What better for an avid coffee-drinker to do at 12:11

I took a break from all this blogging, but hey you knew I'd be coming back to you! Can't leave my followers in the dust. No sir. I have gratitude.

...I had an amazing weekend!

First, Friday. Who knew what a simple "Hang out tonight?" text to a best friend Frank William would entail. 10 minutes later, he picked me up and we went with our friend Matt Z to Tuxedo Junction and Blockbuster. I was only going to hang out for about an hour with them since they had to be back to Elma at 7 for Matt's party, but then they ended up forcing me to go and we picked up Katie too, another best friend. I was kind of nervous because a ton of their friends would be there, and I didn't want to be awkward and uncomfortable (like usual?). And well, at first it was awkward. And uncomfortable. Extremely. But aren't all parties like that in the beginning? We ended up having an awesome time! Their friends are so so much fun. We danced around a tree pretending to be called by Satan, played a wild (and slightly raunchy!) game of hide and seek in the dark in the "forest" aka Frankie's huge lawn, played in the "sex room" haha, and watched part of Baby Mama. And we kind of wrestled a lot. You know, the norm, except with entirely different people. I think the weird little conversations I had with people were the best part of the night. Especially with Matt, Katie and Frankie: I love them to death! It was a really really

fun

time.

And then:

MATT'S PARTY!

Well, I had a 6-hr rehearsal at Academy before it but I found a way to pull somewhat of a look together! ...no I take that back, I looked hot! Just kidding :) But really, have you seen the pix?

My other best friend ( I have a few, ok?) Matt held a fabulous party in this punchy little shoe store on Elmwood called FireBrand. A limo of a ton of my greatest friends from WSW drove us down to the store. It had food, shoes, and, might I say, a very nice selection of music. The highlight: dancing! Oh man, I love to dance. I don't care if people are looking or not, it is so fun to move yo body! And they cleared out the front window so that we could DANCE in it! AH! Let me tell you something: once you got used to the public shaking of your junk, you did not want to get out of the window! Really, it was addicting. The other highlight: the group of people. It was the perfect mix of friends and new faces. Matt's other friends were really cool. Some didn't stay long enough for me to really meet them, but the ones that did were awesome! Like his friends from the Park School and his FireBrand family! They were down-to earth, fun to talk to and so unique -- like Emily who wears super vintage clothes and plays the ukelele ! They all seemed genuinely sweet. I was really glad that I went up to talk to them. Plus I got closer to some of the friends I already have. I love spending time with them -- it doesn't happen that often, when it really should since we don't have a lot of time left together. We all love each other for the most part, but keep in mind that we are theatre kids, and drama seems to follow us wherever we go! lol. Regardless, the party was GREAT. And I got a cool new pair of Ked's, sunglasses and earrings :)

I love meeting new people. Maybe that's why I had so much fun this weekend. Sometimes when you put in a little effort to reach out to someone, they could reject you and it might make you feel bad. But when it does work and you find a friend, there is this huge rush I get! I feel like life would be so boring if I was only content with knowing the few people I'm good friends with. There's a whole world of interesting people out there and I want to meet as many of them as I can! You never know, in your next encounter you could really be inspired, or you might learn something new, or maybe just laugh out loud. Whatever happens, well, happens. And you may not remember it in the long run, but sometimes it can be just what you need to kick up your day, making it a little more interesting than the one before.

I will give now another attempt at sleep. Thank you for the caffeine rush Soy Honey Latte, though you were delicious.

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'night!

autumn colors concert

hahahah.

^^^^

me, singing a solo in the color purple
^^^

clearly I'm enjoying myself
^^

&the mich is too tall

greed.

I want them.









Matt wants these.








help.

taking a break from the sick-at-home blues

I feel like there is a team of construction works knocking down a wall in my head. aghh. I've been home all day and you know what? I just can't lie down anymore!


Now for the REAL reason I'm posting:



This man, Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges is yet another one of my inspirations in this blog. He must not go unmentioned. Perhaps you've noticed my title "move ovaaa..." That is a variation on the song "Stand Up" featuring the lovely Shawna. It goes "Move over! Luda got somethin' to say, Do it now, 'cause tomorrow ain't promised today" It's a real booty-shaker. If unfamiliar, you should take a listen. Or perhaps you've noticed my url, "thapotion." That is actually the title of a Luda song, "The Potion" from the album "The Red Light District," which you should also check.

My man Ludacris has really motivated me to become the person I am today. His words really speak to me, and I feel they really represent my ideals in life. Maybe one day when I'm starring on Broadway I'll be important enough to meet him.

(One can only hope.)



Happy Halloween Luda!

I'm liking this.

I know an awkward, lanky teen named Matthew. This teen told me I would like blogging, and helped inspire to make one. And let me tell you something-- damn skippy, that Matthew was right. This is hella fun! I haven't figured everything out yet, but hey. Life goes on. Like the rhythm. In my heart.

(ha.)

...so aside from the darling matthew, I decided to make a blog because, well, there is just so much going on right now. And hell, I am STRESSED. I need to just vent sometimes you know? A girl can only complain to her friends for so long before feeling guilty. It's not that I want to complain to somebody (though, brace yourself, there will be some complaints comin at ya) it's just that I can't keep it all in my head, I need to do something with it. Hence.... this C:

Here's a little life lesson, kiddies:

Don't criticize them; they are just what we would be under similar circumstances.

I'm reading a book by the Mr. Dale Carnegie, "How to Win Friends & Influence People" and that quote was in the section about not criticizing other people. That happens to be a problem of mine, so I thought I'd share the quote. And remind myself not not not to do it anymore. But first. Vocal Jazz. Ok so there's this person in the ensemble. We shall call this person Sam. SAM concerns me. That is because Sam does not know how to read music. And doesn't know what the hell to do when we rehearse. This irritates me because um only the best singers are in vocal jazz. TO AVOID THIS PROBLEM. Sam kept making the same mistake over and over again, and then loudly giggling afterwards. I felt the urge to punch Sam in the back of the head because Sam is a dumb-ass.

However. As Mr. Carnegie points out, I, too, may be a dumb-ass under similar circumstances.

It's going to take a while for me to totally transform my life ok?

I have an audition tonight. And I'm not really prepared for it. But for some weird reason, that doesn't bother me. Am I turning into an existentialist? No, really am I showing the signs?

I guess I'll go do my college essay now.
By the way I may sound diva-ish at times, but I'm not.

blogger = my new source of procrastination?

...probably.
However!
That will not get me down!
I have vocal jazz in 20 min. And it takes about 10 min to get there. Except I'm not a very good driver....my parking skills are not exactly "up to snuff," if you will. I should probably be leaving now actually. As opposed to rushing and having to make some lame excuse. Why does there always have to be an excuse?



(yes, I ended it on a deep note, didn't I?)

HERE I AM !

Hello fellow bloggers. This spunky chick's finally on the net. You know, movin with the times. Gotta get tech-savvy, college is just around the river bend. 2009 baby. Gotta go. I'm in school. Check it later.