A Midautumn Weekend's Dream

This weekend was pretty rockin' despite the mega amounts of homework that needs to be done this week before the most epic Thanksgiving break in Florida can begin (oh yeah, it's happening). I guess the weekend started Thursday night when Megan, Ashley, and I went to Higher Ground to The Mix college dance party. I was the first one there because Megan was pimpin' out her hair and Ashley wanted to take pictures. Some random girl asked me to dance with her which was pretty sweet until she ditched me, then danced with me again, then ditched me again once Megan and Ashley got there. Why am I so good at this? Needless to say, the party was okay. Definitely had better but it was till a late night. Unfortunately, I had to get up for work at 7 in the morning because A Doll's House had a morning high school student matinee and the box office had to open at 8:30. I don't remember what time I went to bed, but it definitely wasn't conducive to that ungodly hour. What was awesome was that they were serving everyone involved in the production that morning free food and coffee. The coffee was mine. I had four cups...it was pretty strong too...I was like a super box office employee!

"HELLO UVM THEATRE BOX OFFICE HOW MAY I HELP YOU!?!?!"

It was a fantastic morning. The day got even more fantastic when Jake arrived to hang out for the weekend. This is the first time Jake has come to visit this semester, so I was excited to show him Converse, especially the sketchy, ghost-infested upstairs and my new cave in my room, which Megan and I had a blast creating. We somehow were able to maneuver my closet of a room to bunk my bed and put the mattress underneath. It's epic.

That night, we traveled to Montpelier, VT to see A Midsummer Night's Dream at U-32 high school where Erin now teaches. The performance was awesome. It was so good to see Erin in a place that totally accepts her and actually gives her the funding and everything she needs to put on fantastic shows. I mean, not that we didn't have fantastic shows...I mean...come on. It's just...by watching that performance I could just see what good funding can do. Underfunding for the arts will always exist because most people just don't understand the value of amazing art, but there are moments when we as artists can rise above it and create something beautiful.

After having a great time at the show and visiting with Erin and Jason, we stopped at Cumby's on our way back to B-town. After stocking up on junk food and a Yoo-Hoo, we went up to the counter...then...some redneck Vermonter who does what he wanna comes in:

"HEY I BEEN WAITIN' 20 MINUTES FOR A FRIGGIN' GAS CYLINDER WHAT'S GOIN' ON!?!"

"I'm sorry I've had a lot of customers...I'm just trying to help everyone..."

"NOW!"

Oh you're so cool you can boss around a store clerk. Anyway, she went out to help him leaving us standing at the counter. There's no one else in the store. We realize we probably could have stolen everything in the store and left because they had gone around to the back. Just as we said that, some guys came into the store. I pooped myself. We seriously thought these tough-looking guys were going to rob the store with us in it. Then another guy came in wearing a black jacket.

"Just give me a second and I can help you out."

Where did he come from??? Needless to say, we got checked out and we ran out of that store. The woman came back in, even though we totally thought the redneck had murdered her in the back. It was scary. Anyway, we made it out of that situation and onto a new day when my parents came over because they were going to a concert at the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds. Megan went to Montreal with the Social Work club and me, my parents, and Jake went to IHOP for breakfast. Later I had dance rehearsal, but the building was locked so we couldn't get in. So we did what theater kids do best and made a spectacle of ourselves. Warm up outside! The weather was beautiful so it was perfect to dance in.

It was a  good weekend. I felt bad that I had to leave Jake in the room while I went to rehearsal and work but I think we had a good time overall. Now it's time for the final week before Thanksgiving break and Florida time for me and Megan. It cannot come any sooner.

Peace out!

Oversized Comfy Sweatshirt

I feel like such a bum. Well, not exactly a bum but a homebody. No, not really a homebody but...okay, let me give you a picture of me at this precise moment: I'm sitting in my room at Converse alone in front of my computer. Papers, books, binders, clothes, and art supplies are strewn about, waiting to be taken care of and waiting for me to do homework (I have done some this weekend!). I just got back from working in the box office/running concessions for A Doll's House, which I might add is a spectacularr show...where was I?

Right. Sitting in front of my computer. I'm drinking a cup of chai tea and eating one of those microwavable soups. Sirloin burger. Yum. A box of Triscuits sits on my desk as well, an open invitation. I'm working on this blog entry while patrolling facebook and twitter. Social networking at its finest. Oh, and I'm also watching those Autotune videos because I love them so much. I'm wearing my pajamas, my hair is a mess, my glasses need to be cleaned, and I'm wearing my oversized comfy sweatshirt.

My oversized comfy sweatshirt is one of my best friends. It's always there for me. When I'm sick, it wraps me up in its warmth. When I'm tired, it serves as a transportable bed. When I just plain wanna be comfy, it's ready to cuddle. I love my oversized comfy sweatshirt, in case you can't tell.

What's this all about? Well, Megan left Friday afternoon to go home for the weekend to see her family, recharge, and basically take a break for a little while. She deserved it. She hasn't gone home once this entire semester. Granted, I only went home for one night and that was to see a show but I digress. Bottom line is, I miss her. Like, a lot. She is one of my best friends in the whole world, and I don't think I had realized just how dependant I had become of her. I love her so much and just like my oversized comfy sweatshirt, she has always been there for me. It's not like I can't take care of myself, but things are much better when she's around. I want to live the rest of my life with her by my side.

Peace out!

Sketchy Squirrels

They're everywhere...on our sidewalks, on our streets...why this morning I found one straddling the back tire of a bicycle...yes ladies and gentlemen I'm talking about squirrels.



My purpose was to do an expose on the critters and show how unruly (and large) they have become. Not only have they grown (seriously, since last year) to be the size of small cats, but they have increased their IQ and sketchiness level. A person can't walk through the University Park at UVM without a strange feeling as though they are being watched. What are those bumps in the night? SQUIRRELS!!!

I was working to show the public the terror that awaited us around every turn, but so far the squirrels have outnumbered and alluded me.

See? They're frisky.

I have been able to capture some in their acts of sketchiness.

But in the meantime I guess we will have to live in harmony with them.

Peace out!

Ingredients For a Lady Gaga Costume

PREP: 6 Months.     YIELDS: 1 Kick-Ass Costume

1 Pink Bob Wig
1 White Vinyl Bow Headband
1 Pair of Aviator Glasses shaped like the theater masks with Lace tied to it taken from the UVM costume shop scrap box
A Shit Ton of sparkly eye, face, and lip makeup - made for hookers
1 Piece of sliver, shimmery fabric used as a necklace; also taken from the scrap box
1 Women's Leopard Print Bathing Suit Top with gold chains
1 Navy Blue Suit Jacket
1 Pair of Pink Tiger-Striped Booty Shorts
1 Pair of Rubber Winter Boots
2 Strips of Crim Scene Tape
Bobby Pins
Rainbow Nail Polish (done by Ashley)
1 Pink Dishwashing Glove

Hope you all had a Happy Halloween!

These random raven/crow/bird things were swarming Champlain campus on Halloween day. Creepy.

Peace out!