This weekend will be slightly on the insane side as surely all my weekends will be for awhile. My great-grandmother, Nana, is turning 91 this week. She is one of the two-and-a-half great-grandparents I've known (two great-grandmothers, and a step-great-grandpa), and the only one still alive. No one is really expecting her to live much longer, which is sad, but a darned good reason to celebrate a live that began in 1915! She tells us stories of getting her hair dipped in inkwells during school, and other forms of old fashioned elementary school flirtations. It's great.
Sunday, I must admit, I'm NOT looking forward to. Oh, the Oscars I am excited about, don't get me wrong. I loved Good Night, and Good Luck, Capote, and I thought Munich was very well done. I loved some of the performances I saw and agree with Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, David Straithairn, Paul Giamatti, Keira Knightly, Catherine Keener . . . the list grows with the more I see. Yessiree, I love the Oscars!
However, there is a dreaded awards ceremony for that same day. One I feel obligated to attend, but not so excited for. The Albert Awards. Never heard of them? Oh! Neither had I until January. Drat! Remember the summer of Shakespeare I had? Well, stressful as the summer was; for as much drama as there was, I guess I had some good experiences. Meeting new people and all.
Well, this troupe has an awards ceremony that frankly strikes me as silly. I was okay with being nominated for Best Supporting Actress originally. They sent us two ballots for nominations. I was gone from the second one. However, I have learned that Leoney and I are probably winning an award for (get this) best kiss!!!!!!! Ick. Embarrassing. I don't want to go. But I probably will to support the others getting awards. Ugh.
The title of this post comes from a song by the same name from Bye Bye Birdie.
February 28, 2006
February 20, 2006
Getting to know you!
Okay, another birthday post. Yikes!!!!!!!! Today I am 26. Yup. By the time my parents were my age, both myself and Jessica were born. I have a sneaking suspicion that my 26th year will be different than theirs.
To my post! I'll try to post pictures later, but technology is still kicking my butt, so I make no guarantees. I'll explain if I can post. In the meantime:
26 Things I've Learned in 26 Years
1) My attitude sets the tone for my dealings with everything. Religion, work, friendships, hobbies . . .
2) Learning to appreciate your own company is about the best investment of time you can make.
3) Traveling is the greatest of learning.
4) Kindred spirits can be found anywhere. Keeping your eyes and mind open helps the process immensely.
5) You are often the most inaccurate or accurate in evaluating yourself. It's rare that there is a happy medium.
6) Reading will give you some of the most satisfying relationships (both real and not) you can ever have.
7) To be yourself not only makes life easier on you, it makes it more fun!
8) A creative outlet is a fantastic way to deal with life's hardships.
9) Laughing is not only great exercise; it's a great way to make memories.
10) Work is ever so much more endurable when you enjoy what you do.
11) Attempting to live life with as few regrets as possible makes the past easier to face and the future brighter.
12) Families are to be cherished.
13) Follow your heart, it knows you better than your mind.
14) Technology is overrated.
15) Friendships should cross age barriers.
16) Have role models, and be a role model.
17) Never allow yourself to give into boredom.
18) Love others.
19) Indulging in whims once in awhile is healthy.
20) There is such a thing as good debt. It is worthwhile to make sacrifices because of it, too.
21) A playful spirit and a touch of innocence keeps one young.
22) You may as well spend time with music, films, literature and art that is of a high standard. It's educational and a good use of time. But leave room for some guilty pleasures. If for no other reason than this; it reminds you of what good quality is.
23) Trust is not an easy thing to earn and therefore should not be taken lightly.
24) If exercise is necessary for health, make sure it's fun as well.
25) Money saved is a good thing that can be invested in a future pleasure.
26) Singing for fun should not stop at the age of 5.
The title of the post comes from the song of the same title. It's from The King and I. Happy Birthday to moi!
To my post! I'll try to post pictures later, but technology is still kicking my butt, so I make no guarantees. I'll explain if I can post. In the meantime:
26 Things I've Learned in 26 Years
1) My attitude sets the tone for my dealings with everything. Religion, work, friendships, hobbies . . .
2) Learning to appreciate your own company is about the best investment of time you can make.
3) Traveling is the greatest of learning.
4) Kindred spirits can be found anywhere. Keeping your eyes and mind open helps the process immensely.
5) You are often the most inaccurate or accurate in evaluating yourself. It's rare that there is a happy medium.
6) Reading will give you some of the most satisfying relationships (both real and not) you can ever have.
7) To be yourself not only makes life easier on you, it makes it more fun!
8) A creative outlet is a fantastic way to deal with life's hardships.
9) Laughing is not only great exercise; it's a great way to make memories.
10) Work is ever so much more endurable when you enjoy what you do.
