Wow. I haven't written here in a very long time. I kinda forgot I had a blog to be honest, haha. Oh well. I'm finally back.
Here's a theatre update:
-I wrapped up a show called An Opera House Christmas Carol a couple weeks ago. It was a parody musical of Dicken's classic tale, A Christmas Carol. I was the Ghost Of The Opera House Future which was a lot of fun. I got to have turquoise hair and everything
-Recently I submitted a video of me as Belle in Beauty & The Beast as a job application. Well, I got the job and will be moving to the Houston, Texas area the end of this month. It's at a really cool place and I will also have the opportunity to apply to work at other theatre groups as well. As well as have a meeting with an agent. So it seems like a little bit of my future is finally falling into place. I would have none of this if it wasn't for my amazing mother in law who talked me up to the owners of this place I'll be working at. I'm very excited because I will have so many great opportunities. I trust that this is God's plan and that whatever happens is for a reason..so I'm very happy and optimistic. And no matter what I will stay that way.
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Book I'm Reading: This Star Won't Go Out: The Life and Words of Esther Grace Earl by Esther Earl, Lori Earl, Wayne Earl, and John Green; State of Rebellion by Summer Lane (one of my best friends :D), and Adulting: How to Become A Grown-Up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps by Kelly Williams Brown
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Shows, Shows, Shows, and Summer Vacation
I know I haven't blogged for months and months but honestly, life has been crazy until now. I started school again in January, got a pet bunny, Roy finally found a job and while he doesn't get a whole lot of hours lately because his boss is dumb at least he has a job, I've performed 2 shows, and am now rehearsing another. But now that it's summer I don't have much to do during the day and all I have in the evening is Hairspray rehearsal. Now a break down of the 2 shows I did: :)
From January to March I had rehearsal for Oklahoma. I was only in the ensemble but I was in it a lot and it was a very long, exhausting show. My brother played Curly which is awesome. He was definitely perfect for it. I made a lot of friends during this show, the best one being Heather, who played Laurey to my brother's Curly. She is one of my best friends now despite the fact that she is about 10 years older than me. I became close to a lot of theatre people that I have known for a long time but never became close to them until now. The Oklahoma cast really became a family and I still miss it every day. It's very rare to feel this close to a cast and have no drama. We all cried during the final curtain call and the cast party was full of giggles and really long goodbye hugs.
During Oklahoma performances I started rehearsal for Once Upon A Mattress where I finally got a lead. I played Lady Larken and it is my favorite role I've ever played. Rehearsals were frustrating at times for many different reasons but it all came together in the end. I went out with some of the cast almost every night and it was a lot of fun. The role was demanding but so much fun. I got to sing high-soprano songs which is my favorite because high-soprano is the range I feel most comfortable in. I had some annoying moments with my on-stage partner but whatever, it was all fun anyway. I am still very upset that the show is over and it breaks my heart even more that a lot of the cast doesn't care that it's over. Oh well, I will get over it eventually.
Now I am rehearsing Hairspray and I am very excited that it opens in less than a month. I've been in love with this show for several years and it is my dream come true to be one of the "nicest kids in town". It is the most stressful and demanding shows I've been in but I love it anyway. I sing in literally every song even when I'm not on stage and the choreography is difficult. But anyway, I'm super duper excited.
I really really really want school to start though. I'm super bored with having nothing to do during the day. I love school and honestly, I really hate summer vacation because there is nothing to do!!
From January to March I had rehearsal for Oklahoma. I was only in the ensemble but I was in it a lot and it was a very long, exhausting show. My brother played Curly which is awesome. He was definitely perfect for it. I made a lot of friends during this show, the best one being Heather, who played Laurey to my brother's Curly. She is one of my best friends now despite the fact that she is about 10 years older than me. I became close to a lot of theatre people that I have known for a long time but never became close to them until now. The Oklahoma cast really became a family and I still miss it every day. It's very rare to feel this close to a cast and have no drama. We all cried during the final curtain call and the cast party was full of giggles and really long goodbye hugs.
