Love for Emily is real, not cheap plastic
Happy Monday, everyone!! Today I hope it is especially happy because it is all about EMILY! Emily blogs at In The Limelife, and right now she is chronicling the adventures of her first pregnancy! We are so excited to meet her new little boy, who will debut in late March.
Emily and I have been friends for more than five years. I know this because I met Emily at the very first audition that was held for my dance company. At the time our first meeting was more than a little awkward, because she was the only one who showed up to audition! But she stayed and danced and then we found more people and had a show and she was there for all of it. What is very sad is that Emily lives far away now, in sunny, classy Cali. Aside from my concerns that the lack of winter will have negative effects on her character, the miles and stinky time difference have make hanging out rather difficult.
Emily is a great friend – a terrific listener, a staunch supporter, a fantastic road-tripper. She is very chill and has a way of making everyone relax and be calm. While that is not a very flashy superpower, it is AMAZING in real life. She also has a great sense of humor and called me immediately after leaving 40 Year Old Virgin to tell me that the ending was completely awesome and I had to see it. Also, she can totally rock a Napoleon Dynamite quote. I don’t think I can recall any time that I have spent with Emily that I didn’t enjoy. At the clubs, having lunch, making cookies, waiting in the wings, sitting in my car and talking for an hour… all good. (Once when I was drunk she snapped at me, but I totally deserved it.) Emily is so very great and you would be very, very lucky to have her as your friend. Here’s a little taste:
What are you going to enjoy this year? Becoming a mom
What is your own personal quality or achievement that you like most about yourself? My unique personal quality is that I’m pretty relaxed and I don’t get agitated very easily and I think that helps calm people down sometimes, even when I don’t know the right thing to say.
What three things would you most like to change about your life? I wish I lived closer to my friends and family (or they lived closer to me – California is very nice) and my job – that’s about it really. I’m pretty happy with my life…I mean, I could have more money, but I don’t know that that would make me happier.
Happiest Moment of Emily's Life On Film So Far
Emily says: So, it’s a really horrible picture of both of us, but this was the happiest moment caught on film…our hotel room in Florence, Italy 2005. The best vacation ever…so far.
What new thing is revving your engines right now? I’m really getting revved up about nonprofit advocacy and changing the way the world looks at nonprofit organizations. I’m also pumped about the YNPN SD group I’m a part of.
Do you have a wall calendar? What is the design? Yes, it is the San Diego Zoo calendar that I got for free from a friend who works there. This month it is elephants.
Emily's fave thing: Her first piece of choreography
Emily says: The first piece I choreographed that was performed onstage in front of a real audience. Even though, if I watched the piece now, I would probably think it was crap, I am very proud of it. (Ed. Note: It was not crap. I was there.)
Do you have a word or intention for the year? Will you share it with us? Dare. Basically, I want to take more chances this year and not be afraid to say what I think.
What is the most influential book (or author) you have ever read? Good question…I’m going to go with George Orwell’s 1984. Classic, but it really made me think.
Looking back on your childhood, what do you appreciate most about your parents? They encouraged and supported me in almost everything I did.
What is your favorite memory with AnonymousK? It is hard to pick one. I enjoyed going for hot chocolate at Borders and doing India Garden at lunch on many a day. It was always fun to get away from the office and office people during the day and see a friendly face. Also performing with K was always fun.
Is there anything you would like to say to AnonymousK? Please say it here: I miss you!! And I wish that we lived closer to each other so our little boys could be bffs. 
Me, too!!!! Happy Valentine’s Day, Emily! I heart you!!