11) Attempting to live life with as few regrets as possible makes the past easier to face and the future brighter.
12) Families are to be cherished.
13) Follow your heart, it knows you better than your mind.
14) Technology is overrated.
15) Friendships should cross age barriers.
16) Have role models, and be a role model.
17) Never allow yourself to give into boredom.
18) Love others.
19) Indulging in whims once in awhile is healthy.
20) There is such a thing as good debt. It is worthwhile to make sacrifices because of it, too.
21) A playful spirit and a touch of innocence keeps one young.
22) You may as well spend time with music, films, literature and art that is of a high standard. It's educational and a good use of time. But leave room for some guilty pleasures. If for no other reason than this; it reminds you of what good quality is.
23) Trust is not an easy thing to earn and therefore should not be taken lightly.
24) If exercise is necessary for health, make sure it's fun as well.
25) Money saved is a good thing that can be invested in a future pleasure.
26) Singing for fun should not stop at the age of 5.
The title of the post comes from the song of the same title. It's from The King and I. Happy Birthday to moi!
February 01, 2006
Beauty School Dropout
So internet access has been the most ridiculous hassle of late. Wanting to blog, and having obstacle after obstacle is truly a curse of sorts. Perhaps I've angered the technology gods by shaking my fist at computers one too many times or something. At any rate, someone is laughing at my technological inadequecies and idiocy. At least someone can enjoy it, even if it's not me.
Anyway I have a wonderful life that I'd like to keep going. Wonderful.
I'm taking TAP DANCING and it's fun!!!!!!! Gina is the instructor. That woman is about as great as they come. Not only is she a blast to be around, but I'm being taught by a British lady who used to dance at the Moulin Rouge. Not too shabby. I seem to amuse her, so that makes life fun, too. I walked into class last week, and even though she knew I was in her class, I got a "LYNETTE!!!!!!!" as a greeting. It's nice to feel like people want you around.
I auditioned for Grease with the company I've worked with the most out here. I'm playing Frenchy, the high school and beauty school dropout. Ironically, I'm the only teacher of the 4 Pink Ladies AND (I believe) the only one with a Bachelor's of any sort. I got to laugh at that one. I've also been told to work on my voice as I come across as too intelligent. So I'm hamming it up, and it seems to be working. I'm looking for any clueless moment available. Though it's no Into the Woods like Steph gets to do (How fun!), I am already having a blast.
I'm singing at our Valentine's Banquet at church in a few weeks, too. Kristen claims to be mad at me because the two of us made a point to miss it each year and celebrated our "Anti-Valentine's Date" instead. Well, she's gone and she has a boyfriend, so I say we're even!
School is making me want to go insane, but hopefully it'll get better because of some measures we're trying to take now. I don't know if I can teach at a regular school now, because I've become quite accustomed to kicking out the students who refuse to do their work. It's nice to have an alternative that is supported, I guess. The students in one of my classes have a new trick now. Yep. They like to make popping noises with their mouths so I can't figure out who's doing it. It's like teaching 3rd grade. Ugh.
Well, the title is from that song from Grease. I'll post more when I can!
Anyway I have a wonderful life that I'd like to keep going. Wonderful.
I'm taking TAP DANCING and it's fun!!!!!!! Gina is the instructor. That woman is about as great as they come. Not only is she a blast to be around, but I'm being taught by a British lady who used to dance at the Moulin Rouge. Not too shabby. I seem to amuse her, so that makes life fun, too. I walked into class last week, and even though she knew I was in her class, I got a "LYNETTE!!!!!!!" as a greeting. It's nice to feel like people want you around.
I auditioned for Grease with the company I've worked with the most out here. I'm playing Frenchy, the high school and beauty school dropout. Ironically, I'm the only teacher of the 4 Pink Ladies AND (I believe) the only one with a Bachelor's of any sort. I got to laugh at that one. I've also been told to work on my voice as I come across as too intelligent. So I'm hamming it up, and it seems to be working. I'm looking for any clueless moment available. Though it's no Into the Woods like Steph gets to do (How fun!), I am already having a blast.
I'm singing at our Valentine's Banquet at church in a few weeks, too. Kristen claims to be mad at me because the two of us made a point to miss it each year and celebrated our "Anti-Valentine's Date" instead. Well, she's gone and she has a boyfriend, so I say we're even!
School is making me want to go insane, but hopefully it'll get better because of some measures we're trying to take now. I don't know if I can teach at a regular school now, because I've become quite accustomed to kicking out the students who refuse to do their work. It's nice to have an alternative that is supported, I guess. The students in one of my classes have a new trick now. Yep. They like to make popping noises with their mouths so I can't figure out who's doing it. It's like teaching 3rd grade. Ugh.
Well, the title is from that song from Grease. I'll post more when I can!
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