A Christmas Carol

One goal that I made this year is I wanted to read Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol." I have seen many different versions. There's Muppets Christmas Carol, Mickey's Christmas Carol, A Christmas Carol starting George C. Scott, Scrooge a musical version of it ("Thank you very much, Thank you very much, that's the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me...") and many other versions on The Simpons, Sesame Street and other T.V. shows. I've also seen stage versions. Rodgers Memorial puts on a great production that I was able to see a couple of years ago. One of my favorite stage versions is the Hale Centre Theatre version. I must admit that the first time I ever saw it was when I was in it in 1998 (I think that was the year) (the first version at the new building). It was such a wonderful experience. You really feel the true spirit of Christmas. This year I was able to see the production as well. It was sooooo good. Mrs. Crachett and Tiny Tim stole my heart. They both did such a wonderful job! It was great to see two wonderful people play such amazing characters. Tiny Tim taken with my cell phone. Not great quality. It doesn't show how cute he really is.

Well, back to the beginning, I have seen all of these versions of A Christmas Carol but have never read it. So this year, I'm reading it. It's not long at all. Everything has been so hectic and busy that I haven't had time to finish it though. I'm just at the first spirit's visit. Even though I'm not very far into it, I can see why this book is so important. We get so caught up each year on getting presents for everyone and attending every Christmas party we can and getting in line to see Santa that we sometimes forget the real meaning of Christmas. Christ was born on the earth to show and share the love of our Heavenly Father to all mankind. Every day he did something to help someone else. He blessed, he loved, he taught, he sacraficed. The best way to show Christmas love is by following his wonderful and loving example. As Scrooges nephew said, "There are many things from which I might have derived good, by which I have not profited, Christmas among the rest. But I am sure I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round - apart from the veneration due to its sacred name and origin, if anything belonging to it can be apart from that - as good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of peole below them as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys. And, therefore, uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good and will do me good; and I say, God bless it!"

May our Heather Father bless you and yours during this wonderful season throughout the year and the years to come. As Tiny Time says, "God Bless Us Everyone!"

My Boyfriend

No, I'm not talking about Hutch. :) heehee!! But I'm talking about my Hollywood crush. I think it's healthy for people to have a Hollywood crush. Mine is Vincent D'Onofrio.

Now please don't think less of me for the below story. I would like to preface this with he's not just my crush because I think he's good looking. He's an incredible actor and from what I've seen in interviews, he's very down to earth. I would love to someday have the opportunity to work with him either on TV or movies.

Well, he co-owns a rib restaurant called Rib City on about 9400 south and 2000 east. I will admit that I haven't been yet because of my busy schedule but everyone I've talked to said it's really good. His restaurant was doing something for charity so he was on radio talking about it. I've been listening to that station lately so I can listen to Christmas music. I heard him talking on the radio when I was getting on the freeway heading to work (for those of you who don't know, I work in the same building as the station) and I screamed "he's at my building!!!" So I hurried to work as fast as I can (stupid traffic). I hurried to my office unloaded my stuff, grabbed my friend Rebecca, made her grab her camera and we were off to stalk. I help manage the building so I have access to everywhere but I didn't want to abuse my privilege so I talked to the security guard and asked if he saw him leave out the front entrance. He hadn't. So I talked to a friend of mine from the station and he said he'd go and see if he was still in the studio. He wasn't. He had already left the building. Sad. He was going to be at his restaurant that afternoon signing autographs but I couldn't go because I only have an hour lunch break and it would take longer to get there and back. I was sad. One of my vendors, who has become a good friend of mine, knows that I adore Vincent D'Onofrio. He came into my office today and gave me a big envelope. I open it and what's inside...An 8x10 photo of Vincen D'Onofrio, AUTOGRAPHED WITH MY NAME ON IT TOO!! It says "To Candice" and it's spelled correctly!!! And then his autograph. I gasped and screamed and haven't stopped smiling. My vendor's mother works at the store next door and he got his mom to go to the restaurant, wait in line and get his autograph for me. Isn't that awesome!!! It really made my day!!! He really went above and beyound.

Un-Private

I noticed that when I went private, not very many people read my blog. And what's the point of a blog if your friends/family are not reading it to see what's going on. So we'll see how long this goes. I might change the names of people to be a bit more protective.

