emmyspuf

excitement for the spring

2009-11-15T03:12:26Z

Today was a day in which I started to get ahead of myself, but at the same time I'm finding it more difficult to do so...

In the spring, for those unaware, I'm going to be living in South Carolina with my older sister. That, in itself, makes me extremely happy... the more that things get planned and things are working out and getting closer to finishing the semester- and being certified- I get even more excited for that time!!! Now although a lot of it will be spending time with my sister I'm also going to substitute teach which I think is a good career move since I will be certified K-12 and this will be good K-12 experience in different class settings and will get paid for an experience and knowledge to be gained... without having to write the lesson plans :-o!

I had the opportunity to take over a 6th grade class & basically substitute and found that I had so much fun doing that and I would have gladly done it without the chocolate compensation that the teacher decided to provide- although turning away chocolate should never be done! Then again I got to watch Stomp in the class and made the review a game for the kids so they were happy that I made their material a bit more interesting. *only thing was a student was observing that day and decided to observe me teaching that class... although I discovered I'm a lot more confident than when I began in the fall and that there weren't any hiccups that I could see in the way I presented the material

That's all I'm writing at this point since I'm pooped out without really understanding why- so I'll go to bed early and I can also sleep in! :-o

emmyspuf @ 2009-10-29T23:40:00

2009-10-30T03:49:32Z

I've decided, with some good advice from some people, that in my current placement I need to try out her teaching style and way of running things rather than try to change the entire system- in the 8 weeks that I'm there! The students are used to her style and fearful of change by having me there as the student teacher in the first place and I feel that as a student teacher it should be better when I leave it, which does not mean complete reconstruction of the system... that day will come when I teach and am able to establish those rules and expectations- currently the expectations existing will remain basically the same when I leave so I shouldn't try to rock the boat too much... although I think it's going to be very interesting when my supervisor comes to observe because there will be no changing these kids into cherubs just because someone's observing me... unless they really like me which at this point they are kind of set against doing since they love their teacher... hmmm... I guess only time will tell and no more thinking about it... I think the most interesting thing about this is that her expectations of behavior and approach is very unstructured and casual than my approach tends to be- that is A LOT different than my approach- but as someone told me- go along with that structure and you might learn something about it as far as the structure that you want for your classroom... which also happens to be an online assignment- imagine that =-P

2 side notes:
1) Concert tonight was amazing- Christine Brewer fantastic soprano!!!! =-D
2) I'm absolutely loving the theater tech classes she created- I love helping with the set for the play- that is mainly helping with ideas and helping make sure that the ideas are carried out by the students

on those notes... and after procrastinating it-which is no good!... sleepy time

The room I'm staying at!!! and highschool update/1st placement reflection

2009-10-27T20:35:55Z

I just have to write since these thoughts have been fantastic and I'm just amazed how blessed I am right now!

So... I'm staying with a family in Dekalb Junction for my second placement- I was thrilled about that fact in itself. Then I come to house and see that the room they have for me I absolutely love!!!! I've always loved day beds and the way that they look- never have really voiced it... I go up to the room and that's the bed they have for me! =-) On the walls wouldn't you know they have maps for 3 books made into movies that are close to my heart- those being of Middle Earth, Narnia, and the 9 Kingdoms!!!!! I have my own closet- I have tons of shelf space, although I left my books and movies at home- I'm just very happy about it which it will be nice to come back to this solitude after the craziness which is high school!

So my 1st placement was wonderful- although I have tons of online work now to do- but I'm getting there and plan on having half of them done by the end of the week *knock on wood*. The kids were absolutely great- I loved the random questions and I loved the interaction and the movements that was needed with the kids. I also got along really well with my sponsor teacher and we perceive education philosophies alike which made for good conversation about choices with education.

Now for high school- I think that the kids are great individuals, but I'm seeing a lot of discipline that I'm going to get easily stressed over- that being their expectations are a lot lower than mine when it comes to behavior and just observing I started to cringe a bit because I find it to be disrespectful. Also my sponsor teacher and I don't see things quite the same way with some philosophies and approach to teaching- which is fine but will make it more of a challenge when trying to transition between myself and her teaching styles and the kids may think I'm a mean person but first and foremost it's my job to teach the because that's the biggest thing I can do to show them that I care about them is through their education. I found the middle school will be more manageable but they still have immaturity to deal with along with discipline... so with this placement I think online stuff will at first be more enjoyable than the classroom itself- until I adjust to all the noise and craziness of high school... true story- I almost felt like the character on Never Been Kissed when walking into the high school... except I have a tag that says Student Teacher on it and has my face on it :-P

p.s. I'm sure pictures will follow of the room soon since I want to document it since again I LOVE it! =-D

randomesque thoughts after first full day student teaching :-)

2009-10-07T03:13:17Z

Things are going well. I'm not enjoying all the extra work that needs to be done for the sake of letting New York State know that I am indeed more than ready, aka able to do more work then I will have to do in a teaching situation, to join the working world when I so decide to. Oh well... soon enough that will be all over and then I will finally take some time for myself... that is...

