To fix my life.
But it feels good to be back and blogging.
The past couple months I have been swamped with college applications, scholarships, stress, music, laughter, tears and humbleness. I could take forever to tell you all of it, but instead...I'm going to leave you guessing.
Senior year is half over.
I'm changing.
Life is surprising me, and I'm rolling with the punches.
Enough said.
"I can't stand what you do to me. You're the only one who can tear my heart out in one piece."
Respectfully submitted,
Leah
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
"Don't stop, believing...hold onto that feeling!"
If I could really describe the mood I'm in, I wouldn't use words.
I'd grab a guitar, sing my heart out and laugh. I'd have a glass of apple juice beside me, I'd be barefoot and sitting in the grass. My best friends are around me, we're laughing, we're happy, and we're just enjoying life.
Sound hippie-ish enough for you?
I'm in a really good mood.
Actually, this morning I woke up super nervous, because the cast list for Disco Inferno was supposed to be up today, but they announced that it would be up tomorrow. My stomach has been butterflies non-stop. The last time I felt this nervous was sophomore year when Madrigals auditions for the '08 spring term.
Well, whatever happens...happens.
I just have to take what I get, and make the most out of it :)
It's going to be a good day.
As of the moment, I'm listening to "On my Own" from Le Mis, and it's making me feel really inspired, and slightly depressed.
Ah, it's all good.
I have tennis workouts later today, and no homework.
Another reason why today is good.
I wish all days were like this.
"You're very talented."
"Really?"
"Yea! I would know, I'm very talented too."
Respectfully submitted,
Leah
I'd grab a guitar, sing my heart out and laugh. I'd have a glass of apple juice beside me, I'd be barefoot and sitting in the grass. My best friends are around me, we're laughing, we're happy, and we're just enjoying life.
Sound hippie-ish enough for you?
I'm in a really good mood.
Actually, this morning I woke up super nervous, because the cast list for Disco Inferno was supposed to be up today, but they announced that it would be up tomorrow. My stomach has been butterflies non-stop. The last time I felt this nervous was sophomore year when Madrigals auditions for the '08 spring term.
Well, whatever happens...happens.
I just have to take what I get, and make the most out of it :)
It's going to be a good day.
As of the moment, I'm listening to "On my Own" from Le Mis, and it's making me feel really inspired, and slightly depressed.
Ah, it's all good.
I have tennis workouts later today, and no homework.
Another reason why today is good.
I wish all days were like this.
"You're very talented."
"Really?"
"Yea! I would know, I'm very talented too."
Respectfully submitted,
Leah
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Songs of Summer. (#2)
I Gotta Feeling
The Black Eyed Peas
I gotta feeling that tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night
I gotta feeling that tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night
I gotta feeling (woo-hoo) that tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night
I gotta feeling (woo-hoo)that tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night
Tonight's the night night
Let's live it up
I got my money
Let's spend it up
Go out and smash it
Like Oh My God
Jump off that sofa
Let's get get OFF!
I know that well have a ball
If we get down
And go out
And just loose it all
I feel stressed out
I wanna let it go
Let's go way out spaced out
And loosing all control
(Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch...)
Fill up my cup
Mozoltov!
Look at her dancing
Just take it off
Let's paint the town
Well shut it down
Lets burn the roof
And then well do it again..
Lets Do it, Lets Do it
Lets Do it Lets Do it
And do it, and do it (lets live it up..)
And do it, and do it
And do it do it do it
Let's do it, lets do it
Let's do it
I gotta feeling (Woo-hoo) that tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night
I gotta feeling (Woo-hoo) that tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night
I can feel..
Tonight's the night (HEY!)
Let's live it up (Lets live it up!)
I got my money (I'm paid..)
Let's spend it up (lets spend it up!)
Go out and smash it (SMASH it!)
Like Oh My God (Like Oh My God!)
Jump off that sofa (C'mon!)
Let's kick it up
Fill up my cup (Drank!)
Mozolotov (Lahyme)
Look at her dancing (Move it! Move it!)
Just kick it up
Let's paint the town (Paint the Town!)
We'll shut it down (We'll shut it down..)
Let's burn the roof (WooOoo)
And then well do it again
Let's Do it, Lets Do it
Let's Do it Lets Do it
And do it, and do it (lets live it up..)
