It's later

What's the best thing to do when you're studying all day, and have all day to study? Why, work on your tan of course!
I am currently in between two bouts of tanning sessions taking place in my backyard. Who's coming to these sessions? Well MJ joined me for a bit before she had to teach Jillian a theory lesson. Joining me for session two is Zeth, who's pretty dark to begin with, so I have a lot of catching up to do. I love the non-stressful approach to studying, because I'm keeping my mind engaged, getting a lot done, but it doesn't feel tedious, because I'm not sitting at a table, making myself stay there all day.
The thing I've realized with pieces is there's always more to learn. To ingrain. It's like when you're playing a character on stage. You do the initial memorizing, practicing, rehearsing... but the longer you actually play her on stage, the more you learn about her. Meditate on what makes her tick. Her motivations, thoughts, feelings, nightmares.
There's so much more to this than singing the songs. I love going deeper.

Who's birthday is in six days? MINE!
Who's apparently in the hospital for heat exhaustion? CALEB
Who was going to call him yesterday but forgot? ME
Who got surprised with a princess party? THER!!
Who came for the first time? SHANCELLE!!
Who's gonna be out of town for my birthday? BOBBER!!
Who's sad about that? ME
Who's house went from 9 people to three over-night? MINE!
Who's getting sick of the question-answer format? PROBABLY EVERYONE READING THIS!

So enough of that. My form for how I want my name written on my degree came in the mail. Oh sweet mother of pearl, say it again... My degree.... My degree.... Mufasa... Oooooohhhh!!!



When I'm not sure how I want something punctuated, I just leave out the punctuation. But only in titles, songs, and poetry.

Ok... Time for installment two of "Pasty girl attempts to get a tan." By: Me.

HotNess (nice weather we're having, eh?)

GLASS-HALF-EMPTY POST. COME BACK LATER.

Welcome to the Freak-out. I am freaking out. This is me in my freak-out. I am freaking out about everything, and everything freaks me out. I have been informed that I'm not the only one who's freaking out and this freaks me out.
So I'm leaving in under a month, and I have hardly touched my room. Why? Because then I would have to accept that I'm actually going, and actually getting ready to go.
I don't feel like practicing and studying today, because then I'm really taking my exam and I'm really that much closer to leaving and having no plans towards a birthday that's going to suck and a going away party that has not had a thought put towards it.
What am I doing with all my extra time?
Sleeping, pouting, crying, waiting, grumping, grouching, moping... and mainly being silent.
Everyone must be freaked out because I've hardly spoken two sentences to anyone today. I don't want to be around anyone cuz then they'll ask me what my problem is and then I have to think about what my problem is and then think about having to deal with what my problem is, and I don't want to do that.
I don't want to. And I don't want to type out what it is because then I have to think it while I'm typing it and see it written out and read over it again when I proof-read to make sure it all makes sense when it doesn't make sense to begin with so forget that.
That was a very satisfying run-on sentence, which is about the only thing to satisfy me today besides playing guitar and singing excessively loudly and passionately when I should be saving my voice for my singing lesson tonight. But as we can see, I don't rightly care.
This day was doomed to begin with.
And singing in the Spiritwood skating rink where I gave up skating to pursue singing was... yep, freaky. I could put details, but I don't feel like it, so I'll post some captions when I get my pictures developed.

OK. Slightly calmed. I need chocolate. I think I'll go for a walk to the Sev. That's something, which is better than nothing, and there's nothing else I feel like doing.

FREAKYNESS (That was an easy one)

It's not about me.

What a gorgeous wedding. Meghan looked so beautiful and radiant and happy. And I was surprised to find out that Steve can dance... very well may I add.
Ceremony: Very nice, in spite of sound people proving once again that they have absolutely no concept of running sound. Lots of Hardy grads. Russ and Garnet were there. I wore my long, black (what I call my "violin recital" dress, cuz that's exactly what it looks like) dress to match the string quartet.
Banquet: Michelle and I sat at the... musical table. Sweet. It was really fun, actually. We made insta-friends. I changed into my red dress for this. More fun. What can I say? Fun fun fun.

I had a lot of people come up to me after the ceremony and all night at the banquet to say that the song was beautiful. I hadn't even considered this. I'm glad it turned out, but that wasn't even on my mind. It's not about me.

Over-all, the bride and groom, family and friends, all had a really good time and no one was stressed out at all, which is what we wanted, now isn't it? Hard to believe they've been together since "Oliver!" Hardy's that is. Not to be confused with Summer Player's "Oliver!", which is how long Michelle and Josh have been together.