In January I will be in South Carolina- first one ever where I will be away from snow. That and Melody has been doing well but there have been medical things here and there that come up so it will be nice to be down there for that- that and Bob will be deployed. That and the more I hear of options down there it makes me happy how well it's working out for me to be down there...
For example- she works for a district that has 22 schools! Craziness- but that makes me just have to apply to the district as a substitute once and have a high chance of working whenever I care to... another thing about substituting- I would be picking my hours- making decent money which would enable me to have some savings for when I get out of graduate school, which I plan on beginning Fall 2010- which means I wouldn't have payments for quite some time... that and I would be spending time with my sister who hasn't been around in quite some time- which makes me sad since I love her tons!

Other random thought: I've been in this kick to get organized- not so much with my room- I'm okay just as long as I know things are in a general place... but I'm actually starting to attack stuff I've had for four years!!! I started going through some stuff from freshman year tonight which I'm glad it's taken care of now & feel accomplished but slightly frustrated that it has taken me this long to take care of it. Not only organizing but downsizing-which I guess is good with transitioning to South Carolina and who knows where for graduate school!

Final random thought since I'm starting to fall asleep- I tell ya 6 am comes earlier each day!... I find it interesting with the difference of sleep times for myself and my parents. They wake up earlier- go to bed quite earlier- I'll be up at least 1-2 hours after they've fallen asleep which means I have to be all careful not to wake them- when I got woken up before my alarm to them being up doing stuff- such as Dad working on the barn or Mom doing dishes or getting ready for girls which she's teaching with discovery club...

So there's a random update for those that are wondering what life is like currently...

2 months... 4 days later...

2009-08-24T05:26:25Z

Camp has finished...

It was a wonderful summer and yet again when beginning the summer I didn't know how it would go since there were several new staff and not knowing how the dynamics would go. That and switching roles was something that I wondered about. From the very beginning the staff made me proud with their desire to be the best that they could be and to watch them triumph through obstacles that came up. There were several hysterical moments and quotes that I will always cherish & there are many lessons that I learned the hard way that will enable me to be that much more the wiser in the future. I was happy to find how I have grown to be able to accept criticism from others but remain my worst critic. I laughed... a lot... I cried... a lot one week... I got angry... quite angry but soon subsided... I grew as an individual and would not have traded it for anything in the world. It was an amazing summer- one that made it difficult to leave- and makes me sad each time I'm up there without the full staff- and makes even more anticipation for the staff reunion in December.

The end is bittersweet but with it begins the present which will lead to the future, which has many possibilities. For the present preparation time for Student Teaching is finally here... I need to make sure that all is in order for the fall and get settled here so that I'm prepared for the work at my placements- that and it's time to buckle down and start applications/auditions/tests/recommendation letters/etcetera for graduate school and decide what I'm definitely planning on for the spring... current options are...
1)Go to South Carolina- substitute teach- live w/ Melody
2)Possibly a Music Teacher Maternity leave position at my first placement school
3)Stay at home and substitute teach in the area
4)Go right onto graduate school?
5)Possibly start teaching full-time
*things to consider- auditions possibly during these options(exception #4) take a rest before graduate school?

So that's where things currently are.. one thing that was mentioned at camp that I'm trying to grasp and take to heart is the fact, it doesn't matter what I do, the important thing is the way that I do it- reminds me of "Ain't what you do it's the way that you do it"- that was some advice given and repeated so now it's just down to making a final decision... leaning at this moment towards South Carolina since I loved it when I visited there the summer of 2006 =-)... well now it's definitely time for me to get some rest since this has finally tired me out

the movie Up and spending time with friends

2009-06-21T03:16:24Z

Just saw Up this evening- I got such a kick out of it- loved the humor but found that what I appreciated the most was the short- there was no talking but the humor was universal and timeless... I could watch it so many times and laugh as much as I did the first time on the 256th time =-D

After words I got my coffee fix- mocha latte- and talked with Amber and Jackie- just catching up and talking about life- It was great- tons of fun and nothing necessarily overly special as far as an adventure or conversation that would be scripted or enjoyed by onlookers but it was just nice comfortable time that I thoroughly enjoyed. It was great especially since that's the last time for a bit that we will be able to do something like that since Amber has surgery soon and will be on bed rest and Jackie leaves for MDS soon and won't be back until late July. This will be one of the memories that I'm sure I will cherish! =-)

Triple Chocolate Truffle Cake and other thoughts

2009-06-20T20:14:19Z

So... I've had a yearning to bake a Triple Chocolate Truffle Cake so today did and was amazed by how many memories one can have from one simple recipe...

