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Mel B
22 January 2008 @ 09:36 am
On Vox: thirty.  

Today is the first day of school.

*screams, then hangs head in defeat*

What can you do? I've had a month off. Now it's time to get things crackin'.  I only have Jazz today but it starts at 12:30. I'm at the library right now. Melissa's first class was at 9:30. The parking lots are infested with crazy people. We got to campus at 9, and the lot that I usually park in, was filled up. I hope most of these people drop out by next week. Only because I have to leave immediately after class so I drop Melissa off and then go to work.

 

Today is the first rehearsal with the full cast. Should be interesting. Some of my friends I haven't seen since break started so it will be nice to see them. I'm praying for no drama!

 

I've got my hands at redemption's side whose scars are bigger than these doubts of mine. - Switchfoot

Jon Foreman's writing is so good.

I already hear honks blaring outside. Stupid idiots.

<3

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Mel B
14 January 2008 @ 02:29 pm
On Vox: twenty-six.  

In the next two weeks, I am giving myself a challenge to start/continue/finish choreography for the SEVEN tap classes I teach. I don't want them to be boring - only because I have to keep seeing it over and over again. Last night I was online, looking at different websites, giving myself some motivation and reading how teachers explain the steps. That's my issue sometimes. I can show the kids what to do, but I want to verbally clarify everything.

I love tapping but sometimes my knee hurt and it makes it difficult. BOO.

Another class to teach at 4. Whoot whoot.

I'm going to try out the lip gloss I bought yesterday.

I'm surrounded by notes and tap shoes.

<3


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Mel B
18 December 2007 @ 09:40 am
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I'm in Chicago - as Ensemble. It's okay. I was a little bit disappointed that I didn't get cast for Cell Block Tango, but it's alright. I'll be dancing and moving and singing throughout the show. I'm so happy that I'm in the show and a bunch of my friends are in it as well. Lots of personality, cast-wise. We're going to be awesome. Here's my thoughts about it - without the Ensemble, the leads don't get anywhere in the show. Went out to get milkshakes with Patricia (aka Pep), and we talked about the casting. Of course, we don't know what Michael (our director) was looking for, so that's why some things happened that people weren't exactly happy about, but we know it's for the best. 

My checks went through so I'm definitely going to finish up my Christmas shopping tonight after work. I love getting gifts for my family and friends. I have to mail out cards tomorrow. So much to do and so little time to do it!

Alright..last day of HST until January. Shoud be interesting.

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Mel B
17 December 2007 @ 08:24 am
yes, i am alive. i just don't talk as much anymore.  
Quick synopsis.

  • Finals this week! I only have one to take and that's on Thursday morning. I realized that I have a good enough grade in lab so I don't need to take the optional.
  • Chicago auditions were this weekend. I got called back for Cell Block Tango. We find out today who's casted as what.
  • Summer Dinner Theatre shows will be announced today as well. So, depending on which shows they do, I'll apply for an internship in Choreography. That would be really awesome if I could do it. But if the shows are crap, no thanks.
  • Got paid on Friday, thank God. Received a lovely gift basket from the kids from HST; all sorts of goodies and homemade cards. So sweet.
  • I can't believe Christmas is next week! I still have major shopping to do as well as sending out cards. I'm slacking.

That's it. I'll let you know what happens later.... Ciao.
 
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Mel B
25 November 2007 @ 05:05 pm
Writer's Block: Sunday Songs  

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Whatever I'm in the mood for. Sometimes, I'll listen to a song that I've been choreographing to. Or a song that makes me smile, think, or ponder, and calm down.



My life is going crazy. Stressed out for sure. Auditions are in two 1/2 weeks. Working hard to look good on stage. I have some things planned - 200 crunches/day, 10-20 minutes of stretching/day, less caffeine and junk food, more water and sleep.

