You Don't Know What You Got 'Till It's Gone

Hello Everyone!

Short story today- I just came back from my last swim practice. And we just had our last Monday together for this year at STC. And my summer is slowly disappearing. Curse Raleigh Charter for starting early! The truth is, you don't know what you got till it's gone!

Moving on- today was great. I enjoyed working with Mr. Gulley this morning. I have actually never heard anything more of Meisner other than the name. I probably spelled it wrong too. Everyday is better than the last. The listen & react exercise was great. I didn't quite understand it, but at the same time I completely understood it... it was just a hard concept to keep in your brain. I love the idea that change will happen naturally and that's what you're going for. I'm afraid I was a little awful at it because I think WAY too much. Actually, at school the two things I get most in drama class are "you're over thinking it/thinking too much!" or "Your BS meter is really great!" so today was good for me. Dylan and I ended up arguing with each other. I'm pretty sure it was NOT about the fact that Dylan's shirt was striped. I think my tone was confrontational.

The french was great- I appreciate that we have now all realized we are NOT in school and we CAN say words... like crap. I feel the need to explain my "Something that smells bad" comment. For the past 3 years in my drama class, Gerald and a couple other kids have tried their absolute hardests to make the check in category be "Something That Smells Bad." When Ian said he was going to succumb to pressure with the check in, something that smells bad was ALL I could think of. Lunch was great and I'm glad you liked my cupcakes.

During the run through I carried a fake coffin on, and took a nap. Although we didn't get to my Margaret scene, I thoroughly enjoyed the run through in the hall because everyone was just SO funny. Here are some words for all of you in the hallway: Leo is on drugs- don't give him sugar, Hillary has some great hugging glasses, I am once again playing Chloe's child (as in Emma), Lindsey tried really hard not to laugh, and Kayla's children will never get over their experiences...

See you tomorrow. I'm going to watch tv, study lines/blocking, and go to bed early!

<3
Julia