I had started a blog back in March and didn't finish it. So now I am going to start a new one.
The start of last semester (Spring 2011) I was taking Math, Science, and an English class. I ended up dropping the English class because I saw no need in it and realized that the other English class I could take instead was more interesting. So I will be taking the interesting English class in the Fall. I did pass my Math class with an A which has never happened before EVER to me. I am very proud of that and hope to do well again this next semester. I passed the Science with a C but again I am still happy about it even though it brought my GPA down from a 4.0 to a 3.3. But that just means I have room for improvement. This Fall I am taking an Acting class, 2 CJ classes, and my last Math class before College Algebra. I have the same teacher for Math as in the Spring, so I am hoping to do just as well, if not an A this time at least a B. I am hoping to graduate in May 2013 with a Bachelors in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Theatre. Cross your fingers and pray that I can finish.
I was part of the production last semester which was "You Can't Take It With You", no I didn't act but I was Asst to the Director/Stage Manager, Sound Designer, and Sound Board Operator. I won the Best Techie Award for this production at UHD and was very surprised and proud!! It was a lot of work and a bit stressful at times but I persevered and got through it. I am now Stage Managing for a small theatre company called The Landing Theatre Company which is producing the play "American Buffalo". It is a better experience than the school production, less stress. I am also getting paid for it which is great!! I am having a blast, and not just because it's an all Male cast and I am usually the only female there. It's because I love working in the theatre and I love working behind the scenes instead of in the scenes. We are in rehearsals now and the show opens August 5, you all need to come out and see it. We are using the UHD O'Kane Theatre.
Once school let out several of us got ready for the Drama trip to LAS VEGAS!!! OM Goodness we had a BLAST!!! I want to go back so bad!! There are things that I didn't get to see. To me it was like going to New York, you never can see it all and when you go back you always see something different. As a group we went to see a few shows and went backstage to some as well. The highlight was going backstage and shadowing the stage managers for the Cirque du Soleil's Beatles: Love. It made me want to be a stage manager even more. When we had free time several of us played Black Jack till the sun came up. We called ourselves Team BJ, which consisted of me, Lindsey, Frank, and on occasion April. We had a great time!! I can't tell everything that happened because as you know, "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!!". Next year's drama trip will be to New York the year after that will be Greece. I can't wait!!
Since Vegas nothing has been normal....how can it be? I have been taking the summer off from school and just working, which isn't much, and now doing "American Buffalo". Not much else is going on. School starts August 22 and I am ready. The production to be done at school this year is Equus. Should be interesting. Not sure what my role will be with the production but I know Doc has something in mind.
Oh and yes, I am still single. Been single for a little over 2yrs now. This has been one of the longest times I have been single, usually after a break up I am single for about a year and then a guy comes along. But this time around I have been avoiding relationships because I don't want a distraction from school. Even though I really want a boyfriend and don't mind going on dates, I just don't want anything serious. I still have issues from the last relationship and not sure if I am ready yet, even though I really really want someone to kiss and hold me. Maybe once I get done with school and hopefully out of my parent's house someone will come along. But not crossing my fingers or making wishes on shooting stars. When it happens it will happen and I am not in any rush what so ever, even though I feel like I am sometimes. I am about to turn 33 and though that isn't a big deal, in a way it is.
I am happy, happier than I have been since the break up and even during that relationship. Nothing can crush that happiness and I am so proud of myself and my accomplishments in this last year. Now if I can just lose weight!! I have lost about 8lbs in the last 2 weeks so that's a start. I had started going to the school gym after rehearsal but things came up and quit going after one day of working out. I was going to start back last week but then I sliced my big toe open and couldn't wear tennis shoes and it hurt to walk for a couple of days. It's mostly healed now so I think I will try going again this week...Starting tomorrow(Monday). I also have been eating a lot less and I just recently ordered this shake stuff that I am going to try, free trial for 30 days, and see what happens. So check in with me and see how I am doing and if I am keeping my promise to myself that I will lose 33lbs by my birthday which is October 1st. I don't like setting goals because I never reach them but since I have been doing ok these last 2 weeks I think I can manage that. So that gives me about 2 1/2 months to lose another 25lbs. Where's my cheering squad??
One thing that could be better is my financial situation but who doesn't have that problem these days? Really wish I had filed for Bankruptcy instead of letting my parent's help. It hasn't helped me at all....
I am still looking to sell my kitchen table for $75 and my hide-a-bed couch with 2 storage ottomans for $450. Thinking of selling my washer and dryer but not sure how much to really sell them for. But I am willing to deal because I would like more room in my storage unit and the money would be nice as well.
My brother Justin is a Marine as most of you know and has been in Afghanistan since March. He gets to come home in October. My mom and I have been keeping in touch with him through email and facebook. He is doing great but misses home. We have sent him a lot of packages and still have a few more to send. I miss him like crazy!!! Keep him in your prayers.
Guess that is about all I have to say for now...I wrote a book again I know but you enjoy reading about my life, I know you do otherwise you wouldn't have checked out my blog and read to this point. =)
Till next time....
