Good Day

Today is a good day. I woke up in a great mood, I had a yummy breakfast of Honey Nut Cheerios, I got to work on time and I only have two meetings at work today. It's going pretty good. When something positive happens, like a good day, I like to share it with everyone! I hope everyone else is happy. If not, I hope these pictures help. :)

Spring Time!Crazy Me!
And Yummy!!

Dear Liz,

So...a lot has happened over the past few weeks. A lot. I know we haven't talked much about it (because I cry through it) but I do think about you all the time. I am happy that you're happy. I'm am happy that you're in love. Everyone has a true love story and I guess yours is just uncoventional. Something none of us were expecting. You never did like following the crowd. Just remember how much I love you and how much you mean to me. That is probably why I have had the hardest time with it all. You have been my best friend since we were little and I felt like over the past few weeks you have been pushing me away. I know you did not mean to, this was all new to you too. I hope that you always remember that I'm always here for you even though you'll be in another state. I hope that you will always know how much I love and care for you. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss you with all of my heart but I know it's time for you to start your own journey. Just don't forget your family and don't lose touch. You'll never lose us.

The day you told us you got married James showed me this video. I had to hold back the tears because it reminded me of you. Two beautiful melodies that come together to make a perfect match. I hope that John will make you happy for all eternity.

I love you!
Love,
Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v3d6SFcDys
(I can't figure how to get the video to show so you'll have to click on the link)

Jodi Picoult

I adore Jodi Picoult. She's an author. An amazing author! I have to admit that I have only read two of her books but loved every moment of them. They both have effected my life in many ways. One thing I truly love about her writing is that she writes from everyones point of view. Each chapter is from a different characters point of view of what is going on. Even though she writes that way, you are still surprised by the ending. Even though you know completely what is going on, you still don't know how the end will be. I love that!! The two books I have read are The Pact and My Sister's Keeper. Both heart renching stories. Ms. Picoult tackles important topics and puts heart with it. For example, in the The Pact it's about teenage suicide, in My Sister's Keeper it's about a child with cancer. There's so much more to those books then those simple topics, but I didn't want to ruin anything if you haven't read them. My Sister's Keeper has recently been made into a movie starring Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Alec Baldwin and Sofia Vassilieva. I can't get the trailer to download from work, but here's a link to watch it. Try not to cry during the trailer, let alone the movie.
http://www.oprah.com/media/20090424-tows-my-sisters-keeper
The actress, Sofia Vassilieva (you might recognize her from the TV show Medium), is about 17 in real life and had really long beautiful hair, she decided to shave her head for the movie instead of using a cap. At such a time in a girls life when appearance is such a big deal, I thought that was really special that she did that.

Jodi Picoult has a lot of books that I'm anxious to read. The next few on my list are:
Nineteen Minutes, Perfect Match, Change of Heart, Vanishing Acts, Salem Falls and Plain Truth. If you get a chance, go to her website www.jodipicoult.com to read about each of her books.

Reading is such an important thing in life and I'm thankful for wonderful writers that can take you to new places, make you think about things you've never thought about, and for making you feel new feelings.

Heading to Logan

This afternoon Hutch and I (and my parents, sister-in-law, Hutch's cousin and one of our good friends) are going to Logan. The main purpose is to see one of my favorite musicals, The Drowsy Chaperone! The tourning company is coming through and performing in Logan. I'm really excited to see the show. I'm also excited that we aren't coming back until Saturday. We will be touring around Logan, going to the cheese factory (mmmm....cheese!), get some Aggie ice cream, eat at the Bluebird Cafe and see my brother. There's also an indoor pool and hot tub at our hotel so we'll be able to do some swimming. I'm very excited to have this relaxing weekend!!

Sometimes I'm Selfish

When I get into work the first thing I do is turn on my computer. Since there are so many computers on one system it takes a little while to completely turn on. Once it is on, I open my work email (my personal yahoo email is blocked) and check those messages then I open the internet and go to my blog. I anxiously await while it pulls up my blog and I scroll down to see who has written on their own blogs. Sometimes no one has. It makes me sad. I think "what?!? am I actually going to have to get right to work instead of reading what my friends are doing?" See, that's the selfish side of me. Well, the more selfish side of me is that I don't write everyday. So I want everyone to write but I don't expect myself to. Yes, selfish.

