On the road, as of tomorrow.

My mind is an ocean of thoughts and agendas at the moment.

Florida Preheat was an amazing time. Being surrounded by so many inspirational human beings is the perfect way to recharge before I have to add more life experience to the bag of tricks that I hold.

Going to several places I already have a familiarity with is going to be good, because I can take a different stance this time. I know people there, I know about some of the places, so I can focus more on the networking interactions as an artist. And, take in as much as possible for when I sit down in the month of November to write, write, and write.

First stop, New Orleans. Meshpa is going with me and we are staying with a beautiful friend who is giving us a place to stay right in the Quarter. I will also hopefully be meeting someone who has just started her own burlesque troupe, as I am taking my next steps to knowing the performance community in this illustrious, creative city.

Jason will be meeting me there in a couple weeks to pick me and Stacy Jane up to go to Austin. Stacy Jane is going to be there exploring her musical side all summer, while we go to Flipside and then stay with some of his old high school friends. My goal for Austin work-wise is to find at least three venues where I can take a business card and genuinely ask if they would ever want an aerialist for an event. Good practice, and could open doors.

Then on to New Mexico. We get to be there for the union of two beautiful souls. I am really excited to have some bonding time with Jason while we travel through New Mexcico together this time.

I need to breathe. Right now I am feeling overwhelmed, yet none of this is too much at all. Let's start the day and get things done. I need to get some work done for some extra money.

I will see you on the road...

Love and Light,

Marla Mae