Yeah..that's about it. Kinda been blah the last 48 hours.
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Mel B
09 November 2007 @ 11:09 pm
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  • "Marry Me A Little" is a great song. Raul Esparza is AMAZING. You should just listen...even if you're not into musical theatre.
  • This week was crazy busy. As usual.
  • I need to get in shape. (Don't I say this every month?)
  • I got the boots that I wrote about a while ago. They are SO comfortable.
  • I'm going to admit, someone is catching my fancy.
  • Had my 2nd Biology lab exam - I did much better than last time. Don't know what my grade was, but I felt better about things.
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Mel B
03 November 2007 @ 06:39 pm
Quick synposis (11/3/07)  
  • I am loving "Bubbly" by Colbie Caillat. It's such a simple and sweet song. Also, "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles is brillliant. More on these delicious tunes later in the week. You should check them out.
  • Someone is making me smile more than I usually do. I'll leave it at that.
  • On Thursday, while on my way to work, I heard something rumbling in my car. I didn't know what it was, so I pulled over in a neighborhood, to see that my front left tire was flat. I called my parents. They picked me up from the middle school, and they saw that it was slashed.  Boo to whoever did this.
  • My jobs are kicking my butt. Most of it is in a good way - challenging to be more creative AND patient with my students. But in 2008, there will be a change. I'm not sure in what capacity. But things will be turning around.
  • Do you want to get a holiday card from yours truly? Send me an email (the.danceaholic@gmail.com) with your address (the one you'll be residing at during the winter holidays), and you'll get one. I love getting notes and cards in the mail, and I wouldn't be surprised if you liked them as well!
That is all.  MAKE SURE TO CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS TONIGHT!

XOXO
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Mel B
25 October 2007 @ 10:01 am
Now throw your hands up in the sky...  
I thought I failed my 2nd Bio test. I felt like I didn't know any of the answers that were on the test. When I got to class, the professor said that half of the class failed. That didn't make things better. So 50 minutes later, I walked up to the chart to see that I got a 78! Not the best score in the world, but when you're worrying that you failed for the past 48 hours, it makes me smile. (sigh of relief) We're getting quizzes each class session so it can boost up our grades. I'm all for it. I have to pass this class. It shouldn't be too bad. I like Biology, especially when it gets to genetics. Very interested in that.

- The Russ Parr Morning Show is hilarious.

- Melissa got her license. Yay! So my logical self suggested that we have a party or a get-together to celebrate.

- Getting paid this afternoon. Thank You, Jesus. And then I get paid again for my other job - another $400. I have to pay my parents
$200. So I need get on that so they can stop bugging me. lol.

- I need a nice pair of sweatpants. 'Cause it's getting colder. Speaking of which, I would to go shopping...revamp my wardrobe. (I'm such a girl.)

- I despise Uggs. (I think because they've been so popular.) But I'm thinking about getting a pair of boots like look like them. Something like this...not so expensive. LOL

- I'm getting ready to make a big change. Not too drastic but it will probably affect what I do next semester. It may not go over well with some people but I'm doing what's best for me. I do not want to burn out and lose on what's important - me.

Gotta go. It's raining. Yuck.
XOXO
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music: Good Life - Kanye West and T-Pain
 
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Mel B
21 October 2007 @ 11:07 pm
Maybe we can make a better life...Can you see the light?  
My phone was found. In an empty tissue box in Maia's room. I knew that I was in her room, looking for the charger, but I don't remember dropping it in there. LOL. It was right under my nose.

I finished the opening number for Tom Sawyer; we decided to use the ending song for the opening, so that the show would start with the whole cast on stage, as opposed to the fight sequence between Tom and Jeff Thatcher. So, on Friday, with Janet (the director), back from vacation, I'll start cleaning it. I'm excited. After I got everyone's attention (hehe - focus!), it looks good. I think it took about one hour to finish teaching the choreography and then staging it. :D

Let's see....I got 4 extra classes. So, I'm teaching everyday except Sundays. Not bad at all.

I've been doing a lot of talking with Patricia (Pep) this week; she's such a sweetheart and our conversations are the best. We might be working together at the studio. How awesome is that?!?!

I'm already thinking about Christmas gifts. I have some things in mind; I actually might start shopping in two weeks, when my monthly check comes in (about $400).

Loving "Miracles" by Mambo Sauce. They're a local Go-Go/R&B band, and I've been hearing them on the radio lately. Awesome. ,

Do you believe in miracles?
Maybe we can change the world?
Maybe we can make a better life
Can you see the light?
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music: Miracles - Mambo Sauce
 
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Mel B
14 October 2007 @ 01:29 am
Mel...Disappointed again.  
Tonight made me realize that once again, the boys that I like, let me down. I take their word as gold, (for some odd reason), and get burned, embarrassed, or frustrated in the end. Thankfully, not a lot of people knew that I liked this person. There was a connection at one time, and I thought that there was still a chance... What I heard killed any chance. But still....it's never fun. In the past year, 0 for 4. My batting average is..oh I know, ZERO! Why can't I get the cool guy who wants to be with me, for me..not for what they can get out of me.

