Seperate Ways

Oh my goodness...

I just found out that the girl who was my best friend for years is having a baby. As my dad asked, "As in not-married-pregnant?!" Yes. Exactly that.

I am in shock. I am sad. We were so alike. In every way. I could tell her everything. I loved her so much. I still do.

I just wonder... how did things go so south? How did I end up the way I am and she end up the way she is? How blessed am I?! I have a father who supports me in every way, a college degree from an incredible university, amazing, wonderful and healthy friendships, a fantastic summer job and *hopefully* a real job on the way. I have Jesus in my life, guiding me and teaching me every day of the week, whether I know it or not.

This girl and I parted ways in high school and I have seen her twice since then- once when my mother died and then again at her brothers wedding. My heart breaks for her. Please keep her in your prayers. Thank you for being such incredible people in my life, who keep me grounded, who keep my focus on the Lord, who hold my hand instead of pointing me to the next "quick fix" aka boys, drugs, you get it. I love you guys so much!!

"Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and I,

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference."

- Road Not Taken, Robert Frost

Reasons to stay in this Summer

I am all for hanging out with people this summer, don't get me wrong. But, with my current track record of friendships in the summertime, I am better at being an e-friend than a let's-go-shopping-and-to-the-movies-and-spend-all-of-our-time-together kind of friend. Ooops.

Well, I have already started my summer obsession: So You Think You Can Dance. Ahh!!! It is SO absolutely fantastic. Where do they come from?! It makes me wish I could dance that. My favorites already are Gabi (who dances like a bird- she is beautiful!), Brandon and Natalie (who are both stellar! They were so close to being on the show last year!! I have always loved Natalie), and I really, really likes Elias (Who, even though he got cut, was a fantastic dancer! I wish they could have put him through).

Soooo, I will be dance updating a ton this summer! It is my favorite show. :)

But, there is so much more to look forward to!! A new summer show on NBC called Merlin dubuting in June. Oooo!! I think I am going to love this one. So my style.

A new Disney Channel Original Movie in June staring Demi and Selena of Disney Channel fame (and who I personally adore for their amazing poise, proffesionalism and Jesus loving attitude) called Princess Protection Program. Wow. Lot's of P's! It looks precious :) and I am looking forward to seeing it.

Degrassi's Summer "Movie" AKA 4 episodes all smushed together to make a "movie". Oh my!! Watch the trailer. Salivate with me!

And, of course, what would summer be without a new ABC family original drama?! Make it or Break It premiers in June as well and is about a bunch of gymnasts training to be Olympiads or something fun like that. Juicy, no?
Wait... 10 Things I Hate About You is going to be a TV show in July?! Oo! Looks exciting!

Ok. That's my obessesive-I-Have-No-Life TV blog. :)

Glee

I'm addicted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glee is a new show starting up on Fox this fall, but they showed the pilot episode early last night after the Idol finale. Whoo!! It blew me away! It's about a glee club at a high school. It has lots of Broadway stars (Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, Jenna Ushkowitz) and Heroes stars (Claire's real mom (the one with fire powers!), the long lost Charlie, and that witchy cheerleader that always hated Claire). Goooood times.

Curious? Here are two clips for ya:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFaSgUMWo_Y

- Don't Stop Believing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp4Lmc5wLaQ

- the auditions

In the auditions, Rachel Berry is played by Lea Michele. You may remember my obsessive post back in January about the show that I am obsessed with- Spring Awakening. Yes, Lea originated the role of Wendela in the Original Broadway cast. Here's another tasty clip of her for you to feast your eyes on-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaxgsiF8-cg&feature=related

- This is a song from the end of the show called Those You've Known... I don't think it's going to ruin it for you. Just watch it- and love it! And then watch the other 300 videos of her on YouTube. I swear, this chick rocks my socks off. :)

And, if you love all of these Broadway style kiddos, check out Adam Lambert when he played Fiyero in the LA Cast of Wicked-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u4PwAR2Nus

Whoo! oooh! I looooooove it! Yes, this boy needs to do Broadway. Put him in Wicked on Broadway!!!! I looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove it.

Ok, have you enjoyed all these videos? I have!! I have too much time on my hands. I need to start my job!!

Waiting

From 'Oh the Places You'll Go' by Dr. Seuss

You can get so confused

that you’ll start in to race

down long wiggled roads at a break-necking pace

and grind on for miles across weirdish wild space,

headed, I fear, toward a most useless place.

