I AM COMMITTING to writing everyday for a month (starting tomorrow)...
Today my purpose/goal is too ______
I am thankful for ______
It goes along with my self awareness Senior Exhibition (perhaps I'll write more about that later!) I'm excited :) :)
Monday, May 24, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
The Calm Before the Storm (plus some lovely desserts!)
Hello Beautiful People!
After a crazy, mostly sleepless, highly stressful week, I decided it was necessary I took it easy this weekend (and was more than happy to!) I ended up making some DELICIOUS and AESTHETICALLY pleasing desserts along the way!
Friday
My teacher and director (Schrauf) slept over. He got out of school late (9ish?) and didn't want to have to drive all the way back to the city. I had the leads from Senior Musical come over and plewp with us (and Noah too...of course). The night ended up being super silly and kind of hysterical. Once everyone went home, Schrauf, Noah and I finished the night watching District 9. After about an hour or so, Schrauf passed out and Noah and I went to bed (it was around 3 or so). Definitely a successful night :)
Saturday
On Saturday, I spent most of the day getting a butt load of work done in order to save myself some stress this upcoming week. With Senior Musical dress rehearsals (and opening night Thurs) and my Internship at Quest Yoga Arts beginning, I figure I'm not going to have a ton of time or energy for homework. So...I woke up, worked out, did some work, took a walk, did some MORE work and then went over to a friend's to play and watch some planet earth BUT before I left home...
Sunday
Today, I had Senior Musical rehearsal at ten. After that, my friend Christie and I took a walk which was loverly :) I got some more work done and played with Noah a bunch. After dinner, I got playful with desserts again and made a Choco Mint Surprise!
Anyways, all in all, I had a dandy weekend. I will do my best to blog once or twice this week despite that hectic mania schedule of mine. I'm definitely going to start posting more pictures (of desserts and good outfits and noodly friends and beautiful scenery!)
Let me know watcha think!
Bye Bye kittens :)
After a crazy, mostly sleepless, highly stressful week, I decided it was necessary I took it easy this weekend (and was more than happy to!) I ended up making some DELICIOUS and AESTHETICALLY pleasing desserts along the way!
Friday
My teacher and director (Schrauf) slept over. He got out of school late (9ish?) and didn't want to have to drive all the way back to the city. I had the leads from Senior Musical come over and plewp with us (and Noah too...of course). The night ended up being super silly and kind of hysterical. Once everyone went home, Schrauf, Noah and I finished the night watching District 9. After about an hour or so, Schrauf passed out and Noah and I went to bed (it was around 3 or so). Definitely a successful night :)
Saturday
On Saturday, I spent most of the day getting a butt load of work done in order to save myself some stress this upcoming week. With Senior Musical dress rehearsals (and opening night Thurs) and my Internship at Quest Yoga Arts beginning, I figure I'm not going to have a ton of time or energy for homework. So...I woke up, worked out, did some work, took a walk, did some MORE work and then went over to a friend's to play and watch some planet earth BUT before I left home...
...I devoured a perfectly perfect Peanut Butter Chocolate Parfait!
(This is definitely one of my favorite desserts. It consists of my all time favorite chocolate and peanut butter combination PLUS it's low fat - for us diet crazy types. Let me know if you guys want me to post recipes! I'd be more than happy to share :)
Sunday
Today, I had Senior Musical rehearsal at ten. After that, my friend Christie and I took a walk which was loverly :) I got some more work done and played with Noah a bunch. After dinner, I got playful with desserts again and made a Choco Mint Surprise!
(I got a little picture happy I know :) But it was just so mmm mmm shnarky larky looking! The pieces on top are Mint Dark Chocolate. The Cool Whip Free is covering a VitaTop which is layered on top of sugar free Vanilla and Chocolate Pudding. If you pierce the VitaTop, the black and white pudding oozes through and waaaaaaaaaaaaa it's fun and beautious and delicious!)
Anyways, all in all, I had a dandy weekend. I will do my best to blog once or twice this week despite that hectic mania schedule of mine. I'm definitely going to start posting more pictures (of desserts and good outfits and noodly friends and beautiful scenery!)
Let me know watcha think!
Bye Bye kittens :)
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Senior Musical Mania
Ah! It is now 11:09. I got home from Senior Musical rehearsal half an hour ago and I am POOOOPED! These rehearsals are crazy! From school to comedy rehearsal right to Senior musical rehearsal is a FULL FULL FULL day!
On the up side, the show is really coming along and it feels good :) finally! It's crazy doing something like this with kids in my own grade. I love it though! My friend Erica told me she now understands why I am crazy all the time!! (that felt good...let me tell you!)
