I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!

lordy mama, things have changed, or at least gotten more exciting.

first of all i voted.  it was awesome.  tuesday can't come quick enough!

second, i'm going to ireland!!  I did it!  after hours of thinking and considering and pondering and budgeting and really really praying, i decided this trip is something i need.  after feeling like my heart has been through the shredder both with people and work, i need something to center myself; i need to find myself again.  and ireland has always been there for me, with u2 and irish dance, and music and culture.  i just can't wait.  i leave december 3rd, get in dublin december 4th, and leave december 16th.  half of december i will be in ireland.  well, until some plans today...

there is a film crew that has been staying in our hotel since september or so, and they are filming the new clare danes film.  and as a result, i've gotten to know a lot of the crew.  one woman in particular, a producer, who comes in and orders a dopio with her diet shake.  she is a cute blonde woman, and after many conversations, i nervously asked her if i could ask her questions about how to make it in the film world.  she said yes, and sure enough today we met and talked for a few minutes.

but here are her facts:

• she is an oscar nominated producer for Elizabeth.  Yeah, THE elizabeth.
• her daughter is Lily Allen.  Yeah, THE Lily Allen.
• she has worked in both Ireland and London in the music industry.  *cough cough*

so!  i casually asked her how someone like me gets into this business, particularly in editing, and she says that her company is always looking for interns, and they have many American interns, and she could do what she can to make that happen for me.  she told me to come to London when i go to Ireland, and she'll introduce me to THE movers and shakers of the music and film world of England.  She also knows many people in Irish film, and will give me their contact info so i can meet up with them.  she's gonna help me out!

so it looks like this trip will end up being more than Ireland.  I'M GOING TO LONDON, TOO!!!!  and not as a tourist!  as a prospective editor for British film!  or working in British music!  i am so scared and so excited at the same time.  this is the biggest leap of faith i've ever made, but i pray that if the door doesn't open, it isn't meant to, and if it does, then i shall enter.

part of me also hopes to get invited to the wrap-up party sometime later this month.  sa-weet.