Very relaxing, really. Got up early and worked out. Nothing like a relaxing morning. Some people don't like mornings. I don't when I'm sleepy, but for the most part, they're terrific. It's like a fresh new start, ya know? Everyone's always searching for a way to get another chance at life, right? Some people find that in changing their hair color, some end relationships to find themselves again, some lose weight in hopes of making themselves better. I, however, rely on my mornings. If something didn't go right the day before, you get another chance to get it right. Ever since I was little, I've always had that desire to "start over". If something didn't go exactly as planned or how I wanted it, I would "start over", becoming devastated each time that I wasn't successful. I failed to realize (until my college years) that we get a new day...every day. Wake up on the right side of the bed and give life another chance!
Working at WMOT right now. I really do love what I do here. And the people I work with are fantastic. I'm running out of here to pick up a shift at SNS.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Honduran Coffee
Man, I miss it. Talk about some good stuff. I can't believe it's been six months since I went to Honduras. Crazy how time flies, huh?
I'm up uber early this morning. Drinking some...Folgers, unfortunately...rather than Honduran coffee. About to get to movin'! Gotta hit up some yoga and de-stress my tired mind and limbs....
Peace
I'm up uber early this morning. Drinking some...Folgers, unfortunately...rather than Honduran coffee. About to get to movin'! Gotta hit up some yoga and de-stress my tired mind and limbs....
Peace
Monday, November 16, 2009
a long overdue high-pitched mew
Long time, no write! Lots going on here, surprise, surprise.
Really, life is good. I'm super duper busy, and even though I get stressed at times, when I look at it from a bird's eye view, my life really is terrific...even if I may be "college broke". lol. I'm so thankful for everything I have and everyone I've met.
Doing lots of planning for my "after college career". fun fun. Applying to grad schools, not sure where I'll end up. Filling out papers for several schools, but probably won't apply to all. I'm still trying to figure out which ones I think I could be super happy at. It may end up that I can't even afford grad school, but that's alright, too. I'm going to the Midwest Theatre auditions in the Spring. I'm also looking into other auditions during grad school auditions-- Going to Chicago in February to audition for the Central School of Speech and Drama in London!! Woop woop! Might audition for others, too... might as well since I'm already there, right?
Doing a show right now-- Keely and Du by Jane Martin. I'm playing "Keely", a woman who was raped by her ex-husband and then kidnapped by "Operation Retrieval", a religious extremist group that kidnaps women who are going to have abortions and forces them to give birth to the child. It's an intense show, but it's really well written. It shows both sides equally--something not many writers are very good at doing. It's hard to look at things objectively when you have a strong opinion on something.
Mary Kae is going through Chemotherapy right now for her pancreatic cancer. The chemo is actually working on her metastatic pancreatic cancer in the liver for the moment. When that gets cleaned up, they will head into the pancreas to remove the tumor. This is a very difficult time right now, but everyone is keeping the faith. I'm sure it's especially hard for her. I don't know if I would be able to be as strong as she is. She really is a strong woman and I really look up to her for that. She's gone through this before (breast cancer several years ago) and she beat it. I know she can and will do this again. You can't help but ask yourself 'why?'... Why would the same person have to go through something so trying more than once in their life? It really isn't fair. I'm trying my hardest to be there for Fraiz. Sometimes there isn't much I can do other than give a shoulder. She will defeat this. I know it. Please keep her in your prayers.
In my last post, I talked about the possibility of me being hypoglycemic. Well, I got it checked out and my doctor thinks that it (the sweating) is caused by high levels of msg--something prevalant in hard candies.... my favorite candies... Gotta cut it back. : /
I got new headshots done by a fantastic photographer-- Allan Williams. You must check him out if you're looking for new headshots! www.AWilliamsPhotograph.com.
Also-- Another great photographer, Tim Frazier, is especially great with artsy shots and recently returned to TN from his 3 year stay in Japan. Check it out: www.fantim.org
Fraiz and I recently had our 2 year anniversary. I know, I know--"aaaww". lol. It really is great. We have our moments when we want to rip each other's hair out, but, man, when it's good, it's good. He makes me so happy. I've never had this kind of chemistry with anyone. When we aren't "go go go" all the time and we just have time to just chill and be goofy with each other, those are the moments I live for. When I'm sitting there with him doing absolutely nothing (lol!) and know that I wouldn't rather be anywhere else with anyone else, that's when I know we're doing something right. I know it sounds super cheesy... but I can't help it... : )
Working on some cool new things with WMTS. Managing a radio station definitely keeps me busy. Although I'm not looking for a career in radio when I get out, I could definitely see myself doing some part-time work in between shows and whatnot. I love it.
