Erm. I should write something, since I actually have free time. Let's see. Show's over, it was lovely. And can I mention that after two all night cast parties on Friday and Saturday, and about 4 hours of sleep out of 48 hours, I still made it to church on time. Do you think it's 'cause I'm awesome? I think it's 'cause I'm awesome. Also, there is a severe lack of Shirley Temples at restaurants these days, (not the little curly-topped vixen with the tap shoes), and someone should be hanged for it. Anyways. Kick ass show, and you will be boiled in something slimy if you didn't come (unless you were sick).

 I'm done with theater arts class for this year, and that makes me sad. It also makes the entire first half of my day suck. I nearly cried during stats this this morning because it was not only painfully boring and beige and wretched with some more boring thrown in, but because I thought how much happier I would be if I were doing something I was good at with my friends instead of something I suck at with my not-friends. But that goes without saying, and there were Hersey Kisses in my bag from 'kisses for the cast' on opening night, and they made me feel better, mostly because they were chocolate.

 There was a read through for the musical in the director's room (also my theater arts class room:) and it was cozy and much better than the rest of day. Rehearsals for that start tomorrow already, so that makes withdrawal from The Vain and the Heartless less dreadful. But I still miss it a lot.

 And now I need tea and chocolate or something. And you know, I don't even know how tall I am. Last year, I was, apparently five ft four and a half, this past fall I was five ft 3 precisely, and today they told I'm five ft five and one quarter. In any case, I don't think I believe them.

 Ahem. To whom it may concern, which is everyone who reads this journal and lives within a hundred mile radius: Shows for 'The Vain and the Heartless' are this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 pm. It's at the DAHS auditorium, (you know, DuBois Senior High) and tickets are $5:00 for adults and $3:00 for old people and students. I highly recommend you come and see it, not only because I'm in it, but because it is absolutely hilarious, well executed, and full of the unrivaled awesome that is our drama club. And if you don't come, I'll find you. I can track anyone who reads this blog, right into their supposedly safe homes, and...... anyway, come see the show and if you don't like it, then you have problems and should probably go become an accountant. *note: excuses of medical nature will be considered if you wish to plead for clemency.

 That's all. Have lovely evening.

 First day back at school since nearly two weeks. After a week of guilt free relaxation and excellent geekery, neither of which I've enjoyed in a while, I'm not quite ready to start grinding away at my lessons and such again, especially since I left on a rather bad note. (Definitely not ready to start getting up early again!) But it can't be helped. So I retaliated slightly by wearing stripey socks.
 The day was terribly boring, a very sleepy start to the rest of the school year. Theater Arts was delightful though. I got to tell a story about something that happened over Break, so I told them about walking home from Husse's on New Years, and staying outside to watch the snow and listen to a church playing chimes somewhere down the street. It was the most magical story I had at the moment, and I think I related it well. (Hurrah for a class of people to whom I can tell about magic and snow and they'll actually understand.) One girl (rather ditzy, with a side effect of sometimes saying the sweetest, most childishly honest things) said I reminded her of an angel when I talked about the chimes. (No Cas, this does not mean storytelling has suddenly become one of your fortes.)

 And rehearsal was good. Anything that makes me smile as I walk in the door is a good thing, and I am very grateful I have things that do that.