The first time I had it was at a dinner that one of my friends at school was making for close friends of Cassie Davino, a Crane Performance voice major who died in a car accident right before my second semester Junior year. I was one of her friends and knew the guy making the dinner so was invited and got to partake in the awesomeness of that cake! =-D

Later that semester one of my friends was having their 25th birthday so myself and one of my friends, Kim- who became my roommate senior year, and I went over to my roommate from Sophomore year's apartment to make the cake for the first time for my other friend's birthday. (Specifically today as I was melting chocolate for it it reminded me of Kim since she showed me the professional way to do so- before hand I never had any luck with chocolate... I would burn it or clump it but today from the knowledge gained I rocked it out!=-D)

Since then I made it again for some friends over October break- Ben actually tried the incomplete product and was blown away by that taste then overwhelmed by the fact that there is more done that makes it taste even better! I made it for my studio party which was a success...

and all this talking about it is making me savor the taste which is making me excited since I soon actually will be eating it again! Although the cake needs to be cooled and then the garnish needs to be put on top of it... yummy...

Today was a very contemplative time for no reason. Just through shopping with Mom in Walmart and looking at kitchen supplies, fabrics, and different things for the house it struck me with the reality that I'm not too far away from being done with school and focusing on those types of things as well. Mom asked me what type of car that I wanted some day and again I came to the realization that soon I will have a car... and a job... and bills =-/... and life after college will begin! I'm actually very excited for it and look forward to it as an adventure! I don't know necessarily where I'll be or what I will be doing but actually applying all that I've learned is exciting!

I think the most amazing thing about all the thoughts of future is the peace that I have about it... I'm sure there will be times that I stress about trying to figure out all the questions that are involved with the future but at the same time have come to a realization that there's no need to worry about it now and to only take a part at a time.

Currently that part is- looking for an apartment or house to stay in while Student Teaching in Canton, make sure everything is all set to be completed with my undergraduate degree, look at Graduate Schools, apply for substitute teaching for the Spring/ see if I can take a maternity leave position opening in my first student teaching placement!, and getting a laptop computer since that will be easier to move around with- especially with the uncertainty of where Graduate School is, and sick of moving the desktop =-P.

Those are some current thoughts of life right now. Feel free to share your own to continue the rant or your experiences with recipe memories =-P or thoughts about your future. =-D

Oh and here's the recipe to what I'm making if you'd like to also indulge in chocolate...
http://www.inmamaskitchen.com/RECIPES/RECIPES/DESSERT2/chocII/tripchoc_cake.html

1 year 5 months later...

2009-06-18T03:38:12Z

So I had the impulse to check my livejournal and followed it and discovered that it also led to updating my livejournal which I haven't done in *see title*

Since then a lot has happened...

The girlfriend of my brother, Kelly, became his fiancé and a week and a half ago Kelly Tabolt!!!! She got a job beginning in January and they live 10 minutes from where I grew up... which makes my parents and me immensely happy.

Melody and her husband may be moving back to New York- she has applied for teaching jobs already and she will be here for her summer visit starting on the 28th- she was home for my brother's wedding- took pictures through her tears and mentioned how much she feels she's missing... and I'm missing her too... that and I absolutely love her dogs- Duke - 80 lbs-Pitbull Boxer mix and Dutch- maybe 20 lbs (might be pushing it)- Pitbull Dauschund.

Lily has completed her first year of school at Potsdam- it was nice having her nearby but also had it's challenges and struggles, which I guess was bound to happen. She reauditioned to Crane but unfortunately was overlooked again- she has decided to start pursuing the new Theater Education program offered at Potsdam, which would have many classes that are required for the Music Education degree and in general is going to be a good course. She is still dating her boyfriend from November 2007 who was at school this past semester.

My dad continues to tackle the Barn and rustic furniture- hasn't changed too much but is started to be saddened that we are growing up and not staying as close as he'd like. Although he's overjoyed about me being around for the next year *that's the plan currently at least... we shall see

Mom continues to knit, cook, sew (fixed Kelly's wedding dress actually), decorate, etcetera. She still is working at Edwards and doing what I'm used to as the usual. Although she's gotten more into Tastefully Simple products- which I'm absolutely alright with since what I've had is delicious.

