Today my mom pointed out to me that I am going to be 25 soon. I feel old, even though I know I'm not.
My mom had me when she was exactly my age. We are 25 years apart! When she was my age, she already had 2 kids. It's crazy to me to think that I could've had 2 kids at this age. (I would have probably strangled myself by now if that was my reality. I am NOT ready.)
I'm forced to think about my little life and how insignificant it seems. Have I really done anything worthwhile? I don't have many regrets, but I have to be pleased with what I've accomplished so far. (So, as to heed my therapists requests, I will write them down.)
I've interpreted for general young women's conference for the LDS church 3 times.
I interpreted for classic rock concerts on friday nights in the summertime in santa cruz, CA.
I was in musicals in high school.
I've been to Mexico, Switzerland, France, Italy, Hong Kong, and China. (soon... London!)
I got married.
I bought a house. (Ok, WE bought a house)
I got a dog. (again, WE got a dog)
I am graduating from college with a BA degree.
I am "professional" level certified in Utah (Level 2) for interpreting.
I am NIC Advanced certified. (interpreting)
I've interpreted for the Prophet of our church.
I've made some of my own clothes.
I've cut my own hair (pics to come, stay tuned).
Well, I guess that's the end of my list. It may not be much, but it's something to be proud of. Lately you all know about how I've been trying to accept not being "the best" at everything, and part of the process to see what I've already accomplished and to be proud of that, instead of always trying to one-up other people.
So... that's what I've done in the last 25 years (and many other things that I didn't include on the list). Who knows where the next 25 years will lead me!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
the warrior princess
It's hard to believe that this woman was diagnosed with breast cancer yesterday.
We got to talk to this girl and tell her the news. She was worried, but she knows everything will be alright. (and oh my gosh, look at those eyes. she is so pretty)
My mom is a warrior. My entire life she's told me that she will fight all the way to the end. We have this saying in our family, "My mom wears combat boots." Travis even had a whole bunch of stickers with that saying printed for me!
This is NOT whatsoever, a pity party for me, or for my mother... but I want you to understand a little glimpse of what my mom has been through in her life.
When she was a pre-teen, she had cancer.
She has thyroid disorder.
Epilepsy.
Diabetes.
Brain tumor.
and now... Breast Cancer.
My paternal and maternal grandmas had breast cancer, and so did my aunt (mom's sister)... so this means I'm a prime candidate for breast cancer. Like mother like daughter, right? This picture says it all. We look SO alike!!
My mom kicked cancer's butt when she was younger and we have NO doubts that she will do it again. She's got a ton of support and people that love her. Watch out breast cancer... our family is comin your way to protect our mama.
We got to talk to this girl and tell her the news. She was worried, but she knows everything will be alright. (and oh my gosh, look at those eyes. she is so pretty)
My mom is a warrior. My entire life she's told me that she will fight all the way to the end. We have this saying in our family, "My mom wears combat boots." Travis even had a whole bunch of stickers with that saying printed for me!
This is NOT whatsoever, a pity party for me, or for my mother... but I want you to understand a little glimpse of what my mom has been through in her life.
When she was a pre-teen, she had cancer.
She has thyroid disorder.
Epilepsy.
Diabetes.
Brain tumor.
and now... Breast Cancer.
My paternal and maternal grandmas had breast cancer, and so did my aunt (mom's sister)... so this means I'm a prime candidate for breast cancer. Like mother like daughter, right? This picture says it all. We look SO alike!!
My mom kicked cancer's butt when she was younger and we have NO doubts that she will do it again. She's got a ton of support and people that love her. Watch out breast cancer... our family is comin your way to protect our mama.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
a poke
In our family we had a saying that would be the ending/punchline of pretty much any story.
I think my parents said it to scare us into behaving like good children. It went a little something like this:
"Kathryn, you better eat those vegetables, otherwise you'll be malnourished. If that happens, then you'll be be very sick. When you're sick like that, we have to take you do the doctor, and you know what happens, right? You get a poke. You don't want that, do you?"
or
"Kathryn, stop playing in that tree! If you fall, you'll break a bone, and then we have to take you to the hospital, and you will get a poke."
