Grumpy every day recently?  Unacceptable.  Today starts my happy countdown to NYC - since it's 20 days away, I have developed a list of love...the top 20 things I'm looking forward to while we perform at FringeNYC and frolic around that big, beautiful city!

#20: Traveling with some of my favorite people in Madison theatre.  That is going to be one entertaining plane ride.
#19: Visiting NYC in the SUMMER instead of while it is freezing cold like the last two times.  Much smarter.
#18: Knowing where I'm going this time on the subway.  I plan to act like a true New Yorker...even though I'll still be a Midwest girl on the inside.  My greatest performance, yet!
#17: Bunking in brownstones with a bunch of zombies. Cuddle puddles! Plus, peanut butter and jelly for everyone means we can afford to go to more shows!
#16: Sights and sounds of the city.  Street performers, national landmarks, and people-watching that could entertain for days.
#15: Meandering through the park on a gorgeous summer day appreciating how lucky I am to be part of this cast and entire production. I will definitely be planning at least one picnic in Central Park. Citizens of Z-Town, you are all invited.
#14: Musical Theatre night at Splash!  Seeing all the industry folks singing amazing songs...maybe trying one with a zombie or two.  :)
#13: Random celebrity sightings.  Then acting like it's no big deal.
#12: Silly souvenirs. Instead of I <3 NY t-shirts, finding some quirky little thing in a hole-in-the-wall shop that will remind me of the entire experience.
#11: Finding the fun free things to do in the city.  Museums, walking tours, FAO Schwarz, sightseeing, window shopping, playing with zombies.  :)
#10: The ocean!! Living in the middle of the country, I plan to appreciate being so close!
#9: Seeing the beautiful Courtney Selstad on her turf in NYC and celebrating her birthday! 
#8: Being the chick with the crazy-wild hair that people look at (for a good reason). I'm pretty psyched about the 'do I'll be rockin' for this show!
#7: Rockin' the TKTS booth to find tickets to a show that, back in January, I never imagined I'd get to see this summer.
#6: Getting to know the theatre district.  We're performing in a well-established Off-Broadway theatre area in Greenwich.  I want to get to know my way around!  :)
#5: Dude. It's New York. We have at least 4 entire days with nothing to do but live it up.
#4: Getting my second tattoo (that I have been planning for years) from some swanky artist in the city!  Best souvenir ever.
#3: Going to drop-in classes at Broadway Dance Center with the Dance Fabulous crowd!  And planning how those I <3 NYC shot glasses will be put to good use when we get back.
#2: Seeing Into The Woods in the park with Amy Adams, Donna Murphy, and more!
#1: Performing for the first time in New York effing City!  NYCFringe, here we come!!