Starting my internship soon with a great guy named Tyson Bowman, owner of Guitar Shark Music. I'm really looking forward to it. I love when people are ambitious and just go for things, ya know? Especially in these times...
I can't believe I was able to work out my graduation for BOTH of my degrees in May!! I'm super stoked! I thought I would only be able to graduate with my Theatre degree in May, finishing my Music degree over the summer... However, I'm going to be taking 28 hours... Ah! No, that's not a typo. But it will be worth it. Hard work, baby!! I live fo' it!
Peace for now.
Really, life is good. I'm super duper busy, and even though I get stressed at times, when I look at it from a bird's eye view, my life really is terrific...even if I may be "college broke". lol. I'm so thankful for everything I have and everyone I've met.
Doing lots of planning for my "after college career". fun fun. Applying to grad schools, not sure where I'll end up. Filling out papers for several schools, but probably won't apply to all. I'm still trying to figure out which ones I think I could be super happy at. It may end up that I can't even afford grad school, but that's alright, too. I'm going to the Midwest Theatre auditions in the Spring. I'm also looking into other auditions during grad school auditions-- Going to Chicago in February to audition for the Central School of Speech and Drama in London!! Woop woop! Might audition for others, too... might as well since I'm already there, right?
Doing a show right now-- Keely and Du by Jane Martin. I'm playing "Keely", a woman who was raped by her ex-husband and then kidnapped by "Operation Retrieval", a religious extremist group that kidnaps women who are going to have abortions and forces them to give birth to the child. It's an intense show, but it's really well written. It shows both sides equally--something not many writers are very good at doing. It's hard to look at things objectively when you have a strong opinion on something.
Mary Kae is going through Chemotherapy right now for her pancreatic cancer. The chemo is actually working on her metastatic pancreatic cancer in the liver for the moment. When that gets cleaned up, they will head into the pancreas to remove the tumor. This is a very difficult time right now, but everyone is keeping the faith. I'm sure it's especially hard for her. I don't know if I would be able to be as strong as she is. She really is a strong woman and I really look up to her for that. She's gone through this before (breast cancer several years ago) and she beat it. I know she can and will do this again. You can't help but ask yourself 'why?'... Why would the same person have to go through something so trying more than once in their life? It really isn't fair. I'm trying my hardest to be there for Fraiz. Sometimes there isn't much I can do other than give a shoulder. She will defeat this. I know it. Please keep her in your prayers.
In my last post, I talked about the possibility of me being hypoglycemic. Well, I got it checked out and my doctor thinks that it (the sweating) is caused by high levels of msg--something prevalant in hard candies.... my favorite candies... Gotta cut it back. : /
I got new headshots done by a fantastic photographer-- Allan Williams. You must check him out if you're looking for new headshots! www.AWilliamsPhotograph.com.
Also-- Another great photographer, Tim Frazier, is especially great with artsy shots and recently returned to TN from his 3 year stay in Japan. Check it out: www.fantim.org
Fraiz and I recently had our 2 year anniversary. I know, I know--"aaaww". lol. It really is great. We have our moments when we want to rip each other's hair out, but, man, when it's good, it's good. He makes me so happy. I've never had this kind of chemistry with anyone. When we aren't "go go go" all the time and we just have time to just chill and be goofy with each other, those are the moments I live for. When I'm sitting there with him doing absolutely nothing (lol!) and know that I wouldn't rather be anywhere else with anyone else, that's when I know we're doing something right. I know it sounds super cheesy... but I can't help it... : )
Working on some cool new things with WMTS. Managing a radio station definitely keeps me busy. Although I'm not looking for a career in radio when I get out, I could definitely see myself doing some part-time work in between shows and whatnot. I love it.
Starting my internship soon with a great guy named Tyson Bowman, owner of Guitar Shark Music. I'm really looking forward to it. I love when people are ambitious and just go for things, ya know? Especially in these times...