The Waiting Place…

…for people just waiting.

Waiting for a train to go

or a bus to come,

or a plane to go

or the mail to come,

or the rain to go

or the phone to ring,

or the snow to snow

or waiting around for a Yes or a No

or waiting for their hair to grow.

Everyone is just waiting.

Waiting for the fish to bite

or waiting for wind to fly a kite

or waiting around for Friday night

or waiting, perhaps, for their Uncle Jake

or a pot to boil, or a Better Break

or a sting of pearls, or a pair of pants

or a wig with curls, or Another Chance.

Everyone is just waiting.

Cinco Ranch

This is the school I interviewed at today. No, this is not "today". Someone else took this photo.

But, I think this is an excellent picture of how I felt as I left my interview.

It went sooooo well! So well, in fact, that I don't even care if I get the job (though I really want it!). I have never felt like I presented myself as well, or been more true to myself. I was in an a room with 8 other people... 2 principals and 6 teachers, and I guess you could say that I charmed the pants off of them. :) I smiled, laughed, made little jokes and, I think, made an impression. Even if I don't get it, I know that I did my absolute best.

On a side note, as I was coming into the interview, I met one of the AP's, who was at the Katy Job Fair. I maybe talked to her for 15... 20 minutes when I was there. They didn't have a position for a language arts at the time, but one for social studies and we talked a bit about that. I remember her mentioning my Aggie ring. Well, I guess she remembered me more than I thought. She told me that when she saw that a 7th grade language arts position had opened up, she told them- "I remember a girl that I met at the job fair. Let's call her in!" :) Yes, 3 weeks later and apparently I have still made an impression on people. :)

I am pretty proud of myself and how well I did. I'll let you know how it goes! Thank you for all the sweet e-mails and prayers! :) Love you!

Updation

Ok- an update

1) Today is Mother's Day. I miss my mom. :( BUT- she is having the best mothers day party EVER with some pretty awesome mom's up in heaven... so I can't be too sad. :)

2) I want to stay in College Station forever! I really love the community that I have found here. Their love, support, friendship, hugs- everything has just been so wonderful! I spent my last day of nursery care getting lots of hugs, kisses and giggles, cleaning a poopy diaper (of course!), rejoicing over big boy underwear, fingerpainting flowers for mothers day, dishing out animal crackers and goldfish and taking lots of pictures. :) I just LOVE these precious children and I can not wait to share them with you soon. I will post them on facebook when I get around to finding my camera cord...

3) Graduation is right around the corner. WOW. I feel like I just finished fish camp... and now I'm graduating?!?!?! It just doesn't feel real. And I found a graduation dress from JC Penney that I LOVE. Seriously. I am so thankful for my wonderful aunt who traveled with me to find it. She's the one that pulled it out and it is seriously precious. :)

4) I have a new TV show that I am into... and it is DORKY! It's called Legend of the Seeker... imagine a mix of Lord of the Rings and Princess Bride and Robin Hood or King Arthur (maybe?). I found it online (of all places), on the best website EVER- Hulu. I am obsessed. I watched all 19 episodes and am anticipating the final ones to come. The acting isn't brilliant. I know. BUT- the story line intrigues me. And the lead boy is cute. :) It's also based on a HUGE Sci Fi book series by Terry Goodkind called The Sword of Truth series. I just bought the first one from Half Price... and it's like 900 pages long... I'm not kidding. What have I gotten myself into?! lol

5) My body is infected with some itchy rash. I actually think it's a combo of really bad razor burn, dry skin and an irritation to sleeping with sheets again... I just sleep with a blanket on me now, for some reason. Regardless, my legs itch like crazy. But I love baby lotion, so I've been lathering up and I smell good and lavender-y now. :)

6) Everytime I hear a police siren, I think the police are coming to arrest me for using Limewire to download music... guilty conscience? Yes. Will I delete my music? No??

7) I can't wait to start working at the zoo every morning! I love my favorite place in the whole world! I really do!

8) It warms my heart when mothers at church tell me that their children pray for "Ms. Kelly" every night. Aww! Thank you so much! I also found out that one of my AWANA girls prays for me and my husband on a weekly basis. 11 years old... and amazing in so many ways!! How I love them all!

Ok... good update? I dunno... but I thought one was appropriate! :)