Two stag girls. Missed the boys. That sucked, but at least we had each other to hang out with!! Lots of fun people, new and old. Good day, but busy. And tiring.

Delia and Jane went to North Battleford. I leave tomorrow morning with ma and pa to go to Spiritwood. Room to myself... Just me and my Hope Cow. Not used to this any more.



LonesomeNess...

(But it's not about me.)

Better than suspected.

Rehearsed with a cellist today. I should play cello. No I shouldn't. But it is a fantastic instrument.

Watched Anchorman with Delia (and mom and dad, off and on) tonight. Was it this funny last time, or is there just something about my dad's high-pitched uncontrollable laugh that makes everything that much funnier? Plus Delia has THEE greatest laugh.

Sung. Studied. Translated. Memorized. And so the quest to prepare my voice exam continues.

Birthday August 6th, ARCT FINAL(!!!) exam August 9th.

Went for Bubble Tea. Delia and Michelle do not like squishies. I say Bring it!

I like Brennan's smile.

So how was my day? Better than expected. (not to be confused with "suspected", which was referring to how the cello part turned out).

GoodNess



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Trouble in Minis and Expressions... ville.
Too many bad surprises.
Whatever happened to good surprises?
I like good surprises.
Who doesn't?

I'm going to change my dog's name to Heaping Bowl of Staple Sauce.

Heaping Bowl for short.
Here, Heaping Bowl!! Come Heaping Bowl! Sit, Heaping Bowl!
BAD HEAPING BOWL!!!!

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I'm taking my first trip to B.C. I'm very excited. Delia, MJ and I leave tomorrow, to go to Calgary and pick up Delia's friend Melissa. We're going to take in the Calgary Stampede for the evening, which is also exciting, because I've never been. I'm definitely going to wear my pink cowboy hat. Uh... Cowgirl hat. Cuz I don't think a guy would wear it.
Then we leave the next morning at the hour of very very early, to get there in time to register for the Prophesy conference. Yay! There are big breaks in between classes, so we'll spend some time at the beach and site-seeing. I'm very excited.

I picked my last Aria. It's hard, but very pretty. I feel like I still have so far to go to get this exam ready. But I'll study in the car every second I'm not busy being car-sick.
I'll be home some time Sunday, and I'm sure I'll have lots to up-date.
Caleb!!! Good to hear from you! Good to know my feelings for Dundurn *spit* are not uncommon!

Be well everyone! Have an awesome rest-of-the week. Warped Tour people, be safe and have fun! Talk to y'all soon.

AdventurousNess

Spit after saying Dundurn.

I wash my hands of the place. It was definitely fun making Dundurn jokes all the way from the school to the city lights, though. I would say "What a waste of a day" except that the kids were awesomeNess personified.
GOOD JOB LADIES AND GENTLEMAN!!!! You handled yourselves with dignity and class. You had a really awesome show. You sang out nice and clear, your choreo was sharp and your spacing was good. The skits were very well done.
Some towns are just so busy being stuffy and having a stick up each individual a-star-star that they do not even know how to enjoy life or how to be gracious. That town doesn't deserve you. Glad you're back in the 'Toon where people laugh when things are funny, and don't leave at intermission because they're afraid they'll miss the fireworks that don't start for another 40 minutes. And I have definitely never seen two farmers have an entire loud conversation from the back of the room during a Saskatoon show.
What a joke.
I'm upset.
I'm going to bed now.

CrankyNess

Handprint on my heart.

The following things sucked about my day (this list first because it's shorter!!):
*Coming home and having no one to tell about how excited I was after the Expressions and Mini's first full show.
*Over-speaking and not having much of a voice left, plus having a sore throat.
*Playing "Don't wanna lose" on a crappy-sounding piano (which happens to be mine...)
*Not being able to find the Opera book to pick my last piece for my exam in August.

The following things in my day were so awesome I can hardly speak:
*The Expressions and Mini's first full show. Before. During. After.
*Giving them the "I'm proud of you" talk after the show, and looking around to realize that they were all listening. Not just paying attention, but listening.
*Realizing how much the kids love and respect me, and entirely feeling the same way. So proud. So going to miss them every day of my life.
*Having my first bubble tea.
*Having my first bubble tea with Brennan.
*Running into Hardy Souls (Once a Soul, always a Soul): Amy Strawson and Alexis Summeschuck - however that's spelled.
*The weather.
*The sunset!!
*There was one more but I can't remember it now.

