How Can Anyone Be Afraid of a Clown?

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Well, Christmas is over and I am glad. So many people driving like crazy fools for the past few days. They wait till the last minute and then shoppers everywhere and people fighting for parking spots.

The holiday dinner turned out really good and we still have some leftovers. The cookies were excellent and I'm so glad that I made them. I handed some away as gifts too. A pretty quiet holiday. My brother was going to visit from Las Vegas but the rains were so bad that he decided to stay home after all. I don't blame him. In this weather, better to fly.

I talked to a few people who said they were afraid when they saw me dressed as a clown. What? How can anyone be afraid of a clown? But some are and that is so strange to me. Clowns make you laugh, they are so goofy and funny. They give you animal balloons, they ride around in little cars. They have big feet. I love clowns and love being a clown. I am going to learn to juggle and paint faces and do animal balloons. I can't wait!

I've given my writing a bit of a rest during this holiday time although I should probably pick up on it a bit. I cut all my nails off which helps me type faster and I love this. I usually write not on a computer, but on yellow legal pads. I have them everywhere. Whenever I'm working on a project or getting stuff out of my head, it goes right on the paper. I guess different writers use different techniques. This works for me.

I read Water for Elephants in one day. It was so good that I reading it all over again. This is one book that I definitely want to keep so I guess I will be going to Barnes & Noble to pick up a copy for me and one for my Mom. She is an avid reader too so now I know that I take after her in that regard.

For some reason I am craving chicken. Perhaps I will make some fried chicken. I make it the best. Really, I have yet to go to any restaurant that makes it as good as mine. I have a taste for some greens too. A nice tossed salad, biscuits, potatoes and fried chicken. And then, come New Year's Day, time to diet again.

Ugh! But I must unless I want to be a little roly poly clown. And that will not do. Oh no, that will not do at all. I must admit that I am looking forward to the New Year. New adventures, a new job and better opportunities. I know that things will be looking up.

Christmas is Around the Corner!

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I know that Christmas is on December 25 and somehow I am never prepared when it comes around. I guess I just don't want the year to end and I always drag my feet. Ironically, I do like New Years Eve and New Years Day.

I finally have my Christmas tree up and decorated. It looks lovely, a 6' tree. Not a real one but like so many things in California, it looks real and that is the important thing. There are many decorations including the little red cable cars that I purchased in San Francisco several years ago. I love those as it brings back fond memories.

I am in the kitchen baking some Christmas cookies. Now this is a first for me. I do bake good cakes but I am not usually known for my cookies. I'm actually having a good time. I am baking oatmeal, peanut butter, thumbprint and finally sugar cookies. The house smells really good too.

Thank goodness the rain has stopped for now. So sad to hear so many people lost their homes and are stranded. We have been very fortunate. I try to stay out of the elements when the weather gets bad. No use killing yourself over an audition. There will be other auditions.

So I finished reading one book and decided to read another but I didn't want to buy another book. So I called our local library and yes they had it. I took my grocery list with me, stopped by the library to pick up the book. I went to the grocery store and picked up the cookie items.

The book I picked up is "Water for Elephants". You may have seen the promos for the film which is coming out soon. The film stars Reese Witherspoon. It is a film about the circus. This man has some financial problems during the Great Depression and he jumps on board a train at night to get away. He doesn't realize until morning that he has boarded a circus train. His life changes in so many ways. It is wonderful. I don't know if I am glad that I read the book before seeing the film.

Now that I am working as a clown I wish I had learned about the casting of this film earlier. I remember seeing some breakdowns earlier in the Spring but I didn't know anything about this project. Shame on me for not finding out ahead of time. See what I mean about opportunities? You must stay on top of this stuff. It would have been amazing to be in this film. Oh well, I will see it when it comes out nevertheless.

I am very excited about some upcoming opportunities. Can't say anything more at this time. But I just wanted to thank everyone for reading my posts and encouraging me to keep going as you have. You know this business is not for the faint of heart. Every time someone kicks you down, you have to get right back up again. Sometimes I need to remind myself of this.

Stay well, don't shake too many hands as there is the flu bug going around. Be careful when you are shopping at night. Be aware of your surroundings. Don't chat or text when driving. Stay tuned to the local channels for current weather and road conditions. Be safe so you'll be around for next year!