A Trip Down Memory Lane

Today I swung by my old high school with my good friend Leela. We made the rounds and talked to all of our old teachers. It was great to see all of them again. We chatted about college and were asked the age old question, "Isn't college better than high school?!" The answer, of course, was yes. I will admit that being back was extremely comforting. It isn't awkward like you might expect, and it's very different from visiting your old elementary school where the teachers are a little surprised and happy to see you, but quickly return their attention to the students they are currently teaching. Going back to [insert name of high school here] was fantastic. All of the teachers drop what they are doing to talk to you. One of my teachers, after setting his class up with the movie they were supposed to watch for the day, came and chatted with us outside of the classroom. It was a lot of fun to see all of the familiar faces. When I walked into the drama classroom I was almost knocked over by all of the sophomore (now junior, and some senior) friends that I had left behind. There were a lot of hugs, and one little junior in particular who had been known to follow me and Ms. B around latched on to me immediately. She just about peed herself when I told her I walked around the lake with Ms. B and her dogs on Monday. It was a lot of fun to see everyone again, and I can't wait to stop by again over winter break. Unfortunately the young alum reception takes place the same week I have finals, so it doesn't look like I am going to have the chance to go to that. At least I know I can visit the school again in January. Until then I'll wear my class ring with pride (which I quickly pulled out of my purse and slipped back on my finger while I was there). It really is great to be back.

Home Again, Home Again, Jiggity Jig

I'm home again, and this time I'm back for a week. Unfortunately I've already lost all motivation to do any work whatsoever, and I don't anticipate becoming motivated again in the near future. I've turned into a complete TV junkie, which probably has something to do with coming home to cable. I spend all of my time either in front of the TV or in front of my computer, watching Doctor Who. Currently, rather than cleaning the house as I promised my mom I would do, I'm watching Sex and the City on late night TV and wondering what make Sarah Jessica Parker think that hairstyle was a good look for her.

As soon as this show is over, I'll move on to another episode of Doctor Who. Then, if all goes according to plan and I don't get too lazy, I'll wash dishes, clean the living room, sweep and mop the kitchen floor, change out the laundry, and head to bed around 3.

The fact that Seinfeld just came on after Sex and the City does not bode well for tonight's progress.

Anyway, my hope is that I'll get enough rest and relaxation to be able to go back to school reenergized and ready for all of my homework. Until I go back, however, I'm going to enjoy every minute of freedom. Doctor Who, here I come!

President Obama

Tonight we made history. It was amazing. My first election, and I helped elect Barack Obama.

The only thing that I wish had been different about this night is where I celebrated it. I would have given anything to be at home, sitting in my living room with my mom, dad, Brooks, and Tamerlane, cheering on Obama and finally celebrating his victory.

Instead, I was sitting in a small blackbox theatre, taking line notes and awaiting election updates on cnn.com (I brought my laptop). After the election was called, I got to run outside and scream and hug my friend who was also screaming. There were shouts coming up from all over the campus. It was great. But then I had to go and sit in rehearsal for another two hours while the director changed the blocking of every scene we rehearsed (and I might add this is a little over a week before we open).

After rehearsal I talked to my parents a bit, got permission to have a little champagne in celebration (more for myself... they could care less), and went to a friends house and we discussed the play I am ASMing.

Anyway.. I miss my family. I wish I had been home to celebrate this historic occasion.

But the important thing is: Barack Obama is the next president of the United States of America! I could not be prouder of my country right now.