Sarah,Sarah,Sarah, Mara,Terra...

Not that I don't love my name...but wow! TOO many people are named Sarah. To be honest it is slightly ridiculous. I had never noticed how many Sarah's there are until 7th grade when there were seven Sarah's in my choir (4 of which were in the second soprano section alone). I also noticed when there just happened to be 5 in my orchestra class as well. At this point I became bored with my name, not that I don't love it ( I mean how could I not love a name that means princess) but I was hearing it all the time. Speed time up just 4 short years and now I am in the same situation. This year in the musical there are 6 Sarah's. AHHHHH! hehehehe! We always laugh because there are 3 Sarah leads plus a Mara and a Terra... a lot of rhyming going on. I guess what I am trying to say is that I love my name and am proud to be one of the many Sarah's in the world... but at times like this I would love to have a random name like Shannequa that not many people have! I even appreciate the slight different variation of Sarah Jane. That brings so much joy! I am seriously considering making a legal change to Sarah Jane....or even Shannequa....

 

(The three lead Sarah's....and Adam)

So Cupcake=SO YUMMY!

Last Spring, my mother discovered a cute cupcake shop here in Holladay called So Cupcake. Ever since it has been my favorite place and cupcakes have become my favorite dessert! They have so many flavors to choose from and every time I go there is a flavor I have never heard of before. My personal favorite is apple with maple frosting, SOOOOOO GOOD!

Yesterday morning I was able to go to the temple. I love going early morning because it always makes your day so wonderful. However by the end of play practice the tiredness hit me like a ton of bricks and my tummy was saying "feed me!!!" I got home and saw the most beautiful sight in the world....A box of so cupcakes (not to mention they were the big kind!!!) sitting on the counter. Oh how happy to see 6 of those delicious cupcakes and to know that one of them was going to be in my tummy! It was one of those moments where you say to yourself "The church is true!" hehehehe! The Temple+So cupcake=Eternal bliss!

The Fifty Yard Line Oath

Tonight a few of my friends and I ended up at the football field. We went to surprise a friend who was running around the track and afterwards ended up running around the field. I felt better than I have felt in a while and couldn't understand why, then I came to this conclusion: For the past little while I have been worrying about things that seemed so important that really aren't. I had been letting a stupid boy ruin my confidence and ease at school and I decided that I was done letting it get to me. What is the point in waiting around and being sad? Being on the field was strangely therapeutic (which is weird because this boy happens to be a football player) and I was able to just let it go. I was able to believe the things people had been saying to me like "he doesn't deserve you" and "it is good that you stuck up for what you believed in." I finally came to a realization that even though what I had done was hard, I HAD done what was right.

This small group of friends huddled around the fifty yard line and each put a foot on the line. We all went around and told everyone goals that we really want to accomplish this month. I had two #1. To not over stress about school, work and the musical and to take the time to really enjoy it! and #2 To have the confidence and ease that I used to have. The amazing sense of support and love in that circle was amazing. I am glad that I have friends that I can share goals with and that I know they will support me!

When thinking of something deep to say my friend Bailey profoundly said "Curly fries are Arby's gift to the world." Hehehe, next time we make an oath on the fifty yard line we are definitely bringing curly fries!

"A friend is someone who knows who you are-But loves you anyway."

Thoughts, Feelings and other such Rantings...

--I can't understand how you write your notes on the board, so messy.

--I am really excited for my tower and long haired wig.

--Know your part and be prepared, especially at 6:30 in the morning.

--I am entitled to two Lion House rolls today.

--Airborne is a miracle worker.

--"Tell me that you've got everything you want and your bird can sing. But you don't get me, You don't get meeeee."

--Football games are torture, and no one seems to understand why.

--I wish I owned Across the Universe.

--Why can't you just see the light?

--I don't enjoy fake-bakers. They look orange.

--Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ahhhhhhh

--Sophomore boys should really keep their shirts on at football games.

--No one will play Clue with me.

--I am in the mood to watch Pocahontas!

--Is Columbus a hero?

--You can't just tell me to fix something, when I don't know how you want me to fix it.

--I don't learn by reading a text book.

--Musicals are so much fun!

--Pick a pitch any pitch.

--So close and still so far.

--Elvis Presley, why did you have to die!

--Why do the Jonas Brothers wear weird clothes, they are so hot, no need for strange clothes.

