emchy

1. to breathe
2. while people you like are all around - people who 'get you' are few and far between
3. animals are innocent, noble and full of love. they deserve all of the good we as chosen owners / caretakers can possibly give, and then more.
4. when seeing an arty show - if you sit in the front and cry a lot - the performer might notice - this is ok. your friends might mention it later. try not to feel embarassed for reacting. reacting is good.
5. to breathe
6. having emotional reactions to art is good (it's also why other people don't 'get' you). see #4.
7. to breathe
8. love and its loss and the fear of nothingness are big deals
8a. the welfare of a pet is a bigger deal
8b. no really - 8a. is really true
8c. a cat will walk hundreds of miles to return to its home - if the cat is yours - try to make sure it always has a home to walk to
8d. raccoons are REALLY mean - this is not an exaggeration
9. love is really important, but love won't make you feel less empty forever - that's your own job
10. interactivity in a show - when it works -works really well
10a. everyone in our audience has big dreams

interesting fact of the night
currently i can feel emotions, well the negative / super strong ones, roll through the nerves of my arms like lava. burning. alive feeling. sharp lighting currents for the adrenaline of almost accidents. slow waves of liquid fire for the soul hurty and sobs. i wonder if i will lose this when my arms heal.