So, my friend TB and I started what looks to be the great lobster roll search today. Although it's not so much a search as it is a comparison. Our plan is simple: we try the three lobster rolls purported to be the best in Manhattan and compare them to find the best. Mind you, this, I'm sure has already been done, but we don't care. We want to find out for ourselves - god forbid we take someone else's word for it. We are both seasoned wine and restaurant business professionals and of course, have the best palates of anyone we know. (self-professed, of course). We are legends in our own minds, but often get praise from our non-industry friends, so I figure the bravado is somewhat justified.
After weeks of me telling TB that the new Ed's Lobster Bar had the best lobster roll ever, he insisted on taking me to Pearl Oyster Bar (incidentally, where Ed came from before he opened his own place). The unfortunate thing was that Pearl's happened to be closed today. There was much sadness before we realized that we could walk moments away over to Mary's Fish Camp (where the chef is also an alumnus of Pearl). It would have been nice to start with the mother ship, but we weren't about to be deterred - we had to have a lobster roll today. Now, I trust TB's lobster roll knowledge - particularly since I really only knew that these lovely sandwiches existed since I've been on the East Coast (a whole 2 years). Let me tell you, they are tasty, even if they aren't the best lobster roll ever. Our verdict on Mary's Fish Camp was this: good hunks of lobster, but too much sauce. I didn't like the fries all that much (shoestrings), but as TB explained, they are actually traditionally what you would get with a lobster roll anywhere in New England. Hmm...I think I'm more for the non-traditional then. I'm holding out for better - it looks like on Friday we go to Pearl Oyster Bar and maybe next week, I will introduce him to Ed's.
Here's to more eating...now I just have to find a way to practice singing today before succumbing to a food coma.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
More old blogs
Here's the last of the old blogs, so it will time to start new ones soon. Today is a good day, I feel. Suffice it to say that I am cutting out people who like to create drama (and I'm not talking about the drama onstage). It feels good.
February 7, 2007
Well, at least the last one went well. Yet, I didn't get the part - par for the course. I am impatient and even though I know it will take time, I still get irritated if I didn't get the part. Normal? I don't know. Perfectionist? Definitely. Don't they know I'm their perfect person for the role? I guess if you don't go into these auditions thinking you're the shit, then you've got nothing. It's the only way I can keep my skin thick. Don't worry - I'm still staying humble. Seeing other singers who have mastered it more then me keep me humble. My voice teacher keeps me humble. Living in NYC most definitely keeps me humble. Gives me something to strive for and reminds me I'm not completely crazy - all those other people talking to themselves on the streets of New York are! ;-)
January 25, 2007
Ah, the art of mastering auditioning. It's so fun! And you never really know what they're thinking. I did an audition yesterday that was good, but not great. Not my best. Yet the German they asked me to read was perfect (well, close to it anyway). Did they get that I was having an off day? Do they care? All the typical questions, I know, but since I chose to get back into this crazy profession (or it chose me really), I still haven't mastered every audition and it drives me insane. I suppose I shouldn't expect perfection every time, but I am impatient. I've only been back seriously for two years, so I suppose I should have faith and patience. Every good thing takes time...hopefully I will master the audition I have next week.
February 7, 2007
Well, at least the last one went well. Yet, I didn't get the part - par for the course. I am impatient and even though I know it will take time, I still get irritated if I didn't get the part. Normal? I don't know. Perfectionist? Definitely. Don't they know I'm their perfect person for the role? I guess if you don't go into these auditions thinking you're the shit, then you've got nothing. It's the only way I can keep my skin thick. Don't worry - I'm still staying humble. Seeing other singers who have mastered it more then me keep me humble. My voice teacher keeps me humble. Living in NYC most definitely keeps me humble. Gives me something to strive for and reminds me I'm not completely crazy - all those other people talking to themselves on the streets of New York are! ;-)
January 25, 2007
Ah, the art of mastering auditioning. It's so fun! And you never really know what they're thinking. I did an audition yesterday that was good, but not great. Not my best. Yet the German they asked me to read was perfect (well, close to it anyway). Did they get that I was having an off day? Do they care? All the typical questions, I know, but since I chose to get back into this crazy profession (or it chose me really), I still haven't mastered every audition and it drives me insane. I suppose I shouldn't expect perfection every time, but I am impatient. I've only been back seriously for two years, so I suppose I should have faith and patience. Every good thing takes time...hopefully I will master the audition I have next week.
