Taking a Breather.

So I have a spare moment to blog! Things have been pretty crazy this past week. I had 6 chambers gigs in 4 days. I am rather sick of singing, I'll have you know. I love entertaining, but there comes a point where I feel like I could fall asleep standing up. I've been thinking about a lot of things lately, but I guess I'll start with the positive. I've really been enjoying the company of my friends lately. Maybe it's bonding with my car buddies for chambers, but I don't feel like I want to crawl in a hole after the day is over.

I've been getting to know this guy, Jon, too. He burns me mix CD's and showed me the studio where his band records. The picture below is from Glendale Glitters. It was funny, we had just stopped for a potty break and I was sitting on the wall outside the bathroom. He comes out and sits next to me and asks "So, what do you wanna do now?" I said, "Well. I'd like to just go sit down somewhere" He says, "We are sitting down..." and I said "Yeah, but can we sit somewhere that's not in front of a restroom?" Hence the restroom sign behind us in the picture. Lol We also went to Starbucks one day and he told the barista his name was Zanzibar and I was his trusty sidekick Gretchen. So every time we get coffee we get Zanzibar and Gretchen written on our cups! He's just a blast to be around.

My friend, Amanda, and I are becoming better friends too. She's similar to me, but different enough to spark my interest. We have the best conversations. And I have all but one class with her this semester, so I hope she doesn't get sick of me! It helps she's in chambers too. She's my DJ in the car and my co-pilot when Ms. Rowe gets a little tricky driving. =]

Now for the other half of my thoughts: These people I've surrounded myself with are fantastic. They're talented, generous. They make smart decisions and know when to draw the line. The other day I heard about an old friend of mine in Utah that got busted at a desert Rave. She was on Ecstasy. She's in jail, can't post bail because her mom doesn't work. I feel bad, sure. I feel bad I can't help at all, and that I've lost touch and find it unbelievable that something like this can happen. But then in the back of my mind I am so grateful to have had the chance to get out. I'm so glad my Dad's job called for a change of scenery. Because I know I'm a smart kid. I've been smart my whole life. I make bad decisions sometimes, but nothing that would get me in that much trouble. What I wonder is if we would have stayed there, what would have happened to me? Would I be dragged into the wrong crowd? Would I have the same morals and principles as I do now? I'm glad I'll never have to find out. Because I love where I'm at. I'm very grateful. =]

Well, one extremely long post should tide my 2 viewers over for a while. =P I'll be back again when finals week is over and I've the chance to breathe again.

Love and fuzzies,
Hailey

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas...Or Else!

So tonight I finished doing the lights for the dance concerts, and it's another transitional period. From one huge project to another, our Chambers gigs start saturday. I'm excited for this year because I get to be a driver in the carpool. My friend Amanda was in the group last year and we're already planning what songs we'll listen to, where we'll eat when we get to go to dinner before gigs, who'll ride with us, etc. It'll be a fun, but stressful season. Which brings on my new slogan, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas...Or Else!" Because no matter how stressed out, grouchy, and unhappy we are we have a job as performers to put on the best show. So slap on a happy face, and sing your little heart out!
Oh! Another fun thing that happened today: I turned in my Performance Report about Triangle Factory to Akers. I gave it to him in the morning, and he had it back to me before fifth hour was over. He made reference to some of the things I said in my report, and I was happy he had read it and taken it to heart. I had mentioned that some people think he's a jerk, a nut, or inconsiderate at times but they never realize everything he does for us. So he wrote as a response "I've seen you grow up so much right before my eyes. Thank you for these kind words. I really appreciate the sincerity. And you know what? I might be a jerk, a nut, and so introverted i can be inconsiderate, but we create something here- Art. And it's people like us who work to keep it the quality it is. Long live Theaterland!"
I had reffered to the drama department as Theaterland, so this made me giggle.
Just some kind words that made me smile. =]
Now, on to the next adventure for Theaterland.

-Hailey