Saturday, April 22, 2006

We're no exception

Wanna know something funny?

On Wednesday night, at Phantom, I was sitting next to a mother and son--he looked like he was about 18 or so--who had a very interesting and intellient discussion about the show, critiquing the acting and (moreso) the singing of individual actors, as well as the production in general. And, it was actually really cool to hear what they were talking about during the intermission and before and after the show... Afterwards, I commented on it to them, and they apologized for talking; I said that it was nice (especially since they weren't actually talking during the show); they said that they'd seen it several times. Interesting little conversation, and a nice way to enjoy the show.

Yesterday afternoon/evening, we went to the Empire State Building, and at the end of the day, Mom and I were heading back down, and we were in line for the elevator back to the bottom, when I saw someone who looked very familiar, and Mom noticed someone looking at me like they knew me.

It was my "Phantom" buddies, in line, heading back down from the top, too! Turns out they're in town from Houston until Sunday, and we just happened to be at the ESB at the same time. And of the thousands of people who go up in a day, and the millions of people in the city, we managed to be in the same place at the same time, and we actually recognized each other. How utterly bizarre.

Apparently, it even happens with strangers.


posted by Alida at 3:23 PM
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3 Comments:
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Okay, it's my turn to wax philosophical on this blog.

Title: Reaching for a Dream

The last commentary on the ESB (can't get the name right anyway, so this works!) audio tour sort of summarized the character of New York City in general and the Entire(see, I told you I couldn't get it right!)/Empire Space/State Building in particular. Did you listen to it, Alida? The guide told of NYC as a constantly growing and evolving city and how he thought of the ESB as a symbol of that growth. It represents how it has and still does constantly strive toward a better, higher goal, just as the building was built to be the tallest in the city. I thought how aptly that characterizes your time in the city as well, Alida--how you initially thought it would a cool place to live and work, how you pursued an opportunity to get there, and have subsequently pursued more opportunities for work, internship, etc. in your quest to grow and strive toward your theatre goals.

And then, as I was doing some of my Bible study on the plane home today, the question was raised: what will you do with the opportunities, skills, abilities, gifts, etc. that God gives you? Will you use them for your own benefit and reputation, as Mr. Chrysler is remembered for building the Chrysler Building and Herod built Caesarea, or will you use them for God's glory, to further His kingdom? The question is very relevant to the whole subject of striving and pursuing goals, for each of us, in whatever career or situation God places us, not just for Alida's pursuit of her theatre goals.

It was great to see you in your house and work environs, meet your (Lourenzo's) "family" and friends, and share some of New York with you as guide (though you needed an umbrella or Star Princess wand to hold up so we could see you striding way ahead of us!). I pray that you will reach for your dream, and that your life, work and ministry will bring glory to God as you do so.

With much love,
Mom

As you know, I can wax "elephants" with the best of them! You come from a long line of waxers!

7:47 PM  
Blogger Jen said...

Mrs. A, you need a blog! :)

8:56 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So, Alida, how's that for "interesting"?

Mom

12:47 PM  

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