Hello everybody! It's hard to believe a week has gone by and it's December already! Chad is officially done with his classes, and now he's studying like a maniac for his exams. Well, perhaps maniac is too strong a word... But he's being very diligent, and I'm quite proud of his work ethic! The beginning of December also meant that Chad and I got to open our Advent Calendars! While he was visiting during Thanksgiving, we bought matching mini Lindt chocolate calendars, and we open the little doors together while we're on Skype. It makes talking to each other even sweeter! Awww!

As for my schedule, it's been filled with opera! I rehearsed, performed, and even went and saw a few operas! Generally, that would be too much opera for me, but I had good friends performing, and they did wonderfully! I attended the Frankfurt Premiere of Otello by Verdi (based on Shakespeare's Othello), and I have to say I was a bit surprised by the audience's reaction. The singers received wonderful ovations, but the director got very loud boos! Sure, it might not have been a traditional production, but I didn't think it was THAT far out! In any case, most of the audience decided they didn't like it, and I felt badly for the director, who I know poured a lot of his heart into the piece. You never know how the audience will react!

My friend Elza was in the performance (don't worry, the audience LOVED her!!) and she gave an absolutely stunning portrayal of Desdemona. Now that rehearsals are over for her, she has more time for friends. This really benefits me, because she is an EXCELLENT cook! :-) I also got to meet her kitty, whom I will have the pleasure of cat-sitting next week. This cat is so adorable, and she even plays fetch. So cute!!

Two sweeties!

Well, as I have rehearsal tomorrow, I'm going to head to bed! I play a very angry Goddess in this show, and boy, is it tiring being mean! I hope you're all having a great week!