Emily Claire

I just saw on the 27th of December. It was my Christmas present from my parents, eleventh row center. Phenomenal. Honestly changed my life. What kind of musical can make you laugh hysterically, make you be awed into silence, make you want to jump up and start dancing and singing along, and bring you to tears? Wicked. And what amazed me was how amazing the acting and preforming in general was, because the story would be nothing if they didn’t bring it to life. It had the most clever story line, and in my opinion, the best music from an original Broadway production. I knew almost every song before seeing it on the 27th, but recordings do not give it justice. Even though it wasn’t Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel I thought the Elphaba and Galinda were just insanely good. Chill producing. What surprised me the most was right before intermission, Elphie sings defying gravity. I had always loved that song, it was actually the first song from Wicked I had ever heard, and I had also always loved the message, breaking free and whatever. I had obviously never seen the production until now though. The way that scene is staged, the dialogue and the emotion going on on-stage is magical, seriously. I had tears flowing when the curtain went down for intermission. I thought the end was beautiful and all the loose ends were tied perfectly. I loved it so much. I wish I had gotten it down in words sooner, but better late than never. 

I want to be able to move people like this show did me. This is why I want to be on stage.

Today kind of sucked. I REALLYYY hate being sick. I felt superr nauseous all morning. I didn’t get as much as I would have liked to get done in language arts. Math is getting really confusing, which sucks because I was so proud of myself for understanding everything so far because when I get confused I feel like I never end up learning it. Shelby wants me her and Gill to go over everything this weekend though. In anatomy we did this things with drops of really hot water on your writs and MMAAAAN did it hurt. I’m a major baby about everything though. Low pain threshold. I’m not good at spanish. I don’t know any of my choir music. I’ve been practicing sooo much at home though so I really hope I get it down by Monday. I was late to  choir rehearsal because my dad had to drive from Ann Arbor and it was just this whole dilemma, thank god we hadn’t started yet. I was rooting for someone to get the Thankful solo and she didn’t get it :( but whatever I guess. I’m so rough on all of my songs, ugh. Maddie gave me a ride home, HOW SWEET! I love Maddie. I felt really sick and tired again when I got home. My back also hurt really bad, then I cried when my mom told me I shouldn’t lay in bed with my computer anymore, which I agree with. I just wanted my back to stop hurting. I’m a cry baby. Stressed. I need Christmas break. I miss my best friend too.

STAYED HOME! I woke up at 11:30 and checked my phone and what not. Then I ate some soup my mommy made. Then I ate some golden oreos, those are my favorite. Then I watched SHAYTARDS all day! WOOO! Then I ate some nooodles with sauce type stuff and green beans for dinner. Then I called Gilly the hillbilly and had a nice chat. Actually sad conversation… Then I showered and now I’m tired and going to sleep. Today kind of sucked.

JUSSTTTT THINKIN’ ABOUT TOMORROW!

BRUSH AWAY THE COBWEBS AND THE SORROWWWW

also I listened to a lot of Wicked Pandora

I’m sick and tired and don’t really want to write this but I don’t want to get behind even more. Going above and beyond. We went to the media center in language arts today and I honestly never do ANYTHING except tweet and listen to pandora when I’m in the media center at school. Need to work on that. Anatomy quiz!! Only got ONEEEE wrong. Can’t explain how happy I am with that class. A- with a test and a quiz in the gradebook only. #LIFEISGOOD. Lunch was super fun! normally it’s just Kelsey and I, but Tristan and Harry and Sophia came down too. Harry went to the dentist earlier so he sounded like a little kid with a speech impediment. You should have heard it, amazing. Had some good talks. I didn’t feel good after lunch so I went to spanish and asked to take my quiz right away then go home. I think I did okay on the quiz… I wish our quizzes were more than 10 points but whatever, I need to bring that up from the B I have right now. I watched like 10 billion episodes of Kardashians, Khloe and Lamar, and Kourtney and Kim take New York. I love them too much, it’s a problem. Scott is my new fave. I used to want to punch him in the face then stomp on it. He’s too funny. Then I napped and ate mashed potatoes. Not sure if I’m going to school tomorrow, we’ll see. I finished my homework that needed to be done if I decide to go. 

