It's funny--nobody wanted to come to work today. Even Krishni was hoping for a snow day. So I guess we all really are still little kids inside. It's still snowing at a pretty good clip, but it's not sticking to the roads, so I'm thinking no early dismissal for me. Which is sad. I'm going to hope for a short day tomorrow, though. It's supposed to be icy, too!
Anyway, Ragtime yesterday was great. I always love seeing shows (well, any show, really) that I've been listening to for a long time. I had images in my head of what I thought it would be like. I was talking to my mom last night about it (she had read the book), and she said that it was more of a woman's story than a man's. It really is a lot more character driven, I think. I can't really put my finger on it. Oh well. I felt that Coalhouse could have been more passionate. I mean, on the cast recording, with Brian Stokes Mitchell as Coalhouse, I could really feel the despair that drove him to desperation. The Coalhouse we saw seemed a bit too...quiet. But I thought the woman playing Mother was excellent. She totally did justice to "Back to Before." Mother's Younger Brother had kind of an odd voice, as did Tateh.
Melodie should totally hear or see this show. She would love Mother's Younger Brother. He very much had the whole Enjolras thing going on (or is that Enjorlas?). They just need some cuter guys to play him. I mean, I was looking at the program, and none of the guys who play MYB are cute. Dammit.
Anyway, I should get to work...but I totally don't feel like it. Any motivation I ever had is totally gone. I can't say that time goes quickly when I'm busy, because it doesn't always. I've had very busy periods that have just not taken as long as they should have. I think for time to pass quickly for me, I have to have things being thrown at me, not just one task to sit down and do. Ah well. I'm going to put doing permissions crap off until this afternoon and work on other stuff this morning.
Current song in my head:
"Breathless" by the Corrs (damn them!)