007 Yummy!

I just saw my first Daniel Craig movie. Yum!! Mind you, not my first James Bond movie, I've seen almost all of them. Love me some James Bond! I might have to admit that I think Daniel Craig might take Sean Connery's place as favorite James Bond. I loved Casino Royale! I can't believe it has taken me so long to see it! Now I can't wait to see Quantum, more Daniel Craig!

Congrats Tif!!!

I would like to congratulate my wonderful sister-in-law Tifany. She got engaged last night to Yannick Mulumba in Boston. Hutch and I are both very happy for you and excited that you found such a wonderful guy.
They will be getting married next year, probably near the end of the summer.

What Happened To November?

I noticed that I didn't blog much in November. It's not that nothing happened, I just didn't blog. I also have pictures I wanted to put in my blog that are still on my camera.

Let's see what happened in November...(pictures to follow later):

Got new carpet in the front room and hallway. Yeah!!! It really made the house feel more like a home. It's so soft and pretty.

Into the Woods closed. ITW was such a fun show! I learned so much from everyone in the show. And the cast was sooooo frackin talented. I think I could do that show a lot longer if I didn't have a full time job during the day. But I don't miss the wig and heavy costume. :) heehee!!

I had Scrap-o-paluza over the weekend. Stephanie and I get together to scrap book all Thanksgiving weekend. This year was fun. I wish we were able to spend more time together but my show made it fun. We also didn't scrapbook at all this weekend.

Thanksgiving was a lot of fun. We went to Hutch's sister's house for dinner. It was all of Hutch's siblings (exept one) and their families. Aunt Becky, Uncle Vondell and Hutch's cousins, Ashley and Chelsea. There were others too but what's the point in naming everyone when you most likely don't know all of them. Their family tradition is to play bingo. Everyone brings two white elephant gifts and those are the prizes. We have some really creative people in our family. I do have to say that I love and adore my sister-in-law Kelly. I can't really share what happened that increased my love for Kelly but she's awesome! I also love that she welcomed me to the family the first day I met her. She's awesome!

I also got my new laptop! Yeah!! I'm writing this post from my new laptop.

So not too much happened in November but I'm also sick and can't think clearly so maybe more happened then what I have listed. :) heehee!!

Happy Thanksgiving Charlie Brown!!

This post has nothing to do with Charlie Brown, the title just seemed better to include him. :)

I want to wish all of my dear friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving! I'm very thankful for each and everyone of you. I could go through each of you and tell you how you have influenced my life and how greatful I am to have you. (but I won't because that would be a really long blog and some of us have to work) :)

I'm thankful for my dear and loving husband. He does kind of look like Charlie Brown so maybe that's the tie in for the title. Since I've been in a show, he has made sure the house hasn't fallen apart. The dishes are always done, the laundray is always taken care of and he even drives me to and from the theater! (there was some car break in's at the theater and it made Hutch nervous so he said he'd take me and pick me up so he'd know I was safe). He also lets me be the weird, wacky person I am. There's so much more to say about him but I won't bore with you it.

I'm thankful for my family. I'm thankful for my friends. I'm thankful for J&JDOF. I'm thankful for friends who go to Disneyland with me again and again. I'm thankful for adorable neices and nephews who cheer me up everytime I see them. I'm thankful for the theater. I'm thankful for the talents I've been given. I'm thankful that I have a job. I'm thankful for the education I have. I'm thankful for the warm home I live in. And so on...

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Sick People

A lady in my ward announced that all of her Christmas cards have been sent out and all of her Christmas shopping is done. Overacheiver.

To My Shuffleboard Queens

Last time I saw you, you had a ticket in your hand going one way,
You'd put the furniture out on the curb for the Salvation Army to take away.
You don't call like you used to and I don't write like I should.
And now you're telling me life's gotten so I nearly lost you for good.
Well you've been the high notes in my laughter since you've gone
If I'd known now as I waved you goodbye, I'd have flagged that Amtrak and gotten on.
And foolish goals we derided, are my companions well known.
I guess you're finding out your own way life gets lonely alone.

But when the love of our lives has passed away
And our hair has turned silver or blue or gray
Don't forget I'll be calling you
Don't forget we have things to do
Buy us a condo in retirement land
Wear polyester and start up a band
Be every virile older man's savior
Embarrass our kids with imprudent behavior.
And maybe realize our dreams...You and me, girl, we'll be the Shuffleboard Queens.