 So I suppose I should have a New Year's post. This past year has been most interesting. By interesting I mean a good deal more adventurous than any previous year. Last spring, I flew on an airplane for the first time, experiencing what turned out to be an unnecessarily long series of mishaps and two short flights that would have been pleasant had I not been shoved into the very back seat in the very back of the plane. Both times. But never mind, it was character building. Following was my first year spending more than a week in Williamsburg, and my very first opera, which was one of the most beautiful and perfect points of the entire year.
 Summer began my first time being the eldest for a long period of time, since Sarah was away in Maine. During the Summer, I went to camp for a week in Canada (more character building stuffs, though I'm not sure I'll do it again), dropped out of a musical, gave away lots and lots of kittens, purchased The Royal Wizard (my iPod) decided that going to school was good idea, and developed a very strong attachment to the top of our swing set, when accompanied with lovely food and Diana Wynn Jones books.
 As for the decision to attend public school, I maintain that it was good one, not only because I would be royally screwing myself and my education if I didn't (considering that I don't have a private tutor), but because I've already had some valuable experiences that I'll never forget, good or bad, and I've met some extraordinary people that I wouldn't have known at all otherwise. Lord knows what will happen next. I've done things I was and still am very afraid to do, things being auditioning in front of and among people I don't know. I think I've grown as an actor too. In the acting category, I still have a great deal of growing to do, but that will be exciting and fun, I hope. Besides the good things (like securing my first major role) there are some mistakes I need to fix (grades being one of them), but I think I'll be able to do that with minimal difficulty if I'm intelligent about it and perhaps if I pray more. Also, side effects of going to school include: deteriorated language, a complete disrespect for the rules, a swiftly developing appreciation for loud music, and acting more like a teenager than I would have had I stayed out of school. As to the latter side-effect, I'm not sure as to the exact reason, but I think when there's that many people in the same building doing the same thing every day, there is a distinct need for obnoxiousness. Not in a negative way. Just in a brightly colored, something that forces you to notice it sort of way.
 And now for a brief interlude of geekiness. I have also acquired a good deal of new fandoms. They include Dollhouse, Merlin, Torchwood, Supernatural ::suppress fangirlish giggle hear::, Pushing Daisies, and the most recent, Primeval. I have also expanded my musical horizons dramatically, the only genre I still can't abide being country music. The rest is acceptable, so long as it's worth hearing.

 So I think that about covers it, even though I probably left out some incredibly important and pivotal things. Future plans include kicking ass theatrically for the rest of the year, not allowing academic things to kick my ass, and acquiring a video camera with which I can start filming and creating. Oh yes, and I'm taking a poll. I think I need to chop my hair and dye it pink. Any thoughts?

  I should like to write something lovely and profound on the subject of Christmas, but I am rather exhausted and my neck hurts. So. Presents. (It's okay, I only pretend to be a materialistic little git.) I never thought I'd be so excited about getting socks. I got six pairs! Six lovely pairs of knee-high socks, with stripes and argyle and Jack Skellington on them. More clothing type things include a semi-colon T-shirt, a little black-and-white dress, another pretty shirt, a wonderful flannel pajama shirt, Jack Skellington fingerless gloves, and a green Aeropostale hoodie. (Could be worse. Could be Hollister) Then there was a lovely notebook, a Panic At the Disco tote bag (that says 'Reinvent Love' on it and has pretty flowers on the inside!),a  necklace, two fascinating old books (one with nasty limericks written in pencil on the front cover by the previous owner :), speakers for The Royal Wizard, Jane Eyre on DVD, a sketchbook and pencils, and a Blink 182 album on vinyl. Also chocolate and clementines and more chocolate. I understand some more things are on the way, and await them with much anticipation and bouncing. Oh and I also acquired some Bath&Body Works loveliness and Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters fomr friends at school. Thank you so much to everyone and Merry Christmas.  --

 Ahem. I have officially auditioned for a specific, both large and awesome part, and successfully got it! Ha. I am most pleased. Maybe it's better to audition with a 'what the hell, my day already sucks and they'll take what they get' kind of attitude than an 'I am so amazing and talented and the director deserves to hang if they don't give me this role!' sort of approach. But whatever it was, I've got it, and... and ha. Seriously though. A Bob Fosse style dance number in a black suit and a bowler. How is that not complete and utter win?

 Hmm. I don't think I have anything else to say that isn't gushing about my recently acquired substantial and leading role. Except for a passing comment that I need to start watching Primeval.

We had the Christmas Bake Sale today. It started far too early. There wasn't much for me to do, so I milled about and ate things, then came back over to the house, and Sarah and I watched the new Syfy Alice special. Needless to say it was amazing and wonderful and totally made my day and Hatter!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ::cue applause:: I want to hug him and then steal his coat. His pants too, but only because they are purple.  