And do it, and do it
And do it do it do it
Let's do it, lets do it
Let's do it
Here we come, here we go
We gotta rock (rock rock rock rock)
Easy come, easy go
Now we on top (top top top top)
Feel the shot, body rock
Rock it dont stop (stop stop stop stop)
Round and round, up and down
Around the clock (clock clock clock clock)
Monday, Tuesday
Wednesday to Thursday
Friday, Saturday
Saturday to Sunday
G-G-G-G-get with us
You know what we say (say)
Party everyday, P-P-P-Party everyday
And I'm feeling (WooHooo)That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night
I gotta feeling (WooHooo)That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night
The Black Eyed Peas
I gotta feeling that tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night
I gotta feeling that tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night
I gotta feeling (woo-hoo) that tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night
I gotta feeling (woo-hoo)that tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night
Tonight's the night night
Let's live it up
I got my money
Let's spend it up
Go out and smash it
Like Oh My God
Jump off that sofa
Let's get get OFF!
I know that well have a ball
If we get down
And go out
And just loose it all
I feel stressed out
I wanna let it go
Let's go way out spaced out
And loosing all control
(Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch...)
Fill up my cup
Mozoltov!
Look at her dancing
Just take it off
Let's paint the town
Well shut it down
Lets burn the roof
And then well do it again..
Lets Do it, Lets Do it
Lets Do it Lets Do it
And do it, and do it (lets live it up..)
And do it, and do it
And do it do it do it
Let's do it, lets do it
Let's do it
I gotta feeling (Woo-hoo) that tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night
I gotta feeling (Woo-hoo) that tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night
I can feel..
Tonight's the night (HEY!)
Let's live it up (Lets live it up!)
I got my money (I'm paid..)
Let's spend it up (lets spend it up!)
Go out and smash it (SMASH it!)
Like Oh My God (Like Oh My God!)
Jump off that sofa (C'mon!)
Let's kick it up
Fill up my cup (Drank!)
Mozolotov (Lahyme)
Look at her dancing (Move it! Move it!)
Just kick it up
Let's paint the town (Paint the Town!)
We'll shut it down (We'll shut it down..)
Let's burn the roof (WooOoo)
And then well do it again
Let's Do it, Lets Do it
Let's Do it Lets Do it
And do it, and do it (lets live it up..)
And do it, and do it
And do it do it do it
Let's do it, lets do it
Let's do it
Here we come, here we go
We gotta rock (rock rock rock rock)
Easy come, easy go
Now we on top (top top top top)
Feel the shot, body rock
Rock it dont stop (stop stop stop stop)
Round and round, up and down
Around the clock (clock clock clock clock)
Monday, Tuesday
Wednesday to Thursday
Friday, Saturday
Saturday to Sunday
G-G-G-G-get with us
You know what we say (say)
Party everyday, P-P-P-Party everyday
And I'm feeling (WooHooo)That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night
I gotta feeling (WooHooo)That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Disco Inferno: The Musical
Auditions are officially over.
I decided on a wing to try out for the fall production this year, and you what? I enjoyed it. I was really nervous yesterday, but after the basic singing/reading...it wasn't horrible.
The music for this show is so good.
Like really, it's all 70's Disco music, and I can't get enough of it.
The show is going to be so rad, and I'm really excited I'm going to take part in it this year. I've always wanted to try out something in musical theater, so I guess this is my first shot at it.
The storyline is sick.
Basically, our lead role, Jack, is wanting to become a superstar, but is down on his luck. His job at the night club, the Disco Inferno isn't really all the glamour he's looking for. Seems hopeless until a strange woman who goes by Lady Marmalade walks in and offers him a deal he can't refuse. Miss Marmalade, who works for the devil (Yes, the horned one...) offers him one wish in return for his soul. By selling his soul to the devil, Jack becomes a famous superstar almost overnight, gaining everything he's wanted but at the same time, losing everything he's loved. His girlfriend, his friends, and his life in generally.
There's a great twist at the end, and I loveee it so far.
I'm hoping to either land a role as Kathy, the girlfriend of Heathcliff - Disco Inferno's current act. She's a down-on-her-luck girl who's been abused and is simply wishing for something better in life. She ends up falling for Jack, who rejects her after realizing he still wants his current girlfriend, Jane. Kathy sings the song, "Streetlife," as well as a couple duets with Jane and a couple of the male leads. She's a battered woman, with a rough road ahead and behind her. It would be a tough character to embody, but her song is a strong alto belt which I think I would enjoy, plus actually be able to sing.