Here's what happens - they either
1) don't like me
2) have a girlfriend, or
3) have some disgusting habit, or something that would ultimately end a potential relationship.

Where's my prince charming? Do I have to a be good little girl, and wait even longer? The girls who act like complete-you-know-what get the guys, while I, who try to treat guys with some respect, get shut down every friggin' time. BOOO...I'll be patient. I still want the right kind of guy; I don't have to marry him, but at least show me what I've been looking for all this time.

BTW...I misplaced my phone last night in my house, and I STILL can't find it. I'm so mad. I don't even remember where I put it. I needed to charge it and I didn't know the charger was so I turned off the phone, and eventually found the charger. Phone? Nowhere to be found. Bummer.
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Mel B
13 October 2007 @ 12:29 am
I'm not mad at them.  
Got paid twice this week. Not bad. I'm going to be responsible with my money. Save some of it for a rainy day. Pay off some IOUs to the parentals.

Tomorrow or rather today (it is after 12:30 AM), will be pretty cool. I'm only teaching two classes (my first class got cancelled..not enough kids in the class), then going to the mall, finding some hair accessories. Then, getting ready for going out to see Little Shop of Horrors with Eben. I am SO getting dressed up for it. (I'll have pics up, I promise!) Several of my friends are in the production so I can't wait to see it. I'm actually going to see it again on Sunday with my sisters and my mom.

School is good; the Bio lecture I take gets really boring because the professor puts her notes online so we can print them up and just read what she says every Tuesday and Thursday. Doesn't help that it's cold in there. We began learning about DNA and genetics. Finally, something I can wrap my head around. I fully paid attention, sitting in the lecture hall, with my coffee in hand. Since it's a class for non-Biology majors, we're going to talk about issues that are talked about in current events which always interest me. lol. I got a C on my first test, and we have a test in two weeks. Grr....

You know what I can't stand? Cheating and disloyalty in a relationship. I find it that unacceptable. I don't know why I thought of that but that's where I stand.

They built a new Starbucks nearby my house. There's like, 5 of them within 10 minutes of my house. I'm not mad at them. lol. Gotta love it.

What can I say? The Redskins are doing well. They're playing the Packers tomorrow (remember, it's Saturday morning right now!), so that should be a good challenge.

Switchfoot tickets are on sale on the 18th. My sisters and I are ecstatic. It will be my second SF concert and their 3rd in the past 18 months. There's a core group of us homeschoolers who trek out to B-more and PA to see them. The last concert I went to was SF (Nov. '06). Should be great.

Back to cleaning the kitchen.
<3
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music: If You Really Love Me - Stevie Wonder
 
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Mel B
09 October 2007 @ 08:47 pm
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Hellloooo....

Good things:
- Got paid today. Niicee... I think I get paid again on Thursday (with first job).
- First full week of HST classes/Junior Troupe completed. Fun times. The kids are great, enthusiastic. Love it.
- Eben's coming down this week to see Little Shop of Horrors at school.
- Finding out that my friend Don is choreographing Chicago!
- Getting comforting hugs.
- "Apologize" by OneRepublic. I first heard it on SYTYCD, which I NEVER watch (the rebel dancer that I am).

Ehh things:
- Studying for my Bio lab exam.
- Definitely tired most of the time.
- Not having spending money, until now.
- Being lonely.

As you can see, the goods outweight the "ehhs". Thank God.


Tomorrow is Robin's ([info]skyisfalling) birthday. You'll be getting a belated bday card. lol. Love ya!


<3
-mel
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music: Apologize - OneRepublic
 
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Mel B
03 October 2007 @ 08:48 am
Here, take my sweater.  
I'm making plans for next semester. I want to be in Chicago (yay, MC is doing it!). But at the same time, I don't want to have crazy conflicts at night (i.e. my first teaching job). So, I'm thinking about cutting back on classes. I know it'll mean less money, but if I budget well with the huge chunk of money that I'll be receiving at the end of the year (the income I get from all three of my jobs), I should be okay. Besides, I want to make sure that I don't burn out by May. I'm also thinking about transitioning. More to come in future weeks.

