This industry has felt more impossible than it ever has, and I’ve felt more invisible than I have ever felt in my career. It seems the same people are in 3-6 shows a year, and everyone else is just overlooked and unseen. But today, I feel immensely grateful for this job that lets me sing my unseen heart out, and for the people I work with who protect and heal my unseen heart. So tonight I’m choosing to feel grateful and celebrate for this outlet, rather than wishing for more.
Another year younger baby!! My goodness, I feel so lucky for the people in my life. I don’t know how a girl is able to have these fools stick be her through thick and thin. Also to be showered with all the love, and texts, and video chats with wonderful friends who reached out, was humbling. I am so in awe of my chosen family. #birthday #throwbackthursday #youth #childhood #friends
This is your sign to throw a ‘Dress as your younger self!’ Party for your birthday party. 🎤🍺📻(I can only tag 20 people lol) #throwbackthursday #youngerme #childhood #nyc #party
Getting older is a wild thing. And normally on Birthdays, I think about where I thought I would be at this age, and what I thought I would have accomplished, and talk down to myself. But this year, I want to look back and celebrate what I HAVE accomplished. I moved to the city 17 years ago by myself, I’ve traveled to 59 countries, I’ve played some big dream roles, I’ve made lifelong friendships that mean the world to me, I taught kids theatre in China, I worked at a veterinary, I raised a pretty perfect pup by myself for 6 years, I was able to be there for my Grandpa when he got sick, I’ve been able to form an incredible relationship with my family, ive had my heart broken but didn’t give up, I’ve finally found love, I’ve done things that scared the crap out of me, and these are just the highlights. So here’s to another year of celebrating the wins, instead of mourning the losses in life. Thank you to the people who have constantly shown up in my life. I feel so lucky to have the support that I do. I love you.
My mom and everyone growing up, always said they were praying I would find a husband, and I’ve always had a picture of how my future would look. But all of the men I ended up letting into my life ending up not showing up for me, being a bad situation, or just sadly not being the right person. This year, I said yes to going on a date with a girl I never met, after we were DMing each other about flintstone vitamins on Instagram, and I am so glad I did. I am so happy I let go of the preconceived notions of what a relationship had to look like like be “okay” or “right”. I am so happy I did, because I have never been loved like this. I’ve never felt so seen, or safe. I have never laughed this much with someone, while also maintaining a healthy dialog about what it IS to be a partner, and how to adapt and make sure the other persons feelings and needs are met. So this Valentine’s Day here’s to not caring about societal norms, and allowing myself to love and be loved, and openly embrace this feeling. Thank you for choosing me Sammi Girl ❤️❤️