Oh the grand lives we mapped out, oh the grand dames we'd be
I never knew how much I leaned on you, 'til I found only me
And I don't call like I used to, nothing much left to say
Cause I don't really have to tell you, I've put my dreams all away
So every wish that runs through you, throughout the years write them down.
And I swear when we get to the other end, we'll do them all before we hit the ground
Oh the good times we'll have then, like the days we once had
So don't you go start doing foolish things like learning good wine from bad

When the love of our lives has passed away
And our hair has turned silver or blue or gray
Don't forget I'll be calling you
Don't forget we have things to do
Buy us a condo in retirement land
Wear polyester and start up a band
Find a nude beach and practice our catcalls
Write feminist poetry and our names on men's stalls
And maybe realize our dreams...You and me, girl, we'll be the Shuffleboard Queens

Good Thing

I feel it's important to share with you all that I paid $1.92 for gas this morning at Sam's Club. It made me happy. I filled my tank for under $20. It's a good thing.

Tired

I think every day should have nap time. Whether you work or not.

Playing in the Leaves!!

Private

Hello my friends!!
I'm thinking of changing my blog to a private blog so you'll need to be invited and signed in to read my blog. Since I post pictures of my family and other info about myself, it would probably be safer to do it this way. Stupid internet preditors!! So please please please send me an email so I have your email and can invite you to my blog. If any of you do the same, please invite me. :) You can email me at redcandice at yahoo dot com or reply to this blog with your info. Thanks!!!

To the Guy on the Radio...

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=4713197
(Proposition 8 response from LDS Church)

Dear Guy on the Radio:
"Voting choices by Latter-day Saints, like all other people, are influenced by their own unique experiences and circumstances."
Just because a member of the LDS Church votes "no" on Proposition 8, doesn't mean their temple recommend will or should be taken away. It's called Free Agency. Idiot.

Great Speeches!!

Senator McCain
http://www.johnmccain.com/splash110408.htm

President Obama
http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/stateupdates/gGx3Kc

Both men gave incredible speeches. The attached sites have their speeches written out. They have more emotion and meaning if you're able to watch them speak. It was an incredible night last night. History was made. I hope, as was said in both speeches, that we as Americans can come together to make this wonderful country a better place. We can do anything!

Vote!

VOTE!!

What more can I say.

Happy Halloween from my office!!!

I'm a big supporter of Halloween at my office. Once October hits I get the decorations out. I have pictures of eyes on the windows and skull heads all around the office. I also put up our skeleton. Last year I dressed him up as a pirate. This year, he's a ZSC Building Engineer. We also had Sarah Pallin working in our office today.

Fred & Wilma Flintstone came by too. (They won 1st place in the Unique category) They also had the Flintone theme song playing.

But the 1st place winner in the "Funny" category went to a couple of girls I know...

THE THREE BLIND MICE

Heather, Me & Rebecca.

Eight is Great!

Sorry Megan that it has taken me so long to get this tag completed.

Eight T.V. shows I love to watch:

1. Lost

2. Dancing with the Stars

3. Samantha Who?

4. Ghost Hunters (photo shown)

5. Law & Order - all of them

6. The Office

7. Ugly Betty

8. How Clean Is your House?

Eight Favorite Places to Eat:

1. Le Artistes Steakhouse

2. Morelia

3. Le Artistes Steakhouse (picture shown)

4. The Melting Pot

5. Le Artistes Steakhouse

6. The Roof

7. Le Artistes Steakhouse

8. My mom's

*Le Artistes Steakhouse is my favorite restaurant if you couldn't tell. It's French. It's in Las Vegas.

