I am not a blogger. If something happens to me, I don’t automatically think I’m going to write about that! I just don’t. I may think of it a few days or weeks later, but nothing is guaranteed. Well, the Sweeney Todd Broadway tour came through Wednesday and had a show. Of course I went. I even brought a friend and we headed over after our art class. I was very happy with the singing and music which would have probably made up for just about anything. The rest of the component s were rather new to me and took a little time to warm up to. First of all, Mrs. Lovett had a blonde pixie cut and wore a skirt ending well above her knees. This left me thinking What! But I eventually got over it. The entire play was in a very interesting format. The set was small and there were no scene changes. The cast was also only large enough to supply all the main characters, maybe 12 max. They all stayed onstage the entire time whether it was their scene or not because throughout the entire play, they were serving as their own orchestra!!! Yes, as everyone was acting and singing they were also playing an instrument 80% of the time! It did allow for a bit more comedy since during the scene near the end where Joanna is supposed to hide in the trunk in Sweeney’s parlor, the cello she is playing is needed for the scene. So instead of hiding in a trunk, she hides behind her cello while continuing to play it. There were also many conversations where the characters would talk and ‘interact’ with each other while facing different directions and in opposite ends of the set. This set off a few of those O-kaay moments before I got used to it. I did enjoy myself though, and so did my friend. You can see some of the scenes on their site here. I recommend checking it out.
Hmm . . . What Should I Be Doing?
I’m just hanging out, not doing anything for the moment. My school week’s over so I’m just crashed. And it’s only the first one! 
I should study a little biology. Or work on Spanish homework. Or finish my sad little rendition of Picaso’s Upsidedown Man. But I won’t at the moment. I’ve got time since we got the day of for MLK on Monday. Yay for 3-day weekends! I’m also counting the minutes until Sweeney Todd on Wednesday. I can’t wait! I bought the tickets as soon as they were available and still only got halfway back, but it’s ok since they were ALL gone by the end of the day, apparently. I also haven’t shown off my masterpiece of a gingerbread house I made in early December. Mind you, it’s my first one I’ve ever made! But I do decorate cakes so that’s what I credit for it’s success. Sorry for the pic quality, all I had was my phone.
I’m Making a What???!!!
Well apparently I’ve been unknowingly commissioned to make a WEDDING CAKE. Yeah. Wow. Ok. It’s for my mom’s co-worker’s daughter and I’ve already made her a big baby shower cake. It was 2 tiers with one (or two?) tiers on top of pillars with a bear on top. I’ll look for the picture and post it some time. I’m flattered that they thought of me and were impressed with my work. It was 5 years ago when I had just turned 14. The main issue I have is that I have NO idea when this wedding might be and I have school! I’m just hoping it’s a late spring or summer one because I have no time right now even though I’m actually rather excited about it when I get over the trauma of 250 people judging my cake. I’ll let you know what the heck is going on as soon as I do.
On another note, the weather SUCKS and my school almost never closes.
The Verdict . . . .
Well, I’ve purchased all my books for this next semester of college. How much did I spend? Will I be spending the next 3 days rocking back and forth huddled in a corner while cradling my wounded debit card? Are my new textbooks going to mock me every time I open their evil pages? Not really. I was really surprised and happy with this semester’s haul. Since I’ve already sold my left kidney to buy last semester’s biology and chemistry books (and I’m really very fond of my right one) I don’t need to buy as much this time around. The verdict? BabaBUM! . .. . . . $316.25!!! That may not seem so little but I’d spent a good $700 last trip to the dreaded bookstore. As a treat, I bought myself a new book to read: Roma – The Novel of Ancient Rome by Steven Saylor. It sounded good, so it’d better be!
*No kidneys were harmed in the purchase of these books
Well, I guess I’m back . . . .
I’ll have to dust off the cobwebs around here or something. Well, last time I wrote was at the beginning of my first semester of college and I’ve now been out of it for two weeks. It definitely had its ups and downs but I prefer it over high school. I also made more friends much more quickly than I previously had before and they’re just great.
I guess the real reason I’m writing now is because it’s 4:25 am. While that’s not a reason to be writing in and of itself, if you knew how my last two weeks of winter vacation had gone you wouldn’t be surprised. Lately I’ve totally rearranged my sleeping patterns to be awake at night. I’m not sure why, I just prefer night when everyone else is sleeping. I’ve also been feeling very depressed and could not find anything to do. So, I’d just end up falling asleep again to kill time. When I’m awake I just tend to feel completely drained and empty, punctuated by almost frantic bouts of looking for something new and interesting around the house or on the internet. … continue reading this entry.
I love my gadgets.
School’s coming up the 25th and I’m almost ready. I got some of my books at the campus bookstore and it wasn’t that pleasant. They only had about a quarter of my books in yet so I went ahead and bought what they had. It turned out to be about $350 but I have about $400 worth on back order. Eep! The woman behind the counter was rather rude as well. One of the books the younger lady had given me didn’t have a rubber band on, and apparently that’s important for some reason? So, I had to go back to get another while the woman waited and apparently repeated things like Where is she? What is she doing? I’m not an idiot, I just walked to the back of the store to get my book, as she told me to! I couldn’t recognize her accent. … continue reading this entry.