During Oklahoma performances I started rehearsal for Once Upon A Mattress where I finally got a lead. I played Lady Larken and it is my favorite role I've ever played. Rehearsals were frustrating at times for many different reasons but it all came together in the end. I went out with some of the cast almost every night and it was a lot of fun. The role was demanding but so much fun. I got to sing high-soprano songs which is my favorite because high-soprano is the range I feel most comfortable in. I had some annoying moments with my on-stage partner but whatever, it was all fun anyway. I am still very upset that the show is over and it breaks my heart even more that a lot of the cast doesn't care that it's over. Oh well, I will get over it eventually.
Now I am rehearsing Hairspray and I am very excited that it opens in less than a month. I've been in love with this show for several years and it is my dream come true to be one of the "nicest kids in town". It is the most stressful and demanding shows I've been in but I love it anyway. I sing in literally every song even when I'm not on stage and the choreography is difficult. But anyway, I'm super duper excited.
I really really really want school to start though. I'm super bored with having nothing to do during the day. I love school and honestly, I really hate summer vacation because there is nothing to do!!
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Life Update
Hey Guys! I know I haven't posted in a little over a month. Things have been crazy..lots of decisions to make, etc. so I haven't really had the time to write anything over here. But anyway, let's catch you all up on my life.
Roy and I decided to live with my parents until we move to New York so that we don't have to pay rent and we can actually save money for New York cause well, it will be nice to have some cushion money when we are just starting out there. We will be paying for all of our own stuff, we just won't have to pay rent which will be nice. Also, this allows me to be able to go back to school and keep doing theatre. If we both had to have full time jobs, those things wouldn't have been able to happen. So all in all, it was a great decision we made. I don't care if people are judging us for living with our parents, it was a good decision for us and that's all that matters.
I got cast as Lily St. Regis in "Annie" which is really exciting. I finally get to play a part that is comedic relief, sexy, and a villain. I always get stuck playing the innocent goody-two-shoes but finally I get to do something different. This will allow me to grow as an actress which is really awesome. The more training I can get the better.
Everything's great. I have an awesome husband, a place to live. I'm in a great show and school's starting soon. And God is going to lead Roy to an awesome job soon. I can just feel it. Everything is finally heading in a positive direction :)
Roy and I decided to live with my parents until we move to New York so that we don't have to pay rent and we can actually save money for New York cause well, it will be nice to have some cushion money when we are just starting out there. We will be paying for all of our own stuff, we just won't have to pay rent which will be nice. Also, this allows me to be able to go back to school and keep doing theatre. If we both had to have full time jobs, those things wouldn't have been able to happen. So all in all, it was a great decision we made. I don't care if people are judging us for living with our parents, it was a good decision for us and that's all that matters.
I got cast as Lily St. Regis in "Annie" which is really exciting. I finally get to play a part that is comedic relief, sexy, and a villain. I always get stuck playing the innocent goody-two-shoes but finally I get to do something different. This will allow me to grow as an actress which is really awesome. The more training I can get the better.
Everything's great. I have an awesome husband, a place to live. I'm in a great show and school's starting soon. And God is going to lead Roy to an awesome job soon. I can just feel it. Everything is finally heading in a positive direction :)
Friday, September 13, 2013
Being A Nerdfighter
Nerdfighter: A person who is full of awesome and wants to decrease world suck.
Let my first explain that Nerdfighters do not fight nerds.They are nerds who fight against world suck by supporting charities and just doing great things for the world. John Green (my favorite author) and his brother Hank Green started this community via their youtube channel The Vlogbrothers. It is an awesome community full of nerds and being a nerdfighter means a lot to me. I love John and Hank Green's videos soo much and I love what they are doing for the world.