Other than Kathy, I would love to play Lady Marmalade. Devilish, I know, but she has a great gutsy role that requires a lot of teasing, flirting, showbiz like attitude and so on. She's got a great solo, right after her entrance she sings "Hot Stuff" which is what I did for auditions. It's a little high, but I think I can manage. Her role is so amazing, she's really out there, loud, proud and just a touch of seductive. Clearly an interesting person, but I would love to take her on and see what I can do.
I suppose I'll have to wait till Monday to find out.
Even with my hopes, there's still a possiblity I end up an extra.
If that happens, I'm going to be thankful, excited, and give my all to this production. I'll come back in the spring and try and land a lead in Zoot Suit, our spring production.
I'm nervous about results, but I'm confident Mrs. Hlyton will choose those who will do best in the parts she assigns them.
Guess I'll just have to wait and see :)
"And there was dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin' and just when, it hit me, somebody turned around and shouted - Play that funky music white boy..."
Respectfuly submitted,
Leah
I decided on a wing to try out for the fall production this year, and you what? I enjoyed it. I was really nervous yesterday, but after the basic singing/reading...it wasn't horrible.
The music for this show is so good.
Like really, it's all 70's Disco music, and I can't get enough of it.
The show is going to be so rad, and I'm really excited I'm going to take part in it this year. I've always wanted to try out something in musical theater, so I guess this is my first shot at it.
The storyline is sick.
Basically, our lead role, Jack, is wanting to become a superstar, but is down on his luck. His job at the night club, the Disco Inferno isn't really all the glamour he's looking for. Seems hopeless until a strange woman who goes by Lady Marmalade walks in and offers him a deal he can't refuse. Miss Marmalade, who works for the devil (Yes, the horned one...) offers him one wish in return for his soul. By selling his soul to the devil, Jack becomes a famous superstar almost overnight, gaining everything he's wanted but at the same time, losing everything he's loved. His girlfriend, his friends, and his life in generally.
There's a great twist at the end, and I loveee it so far.
I'm hoping to either land a role as Kathy, the girlfriend of Heathcliff - Disco Inferno's current act. She's a down-on-her-luck girl who's been abused and is simply wishing for something better in life. She ends up falling for Jack, who rejects her after realizing he still wants his current girlfriend, Jane. Kathy sings the song, "Streetlife," as well as a couple duets with Jane and a couple of the male leads. She's a battered woman, with a rough road ahead and behind her. It would be a tough character to embody, but her song is a strong alto belt which I think I would enjoy, plus actually be able to sing.
Other than Kathy, I would love to play Lady Marmalade. Devilish, I know, but she has a great gutsy role that requires a lot of teasing, flirting, showbiz like attitude and so on. She's got a great solo, right after her entrance she sings "Hot Stuff" which is what I did for auditions. It's a little high, but I think I can manage. Her role is so amazing, she's really out there, loud, proud and just a touch of seductive. Clearly an interesting person, but I would love to take her on and see what I can do.
I suppose I'll have to wait till Monday to find out.
Even with my hopes, there's still a possiblity I end up an extra.
If that happens, I'm going to be thankful, excited, and give my all to this production. I'll come back in the spring and try and land a lead in Zoot Suit, our spring production.
I'm nervous about results, but I'm confident Mrs. Hlyton will choose those who will do best in the parts she assigns them.
Guess I'll just have to wait and see :)
"And there was dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin' and just when, it hit me, somebody turned around and shouted - Play that funky music white boy..."
Respectfuly submitted,
Leah
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Winner of the weirdest weekend ever?
I think I take home the prize.
I don't really know how I would describe the first weekend of senior year, other than rather awkward, really hilarious, and filled with a plethora of hilarious quotes.
Um, basically I spent this weekend with my two of my best friends, Lilly and Taylor. They both recently went through a hard time, so I was the voice of reason to cheer them up.
We spent the whole afternoon taking hilarious pictures on photobooth, eating ben and jerry's ice cream, watching sappy love movies and eating some more.
