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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:27:00 +0000

It's time to retire this blog and start anew:

www.tabithaparker2010.blogspot.com

noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:54:00 +0000

W.A.S Rehearsal

I'm really enjoying these rehearsals. It's been awhile since I've done a show where the format wasn't improv or sketch. We do get to improvise within the scenes, but then it's written down. A method that is actually pretty common here. It's really fun too, because everyone's character has a piece of the actors voice.
My character is trying to be the next Ashlee Simpson.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:53:00 +0000

Purchase from Celery Street

The last few months of unemployment have helped me realize that I wasn't taking very good care of myself. So I started making little changes - taking vitamins, yoga, volunteering, changing my diet, etc. Changing my diet was a big one, I have a digestive disorder that is difficult to manage at times. Partly because of my busy busy life, I was always eating what was quick and available. But once things slowed down it was easy to make changes.
Now things are picking up with weekly temp assignments and I'm finding it hard to balance being on the go and taking time to eat right and get in exercise. Don't get me wrong, I'm not giving up, it's just hard to have time for everything.
For some reason, taking better care of myself lead to research on many things, which ended with me making some 'green' purchases. Water filters, an umbrella recycled from water bottles (how do they DO that?), biodegradeable soap, sulfate free shampoo, etc. I wasn't expecting to make that change, but it happened. The results haven't been bad either - you should feel my hair.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:55:00 +0000

The Fourth of July

Adal hosted a bbq on the fourth. It was held outside, but eventually the rain forced us inside for a rousing game on the Wii.
The night before I went to karaoke at the bar acrossthe street. It is hosted by our upstairs neighbor, who was happy we came but did not seem to care for my song choice ( Chasey Lain by The Bloodhound Gang). In all fairness, it was pretty inappropriate.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:42:00 +0000

Costume Testing

Last night was my second rehearsal with the WAS cast. I'm pretty excited about the show, there are some super funny and talented ladies. The show is a musical about a 90's girl group that reunites years later. I am playing the daughter of one of the band members.
Our director, Ashley, gave us costume homework. I've started testing hair options. I really like the faux hawk, but I'm still testing some other things out.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:01:00 +0000

Brown Line to the Loop.

In the summer I try to take the train as much as possible.
Since people are out more and there are many Cubs games, it's usually easier than driving. Especially now that parking meter rates have gone up. Honestly, who carries 3 dollars in quarters with them at all times?

Last night I used the train to head to The Playground for an All Skate show. We ended up having a great show, definitely one of our best. The team is starting to really gel and I think we have our new coach, George, to thank for that. Unfortunately he wasn't at the show last night, so he didn't get to see the work paying off.

After a quick drink, I raced home to catch the Messiest Home in the Country special on Style. It was hor-rif-ic. Spoiler Alert: There was so much stuff in this tiny house that they had to rent an empty department store to have the yard sale. I watch the show on a regular basis, but this was the very first time I have seen someone have a room that was wall to wall, floor to ceiling, packed with clutter.

Here is the BEFORE of their basement:
(The picture doesn't really even do it justice, there was literally no where to move when they were in there.)

And here is the AFTER:

If you see that they are re-running this special (or any of the 6 runner up episodes), have a watch. It will give you a sudden urge to clean out your closet. At least, that's what I did.

noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:15:00 +0000

The L&L

Last night The Rabble had our last show with Tim. He is moving back to Texas and then on to LA in a few years.
We had a super fun show, but it's sad to see Tim leave. He & I trained together at Four Day Weekend and then moved here at about the same time. We went through iO and The Annoyance together. I know I will still get to see him when I visit Texas, but it will be weird to not see him here.
He and I have had some of my all time favorite improv scenes and I think I will be pitching one of them for the house ensemble review. With Tim's blessing of course.

So goodbye Tim, drive safe, and I will miss you.

noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:19:00 +0000

Temping

I must be making a decent impression at my temp assignments. The last client gave me a glowing review and today the new client asked me if I was available for the rest of the week.
Now if only one of them would hire me for keeps.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:23:00 +0000

Parrots

A friend asked me to be part of a Bat for a podcast.
We did the recording tonight and afterwards had some drinks at Parrots.

When we arrived, the reaction of the bartender was welcoming but the patrons didn't look happy. Soon after we settled in, they all left.
We were not a rowdy group or even loud, but somehow we killed their party.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Mon, 18 May 2009 04:13:00 +0000

Sculpture at DFW airport

Waiting in the airport for my flight to board.
The flight before mine (to Toronto) was delayed, ours was as well. I'm not sure if it was because we shared a terminal with them or not.

I overheard the Toronto passengers discussing their delay.
P1: They said it's because someone tampered with the safety seals, so now they have to replace all of them.
P2: [Annoyed sigh.]
P3: Well how LONG is it going to BE?

Excuse me? Someone tampered with your plane and your concern is the delay? If this was my plane I would say take all the time you need, take all day. I might not even get on the plane now.