Not much else, 'cept I have to make a wretched poster for history class, and rehearse my audition song a lot. I am going to try not to be a nervous wreck over that, but I invariably will be. Ah well. Butterflies are always kind of fun, even if they make you want to throw up.

I think the past two days have been very nice, for small, accumulative reasons. I think my average school day is balanced fairly well between negativity and general positiveness, and for this week, I think all the little good things have successfully canceled out any annoyances. There are still people messing up my posters with their lack of artisticness and twits forcing me to change lines during a theatrical presentation by handing me props when I'm not supposed to have them.... Ah yes, and music directors not being in the chorus room when I'm supposed to be auditioning for Dynamics! But Morgan and I had a fine time hanging out in there waiting for him. The band hallway, with the adjoining music rooms and auditorium, is most probably the pleasantest location in the entire school. It's nothing impressive of course, since I do attend Sunnydale High (with less vampires), but coming from the noise of the cafeteria and main hallways, it is incredibly quite and serene, with no sounds save the muffled, tinkling sound of a piano and someone practicing a clarinet. There is a mirror along the entire wall of the hallway which is perfect for preening when heading in and out of chorus. I think I should skip lunch all the time and just sit down there and do my homework or write music or something. And I find it heartening that I haven't found a place to hide, because I don't need one, but a place to just be. I think school should have a homey aspect; some parts of it at least, where no one is telling you where to go and what to do. That's what I've been working on, I think, making it a place where I can like being. I might as well, since I spend so much time there. I'm determined not to let it be a place that I can't wait to get out of, and so far, it's getting easier for it not to become that way.
And on that positive note, guess what I got today. My very first official detention. I almost look forward to it, a) because I won't get home in time to do my papers, so someone else will have to do them, b) I can actually get some work done, and c) I can stop by the auditorium and catch the second day of auditions for the musical. My detention is on Tuesday, and I will have auditioned on Monday, so I can just slip by and watch, and maybe read some more scenes. As for being in trouble, it's only because I skipped swim class, wherein I learn how to not drown in 4 ft. of water while wearing a life jacket, to study my geometry in the library. So I'm not a little delinquent, just a silly person who forgot to go and lie to the nurse and get out of class legitimately. But oh well, it had to happen some time. Trust me to skip the only class that routinely takes attendance. And am I a bad person for bursting out laughing once I got out of the principle's office? Also I got to miss half of French class, an added bonus.

We got a Christmas tree this afternoon, the finding of which would have been more enjoyable if it hadn't been so wretchedly cold. When we put it up in the house, the cat started chasing something that turned out to be a dear little mouse that had hitchhiked via the tree all the way home. Eli rescued it, as he had gloves on, and we carried it outside (after much screaming and scurrying about by both us and the mouse). Eli and I felt a mite guilty, leaving it out, since it was a Christmas mouse, but we supposed it could take care of itself, since animals tend to do that.

Aha, I must go and decorate the Christmas tree, and probably print out sheet music for my audition next week (the number we're singing is sung by a Carol Haney dressed in a black suit, spats and a bowler ::squirms:: so you see I am very excited!)

I think I had a satisfactory time in South Carolina. I got some new clothes, spent quality time with cousin type people, and became not as sucky at Mario Kart. The trip there was a little dismal, as were certain early-morning-when-no-one-is-awake moments, due to significant and firmly established angst, but it's hard to stay glassy eyed and unreasonable when you're in a happy place and people take you shopping. Other helpful individuals include The Royal Wizard, the kitchen, and the pool table. The afternoon at Falls Park was, as always, delightful, except when Eli, Tyler, and I decided to venture too far into the middle of the water without making sure of a way back which didn't involve removing our shoes. Needless to say, after much hopping about on slippery rocks and looking desperately around for an escape route, the shoes came off and we waded back (in freezing, nasty, dirty water!).
Thanksgiving was lovely, shopping was productive, and things went well I think.

