The Craving Monologues - Cast Interviews

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I’ve been looking forward to the end of December, because it means that I get to relax and explore.

On Sunday, we presented the Craving Monologues at Burnaby Village Museum. We wanted to present a brutally honest look at what people want in life, whether it is intimacy, destiny or meaning. Over 70 people came to the Monologues. Audience members thought the drama was great, and made them think about what THEY really want. That was our objective going in, and after planning it since August, it feels good to achieve that goal.

The exam was over in early December, and it sure is nice to have that out of the way.

I took a hip hop workshop at Harbour Dance Centre. It’s a fun class and a good workout, and I look forward to learning another partner dance, preferably one of the Latins.

Carolyn presented a slideshow of her medical mission project in Haiti. It was an eye opening show, and I’m glad she got to experience something so different from Vancouver. When someone returns from a third-world situation, they feel guilty for living in a first-world country. Why do some people live in safety and opulence, while others live in danger and poverty? It’s important to remember that everyone must use their opportunity to change their community for the better.

The Christmas party this year was at the Fairmont Waterfront. The food was good, but there wasn’t enough! I went for seconds, and there was barely anything left for me to choose from. The desserts were great. The music was about the same as last year, and at the end of the night, it was mostly CDI employees inhabiting the dance floor.

The last workweek of December was eventful. The HR department had its Christmas lunch at Milestones in Yaletown. The following day, the 6th floor had a Christmas lunch in the office. Chris and I finished writing our Operations Report, and I finished working in the Human Resources department. When the new year arrives, I’ll jump into a year of new work experiences, challenges, and growth opportunities.

We went to the VSO for their Pops concert. The Pops concert is where the VSO plays classics from Broadway musicals. It was great to hear songs that we like, but of which we never knew the origins.

We had dinner at Uncle Frankie’s house. After finishing dinner, we played our family poker game.

I visited Barbara and Jack, and there were others who were also there: Georgina, Scott, Allison, Ed and Anita. It’s always good to see Barbara and Jack around the holidays.

Spend time with your family and friends, and make the most of the last days of December 2007. I sure hope I have an adventurous end of 2007!

Have a Happy New Year!