hot child in the city

now that the summer has nearly gotten away from us (say it isn't so!), it's probably time for me to revisit this blog and actually use it for its purposes. and just how has Agent99 been spending her time since memorial day? wisely, says she!

* caught a few live productions: "side show" @ the theatre building, a hilarious scripted reading of "the jazz singer" screenplay @ neo-futurists, something @ steppenwolf that i can't recall the name of and my friend Wry's one act play featured in speaking ring theatre's vitality festival.

* heard a few bands: dr. john/the neville brothers/ preservation hall jazz band @ ravinia, cowboy junkies @ morton arboretum, macy gray @ the taste of chicago, a nifty celebration of curtis mayfield's music @ the hideout, sam shaber @ the speakeasy

* hit a few festivals: printers row book fair, wicker park fest.......um.....i thought i was trying to attend more of these this year? this list still seems really light. hmm.

* been booking some voiceover work: tv and radio commercials for a big old national gym chain, industrial video for the nation's biggest pharmacy, a couple of animated videos of stories for the kiddos, radio commercials for a southern cable provider & the gigantic department store chain making everyone in chicago lose their damn minds over changing the name of marshall fields. secured my first joining status in the actor's union, aftra. hear that the only folks excited about their affiliation w/ the union are those who've just gotten in, and i don't care. it's a definite step upward for me in my career, so i'll take it. and i shall be proud of myself.

* staying in chicago vs. summer travel: been home to da lou a few weekends and have stayed put enjoying this grand city of mine all the remaining time. even when i'm not doing anything of note, there's nothing like walking WeeBeastie on the lakefront or just strolling it alone for exercise. (my legs are still squaking from a couple mile push i did there w/ Widge and Mermaid yesterday.) long live the independent bookstores and coffeeshops on so many corners just waiting for exploration and lounging. cheers to savoring brunch and chatter w/ girlfriends on sundays. here's to a plethora of incredible outings for around $10, like mca first fridays and tuesdays on the terrace. summer is good times in chicago.

more than anything, it's been a time of adjustment. the Mole and i are attempting to stay in each others' lives in some fashion and figure out how to be friends. i've met some new lads and have been out and about a bit, but am keepin' it real as far as any committments are concerned. going from living with a boyfriend to having a gay man as a roomate has thankfully been a drama-free change. after turning 32 recently, i've been trying to reschedule my time by filling it only with activities and people who are positive influences. i'm starting to feel a bit more "ball busting" as of late.

and the summah ain't ovah yet.