As a child we were terrified of going to the doctor and getting shots! What kid actually liked it?? So, if we were told we were going to get a poke, we shaped up real fast.
Now it's become a family joke. If we don't want someone to do something, it always ends in them going to the hospital and getting a poke.
Well today, I went to the doctor and got 2 pokes! They took my blood (to make sure I'm doin alright) and gave me a shot for allergies!!!
I have been miserable this year with allergies. Nothing works. Seriously, nothing. I went to the doctor and he gave me a shot that will last about 3 months, and I won't have any allergies! He said my face and body will probably get puffy (because it's a steroid) and because the shot was given in my buttocks I might get a little dent where the shot was administered! HA! Doc told me that goes away in like 2 years. OH, it's worth it though.
If you see me these next 3 months.... I'll be puffy, but smiling big because I won't have allergies!
No more sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, stuffy nose, coughing and green mucus! All thanks to a poke.
I think my parents said it to scare us into behaving like good children. It went a little something like this:
"Kathryn, you better eat those vegetables, otherwise you'll be malnourished. If that happens, then you'll be be very sick. When you're sick like that, we have to take you do the doctor, and you know what happens, right? You get a poke. You don't want that, do you?"
or
"Kathryn, stop playing in that tree! If you fall, you'll break a bone, and then we have to take you to the hospital, and you will get a poke."
As a child we were terrified of going to the doctor and getting shots! What kid actually liked it?? So, if we were told we were going to get a poke, we shaped up real fast.
Now it's become a family joke. If we don't want someone to do something, it always ends in them going to the hospital and getting a poke.
Well today, I went to the doctor and got 2 pokes! They took my blood (to make sure I'm doin alright) and gave me a shot for allergies!!!
I have been miserable this year with allergies. Nothing works. Seriously, nothing. I went to the doctor and he gave me a shot that will last about 3 months, and I won't have any allergies! He said my face and body will probably get puffy (because it's a steroid) and because the shot was given in my buttocks I might get a little dent where the shot was administered! HA! Doc told me that goes away in like 2 years. OH, it's worth it though.
If you see me these next 3 months.... I'll be puffy, but smiling big because I won't have allergies!
No more sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, stuffy nose, coughing and green mucus! All thanks to a poke.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
wilderness
Over memorial day weekend we went camping! It was such a blast! I love camping and smelling like a campfire the whole time. (No sarcasm here, I LOVE camping).
Here's my cousin Robbie and his darling wife Annie! She was amazing at starting the fires!
Our foil dinners! Fish, rice, peas, corn, and lots of spices for total yuminess. It was so good! I made cobbler for dessert, but totally burned it. HA! It was my first time using a dutch oven. Even after it was cured and I tried to time it just right! Maybe I had too many coals.
Here's Christina and Tyler, Rob and Annie's friends. Now our friends too!
They say smoke follows beauty. I guess we're a cute couple.
We went up to squaw peak to take some pictures and look at the pretty view.
Notice the "just woken up" hair. I didn't have a mirror, and I didn't care. My hair is totally unruly, but I don't mind. It's camping!
Robbie then told me to make a series of faces for Trav to take pictures. He would call out emotions, and I did them. This is the "Don't mess with me" face.
Sun is making my eyes water. Too bright!
Confused.
Scared.
Nerd. Love him though.
Here's my cousin Robbie and his darling wife Annie! She was amazing at starting the fires!
Our foil dinners! Fish, rice, peas, corn, and lots of spices for total yuminess. It was so good! I made cobbler for dessert, but totally burned it. HA! It was my first time using a dutch oven. Even after it was cured and I tried to time it just right! Maybe I had too many coals.
Here's Christina and Tyler, Rob and Annie's friends. Now our friends too!
They say smoke follows beauty. I guess we're a cute couple.
We went up to squaw peak to take some pictures and look at the pretty view.
Notice the "just woken up" hair. I didn't have a mirror, and I didn't care. My hair is totally unruly, but I don't mind. It's camping!
Robbie then told me to make a series of faces for Trav to take pictures. He would call out emotions, and I did them. This is the "Don't mess with me" face.
Sun is making my eyes water. Too bright!
Confused.
Scared.
Nerd. Love him though.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
You might be a Redneck if...