Eight Things that Happened Yesterday:

1. Cloris finally got voted off. (photo shown)

2. I worked on 2009 association budgets

3. I bought "The Changeling" at Barnes & Noble

4. I made fajitas for dinner

5. Hutch's friend and his fiance came over to use our washing machine

6. I colored my hair - it's my natural, just cleaned up my roots

7. Look at pictures of my friend's cruise

8. Watched the old Sabrina movie on TCM

Eight Things I look Forward To:

1. Disneyland!!

2. My show tonight

3. Giving candy out on Halloween

4. Sleeping in on Saturday morning

5. Getting new carpet

6. Cleaning up the leaves in our yard

7. Getting a new front door

8. Seeing Duncan, Brooklyn & Zack in their costumes

Eight Things I Love about the Fall:

1. The colors!

2. Not as hot

3. Spiced cider

4. Playing in leaves

5. Thanksgiving

6. Hooties

7. Square Pumpkins (picture shown)

8. Pumpkin Pie

Eight Things on my Wish List:

1. New counters in kitchen

2. New couches

3. New windows

4. Trip to somewhere I haven't been

5. See "Drowsy Chaperone" again (or play The Drowsy Chaperone part)

6. House completely organized

7. World Peace

8. A baby

Now I tag: Stephanie J, Jessie D, Jill C, Tiffany G and Colleen M (I know it's not 8 but a lot of you have already done this. If you haven't, I tag you too!!)

Harry Potter Trailers

Harry Potter trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DoV_JxzpA8 (this one is a bit better - it's bigger)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBGbKCm_pQQ (this one's cool too!!)

It doesn't come out for another year!!
The first trailor is supposed to be new.

Locks of Love

Before During After My Hair

Thanks Jenae for doing such a great job at cutting my hair. Thanks Jessie and Wendy for taking pictures of it. I probably should have worn better makeup for the pictures. heehee!!

Happy Birthday Dad!!

Happy Birthday Dad!! You look just as good now as you did in this picture taken 27 or so years ago. I really should get a more updated photo of us on my computer.

Thank you for being such a support to me. I love your willingness to share your testimony with me and the rest of the family. You have been a great example of the importance of the Priesthood to Hutch and I and also the importance of loving your spouse. You have always been there for me during the worst time of my life and during the happiest moments in my life. Thank you for being my dad!!

Oh here's one:

When You're The Best of Friends

I have a group of friends that have been friends for years and years. Most of us met in Elementary School and a few more added in, in Middle School. We have been through a lot together. We try to get together at least once a month for lunch or dinner. We each take turns planning what we are doing. Some of the group have moved out of state so we try to schedule our get togethers around when most will be in town. Jessie, who got married and moved to Minnesota, was in town to visit. As was Jill who lives in Nebraska. We had a miscommunication so Jill was unable to make it to this get together. Wendy also just got home from her mission. Jessie asked if we could go to the Salt Lake Temple while she was here so we incorporated it with our dinner. Melissa was in charge of this month so she picked the restaurant, Rumbi's and then we went to the 7 p.m. session at the Salt Lake Temple. This is us eating at Rumbi's. I'm taking the picture so I'm not in it. Jessie put hers on a timer and set it up on the wall but I wasn't that smart. From left to right it's Jana, Melissa, Wendy, MeLynn and Jessie.

It was cold but a beautiful night. We parked at the temple parking under the Conference Center. Thank you girls for helping MeLynn and I find our cars. Each parking level looks the same, it's easy to get lost. I took a couple of pictures of the temple with my camera after the session.

It was really special to be in such an holy place with close friends. It's wonderful that we have been close for so long and that we have the same belief system. I love my friends very much and they are very supportive of me in everything I do (they're see my show on Friday).

A couple walked by and said they'd take a picture for us in front of the temple. The guy was Italian so his girlfriend said he might not know how to take a picture, she was joking. The photos looked great. From left to right it's Melissa, Wendy, Jana, Me, Jessie and MeLynn.

"A hug is worth a thousand words. A friend is worth more."

Back Stage Fun

Ronnie Anderson as Snow White and Paul Cartwright as Jack.

Co-Workers

Some people are like slinkys!

They don't really have a purpose,

but they still bring a smile to your face

when you push them down the stairs.

Silent Movies

Last night Hutch and I went to the Organ Loft aka Edison Street. It is located off of 33rd south and just east of State Street. A few times a month they play silent films and have a real pipe organ accompany the film.

The first organ was in 1946 the Utah Theatre's Robert Morton. Later additions included the organs from SLC's Gem Theatre and Ogden's Egyptian Theatre. Finally they purchased the 3 manual-19 rank Wurlitzer with two consoles from the New York Staten Island Paramount. The owner of the Organ Loft, Lawrence Bray, then combined the two consoles to build the organ they use today. A Colossus five keyboard console with 378 stop tabs, which controls today's 2,400 highly unified pipes. After Lawrence's passing, his nephew, Larry Bray, continues this historical treasure.

