Well, it’s been fun. I thank you for reading with me thus far. Not everything has ended just yet but things are close and I suppose I can talk about them

Choir has our final concert next Monday and I have a solo and a solo song in the concert. I’ve learned so much from it and I’ve had such a fun time with this class. Mrs Z and Mr H were really good teachers and I hope they know just how much I appreciate them for everything. The Solo song is actually that really high song that I spoke about. The ballad of Jane Doe is my solo song in the concert and I am so excited to sing it.

DND doesn’t end until I graduate, so I have three weeks left of DND and I’m going to cherish those three weeks that I have. My character’s story hasn’t been wrapped up and all ties haven’t been tied up. it’s been an absolute joy to play and share with you all

The musical and plays are over. they are done until College and I cannot wait for it to start. It’s something new and it’s something so exciting and I cannot wait to share all about it. I played Madame wonderfully and the costume was beautiful. I’ll share some photos below of everyone because it was such an amazing musical that taught me so much.

And High school? One more week and I’m done. It’s sad. This place has been a place i’ve enjoyed coming to for learning and now I have to go on a new adventure. One week until I walk across the stage and grab my diploma with all my family watching.

As for my blog, I hope to continue with it, but my life gets busy and I tend to forget but the plan is to continue on with my blog. I plan to share anything and everything about my college life and what I do but I might share some stuff about my summer too. I’m in the process of switching majors and I’m in the process for enrolling in the school so I think everything is going to plan.

Now for you, readers, I thank you for everything. Thank you for reading this blog and I thank you for following along with me on my journey. This is not the end of our journey together, in fact, I believe it’s just the beginning.

(fun fact, I made this myself. Fabritac, a printer and hopes and dreams)

Hello Everyone, I’m happy to be back to writing. I don’t have a lot to talk about, however, I think I can find some fun things to share!

First of all, Musical has started it’s steady going. Rehearsals have been going on and I have been steadily going through it. We’ve got an Lincoln Community Theater rehearsal next week for Stepsisters Lament where we get to perform to help raise awareness for the show. I’m super excited for it and I think that it’ll be fun

Choir has also been going well. We’re auditioning for solos today for two of the songs and while I hope that I get one, I won’t be upset if I don’t. I’m sure that whoever gets the solos will do fabulous. We’re switching some songs out, adding some and changing voice parts around but I’ve managed to work my way to a high soprano(basically I can sing very high. If you need real life examples, take Jane Doe for an example from the musical Ride the Cyclone.) I think this is a good fit, I’m good at it until we get to a certain note point.

DND, well, I haven’t been able to go. Musical has been taking up the Thursdays that DND is on but it’s totally worth it.

This year has been fun, and It’s kept me busy. I’ve decided on my school and I’m going to accept their offer to go there. I’m going to have to switch my major(thought that criminal science was my route but musical theater is!) and I gotta apply for housing. I’m excited to go to Illinois Wesleyan because it’s been my dream school. I have a lot of hopes for the future and I have somethings that I still want to accomplish in high school but I think they’re achievable. Here’s to hoping that I can make them happen, I just gotta be brave and confident because I can do this.

Wyatt having fun with the horse heads for the musical(Ft. My hoopskirts that I never want to take off)

Hello again! It’s great to be back to writing again. I hope your winter is going well. Personally, It’s my last semester of high school as a senior and i’m terrified, and yet I’m excited. Scared due to what comes next but excited because there’s so much to come. I just can’t wait to tell you all about it!

First of all, I GOT IN THE MUSICAL!! I got the Stepmother, Madame. She’s a lead role, I think, which is what I was wanting! I have dreamed of this day since I started theater in my freshman year, and man I’m so hyped. Sure, I’m bummed she’s a villain but boy, do I play them well! I’m already getting things planned for tech week. I feel like everyone is going to do so well in this show and I am so excited to start rehearsals on Friday!

Speaking of choir and shows, We just started our music for the spring in choir. No shows or anything until after the musical is done. We’re doing “For Good” from Wicked; “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John; and “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey! Our Concert is going to be in April, so will Solo and Ensemble, and I already have my songs picked out for Solo and Ensemble. The Winter concert went well, and we killed it! We did so well.

DND has been kinda slow, since we had break, but on big news is that we killed a big boss! Now we’re working on getting home from the Fey-wild( a fairy world in DND) and stabilizing a magical ball that could send us to another plane(different world) if it goes wrong and we made the fey-wild stable and have its own government. We’re hailed as hero’s in that world.

School has been alright, I’ve got two new classes for the semester and I graduate in May so here we go into this new year. It’s crazy because I remember being a small kid and not imagining finishing high school and yet here we are. I’m excited to walk across the stage and get my diploma, but i’m also nervous because it’s another chapter in my life that I need to complete. I think i’m going to go to Illinois Wesleyan University and I want to study Musical theater. I don’t know if I want to act, write plays or direct them but I think it would be fun either way.

As a senior, It’s hard to believe that this is it. After 6 college acceptances(Only waiting for EIU and U of I) and tons of scholarships earned, I think I can say that I’ve hit the jackpot with life. I’m gonna do Behind the Wheel and I’m a Maid of honor for my brother in his wedding on Halloween later this year. I’m honored to be apart of it. While I feel as if life can be hard sometimes, I’ve got to look on the bright side of things and remember that things will be okay and that I’ll be okay.