Everywhere I go, I've been hearing or seeing things about friendships. It must be for a reason. Church, newspaper...being careful about who your true friends are; who is really a friend (aka confidant) and who is just an aquaintance? is this a true sign? I know things have a little rough with a few friends... Maybe it's time to be honest with myself and realize that I can't be strong for everyone and not having that favor being returned for me. Am I being told to let go of a few people and push away some so-called "close" friends? We'll see... I don't want to put in the same position again - giving so much that I lose in the end.

* Check out Ingrid Michaelson. Her single, "The Way I Am" is featured on the new Old Navy commercial.

Here's my favorite lyric in the song:

'Cause I love you more than I could ever promise
And you take me the way I am

Off to studying some Biology.

-mel
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Mel B
29 September 2007 @ 02:22 pm
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School - is alright. I have a lecture exam on Tuesday. Shouldn't be too bad. Not going to lie, I feel lonely when I'm waiting around for Melissa to get done with her classes. My friends are around and I love them very much... but still I don't seem as gregarious. I don't know what's going on. Hopefully I'll feel better in the days to come.

Work - is underway. The kids in my classes (Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Tap/Ballet) are really cool. They are enthusiastic, willing, and friendly. I have fourteen girls in my Beg. Hip Hop class on Thursdays - it gets crazy 'cause they're so bouncy but I love it. Along with the classes I teach at the beginning of the week, plus HST dance classes (starting in two weeks) and choreographing, I'll be teaching close to 20 hours a week. Not bad. It's tiring but I gotta stay rested and positive, because this is what I wanna do!

HST is going to officially start on Friday. Junior Troupe has auditions (aka callbacks) for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. I have to come up with a small combination and teach the kids. And then come up with some acrobatic combination for the boys; so that we can figure out who is going to be Tom. (He needs to do cartwheels, backflips, stuff like that). Then, the next two weeks, Janet (the director) will be out of town, so I'm going to teach the kids the opening number half the rehearsal time. Should be fun!

The Office season premiere was hilarious. I'm glad that Jim and Pam are together...so we can focus on other people's lives..like Angela's cat loss. LOL. I loved the clip of Stanley, Creed, and Oscar chillin' at a cafe during their mandatory race. :D

The Mets....oh my word, I haven't seen anything more depressing. They're leading the Marlins right now, 8-0. So I'm assuming they got mad, and have fire under them, and they're willing to do whatever it takes to win and not let the Phillies win the division. So yeah...the Mets won, 13-0. There is some kind of hope. :D

Still need to post pictures from various and random events.

-mel
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music: Stop Me - Mark Ronson & Daniel Merriweather
 
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Mel B
24 September 2007 @ 09:10 pm
it's a struggle...  
i am tired of living in my house. i want to leave so badly. i don't have the means to do so, but still... i feel trapped somehow. i'm doing well with work and all, but my personal life sucks. i hide everything. no one knows what's going. it's a struggle. i want to give up. but so many people are counting on me to be there. why i can't be selfish for once and not have to worry about what other people think...
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Mel B
21 September 2007 @ 11:55 pm
you're my best friend.  
Eben's home for the weekend! I am so happy. I got to see her tonight at Burger King; we hung out with Sein and Grace. It was a lot of fun. We just sat there and talked for a few hours. Hopefully we can all hang out tomorrow. I love her so much. I realized how much I miss her when she's at school. She gave the biggest hug ever when I saw her. It was so wonderful. *le sigh*

Last night, the siblings and I were listening to music and taking pictures. I need to upload them. Mostly of Myles in action, running around. lol.

I'm having mixed emotions about something. I want to experience something new and positive, but I feel like I'm going to fall flat on my face. Why am I so willing to try things in my professional life and succeeding, but so timid to try in my personal life?

What can you do....

Have a good weekend. <3
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Mel B
19 September 2007 @ 11:14 pm
i ain't got nothing but love, babe.  
I got this really cool book at the library called, "Fantasy Weddings". Preston Bailey (who's an awesome event/wedding planner) wrote it. The photography is SOOOO gorgeous. I cannot wait until I get married. Or at least have a beautiful wedding. lol.

