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Friday, September 7th, 2007
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Since my life is a never ending struggle of existence, I figure why NOT chronicle my time on earth. And since my hand hurt a lot when I write on paper, I'll type.
I'm a college graduate. I feel like looking back on all the old posts that it was just days ago. But I'm much more emotionally scarred and grown since I was then. And I guess tragedy and loss really change a person. In my case, I think, for the better.
I'm working at Stella Nova still. I went to Chicago this summer and did improv and changed my own life and perspective on the world. I'm so glad I went. I also lost a lot of friends and trust in people this past year. It's funny how people take advantage of each other. I will not be stabbed in the back any more. Mainly because I don't plan on caring that much about it. I'm looking out for myself. This sounds like a self-help book but it needs to get off my chest so I can stop sounding so gay in the rest of these.
I like life. And living. And people who are funny. And not back stabbers. No more flaky people or gossips. Although I do like hearing how shitty other people's lives are so that I can feel better about mine.
Awesome.
Amanda.
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Tuesday, December 12th, 2006
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Well, since the semester is finally over, I have time to update.
Lots. Happened.
Did run crew for Arms and the Man, which was awesome.
I'm now rehearsing for Anton in Show Business and I get to play an artistic director, a cowboy, and a gay man. Hoorah!
I start work at Stella Nova tomorrow. Excited. I want some MBTs. Real bad. I had a dream about them. And it was fantastic.
Movie tonite with Eleanor. I gotta start buttering her up seeing as how we have a love scene for Anton. I have to make her love me. Shouldn't be too hard. Rico suave.
Amanda
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So. I haven't updated in the longest time because...I've either been completely stressed out or just plain lazy. I don't even think I talked about Top Girls or anything...but there we are. Top Girls happened.
Graduation is on Sunday and I am going to miss so many people. Erin, Ashley, Coates, Bizzy, Katherine, Micheal, Duncil. A lot of people. And RENT is blasting in my room right now, so I doubt I said all the names I wanted to because I can barely concentrate.
Last night's slumber party was amazing. After an arousing game of Justine's making, a game of "Fix the Flux Capacator", a seance, and telling ghost stories, 5:00 in the morning seemed like a good time to fall asleep. I love my friends. I'm glad that I have some this year. And they keep growing and so I am quite adament with them.
I miss Molly and I am glad she is coming to visit. I'm sad Henry's is in Chicago, but excited for him to do great things there. I'm happy again. Let's hope it lasts.
Amanda
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Thursday, March 9th, 2006
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All dressed up and nowhere to go, I think I'm taking this trip alone.
Ah, throwing it back to the high school days. So, I'm dressed to go out for the second time tonight and I'm thinking about calling it a night and climbing back into my pj's. After munching on candy hearts and winning 5 games of spider solitare in a row, I think I deserve a little outside attention, but my brain is too full of achievements and may explode. I maintained a very level head today while I:
Awoke before 11:00
Got my bike tire fixed (requires loading and unloading of said bike into my car)
Warded off obvious flirtation from the bike shop guy
Fixed the chain on my bike...after the guy fixed it.
Got free italina sodas from the Henry
Rehearsed
Shopped for my birthday with my mommy!!!!
And blah blah blah ate some fruit snacks, blah blah blah.
My life.
Amanda
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Tuesday, January 31st, 2006
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| Time: | 11:13 pm. |
| Mood: |  blah. |
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I have a sore throat and I have to sing on Thursday. No talking tomorrow. And lots of tea.
I hate cycles. Not the bicyles, no not them, but cycles of fighting or talking or games. I hate it. It could be so much easier if we just listened instead of defending ourselves.
Very confusing but I needed to get it out of my head.
Amanda
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Sunday, January 22nd, 2006
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So, the first two weeks of school have past, and as of now I am very content with where my life is going. College keeps me on track. My friends are awesome. My boyfriend cares about me and loves me and I love him. And even though we fight sometimes...it all comes down to the fact that we need eachother and have fun together.
Medea is fun and annoying at the same time. I wish we had a talking stick so that EVERYONE DIDN'T TALK AT ONCE. Some people shouldn't even talk at all. I feel blessed that I'm not annoying all the time. At least I don't think so!