This photo of me was for the winter concert, its the only one I have from the concert!

Hey Guys, and Gals! I’m happy to be back to writing to you all. It’s crazy to think it’s almost Christmas. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I’m super excited to see my family this holiday season, How about you guys? Thanksgiving can be exciting or it can be sad for some people but holidays can be fun if you make it!

Speaking of family, Madrigal went amazing! It was so much fun to play Morgana and play a snarky and sassy character. I think I’m going to miss the Madrigal once I graduate. It was nice to spend my last one with my close friends though, Wyatt plays a great king and Charlie plays a great Jester. Morgana was an absolute delight and I think it was the most amount of fun I’ve had in awhile. I think Morgana will forever have a spot in my heart. There’s a lot I can say about her, but I don’t think I can really put it into words without crying over how much I’m going to miss being apart of it. On the topic of my choir family, we’re getting ready for our Christmas concert! I got a solo part in it and I’m excited for it. I love to sing- I always have loved to sing- so I think this concert is going to go great. I have faith in everyone in the choir to do their best.

ILMEA came back and I didn’t go to district but I’m happy I tried. It was something new and I thought I did well. I know I’m a good singer and while it put me down, I did my best.

And hey! once that was over, DND was back In full swing with two new people! We fought against a boss but I’m just happy to be back. I’ve missed talking to my friends and playing the game I cherish the most.

Though, I probably wont be able to play DND once the musical starts up! I am so stoked! I cannot tell you how excited I am! It’s Cinderella this year and I think I got a chance to be a big role this year. It’s a dream of mine to play a lead role. The biggest one I’ve played was Morgana but I’m hoping the musical this year is different! I think that our new directors are gonna do great, no matter who gets cast. Though I’m already hoping to get some of the characters. I really wanna get Ella or Marie. It would be so cool if I got Ella but I’m not getting my hopes up. She’s one of my dream roles to play and I hope no matter what character I get, I can play them well. I’m just really gonna shoot for a lead one!!

As of now, I’m applied to colleges, which is crazy to me that I’ve come this far. I remember being little and wondering what I wanted to do. I think I know now. I’m not gonna give up on my theater dream just yet. Even if I have to move to Britain for it to come true, I’ll find a way. Thanks to a musical I’ve recently enjoyed called “Starlight Express,” I don’t think I wanna give up on my dream of acting. Who knows? maybe i’ll be really good at it. I’m real nervous about being on my own, and I’m nervous about a new place away from home but hopefully, as Jo says “I’ll be Astonishing.”

Psst- fun fact: I got to wear a witch hat for her.

Hey everyone! It’s been a while. I’ve been super busy, but that means I have a lot to share. I have got to tell you all about how great senior year has been so far!

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On the subject of my year, it’s been amazing! All my teachers have been great and my classes are fun. I’m a huge fan of choir though, I can never get enough of that class. Choir is the class that holds the Madrigal dinner I spoke of last time. I have to tell you, we’re progressing at an amazing rate! We’ve almost learned all of the songs, we get costumes next week, and we’ve got the tickets out for everyone to buy! I appreciate all the work we’ve put into this show, It’s going to be great!

On the topic of shows! Guess what? The show opens tomorrow! I am super nervous but I’ve been working super hard. I got all of my lines finally, got my costume, and I even got to see what the curtain call was like. I’m excited but there’s sadness too. This is it for me, my final fall play as a senior. It’s crazy how fast time goes by when you don’t think about it. The cast for this show has been super nice, and I’m grateful for every one of them. I’m more thankful for those who are seniors with me, it’s been a blast to spend the show with you guys. On the topic of shows as well, I got into Spooktacular! I play Sadness because we’re doing “Inside Out 2”. It’s really exciting to teach the kiddos about Halloween safety. I just can’t believe we’re graduating at the end of this year.

Not on the topic of school and such, Work has been quiet. I’ve been too busy to have my availability opened. I’ve been going to weddings, and spending time with my family when I’m not available. I’ve got senior photos in November. I’ve got a yearbook quote picked out too. I sent in my audition for ILMEA as well, that’s also why I’ve been busy. ILMEA is an audition-based thing where you have to learn 5 songs, scales, and triads over the summer and record them to send to the website. I sent mine in, and I think I did well, I can only hope so. We will hear back from them at the end of October and I’m sure I’ll share more about it!

We sang at the Homecoming game, it wasn’t as scary as I thought it was going to be. I thought it sounded nice and I looked nice too so that helped. We won against the Panthers with a score of Lincoln: 55, and Eisenhower: 24. We went on against other teams, and I’m not sure how we did. I finally got that break I wanted so I’m ready to go again. I’ve read way too many books. I can’t tell you how many I’ve read but they’re all good books.

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As the Summer comes into Autumn and the weather gets colder, I appreciate everything I’m doing. I appreciate my family, my friends, and the way things are turning up. I appreciate everything I’ve been through to get through to this point. I hope you all see that things do look up too.

Sneak Peak in this one! That’s me in the rainbow skirt(You could see me everywhere on that stage!). Thanks go to my mom for capturing memories on the stage. I’ll have all the pictures and all the memories for a lifetime.