Who and Why

I began singing opera because of Violetta. Now, I am going meet her.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Maybe Insomia is a Good Thing?

I am a wonderful fantastic sleeper and a horrible miserable morning person. I have always liked this co-dependent relationship: I sleep well and no one expects me to be human after the fact. But, now, here I find myself, the second time this week, with RAGING insomnia. I've been up since 4 am (it's now 7 am)- wishing it were 4 pm or better yet- 6 pm and practicing. How many times have I wished for "more time" so I could practice? And, how many times have I wished to be a morning person (but not in the sake for losing sleep- never!) so I could get more accomplished in my day (and then take a nap at 2 pm)! But alas, what we singers forget is that no one wants to hear us sing at 7 am. That is the beauty of living in a NYC apartment. I can't start practicing until at least 11 am (it's a Saturday morning). So- translations? you betcha- right after I stop blogging.

So...what is it that morning people do anyway? Take naps in the afternoon?

Monday, March 14, 2011

Migraines

They never tell you that migraines would be an issue when it comes to learning a role. Colds, yes; Bronchial infections, yes; but debilitating flat-as-a-pancake in-bed-all-day migraines? Nope. And at least with colds, you can still read, still memorize, still translate...still THINK!

So, I apologize I haven't written in a few weeks. With each and every storm that comes to NYC, my body is a walking weather vane and off to bed I must go. The few hours I have had to myself- where I am not sleeping, cleaning, or catching up on work- I go to Violetta. It's nice to know she is there, ready to be sung at a moment's notice.

Perhaps it's not my reoccurring illness with my vocal cords in my twenties, but my debilitating migraines in my thirties that will bond Violetta and me. We both know to appreciate all that you have now and do all that you can while you are able. Thank god mine aren't as serious as her TB, but the not knowing if you can plan a week without falling sick- it's a stress that I know to well, and so does she.

Off to acupuncture! Fingers crossed this works!