Musical theatre should be fun this week. Thursday is go day for 5 or 6 people and I'm excited to hear what people sound like! I need to find a tape player and start singing it. Listening to Julie Andrews sing it for me doesn't count. I wish it did!
Center Stage will rock next year. A lot. And we'll bring it back to glory. HUZZAH!
I love everyone.
Amanda
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Monday, January 16th, 2006
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| Subject: | Damn gina. |
| Time: | 5:41 pm. |
| Mood: |  full. | | Music: | That star shouldn't be jumping. He'll throw up.. |
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Rumors are the stupidest things on earth. I hate them. I hate people telling lies about me and I hate hearing lies about other people.
This weekend blew. Except for the time I spent with my family and Henry. My girlfriends are probably one of my favoritest things. You guys keep me sane. Thank you Kelly, Lauren, Courtney, MR, Tina and all of the other people who make me laugh and smile.
I am excited about Top Girls. Could it be a funner cast? I am using a lot of words that don't exist.
My insides hurt. I need sleep.
PURE Lab starts tonight and I'm excited and nervous. I want to make a good impression on everyone. I hope Rodney and Sharon remember me. Awkward....
Amanda
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Saturday, December 17th, 2005
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| Subject: | Epiphany |
| Time: | 11:54 am. |
| Mood: |  accomplished. | | Music: | Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in my head-thanks Henry. |
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So, while sitting on my couch last night after rehearsal and flipping through the channels extremely annoyed that not ONE good show was on...I realized that television no longer fully entertains me. I mean yes, there is the exception of Project Runway, the best show ever created, but nothing else. That's my strike two that tells me I'm growing up. When you turn into an adult you lose taste in current music and fads and television geared towards a younger audience/THAT'S ALL TV IS GEARED TO. I hate music. I hate tv. I love showtunes and movies with great actors in them. I am no longer thwarted into a movie by mere spectacle. I love theatre. I wanted to be there last night instead of sitting on my couch. I would rather have been doing viewpoints for 5 more hours instead of watching shitty stand up. I need the theatre in my life, even if it's just a little bit. I would like it to consume the rest of my life.
I'm still a kid though. I'll never officially "grow up". I guess I can say I've matured past all of the things that I dislike. I know what I want now. I'm working my way towards complete and utter happiness. Utter....hahahha. Cows.
Happy Birthday to my Kim Rogers who I love so much! Wish I was in NYC with you!
Amanda
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Friday, December 9th, 2005
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I think that that has been the title of a lot of these I've written lately. I just have no time/nothing interesting.
Something worth writing about:
Yule Ball 2005. Kicked ass. Thanks to everyone who came and who donated! We raised over $350.00! So all that goes to Center Stage to make that kick ass even more. I'm so proud!
I got into Medea. In the Chorus. It'll be fun, kind of disappointed, though, cause I don't think that I can do Sylvia. Which I kind of wanted to do. BADLY. Maybe I can double up, I dunno. I hope so.
Severly angry at the City of Charleston. Who chose to do road construction right outside of my house this week. When I have exams. AND SLEEP TO TAKE. That won't happen. I'll be crashing at Hen's a lot. Fo show.
I miss Dannielle Ried. A lot. ::sigh::
I want to go to Rome for my birthday/Spring Break. Daddy says maybe a free hotel in the works? He's lying. I'll get a cake and a lame congrats from all again, I bet. I'm jonesin' for a surprise party, but no one ever cares enough. March 11th. Make me cry, please...in a good way.
Time to sleep! Movement final in the morning. Then a break till Wednesday. I'll be studying till then. booooo.
I love him. You. Us.
Amanda
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Sunday, November 20th, 2005
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Well, since TRUST has closed I've pretty much been the laziest person on the face of the planet. I had a reality check this week, though, and I'm ready to take on the world. Here is everything I need to accomplish before winter break, for my own benefit:
1. Costume Drafting Project-due Dec. 5
2. Theatre History paper-due Dec. 5
3.Accounting Final-Dec. 6
4.YULE BALL. Dec. 6
5.MacroEcon Final Dec. 14
6. Theatre History Final Dec. 15
And then work and sleep and hygeine have to fit in there. I can do it. I just have to start now.