GOOOOOODNIGHT EVERYONE!

SORRY I MISSED SO MANY DAYZ GUYYYZ!!

Friday: Honestly I don’t remember much of this day… Shelby and I finished our wonderful poem I shared with you on thursday. Worked on a book for spanish. Took some notey notes in anatomy. Sang some songs in choir. Didn’t want to go to costumes, so Kendyl and Kelsey and I just chilled in the hallway and didn’t really care when people asked us why we weren’t working, because there was NOTHING to do and we weren’t signed it. ITZ WHATEVEZ.

Saturday: My brother, sister and I went with my aunt to wrap presents for one of those adopt a family things. It was super fun! I’m such an expert wrapper now! The family we had got SOOO many presents, it makes me feel all warm and tingly inside. The food was also delicious. After I got home My family minus my sister headed off for the Red Wings game! We went to Lafayette for dinner, and if you live in the metro-detroit area I hope to GOD you know what that is. Lafayette>American. Twas delicious. My parents fought on the way there so that made this whole night awkward. It was a really good game though! We won 7-1. Hockey is my favorite sport to watch! It just could have been more fun if there wasn’t dilemma in the car. Everyone from drama club went to an ugly sweater party which I heard was amazing! But I didn’t hear about and and I wasn’t invited on facebook (even though people are INSISTING that I was definitely invited) so it’s a good thing I already had plans or else that would have been a depressing night alone lol. Plus the party was in my neighborhood. But it’s all good since I couldn’t go anyway and I would have heard about it if I didn’t have plans most likely.

Sunday: In the morning we went to Santa Brunch at my old country club. It’s a tradition that we go every year and meet santa and take pictures then you pick out a toy that they have laid on the side of the room. My omelette was mucho delicioso! After brunch my aunt and I went to go see New Years Eve in our fancy clothes. We stuck out a bit… I actually liked the movie! It wasn’t amazing but it definitelyyy wasn’t bad. I’m not a very tough movie critic though. Then I came home and did homework and sat on the computer and went to bed.

Today: Katie helped me finish my anatomy homework this morning HOW NICE. We watched the poetry slam video from last year in language arts. Slightly boring, but I really want to do it. SO MANY ANATOMY NOTES! Quiz tomorrow, I need to finish studying. Spanish is so uggh, not my favorite class. Spanish last year was just so fun, I miss it. Had fun in costumes today! We organized the closets a little then realized we got sidetracked and signed out. We found some old roller skates and they fit me perfectly to we rolled around school. I fell and it was so funny we were all crying laughing and I couldn’t get up. OH GOODNESS. Anna and I watched the rest of rehearsal then went to Pad Thai with Spencer and Sam. I love all of them so much! Days like today are when I realize I’m going to bawl my eyes out next year at graduation because 85% of my friends are juniors. Too much drama at school. I’m not involved I’m just sick of hearing about it/wanting to know more about it. Poor kids. Save the drama for yo mamaaa. LET’S ALL BE FRIENDS. 

I understand no one will read this, but I like having my days on file lol.

Gillian took me to school today! I wish she did everyday… We went and asked some questions in the math lab. GOOD TIMES. Claver is a 17 year old boy I swear. Language arts was hilarious. Shelby and I wrote a poem, let me share it with you:

The window shattered

I fell out of the tree

I broke my arm

I went to the hospital

The doctor was hot

Then we made out

Professional poet? I think so. Math quiz. Not sure how I did on it, we’ll see. Anatomy we did nothing but Katie (who I sit next to) wasn’t at school so I sat depressingly alone while we did nothing. Spanish was fine, totally my least favorite hour of the day.. But I just have really good classes this tri. In choir we sang a song called candy cane lane and you have to audition to sing it in the concert. OH MY GOSH, I have never wanted to be a better singer. I wish I was good enough to audition. Only two people per part.. I sat with Kendyl and Kelsey after school GREAT TIMESSS. Zachary and I watch Psych which was amazing as usual. God, I love that show. Now I’m finishing some lovely poetry. GOODNIGHT ALL.

