Wow, what a month. It has been insane.
-DC Best of' went well. Sold out shows.
-Easter with the cousins in Lehi. New family tradition birthed: Egg curling.
-Human Alphabet turned out to be a hit apparently.
-Booked my flight to Boston for June 4th. I have a 3 hour layover in Texas.
-Reading days rocked. Tucanos, bowling, pool, off-roading, lava monster.
-Finals ended up being more hectic than expected. But with only a minor breakdown this time.
-Still managed to finish by Tuesday night. Took 3 tests that day.
-Got to be a ninja during Fugitive. Then burned stats and geography =].
-More slurpee runs in the last month than the rest of the year combined.
-Still unbelievably worried about BIO 100. I might just vomit if I have to take that class again.
-Saw Erin for the first time in 12 months!
-Somehow packed, cleaned, and moved out in time for LA.
-DC trip to LA was incredible.
--Drove all day Thursday.
--Stayed in the Marriot in downtown Los Angeles.
--Workshops Friday, then a play.
--Build-your-own Burger place for lunch.
--DISNEYLAND/CA ADVENTURES all day Saturday =D
--Back to Provo Sunday.
-Homeless and living out of a backpack until I go back to CA on Friday. Staying with Melissa 'til then.
-Looks like I'll be getting the minivan when I come back in Fall.
That about covers it.
<3Susie
Monday, April 26, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Elrond? Isn't he the guy from LOTR?
My mom shared some interesting information with me during our most previous weekly phone call.
California is ranked as one of the worst states in the country when it comes to education. Only a couple of the Ozark states are ranked lower. There are seven schools from my county that are listed in the bottom 5% of California schools. I attended 2 of these schools.
One of my elementary schools, and my high school both made the list as two of the bottom 5% of schools, from the bottom 10% of states in the nation. No wonder I struggle to keep up with BYU curriculum.
Some highlights from the past 2 weeks:
-Hit the jump on my last run of the season.
-Finished my poetry file a week early.
-Class canceled, played racquetball.
-Bought Krispy Kremes with the $20 we found on the ground.
-Spandex fairy emerged while procrastinating writing a paper.
-Tricked a missionary into believing Steph is engaged. Best reaction letter ever.
-Stole food from freshmen parties.
With love and hugs,
Susie
California is ranked as one of the worst states in the country when it comes to education. Only a couple of the Ozark states are ranked lower. There are seven schools from my county that are listed in the bottom 5% of California schools. I attended 2 of these schools.
One of my elementary schools, and my high school both made the list as two of the bottom 5% of schools, from the bottom 10% of states in the nation. No wonder I struggle to keep up with BYU curriculum.
Some highlights from the past 2 weeks:
-Hit the jump on my last run of the season.
-Finished my poetry file a week early.
-Class canceled, played racquetball.
-Bought Krispy Kremes with the $20 we found on the ground.
-Spandex fairy emerged while procrastinating writing a paper.
-Tricked a missionary into believing Steph is engaged. Best reaction letter ever.
-Stole food from freshmen parties.
With love and hugs,
Susie
Monday, March 22, 2010
Definitely a Frosting Kiss
As much as I despise doing homework for my TMA 202 class, this class really is a great fit for me to fill the Civ requirement. Today's lecture was on MUSICALS =] We definitely had a class sing-along featuring favorites from "Crazy for You" "South Pacific" and "Phantom of the Opera". I was in "South Pacific" my freshman year of high school. It was the last time I was in the chorus. I was a Honeybun girl.
I made it to bio 100 today, surprisingly. Good thing too. Apparently we had a test open up this weekend and it closes tomorrow. I should probably get on that..
I played racquetball for the first time on Saturday. Oh wow, was that fun! It was just like tennis, only better, because I could smack the ball as hard as I wanted, and in any direction I wanted. Also saw "New Moon" for the first time on Saturday. Absolute riot! Abby and I were on the verge of tears. Verge of tears appeared again that night when we pulled out the leg wax.