Thanksgiving is this week and I am so excited! My family is travelling to Charlotte and we are going to shop and eat and have a grand ole time. I need to call JCrew and tell them I can work. I just did. In the space between that period and the next word I accomplished a lot.
I'm actually excited about Medea. I have to work on being scary and hot and then maybe I could play her. I just want to surprise people. AND RIDE AWAY IN A CHARIOT PULLED BY DRAGONS. Hells yeah.
Game night last night was fun, even though I was a little out of it. Ashley Wolfe makes me smile. I was real tired but was straining myself to stay awake and have fun, darn it. And I did. It was good to hang out.
Well off to read some plays and things! Everyone have a good week!
Amanda
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Sunday, November 6th, 2005
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TRUST is over. I am so proud, though. I got to work with such fun and amazing people and it was probably one of the best theatre experiences I've had so far. Thanks to everyone who came to see it, EXTREME thanks to those who saw it twice, and fuck everybody else. Seriously. I don't understand how you can be a theatre major and not enjoy seeing shows. I know at least 20 people who did not come to TRUST and I hope they know who they are and that I will probably give them bad looks for the next week. It's just rude. I see every show here and I talk them up to other people...it's so slack of them to not even attempt to come. Excuses, excuses.
ANYwho, I'm about to head to Mt. P with Henry and see a movie with him and my parents. I cannot wait to cuddle with my puppy. He's so cute. ::le sigh::.
Harry Potter and RENT make me cry. It's not fair. I want that.
It's good to talk to people who are in the same situation you've been in. Hindsight sometimes makes me feel good because I've gotten past all the horrible things I've done and made peace with it and have vowed to never do it again. And it works. Thank god I'm a stronger person. I've paid my dues.
Off to try and not smell bad today!
Amanda
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Tuesday, October 18th, 2005
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I'm at the library trying to get started on my Theatre History paper, but it just doesn't seem to want to get done yet. I have to find another book, but that entails me getting up and waling the stairs to find it. I will in a minute.
Henry and I went to Asheville this weekend to visit his sister and see the Biltmore and everything. I love that city. We spent the first night drinking Jason's beer and eating good food and talking. Becca took us downtown and we shopped around for a bit. The next day we went to Biltmore.....and I fell in love again. I love love love love that place. Especially with Henry. We had such a good time. Then we decided to buy it one day. We will. It will be one of our 5 houses. I am sort of glad to be home though, mainly because I get to sleep in my own bed. And see my family. I love them.
off to learn about some bitch.
Amanda
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Sunday, October 9th, 2005
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So, it's been about a week or so since I've updated. A lot has happened...but it hasn't really been exciting. Trust rehearsals have started up and I am so excited to get further into it and make it amazing. It's going to be amazing. We had a cast bonding session last night which consisted of a game of Rome and Coke-watching Rome and making it into a drinking game-and then watching some Dave Attell standup. Wow. I love Dave Attell and Dane Cook. I would marry Dane Cook. I love me some funny boys.
School has been keeping me on my toes. I'm about to go to the library to study for my Theatre History midterm that's tomorrow. I better kick ass. Accounting, on the other hand, is kicking MY ass. Susan better have told me right, cause I don't want to fail a class. Henry and I ushered for C.O.T.O last night and I really enjoyed the show. Ambernice stole that show right from under everyone elses feet. She rocks.
The Tempest cast dinner is tonight! I hope Henry will come with me and we can dress up and eat with friends. Wooooooo! I hope I can see my mommy today.
Amanda
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Thursday, September 29th, 2005
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Last night was opening night for Shakes Abridged and I couldn't have been happier. Those boys made me so proud and it was the funniest it's ever been. Evan and I shared many a high five last night. It finally came together! I know they'll keep up the energy for all the other shows, so if you haven't seen it yet, PLEASE go. You'll hate yourself if you don't.
We had a Trust read thru last night after I got back from the show. Can I just tell you how excited I am to be a cynical bitch for once? TOTALLY EXCITED. I felt really good listening to everyone else read their parts...it just fits. Everyone fits. I can't wait till we start rehearsals and slumber parties and I dye my hair. I can wait for one of those...I think.
