Busy busy busy

16 days since my last post..a new record. I've been kinda swamped. Here are the highlights:

- I've joined a stand-up workshop, and my debut as a comedian should be coming up in the next couple weeks. I'm just taking my time right now, getting a feel for writing the material, and practicing like mad so that my first set will go a smoothly as possible. More on this as it develops.

- Work is ramping up for the busy season, and all of the usual clients are starting to get anxious. Fortunately, I have a new assistant, and a new company policy that dictates that whomever wrote up the order is to be the main contact with the client. So, that buys me some time to get some work done.

- One last round of publicity for the art show. We sold a second piece, and we're planning a silent auction for the last full night of the show. How's this for perfect: That night is not only midnight movie night with Wild At Heart, but earlier in the evening, they'll be showing the new George Romero zombie flick Diary of the Dead. The auction begins at 9:00 and bids will be accepted until just before midnight. I'll be going in to OklaTravelNet for another segment on the show and to plug the auction. I'm hoping to have this go out with a bang.

- I helped out at Arnie's Bar for St. Patrick's Day. It was a two-night event; Saturday and Monday. Saturday, I worked the front door until we reached capacity, at which point I was stationed at the back door making sure not to let anyone in until someone else exited. Monday, I was at the main gate outside keeping people from leaving with alcohol. It was an exhausting experience, and I had to be a real asshole to a lot of people, but I was commended for being more diplomatic than most people would have been in my position.

Monday night was particular fun just seeing how many phrases I could come up with in lieu of no alcohol beyond this point. The ones I was particularly proud of were "Kill it or spill it!", "Down it or dump it!", "Chug it or chuck it!" and "Toss it back or toss it out!"

- Tonight, I'm still undecided on going to Arnie's. I've been out every night for the past week, and the sleep debt is building up interest. I may go down for a short while, but if i do, I gotta stay home tomorrow night and get some sleep.

In the meantime, Lost is on in five, four, three, two, one...