As for me... Since then I counseled a second summer at Beaver Camp- more challenging and amazing seeing more connections with campers and able to speak into their lives, making a fulfilling summer. That and one particular camper mentioned how she liked me more that summer- which I liked myself more that summer because I still followed the rules but I loosened up and relaxed.
I finished up all the classes that I need to graduate (that I know of), exception of Student Teaching.
I spent my Senior year in a Suite with fantastic ladies that kept me sane through all of the stress and craziness I tend to put on myself whether I want to or not. My roommate also worked at a camp and the first semester back I don't think we got too much sleep but had a ball doing so. I started to freak out, still am a little bit, last semester about the fact that I soon will be certified, what I've been working towards. I just find it crazy that 4 years have already gone by and if it weren't for the memories and small things that I've been reminded of I wouldn't have believed it.
I've discovered how the tiniest thing that you do that is so unimportant or so simple, with your perception, has such an impact on others and doesn't leave them. I've discovered that the small moments where you do something that doesn't cost anything and isn't anything too significant can be the memories that you cherish above the most costly trips.
This past year I also received Presbytery, prophetic ministry, that was offered at my church. I was inspired through it and challenged in ways to take things up the notch and keep focused on God and where he's taking me- not making my own plans and destination- not putting on a boundary. It confirmed my passion and ambition to go overseas while making me aware of some other giftings and passions that I didn't notice as much but are there.
The future...
I'm taking it day by day... trying to relax and be at peace with the unknown mixed with the known- I know I'm student teaching in Carthage and Canton in the fall. I know where I'll live when teaching in Carthage... unknown where while in Canton. I know that I will be working at Beaver Camp again this summer- this time as APD- I don't know how that will turn out for the summer- but hope that with the staff they'll remind me to loosen up and not be stressed over it... I know that after Student Teaching I plan on Substitute Teaching and going to Graduate School- I don't know where I will be going to graduate school- having a few ideas of what program but still not certain...
The main changes that has been happening the past year is trying to be content in many aspects of my life... A friend of mine once said that I'm a perfectionist that beats themself up when they don't achieve what they intend to. I've found that when "I" try to complete a task that I'm overly ambitious and end stress and upset at the progress made. I've found that when I let God take over that I'm able to do exceedingly more than on my own and it has more of an impact on people. I've discovered that reverting to the unbiased character of childhood is so much fun combined with the experience and wisdom acquired over the years- especially with my hair cut I just loosen up more... which can sometimes be overly goofy =-P I think that it's not so much reverting to childhood but allowing myself to be who I am rather than conforming to who others expect me to be- although that can happen so easily back to it. I've discovered that I can enjoy coffee without having to bounce off the wall- not allowing what others suppose to be the result actually be the result... although I must say the withdrawal after having tons several days in a row was brutal. I'm striving to be at peace for the little quirks that I uncontrollably do and I find myself beating myself up for later because I don't see perfection. I need to change my perspective to that of the creator.
I read a skit up here actually of 2 Chinese water pots one with a crack that by the time it got to the house was only half full- the other no cracks or blemishes and always carried the water back. The cracked pot mentioned to the master it's shame of only bringing half of the water to begin with back compared to the other pot. The master mentioned the flower painted on the one side and the fact that where the water dripped flowers grew that the master took joy in. We each have a different purpose but so many times try to conform to the purposes that we would like to be rather than appreciating the joy and what we do that others can't do. So many times we try to be different that we miss out on the joy of being ourselves... I wish I could say I constantly enjoy who I am but as I loosen up and stop beating myself up I find I like myself more and those around me enjoy me more as well...

And after that long rant- I guess what's required for *see title ;-)... it's time for me to prepare for the day by day living that I'm working towards... keeping up with what I need to for the future but not so far ahead that I forget something today...
Which looks like... APD office work... trying to get back into running... lifeguarding... going home on the weekend *Father's Day... etcetera... I'm going to stop before the rant turns into something even more insanely long... right now...

*after saying I hope that someone out there enjoys this long rant and hope that everyone is having a wonderful summer

break... currently... update... not too many details at this point

2008-01-25T16:53:22Z

ok... so it's been quite some time since I've updated...

Break... was awesome- it was great meeting up with friends... going bowling... and then random meeting a bunch of friends in Syracuse... and Watertown- in which we got lost on the back roads oh and had some state troopers talk with us =-P

then I arrived back here early for rehearsal... oh my goodness... not used to the corset yet =-/... and then last Saturday the difficult news came... my friend Cassie Davino was on her way back to school and got into a car accident and died... I went to calling hours yesterday but it's going to be difficult never seeing her again- she was one of the most genuine caring people that I ever knew...

officially done with my first week of classes... accompanying 2 people with 1/2 hr recitals... possibly some clarinetists... get to learn alto saxophone in the next 5 weeks... rehearsals... memorial services... possibly the snow ball depending on how things work out... cell group... conference this weekend... I can only say that I'm glad that God is faithful and is my strength! =-)

break- wisdom teeth and such

2007-10-12T03:29:17Z

So I went home Friday morning for break and also had a dentist appointment since I had a filling fall out... not a problem... somewhat- they decided that the best thing to do would be remove that tooth and my upper wisdom teeth because they needed to be removed as well evidently... so now I have 3 teeth less =-/... then home to sitting on the couch- smoothies =-)- gauze ewe... and watching movies (not too bad but a little annoying)

