a day in the life.

hello!

oh yes.

i know.

it's been a while.

but i'm back! 

huzzah!

so back in november i did an instagram challenge.

basically, take a picture every hour and post it on instagram.

kind of a glimpse into a day in my life.

and now i'm sharing it here!

8am.

waking up in my room is a beauteous sight.

the quilts.

the photos.

the simple, quaintness of my room.

i love it all so very much.

9am.

i don't know about you...but i think leg warmers are kind of the coolest invention ever.

nothing else keeps me quite as warm as a pair of leg warmers.

and they're just about as fashionable as can be.

10am.

every day i spend a total of 2 hours in the car.

driving/riding to and from work.

it's kind of annoying at times...but i may not have to do so much longer.

*secret alert* stay tuned for more.

11am.

the theatre.

my work.

my hobby.

my home away from home.

12pm.

oh chickfila.

there is no place quite like you.

waffle-y fries.

perfectly fried chicken.

sweet tea.

chickfila sauce.

PERFECTION!

1pm.

the costume shop.

some lovely 80's clothing.

(we were in the middle of costuming "footloose.")

2pm.

i'm not going to lie...having a name tag is one of the coolest things.

of all time.

"rebecca roberts.

costumer."

!!!!!

3pm.

remember that time when i was all alone in a sketchy neighborhood working in the costume shop and a strange man walked in and i hid behind a clothes rack and then he left?

ya.

fun times, for sure.

4pm.

i have a fez now.

fezzes are cool.

5pm.

hanging with my friends in the box office.

sitting behind a desk like i actually know how to run the computers.

i don't.

6pm.

stretches before footloose rehearsal.

see that awkward foot just kind of sticking out there.

that belongs to me.

i just pretend i know what i'm doing.

7-10pm.

footloose rehearsals.

because who wouldn't think it's a good idea to be in a show that rehearses during thanksgiving and christmas break and opens on new year's eve?

i think it's a FABULOUS idea.

what else would i do? 

11pm.

the long drive home.

it seriously feels longer every day.

and there you have it, my friends! 

a view of my epic and exciting life as a costumer.

this is basically my every day (with a little twists and turns here and there).

of course, instead of rehearsals i have shows.

speaking of...oh my goodness...footloose is kind of the coolest show of all time.

it's good to be back!

xo,

rebecca jane

painting leaves. pies. and surprises.

two weeks ago i got to be a part of planning a surprise birthday party for one of my dearest friends, maddy. at first it was to be a picnic...but then it rained...so it was changed into an indoor picnic/tea party. the night before the "big day" i remembered my promise of producing two pies for the event. so at 11pm as it was raining and everyone had gone to bed...i stayed up baking pies. it was kind of the most peaceful, happy moment of my life. next time it's late and it starts to rain...i'm totally baking some pies.

   the next day, after church, i drove maddy to my house and we painted leaves as her mother and sister rushed home to set up the party at *her* house. i'm just going to say...those were probably the most stressful hours of my life. i HATE keeping secrets...so it was hard not to burst as we were painting leaves and she was talking about still trying to figure out what to do for her birthday. she was...clueless.

after splashing in some mud-puddles, i drove her home. she wanted to go into the house through the garage...and i, knowing everyone was by the front door ready to yell "surprise" made up a silly excuse of not liking to go through other people's garages because it made me feel awkward. somehow she believed me...and we walked through the front door. everyone yelled. someone grabbed her from the side. she squealed. and i began to shake violently because it was over.

the party was a hit. she was surprised. and i was exhausted. but it was so worth it...!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BEAUTIFUL, WHIMSICAL FRIEND!!

goodbye summer internship.

this summer i had the most AMAZING experience interning at casa manana. i learned more than i could have imagined. i met wonderful people. and i really strengthened my love and appreciation for theatre (and especially the people that work behind the scenes).

it would be impossible to fully describe what all i participated in...but here's a little sampling.

betty buckley awards: i was smiled at by a famous person. and taped microphones on stranger's faces. 

dark week: i helped clean hundreds of stage lights. swept the stage more times than i could count. helped with a deep clean of the costume warehouse. helped clean the set shop. saved a baby bird and was nearly killed by a hobo (...possible exaggeration).

into the woods jr camp: acted as assistant stage manager (ASM) for a week. helped fit costumes. was a backstage quick change helper. fixed hair, did pincurls, and put on wigs.