Today was good. I can tell anatomy is going to be much less of a burden this tri with Colling. (hopefully I’m not jinxing myself..) and spanish is still in the fun stage, I have to learn some vocab by friday. FUN! We had a sub in choir and I got my music but I had never heard it before so it was really rough. One girl made me feel bad for singing quietly because I didn’t want to mess anyone up, I DON’T KNOW THE MUSIC!! But Maddie and Christine stayed after and helped me! What nice people! LOVE THEMMMM! I really wish I was more confident with my singing. I need to start taking private lessons again. I don’t know where though… CLARKSTONERS: Does anyone have a vocal teacher they would recommend to me/is close by? I’ll have to ask around. I really hope I don’t have to do the test tomorrow… oyyy vey. I chilllled when I got home. I ate wayyyyy too much potato soup but it was wayyyyy too good. Then I watched some shaytards and decided I’m showering in the morning since it’s a late start. Normally I would want to sleep in as late as possible but whatever.

LIFE IS HAPPY AND HILARIOUS

^^^new motto

HAPPPPY DAYYY. It was pretty good for a monday. I went in early to take a test for Anatomy that I missed and My teacher was really impressed that I actually came in and he said punctuality was the most important thing in life. YAY GOOD IMPRESSIONS. All we did in language arts is watch Dead Poets Society, and I LOVEEE that movie so I’m good with that hahaha. I think I still understand what’s going on in algebra II, these problems just take foreverrrr to do (I have to go finish my homework after I write this.) Spanish feels like 3 hours long… But the kid I sit next to seems really nice, I knew who he was before this class but we had never talked more than a few words (I think he was in my driver’s ed class?) This is good though because I’m so terrible at making friends without someone introducing them to me first. Choir was interesting. HK made me sing jingle bells in different keys basically in front of everyone which was terrible because I wasn’t warmed up so it was INSANELY breathy, plus I’m just generally not a good singer… Then I did mamamamamamamamamas and that was ten times more relaxing. I can sing a scale not warmed up (ish) but nottt a song. Maddie is going to teach me the music tomorrow! Costumes was fun! I costumed Maddie and I tried hemming a pant leg lol. Then we talked about our secret santa plans and The Amanda Show. I came home and ate some home made peanut butter and did that majority of my homework for once. Tomorrow I am not wearing a big bulky sweater. I felt like a hobo even though it was cute.

GOODNIGHT EARTHLINGS 

also, ONEEEE DIRECTIONNN

BABBBYYY YOU LIGHT UP MY WORLD LIKE NOBODYYYYYY ELESEEEE

Honestly did nothing all day. I woke up around noon, and didn’t get out of bed until like 2:30. PRODUCTIVE. I then proceeded to watch Harry Potter all day. Zachary made me mac and cheese, what a nice little brother. Then I showered and ate candy that my dad brought home for me. Now I’m trying to study for anatomy and write some poems for language arts. I wish I hung out with friends this weekend… #lamelife 

That post makes me sound obese. lolz.

I want to talk to new people. Yayyyy for this new trimester. I’m kind of sick of seeing all these couples so happy. But then again, I love it. I just want that to. 

lalalalaaaa goodnighttttt everyonee

Yesterday: I had to actually go to school… Language arts was boring as poop because I forgot my iPod at home. I actually understood what was going on in Algebra II after missing 3 days, how does that even happen? I’ll probably still go to math tutoring after school on monday though. I didn’t have to take my test in anatomy thank god! We watched a super sad cheesy sit-com in spanish with Angie from George Lopez and the mom from Wizard of Waverly Place. My first choir experience was nice, I sat on twitter and talked to Katie. Basically I did nothing all day. I could get used to this. I was going to stay after for costumes but I had a killer headache and the whole week was just exhausting so I decided to go home. Chilled out when I got home for a while. My parents went to a party so I made some ramen (yum) and some cookies (double yum) and watched the Jim carey version of How The Grinch Stole Christmas. I think both versions are absolutely amazing! I decided for halloween next year I’m for sure being Cindy Lou Who. Don’t let me forget.

