Wow!!
I just got back from my preformance tonight... it was awesome.
I've always been a bit doubtful after the preformances but I wasn't tonight, even though a lot of people screwed up I felt really good about it. I was able to overcome a lot of the issues I've had and throw myself into it all the way and I know I did my absolute best!!!
It's really an amazing feeling, and one of the biggest reasons I like acting cause when you really get into it and work really hard it's totaly awesome to hear the people clap at the end of the scene and know they're clapping for you... and that you deserve it because it's terribly obdvious when the clapping is just that akward polite kind. The you-did-a-great-job kind is soooo much better than the other kind!!! :) I went after to greet the audience and two of my friends that I've been in plays with before were there and it was sooo cool cause I was really hoping they would come. I wish you were all here to see it!!! <3 Kelsey
Friday, March 30, 2007
The Commandments of Friendship and Dating/Guys Part 1
Hi everyone!!!
Guess what? You get to read a list about guys composed by a couple of teenage girls.
:-P Ok that sounded a little weird so I'll tell you the story
We were sitting in German... doing absolutely NOTHING so I look at J and say "I've got an idea"
The idea from this list came mostly from the fact that 90% of my friends are 16 or will be in the next couple of weeks. At the end of German it was about half a page, but by the end of the next period with Sadie it was about three pages. Keep in mind that this is an ongoing project so you'll probably see more later. <3>here is THE LIST!
By the way "the guy" = boyfriend, crush or date
1. Thou shalt not neglect thy friends in favor of "the guy"
2. Thou shalt not date a guy your friend fancies unless she is fickle and likes more than 1
3. Thou shalt kindly give advice when asked for (or if you have a really good ide) but thou shalt NEVER mock "the guy" no matter how ridiculous you find their relationship
4. Tell your friend if they look awful (kindly) - There is to be no beating around the bush between friends
5. Thou shalt divulge any information pertaining to "the guy" no matter how insignificant it may seem
6. Thou shalt obtain pictures of any cute guys that you know but your friends know not before you start the insessently talking about him thing
7. Thou shalt warn thy friend if thou hast any legitimate reason to be concerned about "the guy"'s morals/reputation (his being non-morman doesn't count)
8. Thou shalt defend thy friend's honor and reputation (unless arguing with your chronic PMS mother, then you may do so non-verbally)
9. Thou shalt distribute thy time fairly between thy friends and "the guy" never more guy than friends (but it is ok to include "the guy" with your friends)
10. None of that akward third wheel stuff... if its just gonna be you, "the guy" and the friend dont make them come, that's just akward for all involved.
11. Thou shalt patiently listen and comment (encouragingly) to your friends raving about "the guy". Thou shalt not bring up the last one or say anything unencouraging or mean (see commandments 28 &29)
12.Thou shalt listen graciously to any legitimate concerns/critisism of "the guy" (remember they are your friends and are trying to HELP you)
13. Thou shalt NEVER mention "the Ex"
14. Thou shalt ABOVE ALL remember that your friends were here before the guy and will most likely be here long after he is gone (aka don't fight over guys!)
15. Thou shalt never date "the Ex" unless making 100% sure it is completely ok with your friend
16. Thou shalt NEVER flirt with "the guy" or the Ex" in the presence of your friend (regardless of consent recieved in commandment 15... thats just AKWARD!!)
17. Thou shalt never flirt with "the guy" regardless of whether or not your friend is around
18. Thou shalt never so much as LOOK at the Ex until consent is recieved (see commandment 15) remember no matter how cool he is he's NOT worth your friendship
19. Thou shalt never divulge any information concerning "the guy" or "the ex" or the friend to any parent or authority figure unless it is of serious danger to any of the above three (no dating a non-morman still doesn't count)
20. Thou shalt allow thy friend a period of space and peace as she overcomes the newly made "EX" (if desired)
21. Thou shalt not allow this period of space and peace to extend through an unhealthy amount of time (drag her to a party with lots of cute guys if necessary)
22. Always try to see how your friend is trying to help you see the truth about "the guy", life or overcomming "the guy", don't deny their help (see number 14)
23.Thou shalt defend "the guy" from any possible competition when thy friend is either not present or too intimidated to do so
24. Thou shalt no hate the Barbie because she is pretty, thou shalt only hate her if "the guy" thinks so... and probably not even then (strong dislike is ok)
25. Thou shalt always trust thy friends and "they guy" above any rumors you may hear to the contraty (exception they say something about each other, in this case seriously check it out and talk to witnesses)
26. Thou shalt not try to turn thy friend against "the guy" regardless of your opinion of him (this doesn't mean hide harmful information, just check your motives)
27. Thou shalt kindly inform thy friend of comments being made behind her back (excersize caution if you did not personaly hear the said comments)
28. Thou shalt remember that love is blind and in some cases "the guy" will be a complete idiot/jerk grin and bear it, any attempts to break it up will probably just extend the clingly nasty period. Don't worry... eventually her eyes will come back
29. However if "the guy" is dangerous to your friend's mental, emotional, physical health and she refuses to see reason thou shalt drag her into the trees and slap her (gently) until she sees reason (figuratively of course)
Guess what? You get to read a list about guys composed by a couple of teenage girls.
