Wowza...

I just realized that it's been quite a while since I've written anything here. Sorry guys. But not all of you can talk considering SOMEONE hasn't updated her blog since The Bachelor ended. :D But I'll try my hardest to get you caught up with my life.

May- The overall quality of our production of BBB amazed me. When lines were forgotten, it was barely noticable, and I found myself enjoying the show more and more each night, although I STILL have yet to see the videotape Mr. Curtis was supposed to be making us. After BBB it was AP exam time. I think Lit went extremely well. I finished early and used my remaining time to write Mrs Chesler letters, draw pictures, and make faces at Xander. (I don't know why I started calling him that). Lang, on the other hand, was a killer. I couldn't keep my head in the game (lol) during the essay portion because every single topic seemed to have a Liberal slant to it, so I once again found myself staring at Xander, this time not to play games, but to try and kill him because I knew he would have an easy time with this. Anywho, the exams ended and I didn't and still don't really care how I did. College credits would be nice and all, but whatever.

After AP tests came band awards/senior skit. I was really fed up with dealing with everyone at that point. I was soo ready to graduate. But awards were fun, I made up my speech on the spot, and I like to think I did a good job of it. The skit turned out nicely, it got a lot of laughs, and quite a few compliments. :D

Then came graduation. The rain kept us indoors, but couldn't keep our spirits down. I sat by Becker who, to say the absolute least, was entertaining. He kept making comments and giving people looks that reminded me why I gave him his little nickname. After the ceremony, I didn't think the pictures were EVER going to end. Everywhere I turned someone had a camera out ready to snap a picture here or there. Ugh. But the day came and went, and soon it was time for Project Grad. I'm really glad our school does that. I got to see all of my friends one last time before we were sent off into the real world. It was definitely a blast, and whoever decided to get that picture booth, I love you! Best idea ever.


JUNE-----

Every Sunday and Wednesday, I go to evening Ulitmate Frisbee. Although I'm terrible at sports, it's still a lot of fun. We have a real cast of characters there each week...... The hyper girl who always get picked last, Moviefone, Clark Kent, Taliban, the boy who always gets hurt, Frisbee twins, Photographer, Insomniac, the list just goes on and on.

In addition to frisbee, I spent a week in New Smyrna with two of my best friends. It was a great time, doing yoga, having dance parties, making dinner, watching girly movies, and hitting the beach. I don't think I'll ever forget that week.

I had preorientation for college. I got my schedule, set up my room, and met a lot of cool people. It really got me pumped up to start this school year, but alas, I still have two whole months left.

Today, I went to the airport and had to say goodbye to my best friend. He's going to Germany for the entire year, and I don't think he knows how much I'm going to miss his crazy self. R. Kelly promised to take care of him though, but if he breaks that promise, I'll KILL him. Bang, dead, no more R.K. But, life without the bestie still goes on. I don't have any more plans (other than relaxing) for the summer, so I'll be here in Smallville (as Rob calls it) until August 28th.

What else to say??...... Well, I've had my fair share of confusion this summer. I hate when one person tells you something, and you trust them. They've never done anything to blow that trust, and you get really really excited for what's to come. But then... BAM out of nowhere, you get thrown a curveball. Someone else comes to you with what they say is the truth. Now, this second person, you've known longer and has never lied to you before.. Who do you believe? Person A, or Person B? I'm going with B for now, but if they're messing with my brain, I'm going to make them wish they hadn't.... But enough of that...

I'll try to keep more updated this summer. :D

Bye Bye Birdie...

BBB has taken control of my thoughts, my friends, and ever fiber of my being. Today is the last day (Thank God) of tech. week, and I don't know how I am still sane. Third block consists of playing through the hard songs until my mouth hurts, and then I get to (by the grace of God) come home for an hour or so to eat. Back up to school at 4, practice until 7 or 11 or whenever the directors feel we are finished. Wake up, do again. I can't even think in full sentences anymore.

It's a good thing that Ben (who plays Conrad) is nice otherwise, I'd take my wrath out on him. I can barely get out the scream, or make the swooning faces I used to make at him anymore. I call Chris Albert, call Mayet Rose and call Shay Kim on a regular basis because I get way too confused trying to distinguish between real life and play life.

All in all, I have to say that practice is going well. Most of the kinks in the show are fixed, and the rest of the little glitches will be taken care of tonight. Come see us perform this weekend, laugh, cry, and have a good time. Make this experience worthwhile for us. :D

I would really like to say that life will be a lot easier and carefree after BBB, but truthfully it won't. I wrote out my schedule for next month, and surprisingly, I only have three free days before graduation. Good thing that there are only 13 school days left! I can't wait to be out of high school.

Strength

This picture pretty much sums up what I feel like doing to annoying people at times. I guess super strength/ violent tendencies do run in the family (that's my cousin Elise and her bro Lawrence).