I have been a nerdfigher since Aprill 2012. My best friend Lauryn suggested I read John Green's books. I first read "Looking For Alaska" (an amazing book...everyone should read it) and after I read that I saw that he was a part of a youtube channel and I had to check it out. I watched one video and realized it was something amazing. I was from then on a nerdfighter and I will be for the rest of my life.
Being a nerdfighter is big, important part of my life and I would never change that.
I'm writing a post about this today because I went to Barnes & Noble today and for the first time, left a nerdfighter note. If you don't know what is, it is writing a note about being a nerdfighter and telling someone to go check out the vlogbrother's channel and leaving it in one of John's books. It was a great experience doing that and I hope that note makes someone realize that they are made of awesome.
Let my first explain that Nerdfighters do not fight nerds.They are nerds who fight against world suck by supporting charities and just doing great things for the world. John Green (my favorite author) and his brother Hank Green started this community via their youtube channel The Vlogbrothers. It is an awesome community full of nerds and being a nerdfighter means a lot to me. I love John and Hank Green's videos soo much and I love what they are doing for the world.
I have been a nerdfigher since Aprill 2012. My best friend Lauryn suggested I read John Green's books. I first read "Looking For Alaska" (an amazing book...everyone should read it) and after I read that I saw that he was a part of a youtube channel and I had to check it out. I watched one video and realized it was something amazing. I was from then on a nerdfighter and I will be for the rest of my life.
Being a nerdfighter is big, important part of my life and I would never change that.
I'm writing a post about this today because I went to Barnes & Noble today and for the first time, left a nerdfighter note. If you don't know what is, it is writing a note about being a nerdfighter and telling someone to go check out the vlogbrother's channel and leaving it in one of John's books. It was a great experience doing that and I hope that note makes someone realize that they are made of awesome.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Summer Of Love
This summer has been a great one. I married my soul mate on July 20. We had a beautiful, nerdy wedding. I mean, it was so nerdy that the wedding party walked down the aisle to music from Lost, Roy & I's first dance was "Under Your Spell" from the Buffy musical episode, and we all danced to "Shake A Booty" by Hank Green & "Don't Unplug Me" by All Caps. I know...we are awesome.
Anyway, another great thing about this summer was that I let go of two people that I really should have let go of years ago. I had two friends who were the most toxic people you will ever meet. I did things I was not proud of just because I wanted them to like me more. They called me fat, friendless, and annoying behind my back even when I decided to become friends with them out of pure kindness on my part. They brought me down so many times and that's not what friends are supposed to do. Friends are supposed to lift you up, cheer you up when you are sad, care about your life, and be honest with you. They are not supposed to be negative all of the time and say cruel things about behind your back. Oh, and they also are not supposed to start horrible rumors about your brother...but that's a different story. Anyway, the point I'm making is that I put up with them for way longer than I should have. I give too many second chances and I trust too easily. I know that being trusting and giving second chances are good, admirable qualities...but sometimes people just don't deserve second chances..and you just have to accept that. But everything is fine because I cut them off completely and life is pretty great. I have a way higher self-esteem nowadays and have realized that by focusing on them..I was cutting myself off from a lot of people who actually genuinely care about me and that is not okay. So now I have reconnected with a lot of wonderful people and life is just dandy.
I don't know what made me want to blog about all of this because it's been months since I said bye bye to them. But I guess since summer is now over..it was a good idea to reflect on the events of the summer. Because reflecting on the past always makes the present clearer & also makes you learn a lot.
At the end of my blog posts I am now going to say how many youtube subscribers I have and what book I am currently reading. Woot!