This is Travis by the way...
You might be a Redneck if...
You think this is way more hot because she's holding a gun...
You often say the phrase, "Guns don't kill people, I do!"
Oh, and if you think making your wife hold chickens to take a picture is fun!(see the post below)
I guess I'm a bit of a redneck! And a bit of a nerd. What can I say? I am what I am!
And yes, I do have handlebar mustache in these pictures! and yes, it is real!
You might be a Redneck if...
You think guns and knives are rad...
You think this is way more hot because she's holding a gun...
You often say the phrase, "Guns don't kill people, I do!"
Oh, and if you think making your wife hold chickens to take a picture is fun!(see the post below)I guess I'm a bit of a redneck! And a bit of a nerd. What can I say? I am what I am!
And yes, I do have handlebar mustache in these pictures! and yes, it is real!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
old macdonald
had a farm. And on that farm, he had some chickens.
So Travis made me hold one. You can see, I'm not too pleased. :)
So Travis made me hold one. You can see, I'm not too pleased. :)
Monday, June 14, 2010
Yogurt
I did it.
In my entire life I have NEVER tried yogurt. Every time I smell it, I want to hurl.
Because of my stomach issues, I need acidophilus, which is in yogurt. I thought I could force myself to eat some. So the last time I was at the grocery store, I bought 3 yogurts in flavors I thought I could tolerate.
Today I opened my first one. I took one whiff and gagged. (Not exaggerating).
I plugged my nose and took a spoonful into my mouth. Disgusting.
I tried without plugging my nose, maybe the taste wasn't so bad.... I was wrong.
People in the breakroom at work were laughing at my noises and gagging.
I ate less than 1/4 of that yogurt cup, and I threw the rest away. I just can't do it. I don't feel bad. It was only 29 cents.
Travis will have to eat the rest.
As for me, I'll do just fine taking my acidophilus pills, and avoid the yogurt.
In my entire life I have NEVER tried yogurt. Every time I smell it, I want to hurl.
Because of my stomach issues, I need acidophilus, which is in yogurt. I thought I could force myself to eat some. So the last time I was at the grocery store, I bought 3 yogurts in flavors I thought I could tolerate.
Today I opened my first one. I took one whiff and gagged. (Not exaggerating).
I plugged my nose and took a spoonful into my mouth. Disgusting.
I tried without plugging my nose, maybe the taste wasn't so bad.... I was wrong.
People in the breakroom at work were laughing at my noises and gagging.
I ate less than 1/4 of that yogurt cup, and I threw the rest away. I just can't do it. I don't feel bad. It was only 29 cents.
Travis will have to eat the rest.
As for me, I'll do just fine taking my acidophilus pills, and avoid the yogurt.
Friday, June 11, 2010
only boring people get bored
I love this time of year! My favorite seasons are summer and early fall (before it starts to cool down). Bring on the heat! I love being outdoors and going hiking and riding my bike and working hard! It's so much fun!
There are a billion things to do during the summertime. The possibilities are endless, and you don't even have to spend money! I am compiling a fun list of things I want to do this summer with Travis and friends.
With all these wonderful things to do, I wonder... how can anyone be bored? Then I remembered a saying my mother in law told me a while back.
We were talking about how kids these days don't really get out of the house much cuz they're stuck to the tv screens playing video games, or watching movies/television. She told me about how there was a lesson in church given about really paying attention during our church meetings and not playing or texting on our phones, and worse... dozing off to nap.
During the meeting people commented that their children always say how boring church is, and 3 hours of church is way too much. That is one of the main complaints children have about almost anything these days, whether it be work (for some), church, school, extracurricular activities or even just being at home; they always say they're bored. My mother in law heard someone say this during the meeting:
"Only boring people get bored."
I loved it! It's stuck with me, and ever since then I've made it a personal goal of mine to never say I'm bored, and mostly.... to just never BE bored.
There are a billion things to do during the summertime. The possibilities are endless, and you don't even have to spend money! I am compiling a fun list of things I want to do this summer with Travis and friends.
With all these wonderful things to do, I wonder... how can anyone be bored? Then I remembered a saying my mother in law told me a while back.