Lotus Wood – 1
I started my HAED pattern yesterday. I’m really excited about the whole thing. It’ll take me forever, but I think I’ll finish it. We’ll see how much I get done this summer with college looming in a month. Here’s my first day’s work. 28ct 2×1
Not much to see yet. . . just alot of green.
Did You Know I Could Tango?
Neither did I!!!!!
I made this on JibJab and it is just too funny. At least for me. I put a friend in with me and our expressions are something else. . . .
Since WordPress won’t let me post this I’ve put it here on my generally disused LiveJournal.
Feel free to comment on my excellent form and ask about my cucaracha while you’re at it! 
Gatekeeper 1
Here’s the progress photo for my Gatekeeper project at 29.2% completion. I’ve just gotten to this point about 5 minutes ago, so it’s all nice and rectangular for the moment.
Cross Stitch
I’ve decided to post my progress on any projects I may be working on in my sidebar, as it seems to be a popular thing to do in the stitching circles. I’m currently working on and off on Gatekeeper. I believe I started it a little over a year ago even though it’s just 14-count aida. I tend to leave it alone for a few months and then “binge stitch” constantly for a few weeks, so don’t be surprised if my status bar doesn’t move very quickly. I’ll post a pic of my progress tomorrow.
I’d like to try at least one of the HAED patterns, as they’re just gorgeous. I can’t decide which one to pick! My biggest issue is boredom, so I’m curious about creating a rotation to keep me interested. We’ll see how many years it takes me to finish!
In Annulo by Ladyofthemasque
It’s just past midnight and I’m trying to find something to do. I can’t stand David Letterman or his inane comments meant to pass as comedy. I much prefer Craig Ferguson. Anyway, I realized I haven’t read In Annulo for a while. This is the only story I’ve ever been compelled to read over and over. It’s also easily the best HGSS fic I’ve ever read. It’s nice and long, since I abhor the little short ‘ficlets’ and one-shots. The plot is fantastic, not jumping into anything too quickly. Then there is the whole mysterious aspect regarding the strange Russell and his mysterious ring. Love, love, love it!
Here is the link to read it at ThePetulant Poetess. Sorry kids, it’s NC-17, and a fabulously well written one, at that.
Get Smart
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I went to see Get Smart at the movies yesterday and was thrilled with the movie. Before going, I’d scoured YouTube for a few episodes of the old show to watch first, since I’ve never seen it. The movie followed the original very well translated into modern times. The only thing that didn’t agree with me is the paradoxical existance of the original Maxwell Smart things as a museum exhibit in the front room of Control when Smart, Agent 99 and the others are supposedly living in the ‘present.’ Otherwise, Steve Carell was hilarious and Anne Hathaway was very good. It was Mel Brooks had a hand throughout the whole production.
Book Readers’ Mem
I just found this mem and thought it could be interesting:
The Big Read reckons that the average adult has only read 6 of the top 100 books they’ve printed. Well, let’s see. (Turns out I’ve read 27. Not shabby for a 19-year-old.)
1) Look at the list and bold those you have read.
2) Italicize those you intend to read.
3) Underline the books you LOVE.
Sweeney Todd in Concert
I found this video while hunting around on YouTube. It’s fantastic! The 2001 Sweeney Todd in concert is one of the best renditions I’ve seen. The music is fantastic, Patti LuPone is hilarious, Neil Patrick Harris is awesome, and Timothy Nolen is suitably creepy. I’ve gone ahead and posted the series. All you need is a good set of speakers. Enjoy!
ETA: I’ve consolidated the videos. Just click the link here.
I’ve officially graduated!
So graduation is now over. An interesting one it was, at that. We all looked like rotund grapes walking down the center of the gym in the incredibly stifling heat. The ceremony went well, though. I was wearing my honor cords and my rank medallion, which weighs a ton! The problem began when it was all over and getting ready to leave. The tornado sirens went off and we were dragged in to wait in classroomd near the center of the school. There were 70 mph winds and some cloud rotation over the school, but no tornado in the end. We left half an hour later. All the festival tents for the summer festival season (Germanfest, Canal Days, etc.) throughout Fort Wayne and New Haven were generally torn down, but there didn’t seem to be much damage. What a way to remember the class of ‘08!
Just wanted to add that.Relaxing with Cherries, Music, and the Race
I’m just hanging out right now, enjoying my last weekend before graduation. I’m practically the only one here right now. I’m having a good time just curled up in this chair in my black sweats and Rome shirt. Carry on My Wayward Son has just finished on my Calcmix and it’s moving on to Here I Go Again. I’ve got a big bowl of cherries and I can apparently tie the stems in a knot like they do on tv. The Nascar race is on, too, but I’m not interested. I’m just waiting to change the tape in the vcr for my mom. She and my sister are at the campground in Michigan, my Dad’s working at the hotel, and my brother’s probably killing prostitutes on his Xbox downstairs. That’s pretty much it. One last day of highschool!
Dancing with the Stars: POTO
I just felt like posting this fantastic dance from DwtS final from the kids dance-off. It’s Brandon and Brittany dancing the Paso Doble (my absolute favorite) to Phantom of the Opera, which some of you should know I adore.
More Good News for College
Whew! I’ve been waiting for a response to my scholarship entry, and I’d pretty much given up by now. I just got the letter and they’re giving me $8,000 a year for my biology/premed major. With that on top of my original full tuition scholarship, things are lookin’ good. Yes!