I can't believe I was able to work out my graduation for BOTH of my degrees in May!! I'm super stoked! I thought I would only be able to graduate with my Theatre degree in May, finishing my Music degree over the summer... However, I'm going to be taking 28 hours... Ah! No, that's not a typo. But it will be worth it. Hard work, baby!! I live fo' it!
Peace for now.
Monday, October 12, 2009
All-natch-err-ale
I've decided to become healthier--for several reasons. First of all, I am already preeettty healthy, but I know there is more than I can do:
-I think I have hypoglycemia. Which sucks real bad. I have noticed since I was little that I always sweat when I eat processed sugar( i.e. candy, cake, etc.). I never really knew what it was caused by until the day before yesterday. Apparently, when people are hypoglycemic, they have low blood sugar. Makes no sense, right? How can I have low blood sugar when I eat plenty of sugar?? Well, when I eat processed sugar, my body makes more insulin than a normal person, which, in turn, eats up the processed sugar too quickly leaving me with an off-set balance of too much insulin and too little sugar. Eventually, if I keep on eating much processed sugar, my body will eventually stop making insulin altogether, which would make me diabetic. SO-- even though it really sucks, I can't eat processed sugar. : ( But really, it will be better for me in the long run anyways.
-I've also gotten migraines for a loooong time. I went to the doctor about a year ago and had all kinds of tests to determine what triggered them. After the testing, they couldn't find anything wrong and just diagnosed me with chronic migraines. The doctor gave me a medication to get rid of them and it has worked for a year. However, I hate hate hate having to rely on a medicine to be happy, ya know? It just stinks. And if I miss a dose, I get all kinds of migraines all through the day. SO-- I am going to try to ween myself off of the medication and try different natural cures at home to see if one will work for me instead. I really hope it works. : )
That's all for now. Just thought I'd share!
-I think I have hypoglycemia. Which sucks real bad. I have noticed since I was little that I always sweat when I eat processed sugar( i.e. candy, cake, etc.). I never really knew what it was caused by until the day before yesterday. Apparently, when people are hypoglycemic, they have low blood sugar. Makes no sense, right? How can I have low blood sugar when I eat plenty of sugar?? Well, when I eat processed sugar, my body makes more insulin than a normal person, which, in turn, eats up the processed sugar too quickly leaving me with an off-set balance of too much insulin and too little sugar. Eventually, if I keep on eating much processed sugar, my body will eventually stop making insulin altogether, which would make me diabetic. SO-- even though it really sucks, I can't eat processed sugar. : ( But really, it will be better for me in the long run anyways.
-I've also gotten migraines for a loooong time. I went to the doctor about a year ago and had all kinds of tests to determine what triggered them. After the testing, they couldn't find anything wrong and just diagnosed me with chronic migraines. The doctor gave me a medication to get rid of them and it has worked for a year. However, I hate hate hate having to rely on a medicine to be happy, ya know? It just stinks. And if I miss a dose, I get all kinds of migraines all through the day. SO-- I am going to try to ween myself off of the medication and try different natural cures at home to see if one will work for me instead. I really hope it works. : )
That's all for now. Just thought I'd share!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Never knew that was minstrel song... It's crazy what things we have grown up on and yet we have no idea where its roots lie. It's almost like we (Americans) try to hide some of the uglier things within our country's history...Anywho, we'll save that for another day--
Life is going well for the most part. School is CAAHHHRAZY busy, but that's the norm. "I'll Be Seeing You" opened last weekend at MIllworks. It's a really great show, and I hope the word gets out about it. It's very difficult to open a theatre in general, but especially in today's economy. Hopefully, audiences will pick up. A ton of my family and friends were able to make it on Friday night, so that made me super happy...
Speaking of family and friends, Fraiz and my Mom mischeviously put together a surprise party for me. I had noooo idea and it was incredibly weird walking in to my parents' house seeing most of my best friends and family. Such a wonderful moment-- everyone I love with me for a single moment in time. It made my birthday rock. : ) We also did some karoake--which is ALWAYS a good idea.
Doing quite a bit of radio work at the moment. Broadcasts and planning and, well, stuff. It's fun though for the most part. I'm working on getting WMTS a new website which is super exciting. We need it BAD. Pumped.
It's been quite difficult the past two weeks-- Frazier's mommy, Mary Kae, was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. She had breast cancer just a few years ago and this just kills me to think that she has to go through this again. But she's fighting and she has a lot of people behind her praying and giving their support. I know she is going to beat this!!