I'm also finding it very ironic that the minute I tell myself I'm not going to worry about little insignificant things in life, they seem to pop up all over the place in my walk. Challenge much? Good thing I work well with stuff like this. Anyone who knows me knows that I am super competitive, so this will just be another way to prove myself I suppose.
Here are a couple quotes that will make you laugh from this weekend.
"Lilly looks happy. Screw her."
"Love will make you do crazy things..."
"...yea, like sex."
"Kittens! Inspired by...kittens!"
"YOU LOOK LIKE JAY LENO!"
"I'm pathetic."
"Why did we watch this movie....it was a horrible idea!"
"I TOLD YOU."
Basically, I love my friends and they love me. It makes me happy.
Week 2 of senior year starts tomorrow. Seems like drama is already brewing. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do in awkward situations, but part of me just wants to burst in and say "Well, this is awkward." and see if it helps.
I'm thinking it won't really make a difference, but eh...it's worth a try.
Time flies. August is almost over. Pretty soon the holidays will be upon us, spring will roll around, and I'll be graduating.
Have I mentioned I can't wait?
I really can't.
Well, I'm off to eat ice cream, and watch Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Robbert Pattinson is odd looking, I'm sorry. He's more beautiful as Edward Cullen.
"I'm her mom!"
"No...she's not."
Respectfully submitted,
Leah
I don't really know how I would describe the first weekend of senior year, other than rather awkward, really hilarious, and filled with a plethora of hilarious quotes.
Um, basically I spent this weekend with my two of my best friends, Lilly and Taylor. They both recently went through a hard time, so I was the voice of reason to cheer them up.
We spent the whole afternoon taking hilarious pictures on photobooth, eating ben and jerry's ice cream, watching sappy love movies and eating some more.
I'm also finding it very ironic that the minute I tell myself I'm not going to worry about little insignificant things in life, they seem to pop up all over the place in my walk. Challenge much? Good thing I work well with stuff like this. Anyone who knows me knows that I am super competitive, so this will just be another way to prove myself I suppose.
Here are a couple quotes that will make you laugh from this weekend.
"Lilly looks happy. Screw her."
"Love will make you do crazy things..."
"...yea, like sex."
"Kittens! Inspired by...kittens!"
"YOU LOOK LIKE JAY LENO!"
"I'm pathetic."
"Why did we watch this movie....it was a horrible idea!"
"I TOLD YOU."
Basically, I love my friends and they love me. It makes me happy.
Week 2 of senior year starts tomorrow. Seems like drama is already brewing. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do in awkward situations, but part of me just wants to burst in and say "Well, this is awkward." and see if it helps.
I'm thinking it won't really make a difference, but eh...it's worth a try.
Time flies. August is almost over. Pretty soon the holidays will be upon us, spring will roll around, and I'll be graduating.
Have I mentioned I can't wait?
I really can't.
Well, I'm off to eat ice cream, and watch Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Robbert Pattinson is odd looking, I'm sorry. He's more beautiful as Edward Cullen.
"I'm her mom!"
"No...she's not."
Respectfully submitted,
Leah
Friday, August 21, 2009
Give me a moment to think this over.
I'm in a real thoughtful mood.
This past week has gone by quickly. I've been reunited with people I haven't seen all summer. I've jumped headfirst into senior year and I'm happy with how it's going.
I've also noticed something about myself today.
I'm not worrying about insignificant stuff that I used to spend hours thinking about.
Literally, I used to spend so much time thinking about stuff that doesn't even matter. Stuff that isn't going to count 10 years down the road. I spent hours debating, dreaming, wishing and wanting, and I've finally realized, I don't need it.
It's going to happen when it happens, and if that's not for a while, I'm perfectly alright with that. It doesn't upset me at all, in fact it sits very well in my stomach. Life is taking off and I have bigger things to worry about than insignificant things like that.
That doesn't mean I make sure I never dream about it, or spend a couple minutes imagining how it will happen, we are all dreamers after all. It's simply our nature. It's normal. And I understand that, but I feel a little better about myself when I know it's not the capturing my entire attention and drawing my gaze away from the One who loves me.
It's up to me to help my friends realize that too. Sometimes I realize how a little event, person, conversation simply takes control of someone. They bring it up constantly in conversation, hint at it and when we avoid the giant elephant in the room, it just makes things awkward. But then again, when am I not awkward.
