Falling Higher

My simple mind doesn't understand this crazy music but it's going to be stuck in my head for forever.

I was part of a show today. After rehearsing for a month with an awesome cast, I was a part of a staged reading of Jake Sheffer's Falling Higher. Seriously, I can't express my gratitude. I was just happy to be in rehearsals with a script in my hands. That feeling alone was something I longed for and this process helped me get that back. Jake was so incredibly passionate about this play, the cast was tons of fun, and Mama and Papa Sheffer were supportive as ever. Working with this cast was special because so many of them were part of my high school experience. Being around them all makes my heart happy. And spending time with them tonight after the show felt SO good. So unbelievably good. Because we did it! It was done. We brought something to life together and helped Jake achieve a goal. And we could spend the time catching up with good food and great memories. It's really hard for me to put these feelings into words. But being reunited with people I haven't had in my life for sometime and then hearing "please stay in touch" in an ACTUAL GENUINE TONE WITH A TRUE DESIRE TO REMAIN IN CONTACT is so heartwarming. You know me. I've got this thing about letting people go and not wanting to be forgotten. It's nice that these bonds have lasted and that we can still enjoy one another. I hope this is not the last I see of this beautiful motley crew.

"I Love Theatre People"

First off. EMILY IS HERE. OH MY GOSH MY ROOMMATE IS BACK AND I LOVE HER SO MUCH AND I'M SO GLAD I FINALLY GET TO SPEND THIS WEEKEND WITH EHR AFTER A CRAZY 5 MONTHS OF MISSING HER! AHHH

After tonight's show of Pygmalion (huge crowd, by the way, and everything went beautifully!), I got out of my dress, grabbed my wrapped gift, and headed to the theatre with my girls. I was so happy they'd participate in an Alpha Psi event with me. We were having another dog party. For the event I BOUGHT A LIGHT SABER. And I wrapped it in One Direction paper so that no one would want it. It was the first thing someone grabbed. And after much fighting and yelling and struggle. I WON. I GOT IT. I GOT IT BACK AND IT IS MINE AND I HAVE A LIGHT SABER AND IT IS BEAUTIFUL. The lot of us are so crazy. Seriously. And I was so glad to see that the girls were enjoying themselves and had fun with everyone. Afterwards we played Sardines. Lauren and I teamed up and had a blast running through that theater in the dark. Afterwards we sat and conversed and laughed outside the theater with some wonderful people. I am just now getting back, and my roommate isn't here so I can take my time writing this and getting into my PJs without disturbing anyone. It's a lovely feeling. Ugh. Being surrounded by wonderful people. It's all a girl can ask for.

Bi Annual

SAW MY GIRLS TODAY! Kim, Rose, & Shelly. I so look forward to our reunions. Only twice a year really, but it's just so good to get our dynamic back. BASICALLY I need to hurry up and learn to drive. Cries. Ugh. Fine. Soon. I guess. Meh. Anyway. Glad everyone is doing really well. It's the first time in ages we're all single, fun fact. Which is... so weird haha. I spent most of the day with Rose. She gave me a ride, so we stayed in the mall a little longer and went from Montgomery to Wheaton hah. And we really just talked and caught up. And it was amazing. Getting stuff off your chest with someone who just KNOWS you. I need more of these girls in my life. I'll definitely take what I can get <3

ALSO, unrelated. I went to Kaiser again today to pick up a prescription. And I saw my friend Junior! Handsome as ever. He gave me a wonderful hug. He's such a catch. I hope everything is going well for him.

Sidenote. Working on my friend's gift for tomorrow. AND I HAVE NO CLUE HOW TO WRAP IT. AGH. I'll tell you about it tomorrow haha

GOLAZO!

Reason 337: Today was perfect. Even when it wasn't, it was perfect.