We were talking about how kids these days don't really get out of the house much cuz they're stuck to the tv screens playing video games, or watching movies/television. She told me about how there was a lesson in church given about really paying attention during our church meetings and not playing or texting on our phones, and worse... dozing off to nap.
During the meeting people commented that their children always say how boring church is, and 3 hours of church is way too much. That is one of the main complaints children have about almost anything these days, whether it be work (for some), church, school, extracurricular activities or even just being at home; they always say they're bored. My mother in law heard someone say this during the meeting:
"Only boring people get bored."
I loved it! It's stuck with me, and ever since then I've made it a personal goal of mine to never say I'm bored, and mostly.... to just never BE bored.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
my cheeks hurt
my FACE cheeks, in case any one thought of different cheeks. (hehe)
All day I interpret phone calls for deaf people and I can see them on a screen. It's called the Video Relay Service, in case you didn't know. (If you ever hear "Hi this is sorenson video relay service, interpreter #---" Please don't hang up, it's not a telemarketer!)
Anyway, I've been trying to work on my customer service, so I am constantly smiling whenever I get a call, to greet my callers with friendliness. It doesn't always work, as some people are just upset and want to make their call, but I smile nonetheless, before and when I am completing a call.
When I'm done with my shift, my cheeks are super sore! I'm really workin on my face wrinkles, makin those lines deep and creased. :) I guess I'm working on my face muscles too, not like I really need it, I am constantly contorting my face when I interpret!
(Yeah, you're imagining me making some crazy faces right now, huh?) Most people who haven't seen me interpret before are laughing uncontrollably the first time they see me do it. I suppose it is comical, but I'm so used to it, I don't notice!
Fellow interpreters out there, does your face hurt at the end of a long interpreting day?
All day I interpret phone calls for deaf people and I can see them on a screen. It's called the Video Relay Service, in case you didn't know. (If you ever hear "Hi this is sorenson video relay service, interpreter #---" Please don't hang up, it's not a telemarketer!)
Anyway, I've been trying to work on my customer service, so I am constantly smiling whenever I get a call, to greet my callers with friendliness. It doesn't always work, as some people are just upset and want to make their call, but I smile nonetheless, before and when I am completing a call.
When I'm done with my shift, my cheeks are super sore! I'm really workin on my face wrinkles, makin those lines deep and creased. :) I guess I'm working on my face muscles too, not like I really need it, I am constantly contorting my face when I interpret!
(Yeah, you're imagining me making some crazy faces right now, huh?) Most people who haven't seen me interpret before are laughing uncontrollably the first time they see me do it. I suppose it is comical, but I'm so used to it, I don't notice!
Fellow interpreters out there, does your face hurt at the end of a long interpreting day?
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
new to me
I've been introduced to some awesome new things lately:
-Books on tape/CD!! (Ok I don't have a cassette player, I only listen to the CD's). These are awesome! I thought I could never listen to an audiobook because I'm such a visual learner, and I like being able to go back a few pages and find out what they were talking about, and it helps me understand who the characters are. (I'm not that smart, so it's hard for me to read sometimes!)
-Roll on perfume!! Remember roll on lipstick/chapstick? I used to be obsessed with that when I was a kid. I remember I had strawberry with glitter in it. Now I can smell great on the go! I keep them in my purse and it's great! I'm constantly re-applying. (Not that I stink or anything....) Bath and body works makes some great ones, and they had a sale, so I got a few. My favorites are orange sapphire and twilight woods.
-Zennioptical.com!!! This is a GREAT place to get prescription glasses for CHEAP!! I got two pair a few weeks ago, and they shipped really fast! I got some amazing huge red funky glasses, and some more conservative ones for work. Check it out, they have some CUTE frames!!! And for such good prices, you can justify getting a TON. You can change glasses like accessories!
-BREAKFAST!!!! I know this may seem like a no brainer to most of you, but you have to understand that I am NOT a breakfast person, and never have been. But I've been trying to eat healthy lately, and I've been doing a ton of research. Our biggest meal of the day should be breakfast, because that's when we need the most energy. I've been doing the opposite for my whole life! I eat the most around dinner. NOT GOOD! So, I've been getting up earlier to eat breakfast (and make some wonderful breakfasts for Mr. T). I can't even tell you how great I feel! On Arrested Development, Michael asks George Michael (his son), "What have I always told you is the most important thing?" George Michael says, "Breakfast." ---It's true!!
