The Girl and Her Period (don’t read if you are a guy)
Such a pain in my butt! Whether I am auditioning, rehearsing, or performing, my period always gets in the way. Usually, on the first day, I have these awful cramps and lay curled up in a ball from the sucky pain. If I had a choice, I would be quiet and in bed all day. That is what my body is begging me to do. Sometimes, in NY, I am able to do this for myself and it makes a huge difference.
At the moment, this is not an option. Instead, I smile and work through it. I do my best not to complain cause that only gets more annoying for other ears. I sing lighter and I listen to my body as I dance. If a huge cramp comes along in the middle of something, I just try to go a little easier on myself. The body is not supporting itself as properly when it’s the time of the month. It’s scientifically proven.
Even though my body would rather be in bed, my mind would rather be on the stage. I still get the great high from performing in front of an audience. To me, that great experience can only happen on stage.
So, yes, I am on my period and I miss my bed, however, I am beyond grateful to get to perform tonight.
