1. Were you named after anyone? Yup. Her name was Lynnette Cherry. She was a friend of my mom's from college who died. Weirdly enough, my name was supposed to be spelled the same way, but my parents had been going back and forth on one n or two, and my dad forgot when he was getting my birth certificate done!
2. When was the last time you cried? Recently, this last weekend. I am soooooooooo frustrated with my sensative skin!!!!!!! CHAPSTICK SHOULD NOT GIVE PEOPLE RASHES THAT LAST FOR MORE THAN A WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It itches like mad and hurts like crazy (but not as bad as this last weekend!).
3. Do you like your handwriting? Yeah, it's fun. I often get compliments on it.
4. What is your favorite lunch meat? Roast beef.
5. Do you have kids? Nada. Thank God! I don't want any right now, if ever.
6. If you were another person, would you be friends with you? I certainly hope I would be. It depends on the person.
7. Do you use sarcasm? Absolutely. I'm all for it!!!
8. Do you still have your tonsils? Yup.
9. Would you bungee jump? No way Jose!
10. What is your favorite cereal? Frosted mini-wheats
11. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? Not if I can help it!
12. Do you think you are strong? Yeah, yeah . . . I can hear you laughing from here!
13. What is your favorite ice cream? New York Super Fudge Chunk.
14. What is the first thing you notice about people? Eyes and hair
15. Red or Pink? Pink.
16. What is the least favorite thing about yourself? That I wasn't a scaredy cat!
17. Who do you miss the most? Too many to mention.
18. What color pants and shoes are you wearing? Black capris and my bare feet with the magenta toenail polish from Kristen's wedding!
19. What was the last thing you ate? Whoopie-pie from Alicia's Bakery from yesterday at the Farmer's Market. Mmmmm . . . I love visiting her booth every Wednesday. And yesterday she had her Raspberry Mint Punch again; divine!
20. What are you listening to right now? My blinds hitting the window because of the wind.
21. If you where a crayon, what color would you be? Purple, I hope.
22. What are your favorite smells? Lilacs and Roses
23. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? Kristen (now Schnorbus!)
24. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Yes.
25. Favorite sports to watch? Gymnastics, swimming sports, Figure Skating, and Speed Skating (like the Olympics much?)
26. Hair color? Fl.aming Red. I heard a new description of it a couple of weeks ago that was new to me, "Your hair is like a SPOTLIGHT!"
27. Eye color? Green
28. Do you wear contacts? Yes, but at the moment I'm wearing my glasses.
29. Favorite food? Popcorn.
30. Scary movies or happy endings? Depends on my mood. I like the ones where they learn something that they can grow from.
31. Last movie you watched? Easter Parade. Gotta love Judy and Fred together!
32. What color shirt are your wearing? Cream. I love this blouse! It looks like something a 1930's movie star would wear with cape sleeves and everything!
33. Summer or winter? Spring.
34. Hugs or kisses? Chocolate or physical?
35. Favorite dessert? A good cheesecake
36. What books are you reading right now? Tis, Harry Potter Series, Salem Falls, The Waves, and Persuasion
37. What is on your mousepad? My finger. Loving the laptops!
38. What did you watch on TV last night? Nothing, I was at rehearsal and then I hung out with Joe and Dana for about three hours.
39. Favorite sound? Josh Groban singing, rain, an overture to a show, etc.
40. Rolling Stones or Beatles? Definitely the Beatles!
41. Where is the farthest you have been from home? Firenze, or for the folks at home, Florence. Ooh, see The Light on the Piazza if you can!!!!!!!!!! It takes place there and is SOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!
42. Do you have a special talent? Eh. Not really.
43. Where were you born? Bishop, CA
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Now for my post. Yes I'm Beatrice--HUZZAH!!!!!!! I'm being extremely lazy this summer.
Yes I have a rash all around my mouth from Chapstick. It's from camping last week with Leoney, Caitlin, Marcus, James, Maria, and a guy who I'd never met but is friends with Caitlin, Josh (prefers to be called Ooah). We camped in Markleeville. Caitlin, Marcus and I took a long hike on Friday. We went on a trail that was supposed to lead us to a lake. We climbed a whole mountain and guess what? THE LAKE WAS NOT THERE AND THE TRAIL DISAPPEARED!!! We weren't too thrilled. I left on Friday so I could be at my tap rehearsal for the recital on Saturday. Good thing too. The rest had to evacuate on Saturday morning because of the fires.
Yup, it's summer, and the fires are back. The worst has been in Tahoe, and supposedly it's the 4th worst fire the U.S. has ever seen (and it's not over yet!). I know families who have lost their homes. My friend Stephanie's family literally were able to save the clothes on their backs and their pets! Not a good situation at all!
Anyway, not much else to report now. Sorry my life is that slow! I'm okay with it right now though.
The title of the post comes from a song called "Bidin' My Time" from Gershwin's Girl Crazy.
June 28, 2007
June 14, 2007
This is the moment!
Okay, so I've not wanted to blog until I knew "officially" about some things, but I can't wait. I'm 100% certain about one of them, and about 95% certain of the other. So here we go.