I hope Henry and I get to go to lunch today. That would be nice. We're both so busy we don't really get time to hang out. And me watching him at rehearsal is not hanging out. That's work. ::le sigh::. Asheville for Fall Break, I hope.
But for now, Movement class.
Amanda
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Sunday, September 25th, 2005
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| Time: | 1:19 am. |
| Mood: |  crappy. |
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Why do I end up hurt? I should know better.
Amanda
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Friday, September 23rd, 2005
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I have my presentation in Susan's class today. I should probably finish the play, huh?
The past two weeks have been difficult yet fulfilling all at the same time. I've been ADing for Evan for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare abridged and I love it. I really am very honored to have him actually listen to my opinions and not brush me off just because I'm the AD. And I love the guys in it. They are fantastic. I cannot wait until we open next Wednesday!
Trust rehearsals should be starting soon, and I am super excited about that. Holly excites me, and I want to get into her head so bad. I can't wait!
Now off to classes to see friends, learn stuff, and hopefully embarass myself...like I tend to everyday. HOORAH!
Amanda
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Thursday, September 22nd, 2005
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Saturday, September 3rd, 2005
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Last night was the double cast party for The Shakespeare Project...and it failed. I probably had fun for maybe a solid hour, and then people started freaking out and tempers rose and blah blah blah. Some guy on the street called me a bitch and I think it was because I called him skinny. Oh, well. I really want to thank Lauren and Kelly for coming over last night/this morning at 4. I really did need you and you both made me so happy and laugh. Thanks gals.
Well I have to go and run call backs for Shakes Abridged and then audition myself for Trust. I hope I can get my monologue down in time. It's super short and I think it'll be for me to get it over with fast. BUt I really want to be in that show. Bad.
I just hope everything works out. And we are both happy.
Amanda
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Saturday, August 27th, 2005
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| Subject: | Eek! |
| Time: | 11:01 pm. |
| Mood: |  contemplative. | | Music: | YYAAAAAAAAY!. |
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I'm actually extremely calm for auditions being tomorrow. I think it's because I don't have to have a monologue. I really can never seem to find one that fits me. Although Lauren did give me an awesome one which I will have to keep for the future.
I'm feeling sick, though, and I hope it passes before tomorrow afternoon. I just want to be able to sing to my fullest and perform to my fullest and hopefully impress! I got to see my mommy, daddy, brother, and puppy today. It made me happy. We went to Target and shopped as a family and talked my dad out of buying some very ugly shirts. He needs to fall into the GAP, badly. My brother's growing up, it's so strange.
Well I'm off to try and not vomit. I wish you all a good night and a pleasant Sunday and rest of the week. I'll post on audition outcomes probably on Thursday or something. Evan and I are auditioning for Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged on Thursday and Friday, so I'm super excited to start on that and get my hands on a project from a different perspective. I'd so love to do Trust with Lyndsay, I absolutely love the script and the characters. It just depends on if I get cast in a mainstage or not. I don't know what to hope for.
Love. Love. Love. Hen.
Tempest on Thursday! Family on Friday!
I'd also like that attribute this good mood I'm in to Kim, Lauren, Erin, Kelly, Sam, and Mary Ruth. You all make me so happy! And laugh a lot. And that's what I need to live.
Amanda
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Monday, August 22nd, 2005
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Classes start back tomorrow, and I am very excited. I think I have Movement and Economics tomorrow, so that should be a breeze of a day. Knock on wood. I really need to get a bike seat, fyi mine got stolen, so I might just do that today as well. I'll need my trusty sidekick, Mr. Riggs to come along and keep some company, so I'll call him and see if he obliges.I may have just invented a new word.
Mary Ruth's birthday was so much fun last night! I had my girls Kelly, Kim, Lauren, Sam, Blake, Lora, MARY RUTH! and more and more. So much fun. Two drinks in my (expertly made by Lauren) and I'm gone. Henry, MichealSmallwood, Cavedo, Wheelier, Hot Carl. Just some of the lovely cameos I witnessed last night. Oh! Fall is coming!!!
Not for a while.
Thanks to Lauren for the monologue, I shall see if it works!
Thanks to Hen for walking me home and helping me finish off a huge water bottle.
Thanks to me for being in a good mood. No one better fuck it up.
Amanda
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