Today: I slept in and than took a shower! I went with my mom to drop Gracie off at a birthday party and then we went to an art fair at my school! I love art fairs seriously. We actually got so much stuff, I got yummy peanut butter, a bird house for my grandma, Presents for my dog, a headband, and this magnet board thing that I don’t get until Christmas because my mom wants be to be able to open some things on Christmas morning since my Wicked tickets are wayyy expensive and won’t really have any other presents. (witch I’m totally okay with) Then I had to cancel plans with Shelby which I felt TERRIBLE about, but my mom wanted to go out to dinner. So we went to one of those Japanese places where they cook in front of you. It was absolutely DELICIOUS but the service was terrible. we had to wait a good hour and a half for our food at least. My sister ended up coming home from her sleepover, she missed mommy. lol I’m so glad I wasn’t the kid that was always homesick at sleepovers because that’s definitely Gracie. 

LAST DAY OF CHILDREN’S THEATRE! So bittersweet! I’m going to miss everyone sooo much but it’s nice to not have to worry about it anymore! Plus I’ll still see everyone so I won’t be in despair of missing people. Mimes and Children’s Theatre bonded a little more today. The costumes room smelled absolutely terrible by the end of the day. Olive got me a milkshake and fries. Guys I promise I’m healthy. No I don’t. MY FEBRUARY BREAK DIET STARTS NOW. The last show was amazing! My sister was there (she’s in first grade) and at the end when we introduce ourselves we say our name, grade, and what elementary school we went to so I said “Hey guys! I’m Emily, I’m in 10th grade, I went to Conant Elementary, but my sister goes to THIS SCHOOL!” because I never got to say this school since I moved…. There’s a mime skit where there’s a giant conga line (it’s my favorite mime skit….and dominoes) But we ALLLLL got to be in the conga line today!! I was so happy and excited. My grandparents and mom and dad came to see it today too! They all really like it! My grandma used to be a first grade teacher and she knew and loved the story already. My sister wanted to say hi to all my friends and it was so cute. I laid in bed forever when I got home. My knees have been KILLING me, anyone know why…? Me neither. TODAY WAS SO GOOD!

Is it weird that I’m happy I’m actually going to class tomorrow?

DIGGA DIGGA DIG. DIGGA DIGGA DIG. DIGGA DIGGA DIGGA DIGGA DIG DIG DIG.

FEELIN’ GOOD! I love Children’s Theatre and drama club and everything in the whole world so much. I wish I was closer with a ton of people in drama club already, but ya know, working my way hahahha. Yesterday morning I came to school in my costume, and I did again today. I got to school before 7:30 (when we had to go to the costumes room) so I sat with the people I normally sit with in the mornings and AT LEAST five people came up to me “Didn’t you wear that yesterday…?” Yes I did, I did wear this yesterday. I guess it’s a good thing people notice my clothes? But did they really think I would purposefully wear a bright red dress with pearls and my hair curled two days in a row? NO lol. In the morning after the show a teacher from my elementary school (which isn’t where I live now) came up to me! I never had her or anything but it was cool seeing someone from my old school. A kindergarten teacher came up to me and told me some of her little girls wanted to talk to me. They were SOOO adorable! I asked them what their favorite part was and one little girl goes “THE CLOWNS!” She was talking about the mimes that preform after us. HOW CUTEEE!! After I was talking with these kids for a few minutes, one little boy goes “You’re really pretty.” My heart wanted to MELT. I love little children so much. Kendyl’s aunt took us to duncan donuts. YESSSS. Blueberry donut and chocolate cruller. Faves.  The afternoon show was super fun too because the backstage was huge and we just sat back there and talked and played telephone! There wasn’t much to do in costumes today, but I stayed until like 4:15 just chilling with Kelsey and Kendyl and Forrest, and whoever else was there. I took an unexpected nap when I got home. Then my mother woke me up because she made me mac and cheese, HOW SWEET. Now I am showered and ready to SLEEEEEEEP!!!