I'm looking forward to going back to school on Tuesday, probably just for the sake of getting that part of my life back on track, finding out about our choral concert (next week!!), also about Dynamics auditions, and pretty much getting back into the swing of things. Of course, that won't last long, since Christmas Break is coming up, but still. This month promises to be sufficiently chaotic, with Babes in Toyland show this week http://www.reitztheater.com/ (come see it, fools), homework gearing up for over Christmas, Christmas shopping while trying to save money for NY, (I think I need to start making things for people, like things that don't cost money), play withdrawal, and whatever else is supposed to happen this month. I need to start thinking of ways to keep myself form suffering December-In-General-Withdrawal during Christmas Break.

And yay, Jesse just brought me ice cream cake. Today was good, involving movies, brownies, and a trip to Wallmart, where I got much needed eyeliner and gum. I think another movie was planned later, but it's getting late, and I've become a veritable old person when it comes to going to bed on time. Seriously, it'll be like 10:00, and I'll be ready to go to sleep even if I don't have to get up in the morning. I think I am coming to appreciate the finer things in life; food and sleep. So I will finish my cake a go to bed.

So we're going to South Carolina at the end of this week, and I am very excited. We won't be staying as long as we usually do, but it will be wonderfully relaxing, plus I'll only be missing four days of school, so the homework won't be that bad. I don't think I'm looking forward to the car trip at all though, because it's November, and that means it's dark and grey and depressing which hasn't been doing anything to improve my mood. It helped last year, because there was nothing to do but skulk last year, but I've decided I don't like tramping around dark buildings looking at dark clouds in a dark coat. When I'm in a bad mood, I want to be cheered up, damn it, and refuse to go about wallowing in it (my mood). Last year, the trip home was dreadful because of things and bleak weather and having not been cast in 'Narnia', and being behind in schoolwork. I think I survived by listening to Newsies over and over again in a very old CD player with headphones that didn't have stereo. So actually, this year's trip should be better, because I have an iPod and shows for 'Babes In Toyland' to look forward to when we get back. Also, not having to take care of all my schooling myself is a huge plus.

Speaking of school, swimming sucks. We have to swim like three times a week, wearing ugly ass bathing suits that other people wear. of course they wash them, but dude. And the water looks like it's got something in it. Thankfully we only have lunch right after, so I don't have to go to class with wet hair. Also I'm going to have to swim like thirty or forty laps when I get back from SC to make up the classes I'll miss. Which means missing Chorus, and I hate missing Chorus. It's not like it's the high point in my day, but erm, I like singing, and even if I didn't, it's a hell of a lot better than swimming in a gross pool wearing a gross bathing suit. And speaking of Chorus, there are open auditions for Dynamics sometime before Christmas Break, so I am very excited about that.

I hope dinner is finished before I have to leave for rehearsal. Also, I have lots more lines now, and I'm in both acts. If I haven't already mentioned that before.

Yesterday I was a little angel and helped out with a food drive at school, sponsored by our Drama Club, or ITS I think. Of course, there was not one male soul present, as us six girls and one teacher hauled cans and cans in boxes and boxes into cars, weighed them at Kohlep's, and drove them to Reynoldsville. But what do you expect boys to do, something useful?
 Oh yes, and there were auditions for the school play on Wednesday. I think I did fairly well, definitely could have been better, and probably would have been had I rehearsed it more. I read with other people though, and that made me far less nervous. I was, however, twitchy in the extreme all day, because the cast list wasn't to be posted till after school. I think I must have looked a nervous wreck in Geometry class, and probably bowled a few freshmen over on the way to see the list (serves them right, the way they barrel through the hallways in a way that suggests a severe lack of depth perception). I am indeed in it, not as who I auditioned for, but as a rather nameless nurse. This suits me fine, because last show I was a rather nameless actress, and this time I will probably get to wear a cute little nurse outfit ::rubs hands together:: I don't care, so long as I'm in it, because an awful lot of people auditioned, and seeing as I'm new-ish, the chances of getting a part by default were kind of nonexistent. And if it's half as amazingly fun as the last show, I'm good with it.

 Tonight we are going to see the midnight showing of 'Nevermore'. I think I shall wear something Halloween-ish, meaning lots of stripes and my bodice shirt with the checked sleeves.