:-P Ok that sounded a little weird so I'll tell you the story
We were sitting in German... doing absolutely NOTHING so I look at J and say "I've got an idea"
The idea from this list came mostly from the fact that 90% of my friends are 16 or will be in the next couple of weeks. At the end of German it was about half a page, but by the end of the next period with Sadie it was about three pages. Keep in mind that this is an ongoing project so you'll probably see more later. <3>here is THE LIST!
By the way "the guy" = boyfriend, crush or date
1. Thou shalt not neglect thy friends in favor of "the guy"
2. Thou shalt not date a guy your friend fancies unless she is fickle and likes more than 1
3. Thou shalt kindly give advice when asked for (or if you have a really good ide) but thou shalt NEVER mock "the guy" no matter how ridiculous you find their relationship
4. Tell your friend if they look awful (kindly) - There is to be no beating around the bush between friends
5. Thou shalt divulge any information pertaining to "the guy" no matter how insignificant it may seem
6. Thou shalt obtain pictures of any cute guys that you know but your friends know not before you start the insessently talking about him thing
7. Thou shalt warn thy friend if thou hast any legitimate reason to be concerned about "the guy"'s morals/reputation (his being non-morman doesn't count)
8. Thou shalt defend thy friend's honor and reputation (unless arguing with your chronic PMS mother, then you may do so non-verbally)
9. Thou shalt distribute thy time fairly between thy friends and "the guy" never more guy than friends (but it is ok to include "the guy" with your friends)
10. None of that akward third wheel stuff... if its just gonna be you, "the guy" and the friend dont make them come, that's just akward for all involved.
11. Thou shalt patiently listen and comment (encouragingly) to your friends raving about "the guy". Thou shalt not bring up the last one or say anything unencouraging or mean (see commandments 28 &29)
12.Thou shalt listen graciously to any legitimate concerns/critisism of "the guy" (remember they are your friends and are trying to HELP you)
13. Thou shalt NEVER mention "the Ex"
14. Thou shalt ABOVE ALL remember that your friends were here before the guy and will most likely be here long after he is gone (aka don't fight over guys!)
15. Thou shalt never date "the Ex" unless making 100% sure it is completely ok with your friend
16. Thou shalt NEVER flirt with "the guy" or the Ex" in the presence of your friend (regardless of consent recieved in commandment 15... thats just AKWARD!!)
17. Thou shalt never flirt with "the guy" regardless of whether or not your friend is around
18. Thou shalt never so much as LOOK at the Ex until consent is recieved (see commandment 15) remember no matter how cool he is he's NOT worth your friendship
19. Thou shalt never divulge any information concerning "the guy" or "the ex" or the friend to any parent or authority figure unless it is of serious danger to any of the above three (no dating a non-morman still doesn't count)
20. Thou shalt allow thy friend a period of space and peace as she overcomes the newly made "EX" (if desired)
21. Thou shalt not allow this period of space and peace to extend through an unhealthy amount of time (drag her to a party with lots of cute guys if necessary)
22. Always try to see how your friend is trying to help you see the truth about "the guy", life or overcomming "the guy", don't deny their help (see number 14)
23.Thou shalt defend "the guy" from any possible competition when thy friend is either not present or too intimidated to do so
24. Thou shalt no hate the Barbie because she is pretty, thou shalt only hate her if "the guy" thinks so... and probably not even then (strong dislike is ok)
25. Thou shalt always trust thy friends and "they guy" above any rumors you may hear to the contraty (exception they say something about each other, in this case seriously check it out and talk to witnesses)
26. Thou shalt not try to turn thy friend against "the guy" regardless of your opinion of him (this doesn't mean hide harmful information, just check your motives)
27. Thou shalt kindly inform thy friend of comments being made behind her back (excersize caution if you did not personaly hear the said comments)
28. Thou shalt remember that love is blind and in some cases "the guy" will be a complete idiot/jerk grin and bear it, any attempts to break it up will probably just extend the clingly nasty period. Don't worry... eventually her eyes will come back
29. However if "the guy" is dangerous to your friend's mental, emotional, physical health and she refuses to see reason thou shalt drag her into the trees and slap her (gently) until she sees reason (figuratively of course)
Thursday, March 29, 2007
The Unforgotten Soldier
Guess what everyone???