Shows in general make me feel electric (especially musicals) and being able to participate in one with kids I've known since I was 5 (and younger) is CRAZY (fun, silly, kind of annoying, but really mostly awesome too!)
Anyways...I'm off to pick out my outfit for tomorrow (It's going to be 88 degrees AH!) I will start posting pictures of my outfits (and perhaps some other fun goings on?) for my friend Heather from L.A.! Fashion is becoming more and more appealing to me and I want this Spring and Summer to be super sheek, lovely and comfy all at the same time!! (Think I can do it?! ;)
Goodnight all!
On the up side, the show is really coming along and it feels good :) finally! It's crazy doing something like this with kids in my own grade. I love it though! My friend Erica told me she now understands why I am crazy all the time!! (that felt good...let me tell you!)
Shows in general make me feel electric (especially musicals) and being able to participate in one with kids I've known since I was 5 (and younger) is CRAZY (fun, silly, kind of annoying, but really mostly awesome too!)
Anyways...I'm off to pick out my outfit for tomorrow (It's going to be 88 degrees AH!) I will start posting pictures of my outfits (and perhaps some other fun goings on?) for my friend Heather from L.A.! Fashion is becoming more and more appealing to me and I want this Spring and Summer to be super sheek, lovely and comfy all at the same time!! (Think I can do it?! ;)
Goodnight all!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
The Less Routine, The More Life
This morning in community (in LIFE School, the entire community of both kids and teacher meet once a cycle to talk about general happenings, ie- community service projects and upcoming events, before everyone takes part in a planned activity) we did spring window painting! Even though it was chilly, it was warm in the sun and everyone had breakfast outside.
Before I dashed out to take an AP Psych test, I had a really telling conversation with my former Forensics teacher (Oddo). He was telling me how he is going to teach Monks English in Prague this summer. He is so excited to immerse himself in something totally off beat and out of his comfort zone. Although, I wasn't surprised (he does stuff like this ALL the time), I was seriously inspired.
I don't want to be the type of person that lives a planned life. I want to experience everything unplanned life has to offer! I want to take risks and give back and find joy in things other than (or in addition to) the generic motions of getting married, having kids, and that being that. It's too controlled...
...and there is so much beauty the world has to offer when you let go of that control!
Before I dashed out to take an AP Psych test, I had a really telling conversation with my former Forensics teacher (Oddo). He was telling me how he is going to teach Monks English in Prague this summer. He is so excited to immerse himself in something totally off beat and out of his comfort zone. Although, I wasn't surprised (he does stuff like this ALL the time), I was seriously inspired.
I don't want to be the type of person that lives a planned life. I want to experience everything unplanned life has to offer! I want to take risks and give back and find joy in things other than (or in addition to) the generic motions of getting married, having kids, and that being that. It's too controlled...
...and there is so much beauty the world has to offer when you let go of that control!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
HI!
Hello beautiful strangers!
SOME MUSING...
So, lately I have been thinking about Senior year and how it has been SO vastly different socially than the past 3 years of high school. It's such a weird thing. I am noticing myself and watching my friends grow up and remain immature at the same time.
It is happening for everyone at different rates but I'm pretty sure everyone is feelin' it one way or another. Whether it's separating from the control of our parents (and our need for their approval) or seeking out different types of activities, things are definitely shifting.
I know for me, I have been getting much less excited about going out and partying and find a solid movie night with a good friend much more appealing. I'm not quite sure why...maybe I just don't see the point in getting SHWASTEY and doing something MESSY and REGRETTING it the next morning or maybe it's just that nothing appealing enough is going on at the moment. This has definitely put space between me and some of my friends (which is makin' me kinda sad!). I have been feeling isolated merely because I don't have the physical or mental energy to party the way I used to. I know there is definitely a handful of people who feel the same way I do. Still, I can't help but feel a little isolated at times :/
On the brighter side, I have developed some new, awesome, and totally real relationships. I re-connected with my friend Christie and am loving every second of it! We were friends throughout Middle School and High School but there was always a weird competitiveness between us because we are usually up against each other for lead roles in the theater. Now that we have gotten past that, it's so much easier to enjoy her as a person because she's so much fun and I admire so much about her. I am also getting closer with my Mom everyday as I am accepting her as a human-being with flaws instead of blaming her for inadequacies. When my boyfriend and I broke up, she was the only one who said EXACTLY the right thing (which isn't usually how I feel!). I was (and am) so thankful to have her.
A REALIZATION...