I don't know how long it ended up taking, because my flight switched gates. I assume that everything was fine.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Sat, 16 May 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Four Day Weekend

I went to see the Four Day guys late show, but it turned out they had an even later show for a graduation buy out.
I talked them for a bit, but then they had to scurry away before the kids showed up.
It was nice to see them, if only for a moment.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Sat, 16 May 2009 00:06:00 +0000

Charlie

Adal left this morning, he had too many shows that he couldn't miss. While he was here, he made friends with my old dog, Charlie. Quite a feat, since she dislikes most people. (Yes, Charlie is a girl. It short for Charlotte.)

I am staying for the rest of the weekend, so I can do family things.
Today my Mom & I did girly stuff; pedicures & shopping. It was adorable.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:52:00 +0000

Four Day Weekend

The reason Adal & I stayed in Texas was so we could perform a three person show here with Tim.
Tim & I both studied long form improv at Four Day before moving to Chicago. Getting to come back and do a show after being away for 3 years was a wonderful experience. Especially since most of my family hasn't been able to see any of my shows.
We had a good show and the response was overwhelming. I can't explain how wonderful it was to have my family and friends enjoy the show.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Thu, 14 May 2009 04:35:00 +0000

Main Event

Tonight Adal met up with his Dad, so I took the opportunity to hang out with my brother.
We headed to Main Event - a place that I had completely forgotten about. They have laser tag, bowling, arcade games, pool, etc.
It was fun to get to spend some alone time with him, he can be shy around other people.

During the day Adal & I did a 2-man performance for my of high school. Kendal, the wonderful theater teacher, even pulled my brother out of class to watch. It was a fun show and the kids seemed to enjoy it. Of course, they might have just enjoyed not having to do class work.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Wed, 13 May 2009 01:26:00 +0000

The Fort Worth Zoo

The rest of ITI left for Chicago on Monday, leaving Adal & I to do Texas activities by ourselves.
Today we spent most of our time at the Fort Worth Zoo.
I can't remember the last time I was here.

It was great, except that all the trash cans were full of bees. Bees terrify me, ever since my mom had a swarm sting her on the face and neck. She's not allergic, but it made her sick.
So everytime we passed a trash can I had to run past it like an idiot. It probably didn't help that I was also yelling "BEES!".

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Sun, 10 May 2009 19:17:00 +0000

During the 4 hour drive back to Fort Worth, we continued our time honored tradition of 'play pranks on Dan'.

That's his pillow in Matty's pants.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Sun, 10 May 2009 04:17:00 +0000

Our second day teaching at Howard College.

Early on in the day the water main at the school broke- a common occurence from what I understand.
So the evening performance had to be cancelled. Apparently paying customers like to be able to use the bathroom.
Despite this, we continued our workshops with the addition of a Diamond Dance break to keep spirits up.

We also struck a deal to have the performance go on with the students performing for each other. We also played with them. It was super lid back and fun. All of the kids grew so much in just 2 days.

After the shows we were invited to a house party, which we attended and enjoyed immensely.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Sat, 09 May 2009 02:14:00 +0000

Howard College, Big Spring TX

Another fun Texas trip for Insult to Injury to teach improv to theater kids.
We left late Thursday night and didn't get in til 4am...then we were up by 7 to go teach.

Despite being tired we had a blast teaching. As always, the kids at this school are unbelievably talented.

At the end of the day we performed a Harold for students only. We were pretty exhausted and wired from Red Bull, but the show was fun. Our suggestion was the highly-coveted 'Zombie'.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:50:00 +0000

Hello spider in my shower.
I didn't notice you until it was too late.
Now I have to crane my neck while I rinse shampoo, to make sure you don't jump on me.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:26:00 +0000

ComedyWorx in Raleigh,NC

Insult to Injury performed in the i3 festival this weekend, we had a great show and it was well received.
Since we flew in the night of our show, we got to relax for the rest of the weekend, which was nice. The weather was beautiful and we made friends with the members of Wing Night, a super hilarious group.

A lot of the trip involved 11 of us cramming into Jorin's rental van. Eventually some of the boys took turns sitting in the trunk area. The first to volunteer, after a night of significant drinking, was Louie. He was pretty quiet and I assumed that he had fallen asleep. But when a lull in the conversation and music happened, he shrieked at the top of his lungs and then started giggling.
Louie: I'm going to make that noise for the rest of the trip.

noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:37:00 +0000

I sub-coached for an incubator team earlier this week at a college.
There was a security button in every stall of the women's room. Every stall.
It did not make me feel safe. In fact, it made me feel that danger was unavoidable.
I just hoped I would be able to press the button in time.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:23:00 +0000

Clark St.

Cubs season has officially begun.
Cubs fans- please stop running in front of my car.
And if you have to run in front of my car, please don't make that face. You know the one.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:48:00 +0000

The diner I frequent had Easter candy out on every table.
OR
I got a new photo app for my iPhone.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:35:00 +0000

Once upon a time I decided to boycott Clarke's on Belmont because the servers were so rude.
But since then they have had a complete staffing change. It's great now and I'm really happy because they have THE BEST English muffins I have ever had.
And they have a bar.

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noreply@blogger.com (Tabs) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:24:00 +0000

Tonight my brother's art work is being displayed at a gallery. He is an official finalist in competition to draw the new logo for the Fort Worth Zoo.

Initially they selected 2 of his pieces, but this is the one that is a finalist:

He's 16.
And he drew that.
With his hands.
Amazing.

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