AND secret garden: helped fit and alter costumes for the show. quick change helper, again. helped with wigs (WAY TOO MUCH FUN!!)

ryleigh came to see a show of secret garden. so sweet.

i'm hoping (and have been asked) to go back soon and help again in costumes.

however, i won't be able to until january.

why?

i'm busy with another show right now...

what is it...?

well...that's a secret...until tomorrow, that is.

xo, rebecca jane

p.s. don't you love suspense?

final thoughts.

now that i've shared some of my stories pictures of the joplin trip, here's a short video i made using my 8mm camera app.

i'm totally in love with the way it looks!

after radio interviews, television interviews, and even newspaper interviews...i'm pretty used to answering any questions about joplin pretty quickly.
however, this hasn't changed my attitude for joplin and the stained glass theatre!
i've still got such a heart for this place and these people.
i had NO idea this summer would bring so many new friends...in a completely new state!
what a blessing.
being able to do something i love (theatre) to help other people do something *they* love (theatre) is very exciting!
God has already set in motion things from this benefit...not only for JOY, but the stained glass theatre now has a temporary building!
through this benefit/trip i've also grown so much closer to my fellow actors/actresses.
i've seen all of their beautiful hearts in this project...and i'm proud to know each and every one of them.
this project has brought *me* closer to God, and i've become a stronger prayer warrior.
so many prayers...so many answered prayers.
it's a wonder to see God work so clearly right in front of my eyes.
i can't wait to see what God has in store next!!

xo,
rebecca jane

of tornados, theatres, and prayer.

if you will remember a couple of weeks ago my mother, some friends, and i all traveled to joplin, mo to volunteer there for a couple of days. 

ever since then...the people of joplin have remained on our hearts. 

julie and i made a video documenting our time in joplin. 

very recently, my mother made a connection with a Christian theatre in joplin that was not only completely destroyed in the tornados, but who's director and several other members were killed and injured. 

because of my mom's connection with theatre (being the director of our own theatre group), she felt a strong pulling from the Lord to join with them in helping rebuild not only their theatre, but their livelihoods, and lives.

go here to read a testimony of the tragic day written by a 17-year old girl who had just finished performing a show that afternoon.

to make the long story short...after much prayer alone and with friends, the wheels are now in motion to mobilize the residents of our county and around our nation to raise $50,000 for 30 families of the stained glass theatre who have experienced traumatic injuries, lost loved ones and/or total loss of home and possessions.

JOY drama group will be doing a benefit production of "the importance of being earnest" to help support this theatre in joplin. 

ALL income from the show will go straight to them.

we are SO excited to, not only be doing this show, but doing it for such a good and worthy cause.

we can already really feel God's hand in it...and we cannot wait to see what the future holds.

meanwhile...can i ask you for your prayers?

they mean MORE than i can possibly say!

for more information on the cast/location/ways to help...go here.

something exciting, lovely, yummy, and a secret.

hello my lovelies.

well tomorrow i'm doing something ever so exciting!

i can't wait to share.

and i'm determined this week is gonna be just swell.

i'm gradually fixing up the upstairs sewing room.

so i'll share pictures as soon as it's finally done.

meanwhile, i've been working on ALOT of different crafty projects.

i don't know about you, but this time of the year always turns me into a craft-o-holic.

which is good...

because my family and friends end up getting pretty cool christmas presents.

any ideas for fun, unique gifts?

are you in a crafty mood as of late?

have you been getting ready for christmas yet?

oh.

i've been inviting to participate in a recipe exchange.

but i need some more email addresses.

if you'd like to participate, too...drop me a line and i'll add you to the list!

new recipes are fun around the holiday season!

p.s. i've got a secret project in the midst.

hope to tell you about it soon!

more later :)