RaNdOm!

I am having a hard time coming up with something to blog about tonight, so I think I'm just going to talk. First of all, today I was once again reminded how difficult group work is. While I really enjoy working with others, when 25 people are all trying to communicate their ideas and all 25 truly believe they are right, it can be very difficult. Of course, I am sometimes one of those 25 that think they are absolutely right, but that is part of what is hard-going along with others ideas and letting go of your own sometimes. Next, the little girl I discussed in an earlier post will be coming home tomorrow and I cannot express how amazed I am. She is so strong and has overcome so many obstacles, at some points against all odds. Still, she remains so positive and is truly a lesson to us all. Finally, the weather has started getting nice. Even while inside, you can feel the difference. Everyone is happier, the mood is lighter. Gotta love spring:)

 

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Phantom 2012

Today, we had our first rehearsal for this year's musical, The Phantom of the Opera. I cannot express how excited I am to be a part of this cast. I love the theatre in general, so any time I get to spend on the stage is well worth the work. By work, I mean not only all the work that it takes to prepare a show, but more than that, the intense week of auditions, callbacks, and sitting in front of the computer just waiting. It may sound funny, but waiting can be the hardest part. Sure, the auditions are nerve racking, but that period during which everything is out of your control is definately the worst. After it is all over, the only thing to do is sit and wait for somone else to decide your fate. I know that sounds dramatic, but while you are auditioning, that audition is in your hands, your control. However, once you leave that room there is nothing left you can do about it. On the other hand, the most frustrating part of auditioning is definately the nerves. Even though I am expecting them, they can be hard to deal with. On account of nerves, I almost never feel like I was able to perform my best. For me, the nerves are not that extra needed adrenaline, but an overload of it. However, despite this, I was given the opportunity to be a part of the chorus which is all I could've hoped for. These next two months are going to not only be a ton of fun, but a great learning experience that I am sure I will remember forever.

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