 

Two down, one more to go. I hope tonight is better than last night, 'cause last night I sucked a little. I was better on opening, when there was suddenly people out there, people who hadn't already seen the show ten times and in front of whom I could show off. Last night of course didn't have the hype of opening, so it wasn't as good. I'll not suck tonight though.

 Opening night was awesome of course, a few mishaps, but not anything noticeable to the audience (thought there was much waving around of arms and mouthing of very rude things in the wings during these occurrences). Afterward, we all ran off to Eat'n Park and ate things. And also payed for them. Last night, or this morning actually, was the cast party, which was quite a lot of fun. As usual at all night parties, I didn't make it long past six, but I was one of the last to go to bed, so all hail me. The evening for me  consisted first of food, followed by a long and fascinating theological discussion with two or three other kids. We even brought out a Bible because someone was awesome enough to have brought one with them. It was a good conversation :P The good conversation was dispersed with calls for hide-and-seek, which lasted for two rounds before the movie started. I would have stayed and watched it, but my one friend wasn't a fan of the brightly colored spurts of blood and removal of organs set to an opera, so I accompanied her upstairs, since I had no strong feelings on the subject, and we had some more conversations. What followed after the movie was mostly of random discussion, more food, quote/song guessing games, and Truth or Dare till about six in the morning. I think I slept past breakfast, but I don't care because I can't ever eat in the morning. I was thankfully able to catch a ride home, since Daddy Dear and Sarah were in Clearfield doing important school testing stuffs. So yes. I had much fun, and also acquired some new and lofty-ish things to think about regarding life, the universe, and everything.

 Just one more show tonight, and I'll probably cry or something. I'd better cry, or else I'll have to be very disappointed with myself and my insensitive tear ducts. Also I have about six essays to write over the weekend and till Wednesday, because I am the ultimate procrastinator, but hey. What's six essays on a couple of books I haven't quite finished anyways? Oh yes, and auditions for the school drama are this week and I am most excited. Goodness, what shall I do with myself?

Oi. We have a show, so says the director. So yeah, hope I break something tomorrow. I wonder if it has to be my leg or just any old leg. But suppose I'll leave off breaking things and go to bed now. I'm not in such a foul mood as I was, because rehearsal was kind of nice (besides me sucking at my scene) and, well, we have a show :) Always nice to hear that, you know. Nighty night.

 So I think I am better-ish. At least no more fever and aches and chills and head-throbbings and falling over backwards. I tried to go back to school on Friday, but ended up scarpering before lunch was out. Of course, now I don't know what I'll do to help with the power point for 'Mockingbird' that's due tomorrow, but dude. I was sick, and I sodding hate that book. Not as much as I hate, loath, and detest George Snorewell's bloody stupid 'Animal Farm'. Man, that guy is a pessimistic moron. I don't need a lot of pigs running around singing stupid songs to help me learn about the Russian Revolution, thanks. I know I'm being ignorant about it, but I have no patience for depressing allegories. But never mind. After we're done with this drudgery, we get to move on Julius Caesar. Not one of Shakespeare's more engaging works, but it's still Shakespeare, and his extravagant monologues and long winded insults are good enough for me. And also there's a university coming some time next month to put it on for us.

 I probably shall have lots of work to make up tomorrow. Prapsy I'll bring some to rehearsal, and I can sit in the wings and work on it. Speaking of which, the production is an evening of two one acts, entitled 'What's Wrong With the Girls?' and 'Check Please: Take Two'. Show dates are October 22, 23, and 24, at 7:00 pm at the DAHS Auditorium, and tickets are $3.00 and/or non-perishable food items. Come see it. It's funny. And it's for charity, so you're nasty if you don't.

 I'm going to go watch a movie now. Once I'm done simpering over the Henry Mancini piece Sarah just played on the piano :P Oh and I still have the most wretched, horrible, awful cold that won't let me breath. It's not at all fair.

