Me, Myself, and Tour

Hello friendly readers out there! Christie Ali Schwartzman here, nice to meet you (if I haven't already). I was inspired by my cast members', Paul and Alissa, blogs that I had to create one of my own. Since I'm not the best at keeping in touch with everyone, I figured this would be a cool way for people to see what I've been up to.... and for other people to read about my amazingly interesting life.

Well to start off, I am truly blessed to be a part of the Backyardigans Live! National Tour. I was running out of time for the deal with my parents. I told them I wanted to put college on hold for a year or so to have time to audition. "I can always go back to college, but I can never get my youth back." SOLD.

And the story goes: numerous final callbacks thennnn NADA. I was begining to get so discouraged that I didnt even want to audition anymore when Backyardigans called and offered me a part. TA DAHH! And my blog begins....

May 26, 2008 my amazing boyfriend- I LOVE YOU POPEYE!!!!!- drove me into NYC from Toms River, NJ to start my journey across America. I was immediately put at ease after meeting the cast and finding no crazed maniacs but actually a fun loving buncha people. (so far) ;) And the BUS. Let me just say thank you Nickelodeon!!

(pictures stolen from Paul's blog- thats Alissa on the couch) Front lounge area- Two couches, a flatscreen TV that you cant see from this view, a kitchen area and table... where I find we hang out most of the time watching our amazing Grey's Anatomy marathons.

Bottom pic- our bathroom that is forbidden to have any number 2's in there. So if you need to, you will have to ask the driver to stop somewhere. Embarassing, huh?

Top pic- Our bunk beds. that top one is mine, and there are six more bunks on the other side. At first I thought I'd feel uber chlostrephobic (sp??) but I've actually slept later than I have in a long time in my little bunkie. Also, each bunk has its own DVD player in each- saaaaweeeet!!

And then theres the back lounge room. Same thing as the front, more couches and a flat screen TV. This is where people go that are tired of Greys Anatomy marathons. haha.

I love that bus. I've decided we need to name her... or him... it. I'll get back to you on that when we've got one. This has officialy been a longer blog than I expected it to be and I have to take a break. I'll post about my first week's adventures later on.

Backyardigans Live! National Tour- the start of my professional career. Ahh, I am living the American Dream.

love love!

Christie