Wednesday, June 18, 2008

A series of fortunate events

Today I begin to see the fruits of my rockin' general audition last week: a phone call inviting me to audition for a show at a theatre in the French Quarter that I've wanted to work with since I've moved here.

While at the library today I glanced over the shelf by the door that sells used books, CDs, etc - as I always do before departing. Today the book Eat, Pray, Love - which has been recommended to me countless times and is rumored to have a SIX MONTH waiting list for check out from the library - was sitting on that shelf. I bought it. For a QUARTER.

My search for piano music for auditions led me to this site, which not only yielded some of the music I was looking for, but entire musical scores that I once loaned out and lost... now I have them again! Hooray!

27 comments:

Don Mills Diva said...

Wow - that's a pretty new book to get for 25 cents!

You're definitely on a roll, buy a lottery ticket quick!

Amy Y said...

What a great day!!
I agree, go buy a lottery ticket, quick!

Chaotic Joy said...

Don't you just love days like that! I'm so glad you had one.

carrie said...

Holy smokes! I would have passed out if I were able to get that book for 25 cents! (I had to pay full price).

Enjoy! :)

the dragonfly said...

Fantastic! Sounds like a wonderful day. :)

Mary Beth said...

What a great day! I love finding sites like that on the web - it gives me a quiet satisfaction.

Chrissy said...

I love that the book just fell into your lap like that. Good day!

Anonymous said...

Reading Eat, Pray, Love now. It sucks. Don't start if you'll feel obligated to finish.

Rima said...

I love it when the stars align! And I KNEW there was a reason you didn't get that other part - and now you might get the chance to work at the FQ theater! Awesome.

Jen said...

Days like that absolutely ROCK! YAY for good fortune!

Woman in a Window said...

I'm touching you there on your shoulder...do you feel it...trying to channel the luck.

Christine said...

good things happen, and i am glad they are happening to you, love. i am sorry about the last audition but i hope this next one works out for you.

and that book--you'll love it!

ps--love all the head shots below. :-)

Kat said...

Wow! Quick, go buy a lottery ticket!

Run ANC said...

Awesome news. Break a leg.

ewe are here said...

I love finding used books I was actively looking for cheap. I recently (finally!) found the Time Traveller's Wife for £1. :-)

Now I just have to find time to read it.

Anonymous said...

That's so cool! Hope you stay on a roll.

Anonymous said...

Can I borrow some of that luck? Please. I'll give it right back. Promise.

E said...

It is a great book. And you my dear are apparently meant to read it.
I never find these bargains. You lucky girl...

Magpie said...

Well, woo hoo!

Sarcasta-Mom said...

Don't you just love it when the Universe finally decides to give a little back?

Julie Pippert said...

Such a post of good, better and best and how fabulous is that!

You go knock 'em out. I can't wait to hear.

Family Adventure said...

After a rough morning, I needed a shot of positive. Thanks for giving it to me and enjoy your weekend :)

Heidi

imbeingheldhostage said...

That is fabulistic! I hope your weekend is even better :-)

Angela DeRossett said...

Woohoo!!!! Hope it just keeps going better and better!

Mad said...

Good luck with the audition.

Unknown said...

HEY! send me some of that good luck. I think I'm done with the string of 3 BAD THINGS... argh.

OOH, and tell me what you think of the book...

JCK said...

You have the magic touch for finds for a quarter. I'm reading that book right now.

Congrats on getting an audition for the theater in the French Quarter! Way to go!

Sorry you didn't get the other part, but maybe this is a sign of something else to come.