I am no longer a teacher at Opportunity High School. I feel mixed about it. I will miss so many things, but there are other things that I just cannot believe I "put up with" for two years. I began to feel very cynical and was becoming burnt out very quickly there. I am not saying that teaching is the profession I will have for the next 30+ years, but if it is I want it to be something I'll enjoy. So I put in for a transfer to Carson High School. I got one of the English positions there! Not only that, but Cheryl (the head of the department) really gave me some choice classes. I'll be teaching two classes of English III, one class of Proficiency English, and two classes of AP American Literature (which will be seniors). HUZZAH!!!!!!!!!!! I've already got some of the curriculum and am getting ready for August. I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited. I'll get to work with a staff of other English teachers (fancy that)! I'll be teaching five classes, but only have 3 preps! I'll be working with students who are more motivated, and perhaps not so paranoid. This is a very good thing!
Second, I had my callback for Much Ado About Nothing last night. I was expecting it to be a typical callback. I figured I was still vying for the role of either Beatrice or Hero. Apparently not. I was the only one to read for Beatrice, and she was the only part I read! I still need to be officially told, but I kinda think it's in the bag. This is a part I've wanted since my freshman year of high school when I first saw the Kenneth Branaugh version at our school's one and only celebration of Shakespeare's Birthday (it was a fantastic day and I was sorry that LJHS never did it again). I loved everything, the music, the location, the costumes, the acting, the plot; all of it. Emma Thompson--oh to play a part that she has played. I ask for little else. She is one of my favorite (if not utter favorite) actresses.
After the callback, I went up to get a drink with the other three who look as though they'll be playing Benedick, Claudio, and Hero. Joe (he's from England!), Josh (whom I know and we've had an interesting relationship, though it seems to be on the mend), and Dana (a really interesting woman). If last night is any indication, I'm totally excited about working with these people. Michelle (who was Kate when I did Taming of the Shrew) is assistant director, and Cameron of the Nevada Shakespeare Company (the only professional theatre company in Northern Nevada) is directing. Yes indeedy, I believe it will be great. I'm hoping so! At any rate, I had a ball talking to Joe, Josh, and Dana about theatre. Discussing poorly done and greatly done Shakespeare. Having a heated debate about the great American and British playwrites. Discussing shows we've done. Seeing how professional theatre is different in England than it is here. It was great. It was also very refreshing to get to know some new people. I forgot how fun that can be!
The song title is the same as the title of the post. The song is from Jekyll and Hyde by Frank Wildhorn. Fabulous music!
I am no longer a teacher at Opportunity High School. I feel mixed about it. I will miss so many things, but there are other things that I just cannot believe I "put up with" for two years. I began to feel very cynical and was becoming burnt out very quickly there. I am not saying that teaching is the profession I will have for the next 30+ years, but if it is I want it to be something I'll enjoy. So I put in for a transfer to Carson High School. I got one of the English positions there! Not only that, but Cheryl (the head of the department) really gave me some choice classes. I'll be teaching two classes of English III, one class of Proficiency English, and two classes of AP American Literature (which will be seniors). HUZZAH!!!!!!!!!!! I've already got some of the curriculum and am getting ready for August. I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited. I'll get to work with a staff of other English teachers (fancy that)! I'll be teaching five classes, but only have 3 preps! I'll be working with students who are more motivated, and perhaps not so paranoid. This is a very good thing!
Second, I had my callback for Much Ado About Nothing last night. I was expecting it to be a typical callback. I figured I was still vying for the role of either Beatrice or Hero. Apparently not. I was the only one to read for Beatrice, and she was the only part I read! I still need to be officially told, but I kinda think it's in the bag. This is a part I've wanted since my freshman year of high school when I first saw the Kenneth Branaugh version at our school's one and only celebration of Shakespeare's Birthday (it was a fantastic day and I was sorry that LJHS never did it again). I loved everything, the music, the location, the costumes, the acting, the plot; all of it. Emma Thompson--oh to play a part that she has played. I ask for little else. She is one of my favorite (if not utter favorite) actresses.
After the callback, I went up to get a drink with the other three who look as though they'll be playing Benedick, Claudio, and Hero. Joe (he's from England!), Josh (whom I know and we've had an interesting relationship, though it seems to be on the mend), and Dana (a really interesting woman). If last night is any indication, I'm totally excited about working with these people. Michelle (who was Kate when I did Taming of the Shrew) is assistant director, and Cameron of the Nevada Shakespeare Company (the only professional theatre company in Northern Nevada) is directing. Yes indeedy, I believe it will be great. I'm hoping so! At any rate, I had a ball talking to Joe, Josh, and Dana about theatre. Discussing poorly done and greatly done Shakespeare. Having a heated debate about the great American and British playwrites. Discussing shows we've done. Seeing how professional theatre is different in England than it is here. It was great. It was also very refreshing to get to know some new people. I forgot how fun that can be!
The song title is the same as the title of the post. The song is from Jekyll and Hyde by Frank Wildhorn. Fabulous music!
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