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Gr. I am sick. But I simply cannot miss school today. There is an improv in drama class I have to plan for, and I am in no academic position to be skipping geometry. Oh well. Damn it and my tea is cold. And this is the wrong brand of cereal and it's getting soggy. But you know, I might be contagious, in which case it is my civic duty to stay at home... I don't know. It's fifteen minutes before we have to leave. Aha. Daddy is calling the school. Civic duty and all. Don't want to be getting other people sick, do I? Besides, now I can catch up on homework. And everyone else has missed at least one improv. Also, play practice is much more important, and I should be well rested for it. Right. To the couch.

And here is a meme stolen from shadowempress

1. What was the last thing you put in your mouth? A chocolate chip cookie with milk :)

2. Where was your profile picture taken? The main part, probably in England somewhere.

3. Can you play Guitar Hero? I hope not. If I ever did, I should have to be very cross with myself.

4. Name someone who made you laugh today. Um, prolly over half the people at play practice, silly boys in my classes, and Sarah, reading aloud from Howl's Moving Castle.

5. How late did you stay up last night and why? About 11:00, because there was Supernatural that needed watching.

6. If you could move somewhere else, would you? Not today. I have too much theatrical plotting to do.

7. Ever been kissed under fireworks? In Soviet Russia, fireworks kiss under you.

8. Which of your friends lives closest to you? Not counting burningstarsxe, faeriemaiden.

9. Do you believe ex's can be friends? Yes, if they are not scummy or oversensitive sorts.

10. How do you feel about Dr Pepper? Its purpose in this world is questionable.

11. When was the last time you cried really hard? Um.... I can't remember?

12. Who took your profile picture? Lewis Carroll.

13. Who was the last person you took a picture of? Sarah.

14. Was yesterday better than today? Not by a long shot. Today wasn't fantastic either, but is was good-ish.

15. Can you live a day without TV? I can. TV is not a staple.The piano claims that position.

16. Are you upset about anything? Oh I don't think so. Scheming, busy, and slightly twitchy, but certainly not upset.

17. Do you think relationships are ever really worth it? Of course they are, sillies.

18. Are you a bad influence? Hey. It's me. *interpret statement as you see fit*

19. Night out or night in? Either, if it's with people I like to be with.

20. What item could you not go without during the day? Howl, a pen, and my assignment book.

21. Who was the last person you visited in the hospital? Erm... Mum when she had the latest midget?

22. What does the last text message in your inbox say? Alas. I have no text inbox, because there is no cellphone for it to in. Donations will be appreciated.

23. How do you feel about your life right now? It is unexpected, unpredictable, and dreadfully and perfectly marvelous. Just going with it.

24. Do you hate anyone? I do not hate people. I only strongly dislike some of them, and harbor only slightly controllable desires to kick their sorry rears.

25. If we were to look in your inbox, what would we find? LJ things, stuff, stupid forwards, and... too much random crap that needs to be cleaned out.

26. Say you were given a drug test right now, would you pass? With flying colors. Awesome, flying, psychedelic colors....

27. Has anyone ever called you perfect before? Hell yes. No specific instances are coming to mind, but I'm sure I've heard it once or ten times.

28. What song is stuck in your head? Haven't got one, but I am listening to song 'So Close' from Enchanted :)

29. Someone knocks on your window at 2:00 a.m., who do you want it to be? Oh lots. And we'd have a lovely garden party.

30. Wanna have grandkids by the time you're 50? 53. And one half.

31. Name something you have to do tomorrow? School, papes, and then... nothing! Ha! It shall be marvelous.

32. Do you think too much or too little? Depends. I don't have a lot of time for thinking lately, and I'm good with it.

33. Do you smile a lot? Oh far too much.

 It's amazing how much little things can effect your day. Little things like receiving spontaneous applause during rehearsal. Everything in the world could have gone wrong, and it all would have been worth it. I love when things happen that send you home smiling. Especially when you're miffed and nervous, and then you make everyone laugh and, well. Yay.