-Telescopic Mascara. I can't even remember who makes it, but my eyelashes look AMAZING! I've always had a secret obsession with mascara, so I'm constantly trying out new brands.
-Skirts. (Ok so I've worn skirts before, but usually only on Sundays, and I change my clothes as soon as I get home.) But lately, I have been wearing a skirt everyday I go to work! I love it. It's awesome weather, and I love wearing all my skirts. I have a lot, so I could wear a new skirt everyday for like a month before I wear the same one twice!
That's all for now. Just wanted to tell you about some of the new things I've done/tried!
-Books on tape/CD!! (Ok I don't have a cassette player, I only listen to the CD's). These are awesome! I thought I could never listen to an audiobook because I'm such a visual learner, and I like being able to go back a few pages and find out what they were talking about, and it helps me understand who the characters are. (I'm not that smart, so it's hard for me to read sometimes!)
-Roll on perfume!! Remember roll on lipstick/chapstick? I used to be obsessed with that when I was a kid. I remember I had strawberry with glitter in it. Now I can smell great on the go! I keep them in my purse and it's great! I'm constantly re-applying. (Not that I stink or anything....) Bath and body works makes some great ones, and they had a sale, so I got a few. My favorites are orange sapphire and twilight woods.
-Zennioptical.com!!! This is a GREAT place to get prescription glasses for CHEAP!! I got two pair a few weeks ago, and they shipped really fast! I got some amazing huge red funky glasses, and some more conservative ones for work. Check it out, they have some CUTE frames!!! And for such good prices, you can justify getting a TON. You can change glasses like accessories!
-BREAKFAST!!!! I know this may seem like a no brainer to most of you, but you have to understand that I am NOT a breakfast person, and never have been. But I've been trying to eat healthy lately, and I've been doing a ton of research. Our biggest meal of the day should be breakfast, because that's when we need the most energy. I've been doing the opposite for my whole life! I eat the most around dinner. NOT GOOD! So, I've been getting up earlier to eat breakfast (and make some wonderful breakfasts for Mr. T). I can't even tell you how great I feel! On Arrested Development, Michael asks George Michael (his son), "What have I always told you is the most important thing?" George Michael says, "Breakfast." ---It's true!!
-Telescopic Mascara. I can't even remember who makes it, but my eyelashes look AMAZING! I've always had a secret obsession with mascara, so I'm constantly trying out new brands.
-Skirts. (Ok so I've worn skirts before, but usually only on Sundays, and I change my clothes as soon as I get home.) But lately, I have been wearing a skirt everyday I go to work! I love it. It's awesome weather, and I love wearing all my skirts. I have a lot, so I could wear a new skirt everyday for like a month before I wear the same one twice!
That's all for now. Just wanted to tell you about some of the new things I've done/tried!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
light bulb: ON
My therapist told me this saying today:
How many therapists does it take to change a light bulb?
One.
But the light bulb has to want to change.
Then after not grasping a concept he was tring to teach me, he brought up Arrested Development to help me understand. (Who does that?!)
I understood much better after the parallel he drew between the show and my own life.
He's the coolest.
How many therapists does it take to change a light bulb?
One.
But the light bulb has to want to change.
Then after not grasping a concept he was tring to teach me, he brought up Arrested Development to help me understand. (Who does that?!)
I understood much better after the parallel he drew between the show and my own life.
He's the coolest.
Monday, June 7, 2010
I have a small esophagus!
There is a story to this, I promise.
To start, I should let you know that I just scarfed an entire zupas salad (not half salad, mind you.. a full salad) in less than 10 minutes. I'm at work, and I only get a 10 minute break. If I go over a minute or two, I get in trouble.
I usually don't eat that fast! In fact, I generally eat very slowly, in opposition to my husband's family, who eats faster than you could blink your eyes.
Trav explained it to me one day. He said that with so many kids, you had to get what you wanted on your plate and eat it fast, otherwise there wouldn't be anything left.