Today is Cristina's day. She is now officially one month old as of 8:50 this morning. She really has gotten big. She's so beautiful and I'm so lucky she's in my life. Also, since a month has passed, that means the grounding is over! YAY SHE'S ALLOWED TO WATCH DISNEY NOW!

Honesty is what gets me through. I hate keeping things secret. Even crushes. And they never stay secret for long. So I told Fabrizio I liked him. Why? Because once I get something off my chest and stop brooding about it, I'm able to look at things more clearly, and then just move on. He took it well. He doesn't like me (please offer a big fat I told you so to your sister from me hehe), but that's not surprising. And now, I'll get over him! That's honestly so simple! The best part is he isn't awkward about it all. He's a better sport than I thought. Pleasantly surprised :)

Family reunions! We didn't get to stay too long unfortunately, which put a damper on things. But we went to my cousin Avi's house, and we met Baby Eli (eh-lee). He was born May 26th, four days before Cristina was born. The whole family got to meet both of them today. There was a lot of cooing. And just being near these people always beings me so much joy. There is endless love in this family, and never ending laughs.

BRAZIL WINS CONFEDERATION CUP! YES! MY TEAM! I KNEW WE COULD DO IT. 3-0 against Spain, aka 2010 World Cup Champions. HA. (2nd favorite team, I'm not actually hating hehe). And because I was away today and could not watch it, I had Eric sending me texts about every goal. I swear he was so serious and formal about it, I thought ESPN might have been texting me haha. I'll have to share them some time, they were too funny.The final one reads "Thank you for signing up with the Entertainment Reporting Information Center". Get it? It spells Eric. This kid!

Pretty Boys Who Can Sing. Straight NoChaser was AMAZING. Mariah & I had such a blast. And her friend was such a sweetheart. We fangirled hardcore. I haven't ever swooned so much in my life. But seriously, I can't get over how good these guys are. And how nice they were! And absolutely attractive. I'm marrying Michael. The end. They're set was so cool. SO MUCH SOUL. Hallelujah was mind-blowing. Tainted Love was CRAZY. The movie medley had me geeking out and almost crying. And for the encore, because you KNEW we would demand one. They apparently decided not to do it all summer, but they performed 12 Days of Christmas for us. EXCEPT EVERYONE SANG ALONG TO THE DREIDEL SONG. I COULD'VE CRIED. Seriously, the whole show was so perfect. Actually, Jerome fainted at the beginning of the second song. I wasn't sure if it was real or not because they all stopped at the same time. Like, it was CRISP. But they took him offstage, the techies made sure he was okay, the guys started the next song, and by the end of the first verse he was right back up and dancing. The fall was the joke of the show, which kinda made me feel bad, but he took it like a champ. I felt proud. Is that weird? APPARENTLY in the house that the original members lived (In Indiana U where the group was initially formed in the 90's), there's a shrine to them? I'm gonna ask Margie to go take pictures for me.

TODAY WAS FUN. I LOVE TODAY.

Mambo Italiano Part 2

Reason 326: Spencer texted me at work today! Ah! So it turns out he works at an Italian restaurant this summer! Oh, well then. Guess where the girls and I are gonna go soon! Reunited (over Italian food yet again) and it feels so good! ;)

(Title is a reference to a post way back in August)

Can we talk about the adorableness that is Megan Batoon? Like, can I be her?

My Little Itty Bitty

Reason 76: First thing I did when I got home: play with Peligro. I love this little baby!

This isn't him, but the size is pretty darn accurate

Spencer On The Hill

Geddit? Cause "Spencer & Hill"? Techno artists? Geddit?

Reason 70: Seeing Spencer seriously made my life complete. I adore him to bits and pieces and seeing him made the world. Admittedly the show did not go as well as we'd hoped. But seeing him made me forget absolutely all of that. Aww, my little man. And also NO MORE HAIRSPRAY EVER AGAIN. WOOT!

This is a .gif made from a scene in the anime Ouran High School Host Club (one of my favs). This is basically what happened when I saw him.