Then on Saturday I went to camp to work... which was interesting... I had a lack of energy- I'm assuming that it was somewhat connected to the meds and the pain... I facilitated the zip-line- extremely scary experience since I'm scared to death of heights but am pretty good at seeming to be composed... and I facilitated the swing officially- I ran through the process once over the summer but the camper decided not to go so I count that just set up... other than that it went well and was great to hang out with some people I hadn't seen in some time!

then on Sunday- I went to church- had fellowship meal- then to see 3:10 to Yuma... not bad but not fantastic... then to one of my parent's friend's 50th birthday surprise party and there I saw Alicia!!!! It was fantastic seeing her and can't wait to see her again-- we planned on hanging out at some point the next day since she was heading back to school on Monday but plans changed sadly... then I went back home and won Disney Scene it and was put in Lily's room since she was babysitting and the kid stayed the night...

Then on Monday- I was awoken bright and early since mom was looking for a book for CPR training- she didn't find it- but she passed- later went to Lowville to take her to an appointment- she now has contacts/ glasses... making me the only one (besides Dad who had laser surgery) without eye problems... then I hung out at Amber's watched Prison break and Knocked up- an ok movie- wouldn't watch it again except maybe for the ending which was cute...

Then Tuesday- off to Watertown for an eye appointment for Mom- window shopping at the mall- although I bought a book (chord chart book for guitar =-)) and then back to Potsdam...

~once back at Potsdam I talked with Ben from the U.K. for a bit- which was nice- I went to dinner with Elisha, Amber, Jon, Dan, and Julian which was tons of fun and make me sad that I don't go to dinner with them more often *sigh*... then to get a book and return books (I finished Sabriel by Garth Nix over break and am excited to read the whole series) and then the meds started to wear off-- and I didn't have any ibuprofen so then I asked some friends around the dorm and eventually got some meds! =-)

then Wednesday- Theory was theory but evidently I'm doing really well in comparison to everyone else in the class *I kind of feel like a nerd except I never study and do pretty well... then in Acting I left for a bit since my meds wore off even more so-- I got really good feedback and some kind of recommendation on what I was thinking of for the next monologue as a good choice- the monologue I'm currently working on is a blast! I'm supposed to have fun with it and that I do! Then to music Lit and Style where I started to get cranky because meds weren't kicking in... but not too bad- then I had to cancel my lesson and was recommended to get ice cream- I didn't pass that one up! =-P and also got a smoothie in the process... then to meetings galore until around 7 and then into town to make a deposit and then back here to get some work * I mean procrastinating =-P done- talked with my brother- *it's actually cool how we keep in touch a lot more often and how God's working in his life* then to get some work done and sleep

TODAY- woke up- showered- felt crappy thus I didn't go to Aural Skills- then I got breakfast & meds- still felt crappy so I observed in Ballet- afterwards contemplated not going to any classes since I was starting to get cranky but I went to all the rest of my classes- the meds conveniently kicked in for chorus so I was able to sing although I messed up playing piano a little bit- and the concert is in 2 weeks!- I just need to calm down- speaking of piano extremely excited about the piece I'm playing for accompanying that I found out today- it's going to be slightly difficult but it's gorgeous!!!!! and then after classes and accompanying- cell group- and bible study- was feeling extremely crappy- pain- headache- feverish- ya know but hopefully nothing a good night's sleep can't cure so I'm resting up and probably will take tomorrow morning after class to rest and take care of myself...

so yea that is my life as written by my goofier than usual self *aka on drugs and in pain and all that jazz...

motivated & other stuff

2007-10-01T03:20:10Z

tonight I was in the union helping Anna with Theory and on the way back we had a small chat about practicing and it motivated me to really get on top of things and reminded me of my first year when I couldn't sing-- I also through reminiscing noticed how I'm just getting so paranoid about singing in front of people rather than having the fun that I had at auditions to this place-- so hopefully I will get over nerves and finally be able to perform again... honestly I think there has been so much time I've spent just wondering what happened and why I get nervous rather than just trying to just have fun and whatever happens happens...

so I'm realizing soon... I will be done with undergraduate school!- at least the first 2 years has flown by... but during student teaching I will miss an acting class therefore I'm thinking of possibly studying abroad or having to find another school for a semester to take that class- since it's required for my minor- and also that I need to start looking into Graduate programs since I want to take care of graduate school rather than have a break and then try to go back to all the work and the flow of things- so now to see what I need to do as far as testing to be a certified teacher and the tests needed for the places I want to go for graduate school and the requirements of what I need to take for graduate school... tons of fun I tell ya! =-/

oh and next year I'm going in on a town house with Mikki, Shannon, and Katie!!! and I'm extremely excited- but also it's going to be interesting getting that all set with student teaching one of those semesters... but soon I should find out what semester I'm actually student teaching- although currently planning the fall- and where and if I need to chat with the residence halls and such...