Subscribers: 14
Book I'm Reading: "Someday Someday, Maybe" by Lauren Graham
Anyway, another great thing about this summer was that I let go of two people that I really should have let go of years ago. I had two friends who were the most toxic people you will ever meet. I did things I was not proud of just because I wanted them to like me more. They called me fat, friendless, and annoying behind my back even when I decided to become friends with them out of pure kindness on my part. They brought me down so many times and that's not what friends are supposed to do. Friends are supposed to lift you up, cheer you up when you are sad, care about your life, and be honest with you. They are not supposed to be negative all of the time and say cruel things about behind your back. Oh, and they also are not supposed to start horrible rumors about your brother...but that's a different story. Anyway, the point I'm making is that I put up with them for way longer than I should have. I give too many second chances and I trust too easily. I know that being trusting and giving second chances are good, admirable qualities...but sometimes people just don't deserve second chances..and you just have to accept that. But everything is fine because I cut them off completely and life is pretty great. I have a way higher self-esteem nowadays and have realized that by focusing on them..I was cutting myself off from a lot of people who actually genuinely care about me and that is not okay. So now I have reconnected with a lot of wonderful people and life is just dandy.
I don't know what made me want to blog about all of this because it's been months since I said bye bye to them. But I guess since summer is now over..it was a good idea to reflect on the events of the summer. Because reflecting on the past always makes the present clearer & also makes you learn a lot.
At the end of my blog posts I am now going to say how many youtube subscribers I have and what book I am currently reading. Woot!
Subscribers: 14
Book I'm Reading: "Someday Someday, Maybe" by Lauren Graham
Monday, September 9, 2013
Deal or No Deal is way more fun to play than to watch.
So ever since I didn't get the call from PetSmart I've been pretty down in the dumps. I have been feeling like I will never get a job. But then today happened...and I have a renewed hope for life.
This morning I got a call from John's Incredible Pizza (which isn't just a pizza place..they also have a big arcade & mini-rides and what not) and they want to interview me on Friday. And then a few minutes ago I checked my e-mail & I had an e-mail from an animal rescue saying that they may want to hire me.
Life is looking pretty great right now guys.
Also, I played Deal Or No Deal with my family via my dad's computer and it was a lot of fun. My dad pretended to be Howie Mandel and we took turns. It was intense. I won because I won way more money than the rest of my family. Haha suckers! :P I wish that show was still on...because I would soo totally win lots of money.
This morning I got a call from John's Incredible Pizza (which isn't just a pizza place..they also have a big arcade & mini-rides and what not) and they want to interview me on Friday. And then a few minutes ago I checked my e-mail & I had an e-mail from an animal rescue saying that they may want to hire me.
Life is looking pretty great right now guys.
Also, I played Deal Or No Deal with my family via my dad's computer and it was a lot of fun. My dad pretended to be Howie Mandel and we took turns. It was intense. I won because I won way more money than the rest of my family. Haha suckers! :P I wish that show was still on...because I would soo totally win lots of money.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Youtube Rocks!
Today I'm taking a day off from applying for jobs because it's been really draining & I need a day to relax. I pretty much apply for jobs all days every day sooo yeah, it's time for a break. Being an adult is definitely not as fun as I thought it would be. But you know, I know God is looking out for me and will lead Roy & I to the right job at the right time very soon. I have to trust in him so I can stop stressing so much about it.
Anyway, I really love youtube. I am subscribed to sooo many channels and love every single one I'm subscribed to. I feel like these people I'm subscribed to are my friends in a weird way because they share so much of their lives that I feel like I know them. I also love making videos. I've made about 20 or so videos on my channel so far and it has been so much fun. It is another creative outlet for me and you can never have too many of those. I encourage everyone to make youtube videos because there is something really great about sharing your life via video.
My favorite youtubers are The Vlogbrothers (John and Hank Green) and Kristina Horner. Who are your favorites? (:
Anyway, I really love youtube. I am subscribed to sooo many channels and love every single one I'm subscribed to. I feel like these people I'm subscribed to are my friends in a weird way because they share so much of their lives that I feel like I know them. I also love making videos. I've made about 20 or so videos on my channel so far and it has been so much fun. It is another creative outlet for me and you can never have too many of those. I encourage everyone to make youtube videos because there is something really great about sharing your life via video.
My favorite youtubers are The Vlogbrothers (John and Hank Green) and Kristina Horner. Who are your favorites? (:
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