--"This is your life. Are you who you want to be?"

--I miss Elvis Peanut Butter cups!

--Curly Fries are Arby's gift to the world.

--I love old school Nintendo.

I know I promised to have positive E, But I really had to get the negative E out of my system. Some weeks are just like that, you know? Very RaNdOm I know...

Into the Hood...

This fall brings a really big treat for me...the school musical. I love musicals and since I don't play any sports,play any instruments,dance or cheer, I really enjoy the opportunity to be apart of a school activity. I love singing in front of people and just performing in general. This year the musical is "Into the Woods" and I am playing the part of Rapunzel (Ironic cause some people say my hair is too long) (Yes Amy, I am talking to you!). To be honest the first time I heard the music for the show I thought it was really ugly, but as I have listened to it more I have come to love it. If you have any doubts just listen to the song "No One is Alone" and you will change your mind.Even the strange story line doesn't bother me any more. I am just really grateful to be apart of an amazing cast, especially as a Jr. In a few weeks I probably will be stressed and tired and too busy to realize how grateful I am, so I better soak it up now. I know it will be hard and a definite challenge but I know once we perform it will be worth every minute!

New School Year....AHHHH!!!

It is painful to realize that tomorrow I will be starting school and this summer is over! Oh so so sad! But even though I am so so sad that summer is over, I have resolved to make Jr. year FREAKING awesome! Last year was not so great so this year I am determined to have a blast. I have heard that Jr. year is the hardest because you are trying to get all of your hard classes finished but I have also heard that Jr. year is the most fun because you have finally come into your own.

Here are some goals I want to accomplish this year. I figure if I put them on my blog I will feel more motivated to accomplish them. Some of them are obvious goals and some may sound lame but oh well!

11 Goals for 11th Grade
1.Get good grades...It was kind of scary to see two AP classes and 2 honors classes on my schedule since normally I have neither. I really want to do well and in those classes and stay on top of my school work.
2.Stay Healthy...Well receiving my part for the play I was told that I must stay healthy and keep my voice in perfect condition. That is pressure when you are a part that sings a high B flat and screams a lot. I am just going to have to be very careful with my voice and staying away from germs, which I usually don't care about.
3.Positive Energy...That is a slogan that my friends have adopted. Last year I did not do so well with that and I want to improve.
4.Get my Driving Permit and License...Ok so I am way behind, I should have both by now.
5.Try to look good at least 3 days of the school week...It is so hard not to just throw on some sweats but I have noticed that I feel so much better about myself when I actually get dressed. He he he!
6.Read at least eight books outside of class reading...I love to read! I also like to set a goal each school year of the amount of books I want to read.
7.Conquer at least two fears...I have many phobias (see my phobias list) and should probably try to conquer some.
8.Grow as a Vocalist...I want to get better at certain aspects of singing, particularly part singing and classical music. I love to sing Broadway and try to steer away from classical but I think it will really help me become more well rounded vocally.
9.Finish Personal Progress...I really don't want to have to work on it my senior year, he he he!!!
10.Collect More T-Shirts...I have a pretty good t-shirt collection but there is always room for more.
11.Save at least 1,000 dollars...Now that I am working at the Lion House I have some money to spend and I really want to save up instead. I know to most people 1,000 dollars does not seem like a lot but we you are used to saving your babysitting money, it doesn't amount to much. I don't know if it is a realistic goal, we shall see!

Peace Out, wish me luck on my first day of 11th grade!AHHHHHHHHHHH!

So FREAKIN' Complex, it could be the Da Vinci Code!!!!

Today was one of those days where nothing makes sense. Do you ever feel like you are totally missing a key point in something? That is how I felt. I was so confused and people were just talking in circles and not telling me the straight answer to weird situations.  I am one of those people that gets really annoyed when I am not told exactly what is going on so you can imagine that it was a very long day. I love having a blog to vent about situations like this. He he he!

I don't really feel like spilling all the details but wow, it was just odd all around. It was just like trying to put a puzzle together with out 3/4's of the pieces. The more I tried to figure it out the more complicated it got and the more wild the plot in my head became. I admit that I let out my confusion on a delicious peanut butter cup shake at Shivers, which made me feel better for a while.

Then from out of the blue, one phone call explained it all and I went from being utterly confused to being not confused. It felt so good, maybe even better then my Shivers shake...But then again maybe not!