IT'S STORY TIME! lol... I wrote this during a class at some point when I was really bored.
Please excuse the punctuation :)
<3 Kelsey
The Unforgotten Soldier
Carrie stood at the train station waiting and hoping. A little apart from her a large group was forming:
sweethearts, mothers and little brothers all waiting for loved ones to step off the train. A few shot brief pitying glances toward the lonely girl,
but most did not. It was easier to forget they thought, no one wanted to see her grief on such a happy day.
A train whistle was heard faintly in the distance, and excitement swept through the crowd.
Still the girl stood all alone staring into the distance.
The day was clear and the sun shined brightly, almost mocking her sadness.
The second whistle of the train brought back memmories, of another clear sunny day, another dreaded train whistle, four years ago.
He wrapped his arms tight around her and kissed her, there on the platform in front of everyone.
A moment later they pulled apart "Thomas" she said sounding shocked "what on earth will people think?"Secretly she didn't mind, secretly she was bursting with pride for her brown haired soldier. "Just what they should" he replied with an impudent grin. Then softer "I love you Carrie."
"I love you too" she said choking back tears.
"Don't you forget that lassie" he said with mock fierceness.
"I won't" she promised as the tears began to slip down her face.
He gently wiped them away and smiled down at her.
"I'll think of you every day" he whispered in her ear as the whistle sounded again.
"And I of you" she began, but the train doors began to shut.
Thomas pulled her close for one last hug "It's time Carrie" he said softly.
She closed her eyes and ran her fingers through his curly brown hair. "Go" she said with a gentle shove.
He squeezed her hand and they locked eyes as the train started to pull away. He released her hand and ran for the departing train.
He jumped and Carries heart almost stopped, but he managed to pull himself up and wave cheekily.
Carrie let out a breath she'd unconciously been holding and waved back.
"Be careful Thomas" she said softly.
She watched the train as it pulled away but quickly turned aside before it was out of sight, knowing it was bad luck to watch some one leave until they were out of sight. With a prayer in her heart she began the weary walk home.
The groaning sigh of the train pulling up at the platform brought her back to the present.
She straightened and nervously brushed her skirt off as the train doors banged open.
The soldiers rolled off the train in waves, running to family and friends they hadn't seen in years.
Still no soldier ran to Carrie.
Still she stood patiently waiting, as other sweethearts were hugged and spun around.
The crowd thinned as people returned to their homes. A few more straggled wearily off the train, these could not run.
They bore the wounds and scars of the past few years. Some missed an arm, a leg, or an eye, but all were greatful to be returning home at all.
A few nurses pushed stretchers off the train, but still there was no Thomas. A couple walked by Carrie, the soldier had curly brown hair... just like Thomas. His arm was wrapped around a girl's shoulder and she gazed adoringly up at him, smiling.
We used to look like that Carrie thought a little sadly.
The last few soldiers stood on the platform scanning the dwindling crowd for their loved ones.
Carrie watched them as one by one their faces lit up with smiles when they spotted a familiar face.
Then they'd hurry away to homes and people they'd sorely missed.
Still she waited patiently.
The train whistled again and the doors began to shut, but still she waited.
The train began to pull away, but Carrie still waited.
The train clacked out of sight. Carrie still waited.
Some one tapped her on the shoulder and her heart soared. She spun around joyfully... but it was only the soldier with the curly brown hair.
His sweetheart stood back a little waiting.
"Are you Carrie Thompson?" he asked hesitantly. Mutely she nodded.
"I have something for you" he said drawing a small tissue paper packet from his pocket and handing it to her.
She opened it slowly. A lone tear escaped when she saw its contents, a small gold heart shaped locket.
The necklace she'd given to Thomas the day he'd left, hers since childhood. She'd liked to think of him, looking at it, thinking of her.
"Is he?" she managed to choke out. The soldier shrugged.
"I don't know, no one does. But I found it in the trenches and wanted to bring it back to you."
The tears were now flowing freely down her pale face.
"Thank you" she said slowly. The soldier just nodded.
"He was brave, your Thomas. He talked of you often and wanted to make it back to you more than anything. He was a fine man Carrie, he'll be sorely missed." Carrie could only nod her head in reply. With a last sympathetic glance over his shoulder he left.
He embraced the girl and they walked away hand in hand. Someday Thomas and I will look like that again she thought.