My RMYL 189 field trip was earlier in the week. It was exactly what I needed. I actually found someone who has my dream job. I want Pat Davis' job. She is hired by the Heritage Center here in Provo, to direct plays for their students. The Heritage Center is a long-term care facility that focuses on therapeutic recreation for troubled youth. The students live and go to school there, and are introduced to all different forms of recreation to help give their lives more direction and meaning.
Edward came on the trip too, along with a few other of my favorite props to help out with the impromptu skit night. Then, instead of going to bed, we, being a class full of Leisure majors, decided, of course, to stay up late playing Murder in the Dark, and Signs =]
Finally, finally, finally heard back from Drumlin Farm, and I definitely got the job! Woohoo! I'm not the biggest animal person, but I've been around farms my whole life, so I'm sure I'll survive. This summer should definitely be an adventure. Santa Barbara caught fire when I visited Elise last summer for four days. Who knows what will happen to Massachussettes when I visit for 2 1/2 months, hahaha.
St. Patrick's day definitely does not go unnoticed in my family. One day, rest assured, I will visit the little village in Ireland called Ingoldsby.
<3Susie
I made it to bio 100 today, surprisingly. Good thing too. Apparently we had a test open up this weekend and it closes tomorrow. I should probably get on that..
I played racquetball for the first time on Saturday. Oh wow, was that fun! It was just like tennis, only better, because I could smack the ball as hard as I wanted, and in any direction I wanted. Also saw "New Moon" for the first time on Saturday. Absolute riot! Abby and I were on the verge of tears. Verge of tears appeared again that night when we pulled out the leg wax.
My RMYL 189 field trip was earlier in the week. It was exactly what I needed. I actually found someone who has my dream job. I want Pat Davis' job. She is hired by the Heritage Center here in Provo, to direct plays for their students. The Heritage Center is a long-term care facility that focuses on therapeutic recreation for troubled youth. The students live and go to school there, and are introduced to all different forms of recreation to help give their lives more direction and meaning.
Edward came on the trip too, along with a few other of my favorite props to help out with the impromptu skit night. Then, instead of going to bed, we, being a class full of Leisure majors, decided, of course, to stay up late playing Murder in the Dark, and Signs =]
Finally, finally, finally heard back from Drumlin Farm, and I definitely got the job! Woohoo! I'm not the biggest animal person, but I've been around farms my whole life, so I'm sure I'll survive. This summer should definitely be an adventure. Santa Barbara caught fire when I visited Elise last summer for four days. Who knows what will happen to Massachussettes when I visit for 2 1/2 months, hahaha.
St. Patrick's day definitely does not go unnoticed in my family. One day, rest assured, I will visit the little village in Ireland called Ingoldsby.
<3Susie
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Stephalicious
Evidence that the Daily Universe is Socialist (Sorry Katie, its all in good fun)
It was section day again in my TMA class on Friday. This time we were discussing the different forms of theater that developed during the Socialist Revolution in Russia. Each group was assigned to portray a recent article from the Daily Universe using one of these different forms of theater.
Constructivism was a movement that pushed for art as a practice directed towards social purposes. Through the use of biomechanical and dactile movements, the performers portrayed different parts of a machine.
Our group chose an article interviewing the Rugby team. We each took a quote from the article, and moved in robotic unison to the Rugby starting position. It was slightly thought-provoking.
I went and saw "Blood Wedding" this afternoon. Just some more avant-garde in my life I don't quite understand. Hopefully the three-page paper I have to write on it will give me some more insights.
I am still waiting to hear back from Drumlin Farm. I am really hoping I get this job, because I have basically dropped all other back-up plans except for Togo's. I hope I don't end up spending another summer at home. It would be so exciting living with Steph this summer. Colorado is the farthest east I have been. And a summer without Steph, why, its not a summer at all =]
In other news, gay man broke up with his girlfriend. We're still friends.