Been working on grad school apps and whatnot. That is a full-time job for sure. Not completely sure if I want to go in the fall of next year or not, but I want to have plenty of options if I decide to for sure. I'm also auditioning at TTA which is coming up soon. Hopefully that will open many doors for me for when I graduate. We will see!!! : )
Life is going well for the most part. School is CAAHHHRAZY busy, but that's the norm. "I'll Be Seeing You" opened last weekend at MIllworks. It's a really great show, and I hope the word gets out about it. It's very difficult to open a theatre in general, but especially in today's economy. Hopefully, audiences will pick up. A ton of my family and friends were able to make it on Friday night, so that made me super happy...
Speaking of family and friends, Fraiz and my Mom mischeviously put together a surprise party for me. I had noooo idea and it was incredibly weird walking in to my parents' house seeing most of my best friends and family. Such a wonderful moment-- everyone I love with me for a single moment in time. It made my birthday rock. : ) We also did some karoake--which is ALWAYS a good idea.
Doing quite a bit of radio work at the moment. Broadcasts and planning and, well, stuff. It's fun though for the most part. I'm working on getting WMTS a new website which is super exciting. We need it BAD. Pumped.
It's been quite difficult the past two weeks-- Frazier's mommy, Mary Kae, was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. She had breast cancer just a few years ago and this just kills me to think that she has to go through this again. But she's fighting and she has a lot of people behind her praying and giving their support. I know she is going to beat this!!
Been working on grad school apps and whatnot. That is a full-time job for sure. Not completely sure if I want to go in the fall of next year or not, but I want to have plenty of options if I decide to for sure. I'm also auditioning at TTA which is coming up soon. Hopefully that will open many doors for me for when I graduate. We will see!!! : )
Thursday, September 10, 2009
There's just no tellin'....
Where I'll be this same time next year, that is. I have no idea..BUT I do know it's going to be exciting, and it's going to be something I love doing. People keep asking me what my plans are after I graduate. My response is, "My plan is to not have a plan". I won't know until right before I graduate what I'm actually going to. Beforehand, I am going to audition like crazy for things all over the place, and apply to grad schools.... and from there, well, I will have done my part. I really really don't want to sit around in the same place. I want my life to be ever-changing. Sometimes I see people not doing what they love and living such a stagnate life. I never want to be that unmotivated. Gotta keep chuggin, Alli... just keep chugging! lol. Yes, I'm talking to myself.
I'm really enjoying school. I feel like I'm finally (yes, in my fifth year!) getting used to really being a student...and not just any kind of student-- no no no!!-- a good student!! lol. And I'm actually enjoying school work. Errrrr, that just makes me nerd, doesn't it?
I just got cast in a musical called "I'll Be Seeing You" out at Millworks Theatre-- a splendid new theatre out at the Mill in Lebanon. The show is written and directed by Lydia. Super stoked to get started on it. It is such a good feeling to be able to do something that you love and actually get paid to do it. I am (to an extent) living my dream! : ) It is definitely going to be crazy for the next couple of weeks!! It opens on October 1st. More details to come.
I threw Fraiz a (semi-)surprise 21st birthday party this past weekend. It was a freakin blast and it was so so good to see everyone!
I'm taking Conducting this semester. It's weird though.. I thought it would be the most difficult class, but I kinda feel like I'm pretty good at it. I know that I will for sure be using the skills at some point in my life. I could definitely see myself being a musical director for a show. Hopefully I'll get many opportunites to do so.
I've been walking a LOT since I've been home. Anytime that I drive my car, I feel so lazy!! I think I truly am now a European at heart. Oh I so hope I get to travel again very soon!! Paris was sooooo beautiful-- picnics in front of the Lourve and under the Eiffel Tower, amazing sunsets, wine and cheese and baguettes! lol. And Germany is just as picturesque-- no words to describe.
Well, time for some coffee and a book. Peace, love, and motivation.
I'm really enjoying school. I feel like I'm finally (yes, in my fifth year!) getting used to really being a student...and not just any kind of student-- no no no!!-- a good student!! lol. And I'm actually enjoying school work. Errrrr, that just makes me nerd, doesn't it?