Now I am watching an episode of Scrubs (the one when Turk and Carla get married). I don't know why I didn't know that this upcoming season will be the last season. Oh yeah, that's right..I don't watch TV anymore! I just watch ESPN and Food Network.

School was alright today. Got out of Lab early. We looked at different cells and drew pictures. I hate that because I cannot draw to save my life! Got to talk to Patricia (aka Pep), Kristin (aka KB), Tom, and other people. Good stuff.

I'm going to go to bed. 9am Lecture. I want coffee.

-mel
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music: Eight Days A Week - The Beatles
 
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Mel B
18 September 2007 @ 10:06 am
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Today is Hoodies, Sweatpants, and Flip Flop day. Grace, David, and I decided this last Tuesday in the cafeteria. We saw a group of people wearing pink and they were all sitting at the table. Guys in pink polos, girls with pink tees, and flip flops. Pictures will follow. Hehe.

I was waiting for Biology lecture to start, and I heard one of the girls talking to her friend about this show called "Hell Date". (It's on BET. My sisters like to watch it.) The girl was saying how it was funny; then she was all, "I don't usually watch BET...my brother watches it sometimes..for 106 & Park. *smirks*" (It's version of TRL.) The statement seemed so stereotypical. I don't know. It just didn't sound right. lol.

The HST Parents meeting was last night. I was only there to get introduced (It was mandatory). I sat with my mom (we drove in together). Talked to Mrs. Beller (Daniel's mom, who is really cool), Janet (Jr. Troupe director) and her husband, some lady whose daughter I'm teaching in tap class. It was cool. I can't believe that our family has been involved for the past 5 years. Some people still recognize me as "the sign language girl". *shaking head*

I have to work on the first scene of the show..there's a fight and Janet wants it to look awesome. lol.

Eben's coming down next weekend. I'm SO excited. I have to teach though so hopefully we can find some us time between those classes.

Redskins won - 2-0!
Mets lost. What the....?!?!

It's gotten colder this weekend. I love it since the sunshine is out. I'm goign to take some pictures. Ciao!

-mel
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Mel B
15 September 2007 @ 09:53 am
"What are you trying to be...an Irish R&B Singer?"  
Melissa and I went to see Superbad yesterday. HILARIOUS. There was one person in the theatre with us. We laughed sooo hard. The first 30 minutes were blah to me, but after that, couldn't stop laughing. The music was crazy..'70s stuff that I loved. I might go see it again before...might.

After that, we picked up Maia from the house, and went to Olney for some Caribou Coffee, with Gwen, Daniel, Thomas, Brendan, James, and Marianne. Good times, talking about random stuff. Then, we went to T, B, & J's house, and sat around the kitchen island. More laughing.

Today HST has their annual car wash, so I'll stop by, make an appearance, and socialize. Got to return some stuff at the mall. Then, studying some Biology. Watch some football. Make some lesson plans.

It's pretty outside.

Have a good weekend.

-mel
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Mel B
09 September 2007 @ 06:39 pm
all will be forgiven....  
I am NOT a Spring Awakening fan. Heard about the musical last year because I knew that Duncan Sheik was involved. Some friends have been singing praises about it. It doesn't appeal to me at all. I wouldn't go see it; listened to the soundtrack and it was mostly blah. Watched them perform at the Tonys and it bored me. (IMO!) But I love "I Believe". I heard for the first time on a crazy Sunday morning at school, during set-up for a performance of Ragtime. The lyrics are simplistic. The chords and the harmonies hit me when I heard it. Honestly, it gave me chills.

I believe
I believe
I believe
Oh I believe
All will be forgiven

I believe
I believe
I believe
Oh I believe
There is love in heaven....

I believe
There is love in heaven
I believe
All will be forgiven

Peace and joy be with them
Harmony and wisdom
Peace and joy be with them
Harmony and wisdom


Speaking of musicals...congratulations to everyone who was cast in Little Shop of Horrors at school. I have no idea who got cast though. So out of the loop. :-D

I'm holding the Myles in my arms. Not fun when you're typing your thoughts. Hope your weekend has gone well. Busy day tomorrow - Bio lab, Directors' meeting, Beginner Ballet/Tap. Back-to-back-to-back.

Ciao

-mel
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music: I Believe - Spring Awakening OBC
 
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