Learning.

I've learned/ relearned a few things over the last few weeks...
- Hope comes in many forms, including white cars.
- Some things are hilarious, no matter what language they're said in.
- Boys are disgusting, foreign or American.
- Babysitting girls is a load of fun, from climbing trees to painting nails, they do it all.
- If I want to go to Germany to see Chris and the Germans, I need 750 bucks.
- Three weeks is not enough time.

Life has been hectic lately, and I don't see any sign of it slowing down before graduation. Exchange students left this morning, and now I have an hour before NHS. This week I have to intern twice as much to make up for next week, which is Tech Week for BBB. The show starts the 1st. and goes through the 3rd. Then I have AP tests, then prom, then finals, then a concert, then graduation. So I'm going full speed ahead until then. ugh. I can't wait to just be done.

But in reality, I want this next month to drag on forever. Next school year, all of my friends are going to different schools, the closest friend will be 20 miles away, and the furthest one will be in Germany. Hence the 750 I need to raise in order to go skiing with him in December. I hope everything goes well.

Life...

I was reminiscing about how life used to be, and found that I was a lot happier way back then. I'm not sure if that was because I decided to be happy, or what.. but from now on, I AM going to have fun, and make some memories before these fifty-some days before graduation are over. I can't wait for all of these festivities to come and go...

I was babysitting Droodle and Baby T today and found myself wishing that I could fast-forward my life ten years to when I'm married and have some babies to take care of. But alas, that cannot be done, so I will have to just keep on trekking and get ready for COLLEGE!!

Wow

It's been a while since I've been able to find the time to sit here and write something about my life, so I'll try to catch up as much as I can in between uploading my Death Cab and Bye Bye Birdie (which I'm being forced to play clarinet for). I must say, I absolutely LOVE this semester. It was a little rocky to begin with, but if those few bumps in the road led me to this, than they were well worth it. It seems like every weekend is booked with things I love to do, going on Target adventures, youth group, Sunday Afternoon Ultimate, babysitting the boys... And every school day is filled with awesomeness too, Aftercare, talking in 2nd block, listening to M and the President argue in 1st.

Speaking of Aftercare, the kids have only gotten cuter. My little incident with A.M.'s temper tantrum has only caused him to be soo much nicer to everyone. He has started to listen a little better, and when he does have outbursts, he keeps his fists to himself. Things are still the same with the other kids... R.R. still starts every afternoon by telling me, "Ms Mary (aka my mom) says no, no, no, but my mommy says I can play with you." C.P. comes up and asks me where I got my jewelry ("Ms Mary got it for me") and my hair ("God") and then asks if she can use my cell phone because she has GOT to go. E.P. started to open up and lost most of his little attitude. And J.G.... Oh that boy kills me sometimes. The other day he ran up to the other students and said "Guys, Ms Emily is making fun of my butt because I tooted." The other teachers and I burst out into uncontrollable laughter. I love going over there every Tues and Thurs!

That's basically what's been going on the last few weeks. So now here are my plans for this weekend.

-Last night was band festival.. I think it went well.
-This afternoon, family birthday dinner at Buca di Beppo's. We got the kitchen table!
- After Buca, mall with Mom. Then the girlies are coming over to spend the night.
- Tomorrow, MY BIRTHDAY!... Disney with the girlies.

I'm really excited!

It seems like I can only manage to find time to write on the weekends, which is odd considering my easy course load. But it's late on a Friday night, so I guess it's about time for an update. This week went by relatively fast. The only complaint I had was yesterday's performance at FOA MPA (Orchestra Assessment). I thought we did fine, I squeaked really loud, but it was a good performance. Apparently the judges didn't agree. They hated everything and gave us an overall Excellent. (a.k.a. no state festival for us). I am at a loss and have no clue what we will do for the rest of the semester. Half and half jazz band? After our performance, I was off-the-wall-hyper. Spinning, jumping, singing, and dancing. And as my friends say "Emily on sugar = exciting."

Today was a great day too. I actually contributed to our discussion in Lit, Psych was fun as usual, Orchestra sucked, but then I went over to do my last three hours at Pre-school. The kids were in an unusually good mood. We played together, ate donuts for snack, and then ran around the playground. The little trouble-maker of the group was kind, and loving and wanted to hold my hand on the way outside. Too cute. Afterwards, I went to Durango's with Mom, Angie, and Baby Taby. We ran into a ton of people and ended up staying FOREVER. Then Mom and I came home and watched Swing Vote. Which was actually a good movie, with an extremely crappy ending.

Quick rest of the weekend plans....

• Band Pancake Breakfast Saturday A.M.
• Lunch with Nana and Gidow to celebrate Gidow's birthday Saturday P.M. (in St. Augustine)
• Maybe C.C.C. Sunday A.M.
• Frisbee/ Football Sunday P.M.
• Youth Group Sunday P.M.