so tons of looking ahead in the future and seeing tons of work to get there... and going to miss this place and friends I've made... especially since they've already graduated... are graduating before me... or I leave them/ they leave me at the same time.... I'm getting slightly sad but life has to continue...

as said in While You were Sleeping "Life doesn't always turn out the way you plan." I'm happy with the way things are going and excited to see where God takes me but at the same time I hate leaving things behind- I've found I like change as long as I know where it's going but not knowing makes me long for the way things used to be before I understood the reality... if you understand what I mean... I was and still am optimistic but now know the real situations but wish I could be stuck in my bubble of complete optimism- very confusing I know... even I'm slightly confused but understand it =-P

well that's all for now

update time =-)

2007-09-28T17:20:46Z

so this past week has been one of the most random and fun weeks I've had thus far- but at the same time unproductive in some cases-

earlier in the week I was feeling poorly so I didn't go to some classes to try to survive the rest- but the classes I didn't go to I have a good amount of work to make up in and for ballet I had a take home test and due to everything going on have yet to finish that =-/... but once I get that caught up everything is going to be splendid

this week-
I went to Swing Dance although feeling poorly and ended up having my friend Jeff come over for a light bulb and next thing you know we hung out for a while since he noticed my Dad's Dan Fogelberg book that I have here, he started playing my guitar and said that it needed some new strings and switched the strings for me =-), and then tuned the guitar- I made smoothies for him and some friends in the hall and it was just great hanging out and talking- and on my part cleaning- the room was awful- I had started moving some books to Crane but I had piles of books laundry cluttered- but now- ABSOLUTELY CLEAN... that is minus the laundry that I'm about to do =-P-

then I've just randomly met with friends- My friend Andy and I rocked out Broadway tunes which we haven't done since last semester so it made me EXTREMELY happy!!!! =-) I need to do that more often along with my practicing-

I had my first read- through with my ten-minute and I have tons of lines to remember since my character does not shut her mouth at all!!! it's going to be a fun character but quite a bit of work!

then there is family group in which we played pictionary and charades and just hung out and afterwards played Egyptian War!!! so much fun- I happened to win but it was some their first time and some it's been a while-- oh and I ate a whole pint of Ice Cream- one of my random goals/ things I've always wanted to do... but afterwards felt excruciatingly full and it will probably be a long time until I do so again- especially since that's one of my rules throughout the week that I have for myself which is... no ice cream during the week =-)

This weekend is going to be fun but a lot going on- I have a Scavenger Hunt tonight through InterVarsity- then a movie night with my friend Claire and Vita and it might turn into a sleepover in the RA office since Claire is on call and we just feel like having a sleepover =-)... and on Saturday- I'm possibly helping out on a house raising- which makes me somewhat happy to be emerged in everything that Dad has taught me in carpentry- then Saturday night- I'm ushering for Clean House and watching Clean House by Pendragon Theater then movie night with Carley, Ashley, Anna, Dani, and who knows... watching While You were Sleeping and dressing up and just being girls!!! =-) then Sunday church, nap, and lifegroup!!!! =-)

oh and the thing that makes me happy as well is the fact that my October break may be starting early for me since currently 2 of my 3 classes on Friday are canceled- and even if the third one isn't canceled I may cancel it so I have more of a break and just work on the music (since it's chorus)

so yea... busyness... looking forward to a longer break... a clean room!!... laundry... practicing... playing guitar... learning lines... C'est ma vie! =-)

this past weekend and exciting/ amusing news

2007-09-24T02:59:02Z

So... this past weekend I went home to facilitate and to go home (first time since I've gotten here)... my parents were glad (my dad even more so since he didn't drop me off)... Mom picked me up and we did some shopping *spent more than I intended but got some clothes that were needed* got some Chinese food then headed for the big city of... Indian River =-P... I got home and decided to stay there rather than go to Croghan Diner for dinner... so I helped Dad build the barn a bit, piled some wood, had some dinner, and hung out with him- we had some good talks and he told me how proud he was of me and all this great gushy stuff =-)... then I watched Blades of Glory-- hilarious, laughed so hard =-)...

then Saturday I facilitated- went well- got lifted in the air when someone came down but that I found amusing... after work I went to my parent's camp for a bonfire but due to being tired I decided to go home... and then I went to sleep-- you would think anyway... instead I called Amber and she had just started watching Premonition so I went to her house and watched it-- good movie as well... then we decided we wanted to something- we thought bowling so off to Lowville we go... but there was no one we knew there so we went to see if Showbiz was open- it wasn't- then to Walmart to look for a movie- couldn't find any we wanted to see so instead we got stuff for Banana Splits! which were yummy... at midnight! so we started to watch Spanglish but the 'rents were planning on going to Remsen early in the morning so I went home to sleep to get ready for Remsen...