I am also getting to know myself MUCH better! I now know that I, like everyone I suppose, have a built in self-preservation drive. Basically, I am afraid of being vulnerable because I don't trust people not to hurt me. In turn, I have developed these crazy, dumb defense mechanisms like being distant, cady or curt with people so I don't have to admit to (and therefore face) my own insecurities. I also know that I feel better about myself when I do small deeds for those around me that I love. This may seem obvious to some of you, but for me (with an insanely busy schedule), I know it's easy for me to get caught up in my wants, needs, anxieties and overall experiences. I did a lot collectivist work earlier in the year and then it kind of faded. I want to make sure I stay grounded and unselfish!
Still, some old habits remain. I still find myself holding onto friends who I know may not "feed my soul in a positive way" (as my mom would say). I am also having a hard time breaking the "attitudey" tone of voice I use with my Mom (and others) when I want to prove a point.
I figure since this is DEFINITELY a natural period of change (which is freakin' unsettling even though I know it's all good!), I might as well set goals for myself!
THE GOALS...
Here they are:
1. take things less personally (and in turn, stop getting unnecessarily defensive)
2. accept MY inadequacies as an individual but still strive to overcome my built in faults!
3. do something "self-less" everyday (today, I emptied the dishwasher, put away the dishes, and put the dirty dishes from the sink in. however small this may seem, it makes me appreciate the fact that someone else usually does that task for my (and my brother's) benefit!
What are your personal goals? I think everyone should always have one! It's kind of a fun self-love project!
Anyways, I'm off to arrange "Stand By Me" for my acapella group!
SMELL YA LAYTER!
SOME MUSING...
So, lately I have been thinking about Senior year and how it has been SO vastly different socially than the past 3 years of high school. It's such a weird thing. I am noticing myself and watching my friends grow up and remain immature at the same time.
It is happening for everyone at different rates but I'm pretty sure everyone is feelin' it one way or another. Whether it's separating from the control of our parents (and our need for their approval) or seeking out different types of activities, things are definitely shifting.
I know for me, I have been getting much less excited about going out and partying and find a solid movie night with a good friend much more appealing. I'm not quite sure why...maybe I just don't see the point in getting SHWASTEY and doing something MESSY and REGRETTING it the next morning or maybe it's just that nothing appealing enough is going on at the moment. This has definitely put space between me and some of my friends (which is makin' me kinda sad!). I have been feeling isolated merely because I don't have the physical or mental energy to party the way I used to. I know there is definitely a handful of people who feel the same way I do. Still, I can't help but feel a little isolated at times :/
On the brighter side, I have developed some new, awesome, and totally real relationships. I re-connected with my friend Christie and am loving every second of it! We were friends throughout Middle School and High School but there was always a weird competitiveness between us because we are usually up against each other for lead roles in the theater. Now that we have gotten past that, it's so much easier to enjoy her as a person because she's so much fun and I admire so much about her. I am also getting closer with my Mom everyday as I am accepting her as a human-being with flaws instead of blaming her for inadequacies. When my boyfriend and I broke up, she was the only one who said EXACTLY the right thing (which isn't usually how I feel!). I was (and am) so thankful to have her.
A REALIZATION...
I am also getting to know myself MUCH better! I now know that I, like everyone I suppose, have a built in self-preservation drive. Basically, I am afraid of being vulnerable because I don't trust people not to hurt me. In turn, I have developed these crazy, dumb defense mechanisms like being distant, cady or curt with people so I don't have to admit to (and therefore face) my own insecurities. I also know that I feel better about myself when I do small deeds for those around me that I love. This may seem obvious to some of you, but for me (with an insanely busy schedule), I know it's easy for me to get caught up in my wants, needs, anxieties and overall experiences. I did a lot collectivist work earlier in the year and then it kind of faded. I want to make sure I stay grounded and unselfish!
Still, some old habits remain. I still find myself holding onto friends who I know may not "feed my soul in a positive way" (as my mom would say). I am also having a hard time breaking the "attitudey" tone of voice I use with my Mom (and others) when I want to prove a point.
I figure since this is DEFINITELY a natural period of change (which is freakin' unsettling even though I know it's all good!), I might as well set goals for myself!
THE GOALS...
Here they are:
1. take things less personally (and in turn, stop getting unnecessarily defensive)
2. accept MY inadequacies as an individual but still strive to overcome my built in faults!
3. do something "self-less" everyday (today, I emptied the dishwasher, put away the dishes, and put the dirty dishes from the sink in. however small this may seem, it makes me appreciate the fact that someone else usually does that task for my (and my brother's) benefit!
