It’s certainly been an interesting week to live in New York. I feel like I can’t go anywhere – went home to London, there was a riot, came back to New York, there was an earthquake. And we might get part of a hurricane this weekend.

The sensation of your apartment on the fourth floor rolling about under your feet is not one I’d like to repeat. I’ve already had scoffing comments on my Facebook from friends who live (or are from) places like California and Japan, where it’s a common occurrence, but there’s a reason I don’t live in those places. I don’t want to live somewhere there are earthquakes, thank you very much. I like boring weather.

In less seismic news, I have an audition this evening for a short film (HURRAH) which is a good feeling. It’s been dead quiet over the summer and I was starting to worry that this particular quiet cycle was going on a little too long. All it takes is one decent audition to break the streak, so fingers crossed this is it.

Also, Coyote Love had a gig last night for the first time in ages (seeing as our old venue closed rather suddenly). It was so great to get back together and jam out, even if only for an hour – which for us doesn’t feel like a long gig at all! We’ve got some other exciting things on the horizon, which is optimism-making; I feel like we’re about to take a step forwards in what we are able to do with our music. Some of us are headed upstate this weekend to rehearse and do some band chilling out, which is always a brilliant way to spend a weekend. I’m leaving poor Vince on his own again, but he’s busy being a star with Hudson Warehouse (as long as Irene lets them finish their season). If you haven’t seen it yet – you’re missing out. What a fantastic company.

I also did three reviews for nytheatre.com, who attempt to review every show in the NYC Fringe Festival each year. Check out my reviews on their website and see what else was going on in the festival this year.

I’m off to dig out my rain boots.