Last night they played the film "Nosferatu" It has been called "A Symphony of Terror". It's the first and best telling of the Dracula tale. I guess I can't really say it's the best telling since I haven't really seen any Dracula movies. The Organ Loft's program says it's the best telling so I'll go off of what they say. It was made it 1922. When the film first came out, Bram Stoker's widow sued the film company for creating it without permission. The case didn't end until 1924 so it was too late to stop distributing since it had already been sent around the world over that two year time. It was a fun night. The film was actually kind of funny since silent film acting is way different then acting we have today. The vampire was really creepy though. He had long pointy fingers and a pale white face. He also had a pointy nose and his teeth came over his bottom lip. His eyes were dark and sunken. The actor did a great job with that character. The person who played the organ to the movie impressed me the most. He makes up the music as he goes. There's no set score. He says he gets the feeling of the room and it guides him to play the music. He did such a great job!!! I was impressed.

If you ever get a chance to go to Edison Street (aka The Organ Loft - the sign on the side of the building says Edison Street) go and see a great silent film. It cost's $5 a person. The seating isn't like a normal theatre. It's just chairs they place facing the organ and the film plays above the organ. The next film they are doing is "The Phantom of the Opera" starring Lon Chaney. They will be playing that film October 22, 23 & 24 at 7:30 p.m. get there a bit early to get a good seat. You can call ahead for tickets by calling 485-9265. If you want to know what films they will be playing in November and December you can go to their website which is http://www.organloftslc.com/.

This is Count Orlock better known as Nosferatu played by Max Schreck. Very creepy!!

Funny Things I've Heard Today

1. "Hm. That's odd. Usually the blood gets off on the 2nd floor." ~Mr. Burns, The Simpon's Treehouse of Horror.

2. Said angry "You're one of those people who thinks the wedding is about them." My co-workers cousin said this to her then hung up. My co-worker is the one getting married.

3. Reading sign "Don't Touch. Willy." "Good Advice" ~ Homer Simpson, The Simpon's Treehouse of Horror.

4. "Well Rebecca can do it." ~Weight Watcher coach "Well Rebecca reads puncuation." ~Co-worker. Discuss about WW point system.

5. "Remember, today is Megan's wedding shower." ~Co-worker "Um...oh...well...I think I need to get some office supplies...from the store...I'll be back..." ~Me, then runs out the door.

6. "I lost 3.8 pounds this week! I even ate at Taco Bell!!" ~Me

I Did It My Way!

Last night, Hutch and I went to a performance of "The Rat Pack" at Kingsbury Hall. It was WONDERFUL!! If you enjoy the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr, then you don't want to miss this show. Each of the actors did a great job sounding and kind of looking like their famous alter egos. My mouth dropped when the actor playing Dean Martin started singing, he sounds exactly like Dean Martin. They joked around with each other in between songs. Some of their jokes were a little inappropriate but that's how they were. The director and choreographer said about the show, "I want to show the audience the friendship. I want them to understand the way the friendship operated. Though this is not a re-enactment of an actual concert, everything on stage did actually happen in concert. I've just written a little bit of connecting material."

Most of the songs they sang are my favorites and some I hadn't heard and I can add them to my favorites. A few of the 40 songs they sang were, "Fly Me to the Moon", "New York, New York", "I've Got You Under My Skin", "Mack the Knife", "That's Amore", and my most favorite "My Way." The guy who played Frank Sinatra sang "May Way" for the last song of the show. I was almost in tears because it's one of my favorites, he did such an incredible job and it reminds me of my dear friend Scott Morgan. It was sung at his funeral.

I plan on adding a video clip of Frank Sinatra singing "My Way" but it will have to be added a bit later. My work has youtube blocked along with Yahoo and Gmail and...that's for another blog.