DC hoodies arrived last night in time for our show. We felt like a gang walking into Applebee's with all of us wearing them. I also got to call the show for my first time during the 9 o'clock. Fun stuff.
It is snowing again, hooray! It is unfortunate that this always happens on days I can't head up to the mountain.
Genesis 38 is such an entertaining chapter of scripture =]
<3Susie
It was section day again in my TMA class on Friday. This time we were discussing the different forms of theater that developed during the Socialist Revolution in Russia. Each group was assigned to portray a recent article from the Daily Universe using one of these different forms of theater.
Constructivism was a movement that pushed for art as a practice directed towards social purposes. Through the use of biomechanical and dactile movements, the performers portrayed different parts of a machine.
Our group chose an article interviewing the Rugby team. We each took a quote from the article, and moved in robotic unison to the Rugby starting position. It was slightly thought-provoking.
I went and saw "Blood Wedding" this afternoon. Just some more avant-garde in my life I don't quite understand. Hopefully the three-page paper I have to write on it will give me some more insights.
I am still waiting to hear back from Drumlin Farm. I am really hoping I get this job, because I have basically dropped all other back-up plans except for Togo's. I hope I don't end up spending another summer at home. It would be so exciting living with Steph this summer. Colorado is the farthest east I have been. And a summer without Steph, why, its not a summer at all =]
In other news, gay man broke up with his girlfriend. We're still friends.
DC hoodies arrived last night in time for our show. We felt like a gang walking into Applebee's with all of us wearing them. I also got to call the show for my first time during the 9 o'clock. Fun stuff.
It is snowing again, hooray! It is unfortunate that this always happens on days I can't head up to the mountain.
Genesis 38 is such an entertaining chapter of scripture =]
<3Susie
Friday, February 26, 2010
Avant-garde
'Ne-ne-ne' like the sound of a baby
11 seconds of pure silence
'Ne-ne-ne' like the sound of a baby
40 seconds of pure silence
1 minute of 'rrrr' by a motor
15 seconds of pure silence
'Ooooh' from an excited young girl
Futuristic and Dada theater was popularized in the early 20th century, as a social response to the World Wars. It is not supposed to make sense.
My group was given this piece two minutes before we were to perform it in front of our class today. Caitlin and I were casted as the motor. Needless to say, I had a difficult time not breaking.
The show is canceled
<3Susie
11 seconds of pure silence
'Ne-ne-ne' like the sound of a baby
40 seconds of pure silence
1 minute of 'rrrr' by a motor
15 seconds of pure silence
'Ooooh' from an excited young girl
Futuristic and Dada theater was popularized in the early 20th century, as a social response to the World Wars. It is not supposed to make sense.
My group was given this piece two minutes before we were to perform it in front of our class today. Caitlin and I were casted as the motor. Needless to say, I had a difficult time not breaking.
The show is canceled
<3Susie
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Despite, perhaps, popular belief
I have some goals, believe it or not. Neatly written on a 3"-5" notecard held up by some sticky tack, they stare me in the face everytime I sit down at my desk. And here they are:
Susie's Goals for 2010
-Draw closer to Christ
-Try harder in my studies
-Develop meaningful relationships
-Find more ways to serve others
-Foster talents
DC went pretty well last week. Prop load wasn't too big, and P-pack was really on top of things, as usual. And I've decided whom to pick for my new assistant as a result of our try-outs. Hopefully they work out well. As fun as DC is, it is nice to have my life back again for a couple weeks, before our March show comes around.
On my desk right now I have a bottle of Martinelli's, over a dozen dead glowsticks, 3 tubes of car paint, an overflowing stack of books, "Cartoon Susie" sketched by Amy, a lightbulb, $10 in quarters, my scriptures, a bouncy ball, Elmer's glue, a jar of peanut butter, and a sticky note that reads "Thanks for being my wingman", among various other things that make me happy.