I just got cast in a musical called "I'll Be Seeing You" out at Millworks Theatre-- a splendid new theatre out at the Mill in Lebanon. The show is written and directed by Lydia. Super stoked to get started on it. It is such a good feeling to be able to do something that you love and actually get paid to do it. I am (to an extent) living my dream! : ) It is definitely going to be crazy for the next couple of weeks!! It opens on October 1st. More details to come.
I threw Fraiz a (semi-)surprise 21st birthday party this past weekend. It was a freakin blast and it was so so good to see everyone!
I'm taking Conducting this semester. It's weird though.. I thought it would be the most difficult class, but I kinda feel like I'm pretty good at it. I know that I will for sure be using the skills at some point in my life. I could definitely see myself being a musical director for a show. Hopefully I'll get many opportunites to do so.
I've been walking a LOT since I've been home. Anytime that I drive my car, I feel so lazy!! I think I truly am now a European at heart. Oh I so hope I get to travel again very soon!! Paris was sooooo beautiful-- picnics in front of the Lourve and under the Eiffel Tower, amazing sunsets, wine and cheese and baguettes! lol. And Germany is just as picturesque-- no words to describe.
Well, time for some coffee and a book. Peace, love, and motivation.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Life-up-to-date
Hello cyberworld. If you exist.
So many things going on right now!
Fraiz and I are grrreat. I leave for Germany in 2 weeks! Exactly! Cannot wait. I miss that boy like craaazy. He sent me the sweetest card you could possibly imagine today. : ) It made me smile. I think I've read it like 3 times already. lol.
Got a new job! Hosting Karoake at The Rusty Nail out in Hermitage. It's pretty awesome. $10 an hour plus tips! woot woot!
Been working at SNS still-- ya know, gotta pay the bills. Almost have my credit cards paid off!! I worked yesterday from 9am-midnight, but it was worth it. $230 baaabay.
The show at Chaffin's is almost coming to a close. It's been real, fun, and real fun. Auditioning for a show at Millworks, the new theatre out in Lebanon, soon. We will see it how it goes!
Got some new headshots finally. Wesley Young of Carter Photography. He's great. I'll put them up later.
Still managing WMTS-- oh the student media center, sigh. And working at WMOT. No, we have not lost the station to those of you who keep asking. It will be going, unfortunately, to a more news/talk radio format, but we are still keeping some jazz. I know, I know. I'm sad, too.
Got my bubby a job with me at sns. : ) It makes me sad to see my little brother growing up so quickly, but I'm glad that we are staying close and I can tell that we are growing closer everyday--which I love.
I had a dream about war last night. As in I was running around a building with my niece in my arms and bombs were dropping from the sky. Incredibly frightening and I hope I never live to see the day.
Paige had her baby! Little Caden Cole. : ) Julie is due soon!! Ah! And it's a girl. : )
I think this just about covers it! Peace, love, and don't eat steak n shake's butter burger.
So many things going on right now!
Fraiz and I are grrreat. I leave for Germany in 2 weeks! Exactly! Cannot wait. I miss that boy like craaazy. He sent me the sweetest card you could possibly imagine today. : ) It made me smile. I think I've read it like 3 times already. lol.
Got a new job! Hosting Karoake at The Rusty Nail out in Hermitage. It's pretty awesome. $10 an hour plus tips! woot woot!
Been working at SNS still-- ya know, gotta pay the bills. Almost have my credit cards paid off!! I worked yesterday from 9am-midnight, but it was worth it. $230 baaabay.
The show at Chaffin's is almost coming to a close. It's been real, fun, and real fun. Auditioning for a show at Millworks, the new theatre out in Lebanon, soon. We will see it how it goes!
Got some new headshots finally. Wesley Young of Carter Photography. He's great. I'll put them up later.
Still managing WMTS-- oh the student media center, sigh. And working at WMOT. No, we have not lost the station to those of you who keep asking. It will be going, unfortunately, to a more news/talk radio format, but we are still keeping some jazz. I know, I know. I'm sad, too.
Got my bubby a job with me at sns. : ) It makes me sad to see my little brother growing up so quickly, but I'm glad that we are staying close and I can tell that we are growing closer everyday--which I love.
I had a dream about war last night. As in I was running around a building with my niece in my arms and bombs were dropping from the sky. Incredibly frightening and I hope I never live to see the day.
Paige had her baby! Little Caden Cole. : ) Julie is due soon!! Ah! And it's a girl. : )
I think this just about covers it! Peace, love, and don't eat steak n shake's butter burger.
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