Impressing Big Chris... And Other Things I Didn't Do
Today was spent going to the bank and doing some miscellaneous errands (one of which was running my lines about twenty times for the show). I think I just needed another day of trying to get things in order and a night of watching old home-movies and balling my eyes out (if I can... it's my plan for after I finish blogging!) before I sent out my resumes to be rejected. I actually have a pretty good "line" on a company that does Information Technology [paid] internships... so that's probably where I'll start tomorrow.
But as for tonight (and the title)... tonight was yet another "Sweet Pumpkin Pie..." rehearsal. All the actors were there early, running lines, except for Kim. Her mom is in town, and Kim and her mom showed up almost right at 7. Ironically enough, just as Joe Janes asked aloud, "So we're waiting for Kim and her mom?" and I said "Yeah we're waiting for her mom!"... that's when Kim decided to come in, exclaiming "I heard that." I felt slightly embarrassed... but kind of like it was a good thing. When trying to woo someone (I have tons of experience on this, trust me), it's always best to let them see how stupid you are as soon as possible. Then, if they're still interested, when they've already seen you at your mental worst... you must have a good thing going, right? Yeah... I'm easily the dumbest person in this room right now. *looks around* Okay... we're all in agreement. Next. Oh yeah! Chris! Okay... so Kim's mom is one of those "Call me Chris" moms. That's cool... but totally not how I'm going to be. "It's Mr. Steeno" is how I'll introduce myself to my children's friends... no matter how old my children are. And, if I were to ever receive an honorary doctorate? WATCH OUT! I'm going to be one of those huge pricks that forces everyone to call me "Dr. Steeno" even though it really doesn't apply. I'm awesome. Anyway... so we started rehearsal and Kim looked really quiet nice... she was "decked out" (as my dad would say) because her mom was there, I'm sure. That has nothing to do with anything... okay. Anyway, so I didn't get a chance to chat with Chris before we started the run of the show. But, after one of my scenes, and before I scene I'm not in, I was able to ask where in Connecticut they're from. And then later, when Kim and I were both not in a scene, I asked her what she does for a living. She's a High School English teacher! So I told her that I majored in English in college... and that's when Kim told her mom that I don't know what amenable means. And, yes, I know I just linked to the definition... and I DO know what it means NOW, but our first read-thru of the show, one of my characters says it, and I not only didn't know what it meant, I didn't know how it was pronounced. So, at the time, I just leaned over to Kim and said "What's this word?" And she said "amenable." And I said "I'd better write down the pronunciation so I remember it"... and then I wrote "amenable"... because it's pronounced exactly how it's spelled. Kim thought that was hilarious (and that's kind of the first time I thought I had a chance with this lovely young lady). So, yes, I had to admit to her mother that I didn't know what that word meant, and I added "At least I know enough to ask if I don't know something"... which didn't get a response from either of them. And then I said "You should probably mention that I didn't know how it was pronounced either"... and Kim laughed and said "that was my first clue you didn't know what it meant" or something to that effect. I know this sounds stupid... but I had this great vision of meeting Kim's mom and having her think I was the greatest thing ever and... you know... having an "in" there. Parents of people LOVE me! I get along with everyone's parents... and they LOVE me! But not only did I NOT get that connection with Kim's mom, she thinks I'm some idiot who doesn't know simple, four syllable words. Nice. I hope I get to meet her dad someday... maybe we'll argue about gun control, or he'll be an avid golfer, or he'll be a business man who treats people like numbers, or something else equally counter to my being. *shakes head* Yes, I'm getting ahead of myself, as she and I haven't even gone on a date yet... but I DID just meet her mom, so I can't help thinking stupid thoughts like "I'm an idiot" or "Viagra won't help me." Typical stuff. I think I'm going to post a picture tonight, too. To make me feel better about things. Ooo! And I have old home-movies to watch and cry to! I almost forgot! Gotta go... have a good night, all!