A "Wicked" Experience!

I had to post something about one of my favorite musicals ever! On Thursday night, my mom, and two sisters, Amy and Kerry, went to see "Wicked" at Capitol Theatre! I have seen this once before when I went to L.A. in December 2007.

For those who don't know the story, this is basically the alternative version to "The Wizard of Oz" and how the Wicked Witch of the West somehow became known as "wicked". Of course, the two main characters in it are Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. I don't want to give anything away if you haven't seen it, but it's a great backstory into the development of these two characters. Here are some pictures from my program:

"It's nice to see me, isn't it?"

"I'm flying high, DEFYING GRAVITY!"

Needless to say, I spent a wad of money on souvenirs just like I did when I was in L.A.. I bought a glitter globe with Glinda and Elphaba that plays to the tune "For Good" (I have one of Elphaba that plays to the tune of "Defying Gravity"). I bought my sister and I a long-sleeved shirt which says "Green. For Good." Don't you think that's totally appropriate since that is my last name? No getting rid of that one. I also bought a necklace of a witch hat. I guess you could say this is one of my most major obsessions.

Some of my favorite quotes from the show:

Glinda to Elphaba: "I'm going to turn your frock into a lovely ball gown...Hey, is this thing on?"

Fiyero: "I've been thinking..."

Elphaba: "I heard."

Elphaba to Glinda: "Well, not all of us can travel by bubble!"

Glinda: "Glinda, the GA is silent."

Glinda (after showing Dorothy the Yellow Brick Road): Oh, I hope she makes it. I'm so bad at giving directions."

You can see how happy this musical makes me! I hope everyone has a chance to see it! By the way, Katie, I heard you were there. We need to discuss!

I NEED SPRING!

This is getting ridiculous. How late into my springtime does it have to snow?! I woke up this morning at around 4:30 a.m. (too early on a Saturday) to the sound of major wind and precipitation on my window. After waking up again at 7:30 and then 8:15, I figured it was raining extremely hard. When I looked out of my window prior to heading for the gym, the streets were covered with the accursed stuff!

When am I going to get to wear my capris?!

When do I get to continuously wear flip flops?!

When will I get to be warm WITHOUT wearing layers?!

To address these concerns, please leave your comment and Mother Nature may or may not get back to you.

5 Little Known Things About Me

In response to Ashley...

1. I love to sing (which is not the little known part). I would like to try out for a play or a community theater of some kind. I am a HUGE Broadway fan so I often fantasize that I am in a particular role of a musical. Two favorites to fantasize about: Elphaba in "Wicked" and Eponine in "Les Miserables".

2. I received the Presidential Academic Fitness Award in the 6th grade signed by President Ronald Reagan himself. Only 2 people received that award in a year and I somehow managed to snag it. I guess it was a pretty big deal back then. All I remember is receiving the actual certificate in front of everyone and given a HUGE History of Art book. I still have both.

3. I am trying very hard to cut out sweets and major desserts while trying to get fit at the same time. Can I just tell you how hard it is to turn down people when they offer me junk food? It seriously has pained me when I see a good piece of chocolate (which is the hardest to give up) go to waste. This comes after I've just tried a 100 Calorie pack of teensy tiny chocolate cupcakes I got at the store today. Anyone know an easy way to get protein?

4. I had my first kiss while watching "The Three Musketeers" starring Kiefer Sutherland and Charlie Sheen. I will never be able to watch the part when they are riding across the open field after passing through a village the same again. I still love that movie though.

5.I can say the alphabet backwards in a fast tempo. My students didn't believe I could do this, but I put them to shame. They'll think twice before challenging me on THAT again!

I tag:

Kelli

Kristin

Jaqui

Mindi

Jen

Operation: KILL THE PENNY!

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I would just like to preface this blog by explaining how much I never want to see coins again. I knew there was a reason I have a Debit card. This past week, my leadership team presented the annual Change for Children fundraiser. For those who are unfamiliar with this fundraiser, it is through the Granite Education Foundation and helps kids within our own school district receive eyeglasses, books, dental work, etc. A very worthy cause, right?

Okay, so we decided to have a "POD WAR". Our school is divided into pods. The English, Social Studies, and Foreign Language classes are together while the Math and Science classes are in another. Our downstairs pod includes the TLC classes, Music, Drama, etc. For a whole week, we collected money through 5th period. We then had to count the money and then roll it. Those people who think it great to put in several dollars all in pennies are now on my "I'm going to hurt you!" list! It took me several hours to count every bag full of money and if I ever see a coin again...

I now understand what accountants and secretaries go through. I have to give kudos to the students though. By the end of the week, we raised over $2200! I am just glad it's all over. If you want to give me money, either write me a check or give me cash. Any one want to give me money?

Pay It Forward

I am kind of doing this as a tag from my cousin-in-law and friend, Ashley. I remember seeing the movie "Pay It Forward" (which made me cry) and I have thought of this saying ever since. I'm going to try to think of more ways to "pay it forward" instead of focusing all on me. Anyone who would like to participate, feel free to consider this a tag. Write a comment on my blog and describe what you think it means to "Pay It Forward". I love hearing everyone's ideas. By the way, YOU'RE IT!

To Gym Or Not To Gym

So I have been having a great quandary about whether or not to join a gym and which one should I join if I decide to join. I have been pondering this for several weeks and I've decided I need to make a decision. This comes after getting my blood test results back in an envelope which also included a whole long packet on atherosclerosis. Don't worry everyone, my cholesterol is just higher than it should be. I have been worrying about staying healthy and trying to eat right, but I haven't followed through so it's about time I did something about it.

So here is what I need you all to do:

Please tell me whether or not a gym is the way to go and which gym you would recommend if I choose one. I know gyms cost money, but my thought is that if I pay for it, I might actually use it. It kind of goes back to college where if I'm paying for it, I'd better do well. I would also like any suggestions on how to eat healthier and what you do to stay healthy. If you could leave me your comments and thoughts about this on my blog, I would really appreciate it. I think I need some major motivation.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Tragedy of a Sunday School Scene!

More of a TRAVESTY, really. I came to church this afternoon, expecting just a normal, every day hunger-because-it's-Fast Sunday meeting when the bomb dropped. KRISTIN GOT RELEASED FROM BEING MY TEAM TEACHER IN SUNDAY SCHOOL!

We all need a moment to pause and be silent...

Okay that's enough. Does the Bishopric know what they are doing to me?! At Tithing Settlement in December, I thought I made it clear that if one of us goes, we both go. I also reiterated that to Brother Owens. When I saw the Bishop in Relief Society (where we have a new presidency), I gave him certain signals that basically told him that what they did was a no-no. He told me I needed to talk to the Man upstairs and believe me...

THERE WILL BE MIGHTY PRAYER!

Kristin and I are both teachers and so we get kids pretty much all the time. I feel my patience with those of this age growing thin, but I still love them to death. However, I am being abandoned and I will take this matter into my own hands if I have to! :) I do not blame Kristin in the least. She even told me that she told the Bishopric I would not be happy. She was right! She does, however, get to be in Cub Scouts which should be interesting. She offered me a position, but I feel at this time that I must decline.

We had better have a GNO very, very soon!!!