which we didn't go to... instead Mom made breakfast... we got my stuff ready to go... then back to Potsdam... but not by the official route... we went to Governour the normal way but then Dad decided (had earlier in fact) to go along some of the back roads to see the fall leaves and Amish farms... it was fun but I was kind of anxious to get back and take care of some laundry (which I still haven't done =-P) and eventually we made it to Potsdam- went to Mongolian grill- showed Dad and Lily the room since they haven't been up yet- they saw it then hung out a bit then went home- then hung out for a bit then to Lifegroup which was amazing- God was really moving and I felt him drawing me even closer and asking me to seek him more & I also got an encouraging word from Pastor Rick which said some of the same things that Dad mentioned and some other things as well...

then to Crane to accompany & Practice and it went well... yay... and now to stop procrastinating and get some work done before Sleep!

oh and the exciting/ amusing news... I got cast in the Ten Minute Plays!!! as... a character that hits on the other character =-P... basically from what I've read I'm very pushy about his love life and try to hook up with him (all I've read is from the cold read =-P) you'll probably hear more after my first rehearsal tomorrow!... well that's all for now! =-)

haven't updated so due to Kyle mentioning updating

2007-09-07T02:54:10Z

so yea I had my hair dyed last night... pictures will appear as soon as I have them...

school is crazy... taking 20 credits... accompanying 4 people... leading a cell group... part of the leadership team for InterVarsity and surviving!!!!

oh and my mom is coming up tomorrow to hang out and go shopping- which is good for her since she's bummed about her job ending and not having a job currently so yea...

that's all for now since I have to clean, do homework, and such so yea

Beaver Camp fun!!!!

2007-07-20T00:01:25Z

It's been quite some time since I last wrote so time for a quick update! I'm up to Beaver Camp for the summer! it's tons of fun-- I was in Kitchen staff this week which isn't my favorite but not that bad... have no idea what I'm doing this weekend since I may not have transportation to hang out with the Beaver Camp staff on Saturday but may be going to the movies... we'll see... this is just very general about everything... if you want to know more you can call my cell this weekend since no one goes swimming at the beach and I have reception!!!! Next week should be interesting because I get to dictate a musical for someone... never done it before- hopefully 2 years of Crane have prepared me for it! =-) I hope all is well with everyone!

emmyspuf @ 2007-05-01T00:03:00

2007-05-01T04:14:55Z

so... I have bangs- since Easter but still some people don't know... Fiddler went really well... Levels are coming up... along with Crane Chorus this weekend... then after school is done Basilea... so I'll be home for good the 25th! yay!

I'm really tired so soooo much for the update =-P... maybe I'll update more next time...

emmyspuf @ 2007-04-01T21:57:00

2007-04-02T02:00:33Z

haven't written in a while... then again I've been busy so I don't feel too bad =-P

things are going well... busy as usual but you'll get that...

break wasn't fantastic but it wasn't bad either

B.A.S.I.C. was AWESOME!!! it was great to get refocused on what God wants to do in my life rather than focus on everything that surrounds me with school and all the ideas of the world

I don't think I've mentioned this but I'm planning on working at Beaver Camp for the summer... I was debating about it but through people bringing it up to me I really feel that that's what God wants me to do with my summer so I'm going to do it =-)

on the note of B.A.S.I.C. it also means... little sleep so I'm going to get some work done then... SLEEP!!!! Zzzzzzz

quick update due to exhaustion

2007-03-12T04:54:18Z

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead this weekend... I'm part of the cast of Fiddler on the Roof!~ I'm in the ensemble but honestly wouldn't have time for anything other than that so I'm ecstatic... I've been sick but am getting better... and my computer is fixed... I think

who knows? bored

2007-03-12T04:52:43Z

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it's been a while

2007-02-27T20:52:29Z

basically I've been very very very busy and the fact that my computer has a virus has kept me from updating which is upsetting but I've been keeping up with work and such... I'd like to update more but between accompanying, school work, being a leader for InterVarsity, church, the play- which if you guys want to come to that would be great it's coming up in a few weeks just let me know the interest and I'll give you guys more information, leading a cell group, and the list goes on...

I hope all is going great with everyone and hopefully I'll find some spare time to let you guys know further with what's going on =-)

emmyspuf @ 2007-01-27T23:27:00

2007-01-28T04:28:48Z

The first Girls night of several this semester was this night! It was tons of fun! There are actually 2 that are going to take place during the semester... one in the hall and one with friends at churches and campuses! We watched While You Were Sleeping! *such a good movie* It was hilarious and not too sappy and girly... and of course tons of junk food and facts that make us feel awful about what we're eating that we ignore anyway because it's girl's night... such as to burn off the calories of one M&M you have to run the length of a football field!

