Slow and Steady

It'll sound a little pathetic that, though I spent the majority of yesterday on my bed in my room, it was perhaps one of the most stressful days of my time here thus far. I could never be a party planner or even a casting director for that matter because trying to get so many different factors lined up for the perfect meshing of times and dates is an incredibly difficult task. One that had me on the verge of tears in my sweat pants and T shirt in the middle of the day. I had to try to arrange a date when the agencies I've talked to, an accompanist, a rehearsal studio, and myself were all available. In my selfish little world, it made no sense why the times that were easiest for me to meet were somehow not an option for any of the other parties. Four accompanists and two agencies coincidentally all had conflicting schedules, which actually makes perfect sense considering their busy lifestyles but at the time seemed like some horrible conspiracy against my career. I've since calmed down and realized that I'll have to be seeing these agents when I return versus trying to cram them in all before next thursday. But the search is continuing to be positive and today I had a wonderful meeting with Jim Wilhelm who was down to earth and very informative. We chatted for well over half an hour, I found what he had to say very helpful, and he asked me to keep in contact when I returned, saying we'd go from there; all positive. He did also reassure me of the fact that my career may have a slow start just based on what I am as a performer and having nothing to do with ability and representation. It's something I already knew, but is still reassuring to hear from time to time. Other than that, life has been mainly getting myself in the mind set that I'll be leaving my new place of residence next thursday for a month long excursion down south. That about sums up the past two days and until next time, much love.