Everything's Coming Up Roses!

Soooooo,
I know I write in this like never because I'm awful at blogging. But I woke up at 9am today, which I guess is sleeping in for me lately (I know...it's ridiculous) so I figured I would update anybody who reads this on my life so far.

Spelling Bee- Its going well. Extremely well. We had our first full run of the show the other day off book which is incredible. It goes up at the end of the month which is hard to believe, but I feel like we are in a really good place for it. Its been interesting being in this show, because I have been obsessed with this show for years. Olive is a difficult character to play. This show has many caracitures. They are big and over the top and extremely funny. Olive is more down to earth. She is funny but in more of a cutesy sad way than the rest. Sometimes I feel like I get lost on that stage with everybody else up there doing such big things all the time. But I need to learn to just trust what I'm doing and know that it will come across in the right way.
Also, the I LOVE YOU SONG is one of the most difficult things I've ever had to act. It's so stationary and is all of me reacting to what my fantasy parents are telling me over and over again. I'm trying but it is turning out to be a very frustrating process. Still, I know that I will nail it eventually and when I do I know that the whole audience's heart will break. That song is one of the most emotional and beautiful songs I've ever heard so if done right if can be extremely moving. I'm really excited that I get to perform it. I will say that I feel very good about how I sound...its been awhile since I've gotten to really sing and now that I am again my voice is back and powerful and I'm loving it. I'm very proud so far and I can't wait for my friends and family to come see the work I've done and hopefully see that I've improved and grown! :)

School- is going so incredibly well too. I'm really enjoying not having any theatre classes. I mean I've never been a fan of main campus and I'm still not really, but its actually kind of nice not knowing what is going down at the theatre department right now. I mean I don't see people as much which is kind of sad, but I'm also not involved with all the drama so thats definitely a plus. I see the people who I really want to see, but for right now I'm just focusing on getting my school work done and graduating on time. I had a jury with Kate, Larry, and Michael for GTC. (They are starting us really early this year). They didn't like my pieces which I'm not surprised about because I didn't like my peices either. But Kate mentioned a company that I might be right for after graduation and she offered to set me up on an interview with them which is REALLY EXCITING! I still would really love to have a job after I graduate so I will jump at any opportunity given to me.

Personal Life- My personal life is wonderful. I really love my roommates a lot and I feel like we have a very happy household for the time being. I've been hanging out with my other friends, some of them old like Kristofor and India, and other ones that I made over the summer like Joey. Its hard for me to hang out with a whole lot of people though because I'm so busy with rehearsals and it takes up a lot of my nights. Once Spelling Bee is over though then I will have more time to be social with people. Still I'm perfectly content at the moment. I've been talking to this guy who I really like. Its nothing huge, just a casual thing....but honestly it's perfect for where I am at right now. I'm not in a very relationship kind of mindset at the time being. My mother says that I'm like that because I've been burned and I suspect that she's right. Still, its nice to have somebody to spend time with who's company I enjoy.

So to sum up this entry. My life is splendid. I'm happier than I've been in a long long time. Also, I'm super excited to go to Atlanta today and see Caleb's show and then spend time with some wonderful friends. YAY! :)