I've seen this exact scenario many times at my in-law's house. It's almost as if those kids feel like they will never be fed again, except the one meal! Everyone is done by the time I am barely taking my first bite.
However, I'm not alone! My sister-in-law, Christy eats slow as well! We tell our husbands that the reason why we can't eat as fast as them is because we both have a small esophagus.... which means we have to chew our food a lot more before we swallow, and that takes quite some time!
Well I've been trying to eat healthier now for about 2 months, and it's working out really well. I have been doing a ton of research lately. Come to find out, that eating slower is actually better for you! HA! (Way to go Christy and me!!)
So next time our husbands pressure us to eat faster, or they tease us for eating slow, I'll still use the excuse that my esophagus is smaller than theirs, but I'll also say that I do it because it's better for me. :)
To start, I should let you know that I just scarfed an entire zupas salad (not half salad, mind you.. a full salad) in less than 10 minutes. I'm at work, and I only get a 10 minute break. If I go over a minute or two, I get in trouble.
I usually don't eat that fast! In fact, I generally eat very slowly, in opposition to my husband's family, who eats faster than you could blink your eyes.
Trav explained it to me one day. He said that with so many kids, you had to get what you wanted on your plate and eat it fast, otherwise there wouldn't be anything left.
I've seen this exact scenario many times at my in-law's house. It's almost as if those kids feel like they will never be fed again, except the one meal! Everyone is done by the time I am barely taking my first bite.
However, I'm not alone! My sister-in-law, Christy eats slow as well! We tell our husbands that the reason why we can't eat as fast as them is because we both have a small esophagus.... which means we have to chew our food a lot more before we swallow, and that takes quite some time!
Well I've been trying to eat healthier now for about 2 months, and it's working out really well. I have been doing a ton of research lately. Come to find out, that eating slower is actually better for you! HA! (Way to go Christy and me!!)
So next time our husbands pressure us to eat faster, or they tease us for eating slow, I'll still use the excuse that my esophagus is smaller than theirs, but I'll also say that I do it because it's better for me. :)
Thursday, June 3, 2010
there are great people in the world
This is going to be vague, but I do it purposefully.
I can't tell you what these wonderful people have done for Travis and me, but it is the sweetest thing anyone could have done for us.
We actually caught them in the act, and they were so surprised to see us, almost as surprised as I was to see them. I immediately started sobbing, my heart was SO full of pure joy. I haven't felt that good in a really long time. To be the recipient of service has always been hard for me, but knowing that it was done out of the goodness of their hearts was sooo much easier to accept.
They sweetly told us they wanted to remain anonymous, so I'll respect their wishes!
*(if I have already told you what these nice people have done, please don't spill the beans!)
My faith has been renewed in good people that care, and don't want anything in return. Service that is unconditionally rendered is the best one can give.
I will be forever grateful for these good, kind people. It makes me want to pay it forward and do something wonderful for everyone!
With everything that goes wrong in this world, and how things are going downhill so fast, my hope for a bright future for my children is tainted and dwindling. But if I can be the type of people that these people are, I know my children will grow up in a loving, wonderful home, and hopefully stay out of trouble. :)
It's nice to see such light in a dark world. It gives me hope.
I can't tell you what these wonderful people have done for Travis and me, but it is the sweetest thing anyone could have done for us.
We actually caught them in the act, and they were so surprised to see us, almost as surprised as I was to see them. I immediately started sobbing, my heart was SO full of pure joy. I haven't felt that good in a really long time. To be the recipient of service has always been hard for me, but knowing that it was done out of the goodness of their hearts was sooo much easier to accept.
They sweetly told us they wanted to remain anonymous, so I'll respect their wishes!
*(if I have already told you what these nice people have done, please don't spill the beans!)
My faith has been renewed in good people that care, and don't want anything in return. Service that is unconditionally rendered is the best one can give.
I will be forever grateful for these good, kind people. It makes me want to pay it forward and do something wonderful for everyone!
With everything that goes wrong in this world, and how things are going downhill so fast, my hope for a bright future for my children is tainted and dwindling. But if I can be the type of people that these people are, I know my children will grow up in a loving, wonderful home, and hopefully stay out of trouble. :)
It's nice to see such light in a dark world. It gives me hope.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
can't get it right!