Anyway, I'm so excited about the summer show. The script is so very good. What I love about it is that each of the scenes make sense on their own, for when the performance is in a situation where people are coming and going; but it also ties together at the beginning and end. Besides this, it's fricken hilarious, and I must say I'm very proud of the way it turned out. The songs are so very good. The Expressions get better at doing harmonies all the time, and the Minis have grown so much as performers. I love watching kids on stage that have come so far and overcome so many obstacles to be with us. Jenny N.B. has entirely impressed me. I'm so proud of how far she's come dramatically, and as a singer and dancer. She deserves many gold stars. I can see how much all of the kids are growing as performers, people, and teammates, and it is so incredibly satisfying. I think part of this pride is that I had a much bigger hand in the overall production and planning of the show than last year. Although I entirely loved doing the sound last year and wouldn't change that experience at all, it's great to be able to sit and watch from the audience this year, and take notes from there.
It's all coming together.
Well, I promised my daddy the computer. I'm gonna go memorize some music!

Miss Vanessa

ps> It was seeing little Mikaela and playing with her after the show.

Trip to Edmonton=HOT. Today's rehearsal=NOT

Okay, so trip to Edmonton equals just about the coolest thing ever. Ther, wish you coulda come. You were missed. Everyone else (cuz I know I saw you all there... including Chel for the first time), yay for 5:00 bed-time (average), West Ed shopping, going to HOJA shows, and eating very not-good-for-you food. How crazy was camping in Jason's yard? Wusses... Us Saskatchewan kids were the only ones who could tough the elements. Yeah, that's right. I said it.
So when all was said and done, I have for myself the following new clothes from West Ed: (from head to toe)
*A new visor that doubles as a wash cloth
*A new pair of sunglasses... I know, I know.
*New earrings (the black ones look good on me no matter what you say :P )
*A snazzy new blue tank top- very bar star in a good way.
*A new zipper upper long-sleeved shirt (cuz we all knew I needed another one... not). And p.s. Ther, it has a crooked zipper cuz I'm cool.
*A new watch cuz mine died
*A purple butterfly ring, which Bob, Chel, Dee and I all bought together. Except mine died. The butterfly came off.
*New capris which I've yet to wear, but will.
*A new thong, beige so you can wear it under anything. (Those smart underwear inventing people)
*A new scarf that doubles as a belt and head-band. Bob bought the same one. Oh yes we did! Obviously.
*Lastly, a new pair of shoes!!! I needed a new pair. Bob didn't. Bob bought a new pair anyway. That is so Bob.
Shopping people: did I forget anything?

Okay, so now I'm trying to think of anything I can say that most of you don't already know, so none of you say "You don't have to tell me, I was there." Okay, how about Brennan said just about the nicest thing to me that I think anyone has ever said, which no one ever has before, I'm pretty sure. I'd tell you what it was, but then I'd have to kill you. And it's not dirty. Get your minds outta the gutter. Seriously.
Point is: I had a great time. I had an awesome time being with Bob. And so much fun with Chel and Dee and everyone else. And a vital time with Bren. The drive there was really fun and the drive home was even better. The camp-fire was a definite highlight. I love voices and harmonies coming from everywhere.
Anyway, what a weekend. What a great, great weekend. And Bren, thanks for eating chocolate-cream pie with me last night. That was awesomely funNess.

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So.... hard... to... pull..... self... out.... of.... bed... this...... morning.
So, with my hair still full of hairspray from Dee's creation (which was hotNess itself), I threw my hair into a pony tail, threw on some dance clothes, grabbed a coffee and toast and flew out the door at 8:30 this morning. Rehearsals were tediousNess itself all morning. All the kids were tired and lazy from their weekend off, and us teachers were feeling entirely drained because of it. It was so hard to keep the energy level up and to try to encourage the kids.
The afternoon went better. I blocked the script for three hours, and it was actually really fun. Dang, I just have a thing for blocking. I only have two scenes to finish tomorrow that I didn't get through today.
Tomorrow will be crazyNess itself. First day without mirrors; full runs of songs and script. Yeesh.
Well, you know what, frickin BRING IT!
I better hit the hay if I'm going to rise to the occasion tomorrow.
This has been your official update.

tediousNess--bah! Only two more days of boot-camp rehearsals!