I had such a good day. YAY HAPPY EMILY.

First day of Children’s Theatre tour! I had soooo much fun today! All of the kids loved us and the mimes too! I see them and I can’t believe I was that small once. It was disgusting out though which sucked because we were all in makeup with pretty hair and costumes……with BLISTERING winds and POURING rain. It’s snowing now though!! I normally would NOT be excited for snow, but it will DEFINITELY be better than rain tomorrow. We ordered Jimmy Johns and Katie had a little trouble figuring out the money situation, and when I say a little I mean a lot. It ended up being all good though! I GOT MY FOOOOD! Plus I’m not good at math either. I felt bad because my mom had to sit in the costume room for like 4 hours “watching us” so she was a bit grumpy. It’s been a rough week for her, I hope everyone doesn’t hate my mom now… We played lots of hide and seek in the theatre and I’m the worlds worst seeker. Spencer, Olive and I took Kendyl around the school in a wheel chair. Everyone kicked us out…EXCEPT FOR DRALLOS! What a guy. He did a wheelchair wheelie. lolz lolz lolz. I was so insanely tired after school I almost fell asleep multiple times, but now that it’s actually past my “bedtime” I am not as tired. 

WOOOOO TOMORROW WILL BE FUN!

my nails are still not painted………..

So it’s been a month already! I slept in until 11:15 and then I showered/got ready for rehearsal. It was fun! I’m SOOOOO excited for tomorrow. Like crazy excited. Me and Shelby went to Leo’s after and I mixed it up and got a grilled cheese and lemon rice soup. Normally I get a chicken finger pita. I went through a period in my life where ALL I would eat was lemon rice soup, not exaggerating at all. DELICIOUSO THOUGH! I saw Mr. Warner, my language arts teacher there, it’s always weird running into teachers outside of school. I laid in bed forever when I got home because I was in until 3:00 last night with insomnia or something, exhausting. When my dad got home we decorated the Christmas tree! Everything was wonderful, lots of family time. Then the tree fell and everything fell with it… Huge family meltdown, lots of tears, it was bad. The tree is good now though, and that’s all the matters to me! (not really but I like pretty things) Gracie, Zach, my mom and I watched The Santa Clause 2 which is always a good time. I HATE THE PLASTIC SANTA SO MUCH. now I am fresh and showered for the second time today so I can curl my hair in the morning.

I’m having issues with my christmas list. My mom said I need to add to it. I DON’T WANT ANYTHING. ( / I want everything)

I forgot to paint my nails :/

SUUUPPPP. I watched movies all day. Seriously though I probably watched 5 movies. I don’t even know what else I can say about today. I watched 2 Lifetime movies, one sucked, one was amazing and mad me cry. GO WATCH IT: Christmas Hope (I think. Watch me be wrong.) Then I watched The Switch, I had already seen it but my mom wanted to see it so I was a good sport. How to Train Your Dragon was next. Gracie’s choice. Then me and my mom were watching The Change-Up but I went upstairs in the beginningish because I felt weird watching it with both of my parents right next to me… If you’ve seen it you understand hahahaha. But it seemed funny! We were going to decorate our Christmas tree but my dad was hunting all day and I REFUSED to let us start without him, so we’re decorating tomorrow. I’m a wonderful daughter. Last Children’s Theatre rehearsal tomorrow!!! Then Leo’s with Shelby! This has been a good (lazy) break.