Other than that... I had a ballet class to find that I can't take the class since it's going to be too hectic with Family Groups through InterVarsity, the play rehearsals, cell group which I'm running, classes, accompanying... the list goes on... I would love it but it would be too much!

OH! I dyed my friends hair today! I gave him highlights since he wanted them... we used red and the way it turned out it looks like it's natural highlights (which is what he wanted).

other things are going on that are stressful and very confusing... It's hard to know what to believe and see the truth in the situation... *sigh*

well now to read the bible and hopefully get some answers and/or see what God has for me today!

oh and one more thing... I had a weird dream that I don't remember most of it but it was very real to me so much so that when I woke up I questioned if it happened...
hokey... so... it's definitely sleepy time

emmyspuf @ 2007-01-24T22:36:00

2007-01-25T03:36:59Z

I just realized this is my first entry of the year! I feel like such a slacker =-P... not really...

break was all right... it was boring had some good and some really bad

basically all I did during break was cleaned, cooked, did laundry, read, practiced, and the like at home which was all right to a certain point since I was rested and such but boring...

I'm not too pleased with how last semester turned out but through it I'm able to continue with Acting II and keep my minor =-)

for some more good news... I found out today that I can take Beginning Ballet!!!! I'm so psyched! I finally get to take a official dance class!

now for the bad... Elaine Roose, a friend of mine that I worked with, got in a car accident... I could go into specifics but basically she's in intensive care and recovery is going to be difficult and they don't know how it's going to go exactly... all prayers would be greatly appreciated!!!!

on a brighter note since I don't want to end on a bad note... I met two great people in Acting II that are transfers and after 3 hours we realized that we all knew someone and that they are Christians and live near me!!! It's going to be fun getting to know them =-)

I had my first play practice for Rosencrantz and Guilderstern... I am officially a courtier!!!! yay! It's going to be a blast! I can't wait to see the costume and set and basically am really excited right now!!!!

Well that's all for the update for now... I'm starting to fall asleep even after a can of soda?? I'm confused oh well sleepy time soon

the semester is almost over!

2006-12-15T00:45:06Z

Wow! I can't believe that the semester is almost over! So much has taken place this semester but it seems like I just got here!

This week has been less stressful than all semester... the only thing is since I've been able to hang out with friends more it depresses me that soon I won't be seeing them every day =(... one final tomorrow and then off to Vision Weekend!

Last night my roommates, unofficial roommates, friends down the hall and I watched John Tucker Must Die~ and it looks like we're going to watch it again tonight.

Today I had a final that I think went well and next thing you know I met up with one of my friends and we decided to go to a practice room and sing broadway songs at the top of our lungs!!!! which is always fun!!!!! Then back here to clean a little/ try to take a nap/ etcetera... and then off to Pizza Hut!!!! All the little things that I can do spontaneously I know I'm going to miss tons next week =( We took our time back and walked in the park took a different route back to the dorms and just deciding how long to stay and do exactly what I want to do... *sigh*... thus if anyone reads this (I'm totally understanding Hannah's sentiment about no one using livejournal anymore... kind of sad... but at the same time it's more of your own journal that they can or cannot choose to read) and feels the same way that they want to do something spontaneously give me a call or I just might call you =)

Oh I bought Kronk's New Groove yesterday which makes me extremely happy! =)

I'm really excited about next semester but at the same time want a break but at the same time I know I'm going to miss people here terribly =-(

oh yea... and this is probably my last journal for a while since I have no internet access at home (for livejournal at least) which makes me sad... thus I hope everyone has a great break and happy holidays!

update time

2006-12-11T05:24:05Z

hokey... so... finals are here!!!! oh well less stressful than last week... well what have I been up to recently?

well... I'm officially one of the administrators for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship... officially have a part in a play!!! I'm in the ensemble but that makes me happy!!!! officially have my music for levels!!! and officially... I don't know I think that's it...

and Saturday I went to the Masquerade ball and had a blast!

so next semester is looking busy but I'm excited...

I'm trying to not become too busy but I've also been asked to lead a cell group for the church I go to so I'm thinking on that and praying about that... if you guys could pray for me as well I'd greatly appreciate that...

well I have some work to do so that the rest of the week is easy sailing thus... ciao

auditions and such

2006-12-05T06:08:02Z

auditions today... and... I HAVE A CALLBACK!!!!!... then again tons of people got call backs... oh well... I'm going to be happy with this... call backs are today (wow! it's late I should get to bed!!!!)

yea... things are stressful... more after all this stuff is done...

Oh! I'm going to a formal/semi-formal this weekend... pretty much anyone is allowed to come!!! if anyone wants to join let me know... also I'm am currently looking for some gals to hang out with or an escort... so if you'd like to fill one of those just let me know ;-)