I haven’t been around because I am pretty sick. I’m not surprised, everyone around me has been ill lately. I look awesome ‘possum, don’t you think? Not at all like someone that has been giving out $5 blowjobs and using dirty needles in a rat-infested alley, right?
The Messiah closed on Friday.I don’t think I have ever felt so awful during a performance. I woke up really sick in the morning. I’m used to feeling like I’ve been run over by a train, a semi and a couple of tractor trailers in the mornings, but this was “Fever, sinus, sore throat” SICK. I also kept violently sneezing which killed my back.
It was an hour drive to the city we performed in. I am glad that my passengers, Mary Ellen and Rachel survived.
As she filled the role of “Diva Dress Fluffer“, I let Mary Ellen share my dressing room. 
I put off getting into my dress until the last possible second and I spent a lot of my time curled up in on the floor of my dressing room in the fetal position. 
I had enough painkillers and cold meds to kill a horse and I still felt like major suck. 
I can’t complain, though. Even though I felt like shit, I managed to look pretty damn good.
It wasn’t easy getting the above photo. I have weird friends.
I can’t bitch too much. I blame myself.
I don’t know how I did it, but I managed to sing OK. That was important to me because this is the performance they recorded the DVD they produce annually. I’ll post it when I receive it, but it won’t be for a few months yet.
I even had some dear friends and family in the audience and I will be forever grateful that they cared enough about me to come. It said a lot about my relationships with the amazing people.
While it wasn’t as great as last weeks performance I was still happy with it and it was still such an amazing experience. I am so glad I got to do it and am looking forward to next year.
Sharon says:
Love the pictures! You looked gorgeous!
Now have some chicken soup, hop in bed and GET BETTER!
April 2nd, 2007 at 12:29 am
Bridge says:
Wow… I am sooooo sorry you are sick babe. Everyone who has come in contact with anyone who has been around this crap is getting sick.
Glad to know you could still sing through it though. Wow.
Anything I can do?
April 2nd, 2007 at 2:00 am
applesonastick says:
sorry you are feeling lousy. hope you are better soon.
went and saw Blades of Glory this weekend and thought of you. when you are feeling better you must go see it. i laughed so hard my stomach hurt and I was crying.
April 2nd, 2007 at 3:04 am
Amber says:
Performing while sick: what a misery. It’s amazing the difference a few drugs will make. OK, a pharmacy FULL of drugs but I’m glad it turned out just grand.
Get some rest!
April 2nd, 2007 at 9:23 am
Vanessa says:
awww… I had the shitty achoo, cough, cough, splutters last weekend so I know how you feel
at least I didn’t have to go glam up and sing an opera though… you deserve a medal!
hope you’re all wrapped up and feeling better…
Vx
April 2nd, 2007 at 11:32 am
SparklieSunShine says:
You are beautiful!
I really hope you feel better soon.
April 2nd, 2007 at 1:59 pm
Rachael says:
You’re pictures crack me up. I can’t believe how crappy I look in curlers! Did we ever get the picture of the curler being held in by a rubber band? That was the best.
YOu did a great job! It sure was an adventure, and even included a sighting of a hairy werewolf! We’ll have to go again (to Ogden) were random men just stand on the side of the road.
Good Times!
Get better!
April 2nd, 2007 at 3:40 pm
Rachael says:
Okay, it’s early and my English skills haven’t kicked in. . . .
YOUR pictures crack me up!
April 2nd, 2007 at 3:43 pm
Michelle says:
Loralee-
You totally blew me away. I can’t believe I actually know somebody that can sing like that, and look like that, and do it at the same time…
Crawl out from that rock that is your new home and let’s find something to celebrate!
April 3rd, 2007 at 11:33 pm
Just Me...Julie says:
I hope you are feeling better. Both my husband and my son were sick this past week with a terrible cold. It was Anthony’s first cold, so ouf course, I was worried about the little guy. You look absoutely divine in your dress. Your husband sure is a lucky man!
April 7th, 2007 at 12:25 am
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