The wonders and glories of travel.: seanan

The wonders and glories of travel.

New York is exhausting.

I have been running hither and yon for the past two weeks; people keep being surprised that I'm still gone, and sometimes "people" involves me. I just woke up from a nap where I dreamt that Thomas had been here in New York with me this whole time (just Thomas; even my subconscious can't imagine putting Alice recreationally on a plane), and I nearly cried when I opened my eyes, because I just needed my kitty.

But I am having a wonderful time. I went to a cheese and champagne party in my honor (mine! As if I were a cheese and champagne event!), spent two days at DAW lounging and reading and being home, saw Fun Home and Hamilton on Broadway (and lost my shit when I realized that September from Fringe was playing Bruce Bechdel in Fun Home), and did lots of other good things. And I still have almost two weeks and a convention to go.

I'm trying to get back into the habit of blogging. I've fallen out of it for a lot of reasons, some good and some bad and some just overwhelmed, but I'm trying. I think I need some balance, and writing things down helps. So expect another post about Fun Home, and one about Hamilton, and one about the life-sized T. Rex at the Times Square Toys R Us, and please remember that I am not home until December 2nd, so communications will continue to be slow and unwieldy, but I am trying, and trying is a lot.

That is all.

ravens_shadow

November 21 2015, 21:23:54 UTC 1 year ago

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I have fallen into the delightful pit of the Hamilton soundtrack (went to bed with "Alexander Hamilton" in my head on repeat), so I'm all ~happywiggle~ that you got to see it.

Sending you good vibes as you enjoy and endure the traveling.

bree_ramsey314

November 21 2015, 22:50:14 UTC 1 year ago

You are a cheese and champagne event. So glad you're having a good time!

seanan_mcguire

November 22 2015, 18:23:39 UTC 1 year ago

It is so good.

Totally lives up to the hype.

batyatoon

November 25 2015, 01:56:15 UTC 1 year ago

I keep getting "Yorktown" running in my head while I'm trying to sleep.

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November 22 2015, 18:23:56 UTC 1 year ago

She has been on planes.

It is...not good.

filkferengi

November 21 2015, 23:47:24 UTC 1 year ago

I'm glad you're having so much fun! I enjoy your blog posts & am looking forward to seeing you & all the other awesome storytellers at ChessieCon this weekend.

November 22 2015, 18:24:12 UTC 1 year ago

Yay see you there!

vaspider

November 22 2015, 01:51:13 UTC 1 year ago

<3<3

I'm sorry we missed you, and we'll make visits happen. I'm actually more up to traveling day by day.

November 22 2015, 18:24:22 UTC 1 year ago

I'm back in June!

November 22 2015, 18:38:58 UTC 1 year ago

June is super doable! It's almost going to be time to teach Young Sir to drive...

Beth Woodward

November 22 2015, 03:57:44 UTC 1 year ago

I always get sad when I'm away from my cats for too long. Don't get me wrong: I have a great time on vacation, and I remain in close contact with the cat sitter. But the cat sitter isn't ME and I worry about them. Plus, I just miss them. (Except at 6:00 in the morning, when the younger of the two always aggressively wakes me up, demanding food. Don't miss them so much then.)

Alexander Hamilton is my favorite historical figure. So glad he's getting rediscovered!

November 22 2015, 22:22:41 UTC 1 year ago

The musical is amazing.

shandralyn

November 22 2015, 03:58:59 UTC 1 year ago

Didn't Alice once bring herself along on a trip to Portland? But maybe she learned her lesson abut air travel. 😉 I hope you continue to enjoy NY, even though I know it's hard to be without the furry companions.

November 22 2015, 22:23:25 UTC 1 year ago

Seattle, and yes. I'm better about checking the suitcase for her these days.

acelightning

November 22 2015, 07:09:16 UTC 1 year ago

I keep not getting to be in New York City when you are :-(

But if you like tall buildings, you can visit the Empire State Building (the original, and still the Queen of NYC) and One World Trade Center (taller, trendier, still figuring out who she is).

November 22 2015, 22:23:35 UTC 1 year ago

So tall!

1 year ago

bunny_m

November 23 2015, 13:06:15 UTC 1 year ago

Hey, you do what you can with what you have.

Anyone that asks for more than that is IMHO, likely to be an asshole.

We'll be here as and when you can afford the time/spoons to be here, we know we aren't your paying job, and that needs to be ~~first~~a close second to your health.

LJ would be lucky to rank in the top 10, IMO.

Have a great time in NY!

November 24 2015, 15:20:22 UTC 1 year ago

Thank you!

markbernstein

November 23 2015, 17:11:08 UTC 1 year ago

I'm glad you're having such a good time, if a bit envious that you got to see Fun Home and Hamilton, as those would be at the top of my to-do list if I were visiting New York. I look forward to your write-ups.

I first became aware of Michael Cerveris when he starred in the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd. If you can find it, there was a wonderful concert tribute to Sondheim for his 80th birthday. In it, Cerveris did Pretty Women, with George Hearn (who replaced Len Cariou in the original production) taking the Judge Turpin role. Then the two of them were joined by Patti LuPone for a trio rendition of A Little Priest.

November 24 2015, 15:20:39 UTC 1 year ago

Oh, thank you for the links!

tardis_stowaway

November 24 2015, 03:12:29 UTC 1 year ago

Cheese and champagne party in your honor! That's pretty nifty. You also seem to have had massive Broadway ticket success.

I think there may be a cat cafe in New York you could visit. However, visiting some random cats is of course not the same as having your cats around.

November 24 2015, 15:21:00 UTC 1 year ago

I am the ticket queen this trip, I swear. It's been amazing.

themysteriousg

November 24 2015, 06:43:40 UTC 1 year ago

I haven't been on here in a million years. I just finished A Red Rose Chain. It made me miss you. In that weird, internet-y, way. I hope you are well. I hope you get home soon. And I just wanted to say hi.

Oh, and yes, I love it. Might have to re-read.

November 24 2015, 15:21:25 UTC 1 year ago

Oh my gosh! I have missed you! How are you? I hope you're doing okay.

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