I hope everyone got a chance to go over to Ben & Jerry's ice cream yesterday. It was free cone day! A couple co-workers and I went over to the Gateway and had some yummy free ice cream. I had Chocolate Macadamia. It was really good!

And Candice Gets the Part Of...

The Cat In The Hat!!

I was shocked that I got that. Out of all of the characters I was called back for, I sucked up that audition most. It should be a really fun production and I'm excited to find out who else was cast. I'll give more information on performances a bit closer to them.

Wonderful Quotes!

"Nothing is going to startle us more, when we pass through the veil to the other side, than to realize how well we know our Father, and how familiar his face is to us." ~President Ezra Taft Benson

"The future of this world has long been declared; the final outcome between good and evil is already known. There is absolutely no question as to who wins because the victory has already been posted on the scoreboard. The only really strange thing in all of this is that we are still down here on the field trying to decide which team's jersy we want to wear!" ~Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

"Have you had a patriarchal blessing? Are you preparing to get one soon? Think of this-what does a patriarchal blessing say? Have you ever heard of one which says, 'I am sorry - you're a loser. Do the best you can on earth, and we'll see you in about seventy years.' Of course not! And you never will, because of the divine qualities each of God's children has inherited. A patriarchal blessing is like a road map, a guide, directing you in your walk through life. It identifies your talents and the good things that can be yours." ~Sister Elaine L. Jack

No One Mourns the Wicked

Last night I got to see the touring company of Wicked in Salt Lake. It was wonderful! We saw the understudy of Elphaba and was awesome! I really loved Glinda (the 'ga' is silent)! She had this Molly-Shannon-esq personality to her. It was hilarious! My only complant was when Elphaba sang "The Wizard and I" she was holding the 'r' in "wizard". She said the "ard" in wizard like you would say the "ard" in "hard" but held the 'r' longer then any other letter. It annoyed me. She only did that at the beginning of the song then near the end she sang normal. I don't get it. I, of course, teared up during the song "For Good". That song reminds me of so many people in my life that I can't hold back the emotions.

"Because I knew you, I have been changed For Good."

Friendship

"Best friends are the siblings God forgot to give us."
~Anonymous

Wonderful Friends

I have been truly blessed to have wonderful friends. They always seem to know what to say and when to say it. They can sense when something is wrong with me, even if I haven't said anything. I was having a bad day a week or so ago and one of my dear friends, Jessie, sent me a card. She is currently living in Minnesota so was not able to come over and eat ice cream (ice cream usually helps the situation). She is a hilarious girl and I wanted to share the card she gave me.

The front: A picture of a little girl sitting on a donkey.
"Nothing much happening Here..."

Inside: "Just sitting around on my ass and thinking of you."

I laughed out loud (LOL Out Loud!)! That is hilarious!! Then it gets better, she wrote a message. It read, "When I'm feeling down I like to think about others. I think about ugly people and I feel a little better I'm not one of them. I think about people who go on reality shows to find Mr. Right. I feel a little better I'm not an attention- desperate, back-stabbing spoiled brat. And I think about people who fall. They make me laugh."

I was in tears reading this. I actually have read this card everyone morning since I've received it so I can start each day with a good laugh. Thanks Jessie for the card. I miss and love you too!!

For Kellie

Dear Kellie,
I'm sorry you felt so neglected. I adore you and thanks for being as cynical of others as I am! :) heehee!! We still need to meet up and go to Morelia!

Happy Birthday Hutch!!

Today is my sweeties birthday!

I'm sorry you have work today and class tonight. Not the best way to celebrate your birthday. I'm so happy you were born and came to be in my life. I love you more then you could ever know! I hope your birthday still is fun.

Letters

Dear John McBride,
You are amazing! In all of the productions of Phantom and Phantom of the Opera that I have seen you are the most talented, phenominal and most emotional Phantom out there. You knew how he felt. You became him. I was brought to tears because I felt sorrow for all that he went through. Sometimes the Phantom is portrayed as a monster, you did not portray him that way. He was a real person, with feelings, and an unstable mental state. I wish words could express how wonderful of a job you did. Thank you for sharing your talent.

Dear Liz,
Why the secrecy?

Dear Steph,
Thanks for listening. I know you are trying to make me see both sides and I've been refusing to see it. Thanks for understanding my feelings and for still loving me through my mental state. Also, thanks for getting Lost with me. Let's get Lost together again soon! And thanks for knowing what I need to hear. Even if the gestapo blocks it.

