember the story and have never seen the stage version. Can’t believe it’s from 1988! Doing a little refresher and honestly, I can’t wait. Seeing the young Catherine O’Hara, who just passed, made me a little sad—she was such a brilliant actress. #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople #StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatters #

I just finished watching Painkiller on Netflix, and it really messed with me. I didn’t realize how many people oxy has killed or how OxyContin was marketed as safe and non-addictive while the risks were completely downplayed. Even crazier, I started thinking about the last year of my grandma’s life. We were giving her little “squirts” of oxy for pain, and now I realize we were basically giving her medical grade heroin and calling it comfort. No wonder she felt good, and no wo

The last time I saw my father, I was living in the apartment I had built in his garage…not metaphorically, but literally carving out a small space for myself because I refused to be his caretaker anymore. I needed boundaries, walls, a place where I wasn’t on call every second for someone who couldn’t see what it was costing me. I made a tiny world in a space never meant to hold one, just trying to survive. One day the garage door opened, and there I was standing in the life I

I just watched Song Sung Blue on Peacock with my mom and I give it a 10. It’s way more emotional than I expected, so get ready. The performances are so good, and I loved the Chicago accents! . Definitely worth the watch. #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople #StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatters #FromStageToPage #HealingThroughArt #VulnerablyBold #Depression #Manipulation #Bipolar #BreakingTheStigma #TheaterAndTherapy

It absolutely poured most of the day yesterday, and California is just not built for that kind of rain. Everything floods so fast. I saw it all over Instagram,cars stalled out, people posting videos of the downpour, and then I walked into my own garage and realized I was dealing with it too. The last time this happened it damaged a lot of my old theater posters that I’ve had for years. They’re priceless to me because they were all signed. Three were completely ruined, which s

Garbage day is Friday, and they usually roll through around 3pm. Yesterday afternoon on Saturday I walked out to my car and my neighbor called me over, pointing dramatically at the ONE trash can still sitting by the curb. I had already taken the recycling one in that had been picked up earlier, and she was informing me that it “needed to be taken in.” This isn’t the first time either. She once literally left a note taped to the can. I rolled my eyes, said “I don’t care,” smil

It’s wild that I haven’t seen or talked to my dad in four years and he lives less than a mile away. Honestly it’s a miracle I haven’t run into him yet but then again he doesn’t drive. And even if I did what would we even say in the Vons parking lot? Some awkward small talk? A nod? Then again he doesn’t shop or cook either so there’s really no reason to cross paths. The truth is some distances aren’t measured in miles they’re measured in pride, history, and unspoken things tha

It’s Valentine’s Day and I have to admit it feels a little sad today. 💔 It shouldn’t matter but somehow it does. Not every holiday hits the same and sometimes it’s a quiet reminder of what’s missing or just how much you’re feeling. Here’s to taking care of yourself even on the days that feel a little heavier. #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople#StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatters #FromStageToPage #HealingThroughArt #VulnerablyBold

I had literally never tried Spam before, but after seeing Jason Momoa eating it on some show, I decided to give it a shot. I cooked it up with rice, soy sauce, and an egg…and now I’m obsessed. Who knew Spam could be this good? #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople#StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatters #FromStageToPage #HealingThroughArt #VulnerablyBold #Depression #Manipulation #Bipolar #BreakingTheStigma #TheaterAndTherapy

Yesterday I hung out with Lupe and we went to the zoo. It was a gloomy day, but we still got a ton of steps in, which was amazing because I literally have not done much walking in a while. Sometimes a little fresh air and a long stroll is exactly what you need. 🐾🚶‍♂️ #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople#StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatters #FromStageToPage #HealingThroughArt #VulnerablyBold #Depression #Manipulation #Bipolar #Breaki

Since everyone is talking about the halftime show with Bad Bunny I feel like I should reflect on it too. Whether you speak Spanish or not the emotion, energy, and message were impossible to miss. For me what made it truly remarkable was the way the entire performance unfolded like a piece of theater, the artistry, the choreography, the camera work, all coming together to create something larger than a football halftime. It was a reminder that music, storytelling, and performa

I’ve been out of a job for the past three months, and it’s been really frustrating. No matter where I apply, nothing seems to be sticking. On top of that, it’s crazy how hard it is to find even simple gig work like Instacart or DoorDash here in San Diego. That’s why I’m especially glad I’ll at least have a few weeks of work with Beetlejuice . Small wins matter, and I’m going to take them where I can get them. #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals..

I really feel like I need to produce a show. It has been in my head for weeks, and I have even been dreaming about it. Ideas about casting, music, logistics, and budgets just keep swirling around and refusing to quiet down. Last week I reached out to a few people to start asking questions, and today I got some answers back. Nothing is official yet, but it feels real enough to take seriously. I do not know exactly what this will turn into, but when something will not leave me

Yesterday I attended the invited dress rehearsal for The Recipe  at La Jolla Playhouse, a new play about the early life of Julia Child. There is a moment when she finally finishes her cookbook and it is rejected, and watching that made me think about my own story. I finished my memoir more than four years ago, and after spending so much time, work, and money shaping it, I received rejection after rejection from agents and publishers. I self published it anyway, only to pull i

So I reached out about doing merch for Beetlejuice  when it comes through San Diego… and I got it! It’s one week of work, but I’m genuinely excited. Sometimes you just throw your hat in the ring and see what happens. This time, it worked. Here’s to saying yes, putting yourself out there, and grabbing the opportunities when they pop up. See you at the theater. 💚🖤 #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople#StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatte

I heard this on Riverdale , I loved it: Fear is always there. Fear of the unknown, of facing things alone. Fear that those closest to you are the monsters. Fear that as soon as you slay one monster, another is ready to take its place. Fear that there’s one more boogeyman waiting at the end of the hallway. #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople#StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatters #FromStageToPage #HealingThroughArt #VulnerablyBold #Depr

It’s honestly kind of ridiculous when you think about it. During the pandemic, I was out there delivering groceries like it was my full time civic duty. Instacart. Postmates. DoorDash. Running around empty streets, masked up, wiping everything down, making sure people got their oat milk and frozen dinners so they didn’t have to leave the house. At the time, it felt important. Necessary. Like, okay, this is how I’m helping the world not fall apart. Now? I can’t even get back o

I’ve been trying green noise at night to help me sleep. It’s softer than white noise and steady enough to quiet my brain when it wants to replay everything at 2 a.m. No lyrics, no thoughts to follow, just a calm hum that makes the night feel less loud and less lonely. It hasn’t fixed my sleep completely, but it makes drifting off feel easier, and right now I’ll take that. #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople#StrippedAMemior #MentalHea

Sometimes I watch these TV shows where people just kick in a door like it’s nothing. One solid kick, door flies open, problem solved. Of course, I have never tried this in real life. But every time I see it, I can’t help wondering… is it really that easy? Or is TV wildly overestimating everyone’s leg strength and underestimating the power of a locked door? #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople#StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatters #From

I am honestly so thankful for Bravo. It sounds silly, but some days it genuinely saves me. When my brain is loud or the day feels heavy, there is something comforting about familiar chaos, dramatic confessionals, and people arguing about things that are not my problems. It is escapism, sure. But it is also comfort. And sometimes that is exactly what I need. #LiveYourDream #CreativeHealing #ThisIsMyStory #Theater #Musicals #ToxicPeople#StrippedAMemior #MentalHealthMatters #Fro