Gee whiz! As I was driving to work today, I could NOT be content with the air conditioning. When I had it on AC, it was too cold. Then I had just regular cold air blowing, but it stank so bad, because the air filter needs to be changed. Then I put it back on AC, and then I was freezing again. So I turned it off altogether.
Then I was hot, and I wanted to open the windows, but I don't like having the wind blow on me at 70 mph. I just couldn't get it to where I wanted it!
This situation happens with my windsheild wipers when it's barely raining, too. I can't get the right speed! It's either too fast, and squeaks as it scrapes my barely wet windows, or it's too slow, and I can't see out my window. I used to think I was the only one with this little pet peeve of mine, until my cousin and I talked about it, and we shared stories. Whew! Glad to know I'm not crazy. (Well, I know I'm crazy, I'm just not alone!!)
Then I was hot, and I wanted to open the windows, but I don't like having the wind blow on me at 70 mph. I just couldn't get it to where I wanted it!
This situation happens with my windsheild wipers when it's barely raining, too. I can't get the right speed! It's either too fast, and squeaks as it scrapes my barely wet windows, or it's too slow, and I can't see out my window. I used to think I was the only one with this little pet peeve of mine, until my cousin and I talked about it, and we shared stories. Whew! Glad to know I'm not crazy. (Well, I know I'm crazy, I'm just not alone!!)
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
callbacks
ridiculous! I don't even know why I went!
Apparently callbacks wasn't even that big of a deal. EVERYONE got called back. Psshh!
So they taught us a dance routine, and I nailed that just fine.
Then the singing. They had me sing for Josephine, who is the main character, but she is a SOPRANO SUPREME!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am NOT a soprano at all. I am an ALTO. Josephine sings a HIGH C in the song they taught us!!! WHAT THE HECK!!????
Apparently, Buttercup (the character who IS an alto) is supposed to be a portly plump woman, and I don't have the right body type. What the crap?! I'm so sad!
So, of course I didn't get a part, because I don't sing soprano!! And, to make it worse, they let us go in front of everyone. They're like.... "Now, this doesnt' mean that you didn't get a major role, it's just that we've seen enough for tonight."
Honestly? Every girl that stayed got to be paired up with a guy, and sing together, and then read together. They would NEVER cast a major role based solely off of singing talent. They would have them read, as well. I know because I've done it before when I got the major roles in other plays.
Well, bigtime bummer. I wish I could have stayed and read (since acting is my main talent, and singing and dancing are only so-so).... but I guess I wasn't a good fit for the show! That's ok, I'm not meant for opera anyway. haha!
Better luck next time! The next show is a twilight parody (which would be suuuper funny) so I'm gonna audition for that one in a couple months. We'll see! Thanks for reading! Sorry I didn't have better news!
Apparently callbacks wasn't even that big of a deal. EVERYONE got called back. Psshh!
So they taught us a dance routine, and I nailed that just fine.
Then the singing. They had me sing for Josephine, who is the main character, but she is a SOPRANO SUPREME!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am NOT a soprano at all. I am an ALTO. Josephine sings a HIGH C in the song they taught us!!! WHAT THE HECK!!????
Apparently, Buttercup (the character who IS an alto) is supposed to be a portly plump woman, and I don't have the right body type. What the crap?! I'm so sad!
So, of course I didn't get a part, because I don't sing soprano!! And, to make it worse, they let us go in front of everyone. They're like.... "Now, this doesnt' mean that you didn't get a major role, it's just that we've seen enough for tonight."
Honestly? Every girl that stayed got to be paired up with a guy, and sing together, and then read together. They would NEVER cast a major role based solely off of singing talent. They would have them read, as well. I know because I've done it before when I got the major roles in other plays.
Well, bigtime bummer. I wish I could have stayed and read (since acting is my main talent, and singing and dancing are only so-so).... but I guess I wasn't a good fit for the show! That's ok, I'm not meant for opera anyway. haha!
Better luck next time! The next show is a twilight parody (which would be suuuper funny) so I'm gonna audition for that one in a couple months. We'll see! Thanks for reading! Sorry I didn't have better news!
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