Hey Friends! Today was my first time doing standup, however it was not my first time standing up (I didn't actually tell that joke, don't worry). My mother and I started off the morning with Starbucks as usual. Today instead of improv we had a physical comedy workshop. My class got to work on using physicality to show status, and some mime things. I thought it was all super interesting and very fun. After lunch we got to go watch another group of campers do their show (camp shows were today for most people but my class still has another week). In sketch we spent time working through old pieces and writing some songs. Next was standup, where we had our open mic. I was terrified and freaking out all day over it. It actually went pretty well. I was third, which was my choice spot for when to go. I thought most of my jokes landed pretty well. Being on stage by myself was pretty scary. I did enjoy the art of stand up though and hope to continue performing and getting better. The only downside is Cedar Falls lacks open mics besides every few months at a coffee shop. So if you hear someone telling jokes on a corner, it is me (just kidding).
My friends from CF, Tommy, Holly, and Daniel decided the fact that I had a show going on was a great excuse to take a weekend trip to Chicago. They watched my standup and then I took them out to Cheesies Pub and Grub for dinner. Cheesies has the most original and delicious grilled cheeses (some with fries on them, some with mac and cheese, etc). I ordered a caprese sandwich and it was amazing. Then I headed down to the loop to meet my mother and her friends at Quartinos for some Italian food. I didn't eat anything but dessert but got to enjoy some great conversations
M&M
I am not going to add much other than I was very proud of Grace - and her classmates - for doing standup. Grace had no experience going into this and did a really nice job writing material and doing her set despite her afformentioned nerves. I don't even mind that some of the jokes involved her mother. It was also extremely nice of her friends to travel and see the show. She is lucky to have supportive friends. As for me, I was blessed to see my very dear friends the Neslers tonight and enjoy a great dinner at one of our favorite places in Chicago. Look forward to seeing them again tomorrow before they return to Milwaukee.
On a closing note-- go do something your'e afraid of. I was terrified of standup forever, and I did it, and I'm still alive!! Seriously so worth it. We only have so much time on this earth, so make the most of it. Go do whatever it is you want to do that you are afraid of... I dare you.
Yes And,
Grace
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