internal dialogue

Today's internal dialogue, ACT 1:
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YOU: (grimacing) Yo! What up? You gettin' lazy over there, Ms. Anti-Factory? Where's all the goods these days and why has your clothing store been, like, dead and all?

ME: (sheepishly) Uhhhhh....Yeah. I know. I feel like a jerk. Last week I said I was gonna put new stuff up...

YOU: (interrupts) Yeah. I remember. Liar.

ME: (defensive) Oh, no, no, no! I mean, well, yeah. I was getting kinda ambitious about it, but in reality I got a bit overwhelmed with other things. I wish I could do this full-time but I have other stuff...

YOU: Like?

ME: You know, things. But come on, don't be mad at me, I think about it a lot--like, how I should just put this stuff up.

YOU: So what's the story now?

ME: Well, I know I have at least thirteen new items to add. A few jackets, a dress (maybe 2), and little wrap sweaters and such. Cool stuff, don't worry! I have to take pictures of them tomorrow or maybe Friday morning, and then spend the time getting the webpages in order so I can post 'em up.

YOU: (placated) Oh, OK. So it's coming soon...

ME: (excited) Yeah! Trust me, it's been REAL hectic lately. I had a big studio visit last weekend and spent an entire day--ten hours!--setting artwork up to show. The visit lasted only an hour, and then after I spent another five hours re-boxing and packaging things up again. Lord, it was brutal, but necessary. I had what looked like a mini two-year art retrospective happening for a short while. Anyhow, i'm happy and more relaxed now, so I should be getting the ball rolling soon!

YOU: (smiling) Awright! So, lemme know when it happens, y'hear? Make sure you send out your little email announcements and stuff.

ME: Of course! (smiles) How could I forget about you?


--YOU and ME hug as the curtain falls and lights dim.

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