Monday, May 21, 2007
An introduction of sorts
I am going to start this off by copying a few of my past posts on my Myspace music site. They act as a good introduction to who I am and what I have been going through throughout the beginning of this year. Much of what I was feeling earlier this month still holds true for today. I am continuing to focus, focus, focus on my day job and my singing, which is a difficult balance, but must be done.
May 3, 2007 I am procrastinating today, from my day job. I am getting music work done, which is nice for a change. I have decided that for now, the focus should be on my career. The boy is over and I no longer have the distraction, which is a good thing right now. I don't need it, except for maybe the sexual needs part. I don't need the indecision, the emotional back and forth, the not getting enough sleep. I definitely don't need that. I know I may sound cynical, but it's the way I choose to be if I am going to make anything of this career. I am not a young artist any longer and I have taken time off, so I have many strikes against me already. If I am going to be successful, I must focus and I must tell that to myself everyday. Things are going well for now and I have the entire summer to focus all my energy into this one important thing (as long as I can keep myself financially afloat with 3 jobs!) With all my spare time, I will focus, focus, focus. It can be done and it will be done! Let's just hope I can stick with this. Wish me luck!
April 15, 2007
Well, my string of choral gigs and church (Holy Hell Week, etc) is over for a couple weeks. It's nice to be able to breathe and focus on my own work. More auditions this week - I'm still in the frustrating state of doing more choral work than I like and not getting enough solo gigs, but I constantly remind myself that I've only been here 2 years (as of today, in fact) and I've got a lot more auditions to go on before something actually happens. Ugh! Unfortunately, not being busy also allows me to think too much about relationship issues and the boy that can't make up his mind. Is it so difficult to make a decision? Choose me, pick me...these are the thoughts I am sending him, but I cannot push too hard. He feels right and I must allow it time to breathe. Ah yes, this leaves more time to focus on my career which right now, is most important. It has been difficult lately to think about the future...sometimes, I just want to make it simple, but I want to sing more. And I want someone with me. And I want children with me someday, maybe. Is it wrong to want everything? Sometimes I feel as if it won't happen, but I need to stay positive.
May 3, 2007 I am procrastinating today, from my day job. I am getting music work done, which is nice for a change. I have decided that for now, the focus should be on my career. The boy is over and I no longer have the distraction, which is a good thing right now. I don't need it, except for maybe the sexual needs part. I don't need the indecision, the emotional back and forth, the not getting enough sleep. I definitely don't need that. I know I may sound cynical, but it's the way I choose to be if I am going to make anything of this career. I am not a young artist any longer and I have taken time off, so I have many strikes against me already. If I am going to be successful, I must focus and I must tell that to myself everyday. Things are going well for now and I have the entire summer to focus all my energy into this one important thing (as long as I can keep myself financially afloat with 3 jobs!) With all my spare time, I will focus, focus, focus. It can be done and it will be done! Let's just hope I can stick with this. Wish me luck!
April 15, 2007
Well, my string of choral gigs and church (Holy Hell Week, etc) is over for a couple weeks. It's nice to be able to breathe and focus on my own work. More auditions this week - I'm still in the frustrating state of doing more choral work than I like and not getting enough solo gigs, but I constantly remind myself that I've only been here 2 years (as of today, in fact) and I've got a lot more auditions to go on before something actually happens. Ugh! Unfortunately, not being busy also allows me to think too much about relationship issues and the boy that can't make up his mind. Is it so difficult to make a decision? Choose me, pick me...these are the thoughts I am sending him, but I cannot push too hard. He feels right and I must allow it time to breathe. Ah yes, this leaves more time to focus on my career which right now, is most important. It has been difficult lately to think about the future...sometimes, I just want to make it simple, but I want to sing more. And I want someone with me. And I want children with me someday, maybe. Is it wrong to want everything? Sometimes I feel as if it won't happen, but I need to stay positive.
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