Daily ab workout

With a week till performances to come, the morning warm ups have become more focused (less morning chatter) and the favourite workout song is Rihanna's Disturbia. It has the right number of beats for about 140 sit ups!

Not only our abs, but the show is tightening up, but I admit I'm sad to see some scenes be cut, because I've become attached to them - to the stories. I've gotten to hear much of them in little snippets here and there throughout the 3 year development. Sometimes, I find it difficult to see the show with fresh eyes (and ears), I've become so familiar with these clothes. Are there lots of inside reference and jokes now? Or generational / popular references people wont get? Will a short introduction or glimpse of the clothes share enough of their significance or leave the audience just wanting more?

The preview in the Vancouver Courier shares some of the outfits origins.

Against the white pallet of Barbara Clayden's mysterious set, the often unique and outrageous, as well as the familiar and nostalgic outfits stand out to me. I'm sure the audience will want to know more about the people and stories behind the clothes. Even more, I think that desire will trigger some people to look in the back of their own closets and remember our own stories.

So, I asked my mum about the skirt I made from her dress that I was wearing the other day. My mother's memory is going, but she remembers the minute details of the dress, but doesn't remember where she wore that one to. It was probably over 40 years ago. I'm so curious, I'm going to have to look through old photos and ask her more questions!

No more sweet high carb treats for most of us, these cupcakes were made by Dani for Conor's birthday last week.