From: Imaflibbertygibb@aol.com
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 20:31:29 EDT
Subject: Re: How do you stay fresh?
To: balloon@balloonhq.com

Great topic, Lauren!
For starters, I'll do the mental part.
I try to focus on the smiles and excitement of the people I'm serving.  
On HOT days, it is hard, honestly, but, I try to remember that it may be the 
one chance I get to make that BEST impression on someone.
Remembering that EVERY gig is my audition for the NEXT gig helps, too!
Asking for a joke from the person that is getting a balloon makes times go 
and gives a break as well as an uplift and some new jokes.
I keep things to drink handy,(lots of ice). I keep some hard candy &/or 
breath mints, too.
In the car, having a wet towel in the ice chest, to cool my neck, wrists and 
elbows is refreshing.  [I can lay it on my face, too, even tho I'm in clown.]
When I drive, having music on a funstation is a great way to revive myself.
ce/the olde crow
Well, the truth is usually just an excuse for a lack of imagination.
- Garak, 'Deep Space Nine'