*Insert Video Clip Here


WARNING: Complaining to occur now.
One thing that really bothered me about this production of The Rat Pack wasn't anything with the performance, but the patrons. The program lists what songs they are singing. They bow together like it's over but there are two more songs listed which means, the show is continuing, but people were leaving during their bows. I was so annoyed. Then they start singing again and some go back and everyone is sitting again. The final song of the show is "My Way" like I mentioned earlier. He has finished the words of the song but the music is still going and people are getting up to leave. They all come out to bow again and everyone is applauding, they are bowing again and people are leaving. Is it really going to kill you or make THAT big of a difference in traffic to stay 30 seconds more for the curtain to fall and the music to stop for you to leave? When did society become so rude? I've seen this happen at most of the performances I have been in and/or watched. The actors can see you! It's very dishartening to see people get up and walk out before you have even finished your bow. Is an extra 30 seconds to 2 minutes really going to make a difference? We, as actors, have spent months preparing a show for you and you could at least, give us that extra time. If you hated the show, then by all means, leave. But if you want to leave early to beat the traffic, then it hurts. Where's the respect?

VOTE!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aBaX9GPSaQ (For Steph)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nf8tuVny4Q (ONE Vote 08)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYyttEu_NLU (Delaration of Independence - it's almost 15 minutes long but worth the watch)

I know everyone has been posting and emailing the "Don't Vote/Register Now" message. I decided to post some fun and informative videos instead. :)

The voting deadline is past and I hope you all are registered. I have heard people say they don't care what political leaders we have, it doesn't effect them, but it does. They affect you each time you go to the doctor, each time you put gas in your car, each time you go to a national park or zoo, each time you take your child to school, and so on. Please, read about each candidate. Know what they stand for, and vote for the person who best supports what you believe in. Not what I believe in, not what your friend believes in and not what your parents believe in. What YOU believe in. Each vote counts! You can make a difference in your life and the life of your children and your children's children.

"Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost." ~ John Quincy Adams

"My Love Is Like A Storybook Story"

Opening night was awesome!! Everyone did an incredible job! Everyone remembered their lines, we only had one costume malfunction and all of the technical stuff seemed to run great! When we arrived in our dressing rooms in each of our boxes was a CD entitled "Inspired by the Woods." It was created by Josh and Jennie Richardson. It's awesome!!! The first song is "Storybook Love" then the following songs are songs that match each charactor. For example, the wich has "Witchy Women", the Steph Family has "Money Money" from Momma Mia, the Wolf and Granny song is "I've Got You Under my Skin." It's such a fun CD. I've been listening to it all morning.

Another fun thing was a surprise friend came and saw the show. I wasn't expecting to have anyone at opening night for me because my family is coming to the Saturday matinee and then friends will be following after that performance. So it was a wonderful surprise to be greeting strangers and turn and see my wonderful friend Mark! I screamed and jumped into his arms because I was soooo excited to see him. I asked why he didn't tell me he was coming and he said it wouldn't have been a surprise. So thank you so much Mark for the surprise! I'm so glad you enjoyed the show and that you were able to perform vicariously through me. Mark really wanted to audition but didn't think he had a good enough voice. You are very talented Mark! Don't sell yourself short!

This is a picture of Mark from my cell phone. It's from our Vegas trip we took for our birthdays.

Opening Night

Another op'nin, another show

In Philly, Boston, or Baltimo'

A chance for stage folks to say hello!

Another op'nin of another show.

Another job that you hope will last

Will make your future forget your past

Another pain where the ulcers grow

Another op'nin of another show.

Four weeks, you rehearse and rehearse

Three weeks, and it couldn't be worse

One week, will it ever be right?

Then out of the hat it's that big first night

The overture is about to start

You cross your fingers and hold your heart

It's curtain time and away we go -

Another op'nin Just another op'nin of another show!

Opening night is tonight!! If you don't have your tickets yet, get them soon!! I perform in the Monday, Wednesday, Friday cast and I also perform the 12:30 p.m. Saturday matinees. Into the Woods is an incredible show and we have incredible talent. The set, the technical stuff, the acting, the singing, the everything is worth seeing!!!

SEE YOU AT THE THEATER!!

3 Confessions Tag

1. I own an N'Sync CD. Yes I really do. I own "No Strings Attached". I'm of the opinion that everyone needs to own one boy band CD. So I picked N'Sync. On the boy band note, I'm also a New Kids on the Block fan. I loved them when I was younger and am excited they are back together. I was a huge Jonathan and Joey fan. I had the NKOTB pajamas, trading cards, bubble gum, tapes, comic books, t-shirt, concert on video and other things. I even have a Joey action figure, still in the box!! I was tempted to take it with me to have him autograph it when I saw him in Wicked on Broadway, but I didn't. I didn't want him to think I was more of a geek then I am. Maybe that should have been my 2nd confession. Oh well!

