Youtube.

I lurk youtube and watch all the people singing renditions of Broadway songs that are one million times better. Of course, I know this should inspire me to be better... make me work harder etc. But can I just say that right now in this moment it makes me want to rip my vocal chords out and never sing again. I'm allowed to feel that way right?

"Break a Leg"

No one understands what "Break a Leg" means, so dear readers, let me enlighten you. In Shakespeare's time an audience stood while watching a play, as opposed to today's comfortable sitting option. If they liked a particular part while clapping they would stamp their feet as hard as they could- making as much noise as possible. Naturally, if the actors were doing a good job, the audience would stomp. Unfortunately many audience members broke their legs stamping so wildly (this sounds completely stupid, I know, however it is true. Look it up... or take my word =] ). So, the phrase "Break a Leg" comes to encourage an actor or performer to deliver such an amazing performance as to cause someone to stomp hard enough to break their leg. Obviously because the strength in which with they stop determines you (the actors) likeablity. So anyhoo... you get it now. Please stop using it incorrectly.

*This post was brought about by a friend of mine wishing our mutual friend, a violin player, to "break a string" which makes no sense at all, though it sounds witty. Anyway, it's not. So go and "Break a Leg"

p.s.- Anyone watch baseball? The National League is so SO close... yet here we are again... looking forward to another year added onto the streak for the American League. Darn All Star Game...

Black

There are a few things in life that make me feel happy and comforted. When I lose my reason and become insanely sad I rely on these things to make me feel better:

Stephen Sondheim's Music
Macbook
Ipod
Venti Black Tea Lemonade 6 pumps Classic 1 pump Raspberry from Starbucks
My Car
Rehearsal/Performing

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Stephen Sondheim is one of the most brilliant men in history, in my humble opinion. My Macbook allows me to be creative without ever leaving my bed. My Ipod supplies me with some of the most amazing tunes known to man.. my Venti Black Tea Lemonade is refreshing and uplifting. My car is my life and I adore driving it. Rehearsal is what I live for, performing is my life and no matter what mood I'm in, both things are always a pick me up.

This is a list of the things I hope to never be without.