But for now there was tomorrow's train. For now she'd be content on that platform.. waiting and watching, hoping and praying.
There she will stand till she is old and grey, waiting for a boy who will never come home.
IT'S STORY TIME! lol... I wrote this during a class at some point when I was really bored.
Please excuse the punctuation :)
<3 Kelsey
The Unforgotten Soldier
Carrie stood at the train station waiting and hoping. A little apart from her a large group was forming:
sweethearts, mothers and little brothers all waiting for loved ones to step off the train. A few shot brief pitying glances toward the lonely girl,
but most did not. It was easier to forget they thought, no one wanted to see her grief on such a happy day.
A train whistle was heard faintly in the distance, and excitement swept through the crowd.
Still the girl stood all alone staring into the distance.
The day was clear and the sun shined brightly, almost mocking her sadness.
The second whistle of the train brought back memmories, of another clear sunny day, another dreaded train whistle, four years ago.
He wrapped his arms tight around her and kissed her, there on the platform in front of everyone.
A moment later they pulled apart "Thomas" she said sounding shocked "what on earth will people think?"Secretly she didn't mind, secretly she was bursting with pride for her brown haired soldier. "Just what they should" he replied with an impudent grin. Then softer "I love you Carrie."
"I love you too" she said choking back tears.
"Don't you forget that lassie" he said with mock fierceness.
"I won't" she promised as the tears began to slip down her face.
He gently wiped them away and smiled down at her.
"I'll think of you every day" he whispered in her ear as the whistle sounded again.
"And I of you" she began, but the train doors began to shut.
Thomas pulled her close for one last hug "It's time Carrie" he said softly.
She closed her eyes and ran her fingers through his curly brown hair. "Go" she said with a gentle shove.
He squeezed her hand and they locked eyes as the train started to pull away. He released her hand and ran for the departing train.
He jumped and Carries heart almost stopped, but he managed to pull himself up and wave cheekily.
Carrie let out a breath she'd unconciously been holding and waved back.
"Be careful Thomas" she said softly.
She watched the train as it pulled away but quickly turned aside before it was out of sight, knowing it was bad luck to watch some one leave until they were out of sight. With a prayer in her heart she began the weary walk home.
The groaning sigh of the train pulling up at the platform brought her back to the present.
She straightened and nervously brushed her skirt off as the train doors banged open.
The soldiers rolled off the train in waves, running to family and friends they hadn't seen in years.
Still no soldier ran to Carrie.
Still she stood patiently waiting, as other sweethearts were hugged and spun around.
The crowd thinned as people returned to their homes. A few more straggled wearily off the train, these could not run.
They bore the wounds and scars of the past few years. Some missed an arm, a leg, or an eye, but all were greatful to be returning home at all.
A few nurses pushed stretchers off the train, but still there was no Thomas. A couple walked by Carrie, the soldier had curly brown hair... just like Thomas. His arm was wrapped around a girl's shoulder and she gazed adoringly up at him, smiling.
We used to look like that Carrie thought a little sadly.
The last few soldiers stood on the platform scanning the dwindling crowd for their loved ones.
Carrie watched them as one by one their faces lit up with smiles when they spotted a familiar face.
Then they'd hurry away to homes and people they'd sorely missed.
Still she waited patiently.
The train whistled again and the doors began to shut, but still she waited.
The train began to pull away, but Carrie still waited.
The train clacked out of sight. Carrie still waited.
Some one tapped her on the shoulder and her heart soared. She spun around joyfully... but it was only the soldier with the curly brown hair.
His sweetheart stood back a little waiting.
"Are you Carrie Thompson?" he asked hesitantly. Mutely she nodded.
"I have something for you" he said drawing a small tissue paper packet from his pocket and handing it to her.
She opened it slowly. A lone tear escaped when she saw its contents, a small gold heart shaped locket.
The necklace she'd given to Thomas the day he'd left, hers since childhood. She'd liked to think of him, looking at it, thinking of her.
"Is he?" she managed to choke out. The soldier shrugged.
"I don't know, no one does. But I found it in the trenches and wanted to bring it back to you."
The tears were now flowing freely down her pale face.
"Thank you" she said slowly. The soldier just nodded.
"He was brave, your Thomas. He talked of you often and wanted to make it back to you more than anything. He was a fine man Carrie, he'll be sorely missed." Carrie could only nod her head in reply. With a last sympathetic glance over his shoulder he left.
He embraced the girl and they walked away hand in hand. Someday Thomas and I will look like that again she thought.
But for now there was tomorrow's train. For now she'd be content on that platform.. waiting and watching, hoping and praying.
There she will stand till she is old and grey, waiting for a boy who will never come home.
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