2. I like escargot. Yes, snails. I tried them for the first time on an Alaskan cruise. Cruises are the best place to try new things. If you don't like it, they bring you something else and it doesn't cost any different. My husband will order two entrees so he can try both. He wouldn't eat all of it but he wanted to try everything. The escargot just taste like a piece of meat. If you don't think about what you are eating, it's fine. It's best when soaked in garlic and butter, like most things. I also tried caviar. It's ok. Not the best thing, not the worst thing.

3. I had a funny confession but I can't think of what it was. I'll have to add it later when I remember. So my last confession will be a list of some of the parts/rolls I want to play and haven't. This list is the musical parts: Maria in "Sound of Music", Jane Eyre "Jane Eyre", Jo in "Little Women", The Bakers Wife in "Into the Woods", Tracy Turnblad in "Hairspray", The Drowsy Chaperone in "The Drowsy Chaperone", Mother in "Ragtime", Eponine in "Les Miserables", Ms. Hannigan in "Anne", Cathy Seldon in "Singin in the Rain", and Molly Brown in "The Unsinkable Molly Brown". This is just some of them. I'll list the plays I want to be in later.

I know I'm supposed to tag others now, but it seems I might be the last person to do this tag. If you haven't posted a 3 Confession tag then I am tagging you. :)

Deep Thought 4

Girls Night Out is a much needed activity when you are living off of very little sleep.

Thanks girls for the fun evening!!

To The People I Love

I have the bestest family ever.
I have the bestest friends ever.

This clip is to my wonderful family and friends. It's one of my favorite songs. Thank you for being there when I couldn't be there for myself. For loving me while I was loosing my mind. For caring for me when I couldn't care for myself. I love you.

Ode To Stephanie

Not in any particular order:

1. She will eat Mexican food with me even though she doesn't like it.

2. She never gets sick of Pride & Prejudice

3. She always hugs and kisses me until I can't breath

4. She knows the best places to get a cheesesteak sandwich

5. She introduced me to A&E's version of Persuasion

6. She will belt showtunes with me

7. She picked me to be her musical director

8. She knows I love white daisies (it's ok that they sent the wrong flowers)

9. She knows when I need an "I love you" text.

10. She loves "Joey & Janice's Day of Fun" weekends.

11. She makes phone calls I can't make

12. She introduced me to a good brand of turkey bacon (aka Fakon)

13. She knows when to be my "funny friend" and when to be my "serious friend"

14. She is willing to beat anyone up for me

15. She knows when I need love and prayers before I even say anything

Thank you for being you and being in my life.

Ecclesiastes 3

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

A time to rend and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

Future Dorthy

My neice and nephew has their tonsils taken out and tubes put in their ears on Monday. They are not the happiest of campers at the moment. When the pain meds kick in they have some engery but a lot of the time they just sit in your lap and cuddle (my favorite part). To help cheer them up I went to Target and got them each a gift. I got Duncan (he didn't have his tonsils out or tubes in his ears but I got him something anyways) a Transformer t-shirt. I got Zack a pair of Batman slippers. I think they might be too small, so might need to get a bigger size. And I got Brooklyn a pair of Ruby Slippers like in The Wizard of Oz. When I saw them, I about died. They are soooo cute!! She, of course, loved them. She was a bit winey when I first got there but once I showed her the shoes, she had a big smile on her face. Below is a picture of just her shoes and then a picture of her wearing her shoes. Yes, she is absolutely adorable!!

Jorgensen for President

Candice Jorgensen for President 2008.

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Happy Birthday Megan!!

Just wanted to wish you a very very Happy Birthday Megan!! I know it was yesterday but I'm wishing you a Happy Birthday today!!

Thanks for being just a wonderful friend! You are a true treasure! I'm so glad that we were finally involved in a show together. Some of you might not know this, but Megan and I became friends through auditions. We were at auditions and call-backs for three different shows at the Grand and became friends from seeing each other at them so much. I was soooo excited when you walked into Bye Bye Birdie auditions. My thought was, "Finally! I can get to know her better!" Thanks for letting me come to Vegas with you and experience the Star Trek Experience with you. And thanks for being my date on Wednesday!!

Love you tons!!!