 Blocking tomorrow evening. That should be fun. Oh and we observed Beeca's birthday today and there was cake.  :)

 Aha. Victory is mine. I have got the part I auditioned for and intend to have very much fun with it indeed. I suppose my audition must have gone well. Which it should have, because 1) I had read the part before hand, 2) it was the best friggin' audition ever. Know why? Because no one was watching! Except the director and the prompter, neither of whom I am scared of. So yeah. No one watching = very easy.
 Today I got to not get in trouble for not finding some discarded homework, because there was no class to which that homework belonged. Because it was a freshman class, and all the smelly freshmen were in the auditorium doing smelly freshman things. So me and some other Sophomores hid from janitors in the halls and discussed driving permits and vintage cars with pinstripes, till a vice-principle lady kicked us out and sent us to the library. That was nice, because the library is better than earth science.
 
 Now, see, I had a train of thought here, or at least some point today. But it all went away because I've been talking and shopping for free music by way of stalking innocent little tags on file sharing communities. Oh! And I just found James Marsters' album, and....... *eep!!* I sat and giggled over it for nearly twenty minutes straight. I also proceeded to listen to it while getting ready for school this morning, much to the chagrin of Eli, who we all know is such a morning person. Needless to say, there was much bouncing about and gigging at a time in the morning when no one is at very good terms with anything. And it was fun :) (Awesome actors who write music are the best things ever.)

 I think I may have a more detailed post tomorrow probably. Oh yes, and I wrote something about Chuck Norris on a Health test because it fit the question. It was awesome.

 Goodness, it's dreadful when I wait till this hour to post, because I am always too tired by now. But I was rather busy today. I finally attacked the bathroom with several scrub brushes and a spray bottle, and even went so far as cleaning out the drain. A fat lot of good the drain does, but that's because it was clogged. It still is clogged, but that's because I only had a bottle opener with which to salvage the terrifying stuff that has been clogging it. It was indeed a valiant effort, and the shower is none the worse for it, but I think I might be. Seriously, you don't know what it's like in that drain. Thankfully, neither do I, but that's beside the point. It must be truly horrific considering the stuff that comes out of it. Anyways. At about six thirty, I proceeded to forget about my piano lesson at six thirty. No worries though, I remembered when my teacher showed up. I soon discovered that for all my playing recently, I am terribly rusty. I could barely play a D Major scale. I did remember, however, that the key of D has two sharps, because I had remembered it this previous Tuesday during chorus.
 Speaking of chores, today was dreadful. We skipped chorus for math tests. Wretched, horrid math placement tests. Actually, today was not dreadful. Decidedly not so in fact. In theatre arts, we read from the script for the upcoming play, and played an actress acting out all sorts of female stereotypes. I had lots of fun. I must confess, I left class feeling quite satisfied with myself. Not superior, but definitely satisfied, because I seldom get the opportunity to read such fun parts in front of people and, well, it rather makes me beam when I think I've done alright. And it was lots and lots of fun :)
 Another good thing. When we had to do our wretched tests, I was actually able to sit at a table of people I've only just met in during the past week, who I am now comfortable enough with to sit by. But the test was still awful.
 Morgan was able to walk home with me today, as she didn't have soccer. We had a brief conversation on the subject of us having no boyfriends (the subject having arisen from commenting that neither of us will be going to the dance this Friday) and we lamented that there is no store whereat you can buy them. Then we had a lovely bit of gossip, which was nice, as none of involved me directly.
 So yes, not at all a bad day. And I remembered to get an apple with my lunch. Pictures tomorrow. Mine is going to be dreadful, I know it. But if we get to skip first period, then I will forgive the camera for not doing proper justice to my face.

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Not a lot to post about, mainly because I am too lazy at the moment. I had a decent day at school today. We actually did something with maps in World Culture (imagine that!). I also got a chance to discuss and debate the merits and demerits of anime and why it doesn't belong anywhere near the Brit lit in Theatre Arts class. Also, I kicked ass in Chorus. It would be so very much better if Chorus went for two periods, and we got to skip Geometry altogether. I mean really. No one likes Geometry.
 Also, three days without school is going to be very nice indeed. I'm getting used to it though, and overall it's not that bad. Once you get settled and used to things, it all seems more natural and stuff. And the news that our choir is planning a trip to NY to see a musical or three makes things sufficiently better :)