At home, I used to have a pretty sweet supply of play weapons chilling in the back of my truck, to entertain whoever it was I threw back there that day. Since moving to Utah, I have limited my weapon supply to just the bare essentials. But recently, with Steph's help, my arsenal just got a little bit better. I now have a marshmallow gun to accompany my potato pellet guns, and airzooka. =]
Eat death, Death Eater!
<3Susie
Susie's Goals for 2010
-Draw closer to Christ
-Try harder in my studies
-Develop meaningful relationships
-Find more ways to serve others
-Foster talents
DC went pretty well last week. Prop load wasn't too big, and P-pack was really on top of things, as usual. And I've decided whom to pick for my new assistant as a result of our try-outs. Hopefully they work out well. As fun as DC is, it is nice to have my life back again for a couple weeks, before our March show comes around.
On my desk right now I have a bottle of Martinelli's, over a dozen dead glowsticks, 3 tubes of car paint, an overflowing stack of books, "Cartoon Susie" sketched by Amy, a lightbulb, $10 in quarters, my scriptures, a bouncy ball, Elmer's glue, a jar of peanut butter, and a sticky note that reads "Thanks for being my wingman", among various other things that make me happy.
At home, I used to have a pretty sweet supply of play weapons chilling in the back of my truck, to entertain whoever it was I threw back there that day. Since moving to Utah, I have limited my weapon supply to just the bare essentials. But recently, with Steph's help, my arsenal just got a little bit better. I now have a marshmallow gun to accompany my potato pellet guns, and airzooka. =]
Eat death, Death Eater!
<3Susie
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Pestersome is totally a word.
Would you rather almost date someone, and have it not work out. Then later have them tell you they're gay.
OR
Would you rather almost date someone, and have it not work out. Then later have them tell you they're gay, but then they start dating someone else a month later?
.....yeah.....
The last few days have been pretty hectic for me, with various school obligations sucking up most of my time. During my wee-hours-in-the-morning homework sessions, all I can think about is how I really just want some time to clean my desk, write a couple of letters, and make some peanut butter cookies. Normally, I would just hold out until the next week to satisfy my need for some quiet Susie-time, but show week starts monday, and P-pack and I start tomorrow. It's pretty incredible how much we put into making everything, quite overwhelming actually. Show weeks are definately the most taxing weeks of my semesters.
Speaking of DC, we've already interviewed half of the applicants for my replacement. So far, there's only one girl who looks promising, so we'll probably have her help out backstage for one of the shows next week and see how she does with that.
Sometimes I like to entertain the thought of dropping out of school, and becoming a barber.
Since BYU, I have made a fairly solid reputation for myself as being a pretty mean brownie-maker. However, brownies are not my speciality. You will be pretty hard-pressed to find someone out there who can make a better peanut butter cookie than Susie A. Ingoldsby. I'm just sayin'...
It really needs to snow more.
-Susie =]
OR
Would you rather almost date someone, and have it not work out. Then later have them tell you they're gay, but then they start dating someone else a month later?
.....yeah.....
The last few days have been pretty hectic for me, with various school obligations sucking up most of my time. During my wee-hours-in-the-morning homework sessions, all I can think about is how I really just want some time to clean my desk, write a couple of letters, and make some peanut butter cookies. Normally, I would just hold out until the next week to satisfy my need for some quiet Susie-time, but show week starts monday, and P-pack and I start tomorrow. It's pretty incredible how much we put into making everything, quite overwhelming actually. Show weeks are definately the most taxing weeks of my semesters.
Speaking of DC, we've already interviewed half of the applicants for my replacement. So far, there's only one girl who looks promising, so we'll probably have her help out backstage for one of the shows next week and see how she does with that.
Sometimes I like to entertain the thought of dropping out of school, and becoming a barber.
Since BYU, I have made a fairly solid reputation for myself as being a pretty mean brownie-maker. However, brownies are not my speciality. You will be pretty hard-pressed to find someone out there who can make a better peanut butter cookie than Susie A. Ingoldsby. I'm just sayin'...
It really needs to snow more.
-Susie =]
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