Dear Cherie,
Thanks for coming to rehearsal and reading lines. It did help out a lot. Thanks for seeing and understanding what I've been going through with the cast. Also, thanks for letting me take your family once a week for this silly play.

Dear Heather,
Thanks for getting a mini-makeover with me. I love the bare minerals and I'm glad we did that on our lunch break. We should do things like that more often.

Dear Ains,
Thanks for being my friend and playing with me.

Dear Twins,
Thanks for inviting me to your Easter egg hunt. It was a lot of fun. Thanks for the hugs and kisses that you shared with me.

Dear Duncan,
You are the sweetest boy in the entire world. The talent you have in conforting people is way beyond your years. Thank you for loving me and telling me the things I need to hear. Also, thanks for teaching me how to play Lego Star Wars and for being patient while I kept killing your guy instead of the bad guy.

Dear Jessie,
Thanks for the card. I needed it. A lot.

Dear Guy Who Thinks His Desitnation is More Important than Mine,
I'm sorry you felt I was going to slow even though I was speeding. I'm sorry if you were late to your destination. Please understand that I can only go as fast as the car in front of me.

Dear Becky,
Thanks for being my sister. I don't know if we picked each other in the pre-existance but if we did, I'm glad of it. I had a lot of fun this weekend with you. We should do more things together. Thanks for sharing your feelings about everything and for listening to me share mine. I love you!

I'm Writing

I had a friend email me and tell me that I haven't blogged since the 1st and she is bored so I need to blog so she can read it.

Yesterday, while working, I was listening to the soundtrack of Jane Eyre. One of my favorite musicals; even though I have never seen it. I adore and love the music. Jane is one of my dream roles. I even have a friend who would be an incredible Mr. Rochester. I've seen most of the movie versions of Jane Eyre and love them all. I have not, sadly, read the book. It's on my list. I will probably love it even more when I read it. So if anyone is looking for a show to direct, direct Jane Eyre and cast me as Jane. :)

Speaking of listening to music, I put my Zune on shuffle before listening to Jane Eyre and the song "Battle Hymn of the Republic" by the Tab Choir came on. I love that song and that version. When I become famous and the Tab choir asks me to sing with them, I hope they will let me direct them singing that song. The arrangement is genius! It pulls at my heart strings. I was actually tearing up (remember I'm at work) while listening to it. One of my co-workers asked if I was ok and I said I just yawned really big and it made my eyes water. I'm such a lier but I don't want my co-workers to think I'm a heart filled person. :)

Saturday was Girls Night Out for the women in my family. I was in charge this time. The women in my family came over to my house and we had a sandwich bar, root beer floats, and a Mamma Mia sing-a-long. It was a lot of fun. Thanks ladies for coming and singing your hearts out. Next time it will be a "Sound of Music" sing-a-long!

I did make call-backs for Seussical. I'm very excited and a bit nervous. I prefer auditions to call-backs because at auditions you don't have 5 or so people singing and performing the same thing as you. The comparisons and the cattle call can stess anyone out! :)

Silly Worry Wort

I worried too much about my audition. It went fine. I chickened out on belting the really high notes but it went ok. My favorite part of the audition was seeing so many people that I hadn't seen in a long time. Kate: you looked gorgeous last night!! Completely stunning! And you rocked the song! Mel: I didn't get to hear your whole song since I was in the back helping a friend pick his song but from what I could hear, you were great!! Nice belt!!! And thanks for letting me look through your book. Annika and Megan: you two are jewels! I know you were both nervous but you both did wonderful!! So adorable! Jones Fam: I didn't get to see all of you audition but the ones I saw did great! Especially Little Jones, you're adorable! And don't worry, you did awesome. Colleen: You rocked it! Don't worry! You were hilarious! You picked a great song and you had fun!! They loved you! Debbie: You can sing girl!! So don't fret! I also loved your book! Other Debbie: You did great on your song! Your kids are adorable and did awesome too! Spencer: You're hilarious! Please don't steel all of my friends. :) Leave me some of them. I told you being yourself would be the best thing to do. Great job on the song! Especially since we picked it a little bit before you sang it. Steph: Thanks for smiling and making it not so nerve racking.

I know there's more who audition but I didn't get to see everyone or I might have forgotten a few. I'm sad I missed seeing those who auditioned early. Good luck everyone!!