What are your personal goals? I think everyone should always have one! It's kind of a fun self-love project!
Anyways, I'm off to arrange "Stand By Me" for my acapella group!
SMELL YA LAYTER!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
GET READY GREECE!
Today, my Summer plans were SO-LI-DI-FIED! I babysit for two kids and every summer they go to Greece to visit their Fathers side of the family. Their Dad, Nikos, wants them to learn the language because he grew up there and it is, of course, a huge part of their life.
WELL WELL WELL
They invited me to go to Greece, just the kids and I, from the end of June through July. Then in August Nikos and his wife would come meet us and I would go home. The house is on the island of Chios. I am going to learn as much Greek as possible before I go and WASLKDFJAE WA WA WALABALOO I am sparkling with excitement.
In addition, Nikos asked me to sing at a few of his parents parties and their family friends local Tavern. So basically, I am watching two ADORABLE KIDS, SINGING and GOING TO GREECE FOR FREE (and getting paid while I'm there!) As an 18 year old, I couldn't have asked for a more exciting opportunity.
AI AI AI AI! I can't wait :)
Thanks for reading
Smell ya LAYTUR!
WELL WELL WELL
They invited me to go to Greece, just the kids and I, from the end of June through July. Then in August Nikos and his wife would come meet us and I would go home. The house is on the island of Chios. I am going to learn as much Greek as possible before I go and WASLKDFJAE WA WA WALABALOO I am sparkling with excitement.
In addition, Nikos asked me to sing at a few of his parents parties and their family friends local Tavern. So basically, I am watching two ADORABLE KIDS, SINGING and GOING TO GREECE FOR FREE (and getting paid while I'm there!) As an 18 year old, I couldn't have asked for a more exciting opportunity.
AI AI AI AI! I can't wait :)
Thanks for reading
Smell ya LAYTUR!
GOODMORNING WORLD!
Hello whoever!!
I am new to this whole blogging phenomenon, BUT, nevertheless, I am very excited to start. Hope you likey
A little about me? Hm hm?
Well, I am 17 and a senior in High School. I am going to NYU Steinhardt next year to study Vocal Performance (with a concentration in both Music Theatre and Classical Performance), Psychology and Nutrition. I would certainly consider myself somewhat of a hippie. I'm all for positive energy, I'm a yogi (well, I love yoga...), I am a vegetarian and DEEEEM proud of it (shut up you dumb grumblers), and I'd say I'm a pretty free spirit. I am super duper pooper scooper energetic and playful. I like partying (moderately) and I love playing (on and off stage :)
Currently loving: SINGING (given.), Spongebob, Kittens, My boyfriend (on and off throughout High School...he's pretty much the shit), the Theatre Company at my school, Peanut Butter, Tea, My younger brother Noah (CRAZZZII!), My older brother Jesse (NAT CRAZZZIII!), MA Maja (she's good) and my Grandparentals on her side. I'm a goal setter and I find I am generally successful if I dedicate myself.
LA LA LA I love listening to music, reading, doing a lot of things I don't FULLY INTEND on listing at the current moment BUT pretty much I just define myself as a fun loving, super duper silly and wild crazy performer.
The end! (NO NO only for now you silly Narnian)
I am new to this whole blogging phenomenon, BUT, nevertheless, I am very excited to start. Hope you likey
A little about me? Hm hm?
Well, I am 17 and a senior in High School. I am going to NYU Steinhardt next year to study Vocal Performance (with a concentration in both Music Theatre and Classical Performance), Psychology and Nutrition. I would certainly consider myself somewhat of a hippie. I'm all for positive energy, I'm a yogi (well, I love yoga...), I am a vegetarian and DEEEEM proud of it (shut up you dumb grumblers), and I'd say I'm a pretty free spirit. I am super duper pooper scooper energetic and playful. I like partying (moderately) and I love playing (on and off stage :)
Currently loving: SINGING (given.), Spongebob, Kittens, My boyfriend (on and off throughout High School...he's pretty much the shit), the Theatre Company at my school, Peanut Butter, Tea, My younger brother Noah (CRAZZZII!), My older brother Jesse (NAT CRAZZZIII!), MA Maja (she's good) and my Grandparentals on her side. I'm a goal setter and I find I am generally successful if I dedicate myself.
LA LA LA I love listening to music, reading, doing a lot of things I don't FULLY INTEND on listing at the current moment BUT pretty much I just define myself as a fun loving, super duper silly and wild crazy performer.
The end! (NO NO only for now you silly Narnian)
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