Anyway,
in other news...
Life is going to fly by so quickly, I'm secretly promising myself to stop and breathe every now and then. Be appreciate of the moment I have, love those around me and enjoy every second I have left. I really need a moment to debrief, and prepare myself for the adventure ahead.
Time to pick up the guitar, and write something meaningful.
www.leahsadoianmusic.blogspot.com
"And I don't know why, but with you I'd dance, in a storm, in my best dress - FEARLESS."
Respectfully submitted,
Leah
This past week has gone by quickly. I've been reunited with people I haven't seen all summer. I've jumped headfirst into senior year and I'm happy with how it's going.
I've also noticed something about myself today.
I'm not worrying about insignificant stuff that I used to spend hours thinking about.
Literally, I used to spend so much time thinking about stuff that doesn't even matter. Stuff that isn't going to count 10 years down the road. I spent hours debating, dreaming, wishing and wanting, and I've finally realized, I don't need it.
It's going to happen when it happens, and if that's not for a while, I'm perfectly alright with that. It doesn't upset me at all, in fact it sits very well in my stomach. Life is taking off and I have bigger things to worry about than insignificant things like that.
That doesn't mean I make sure I never dream about it, or spend a couple minutes imagining how it will happen, we are all dreamers after all. It's simply our nature. It's normal. And I understand that, but I feel a little better about myself when I know it's not the capturing my entire attention and drawing my gaze away from the One who loves me.
It's up to me to help my friends realize that too. Sometimes I realize how a little event, person, conversation simply takes control of someone. They bring it up constantly in conversation, hint at it and when we avoid the giant elephant in the room, it just makes things awkward. But then again, when am I not awkward.
Anyway,
in other news...
Life is going to fly by so quickly, I'm secretly promising myself to stop and breathe every now and then. Be appreciate of the moment I have, love those around me and enjoy every second I have left. I really need a moment to debrief, and prepare myself for the adventure ahead.
Time to pick up the guitar, and write something meaningful.
www.leahsadoianmusic.blogspot.com
"And I don't know why, but with you I'd dance, in a storm, in my best dress - FEARLESS."
Respectfully submitted,
Leah
Monday, August 17, 2009
SENIOR YEAR
has officially begun.
Today has been, very good. Possibly one of the best ways to kick off what will probably be the best year of high school I've gone through.
It began with a 5:30 wake up call, in order to be at school by 6. I dragged my tired body out of bed and slipped into my favorite pair of jeans and my ASB baseball tee. After managed to scarf down a little raisin bread and my favorite juice blend EVER, I took off to the school in the beast, bumping 101.1 the whole way over.
Upon arrival, we set up the entire rally - banquet table, posters, sound system etc. I saw all my old friends again, and it almost felt like a reunion of sorts.
The rally begins.
Our song starts, Richie runs out with our senior flag, ripping our poster in half and our class runs into the stadium. You know how long I've been waiting for that? 4 years. I've seen 3 others classes run in, always wanting to be them, and I finally got to do that today. It was the best feeling ever. I remember looking around and seeing my officers smiling and running alongside me, Alex screaming "2010!!!" into the microphone, and our entire class screaming our heads. It was purely, incredible.
The rally moves on, and school begins. Classes start, syllabuses are passed out, rules are explained, so on and so forth. I met my new teachers, Professor Watts and Mr. Carlson, both humorous teachers who seem like they'll be lots of fun. I pick up my textbooks, meet up with friends, talk about summer, and our futures.
I didn't have to go to 4th period today, so I came home and crashed on the couch before tennis practice. I remember falling asleep and thinking today was absolutely insane. Our class was the loudest, best, and most incredible group of people in the stadium. Senior year, is finally here.
It's going to be over before I know it, so I guess it's up to me to make the most out of it.
And hell yes, I'm going to.
"Leah. Jescika. Saxophone. Jescika. Leah."
-10 minutes later-
"Leah. Jescika. Jennifer. Jescika. Leah."
Respectfully submitted,
Leah
PS: For the record, this is my 100th blog post. EPIC WIN!
Today has been, very good. Possibly one of the best ways to kick off what will probably be the best year of high school I've gone through.
It began with a 5:30 wake up call, in order to be at school by 6. I dragged my tired body out of bed and slipped into my favorite pair of jeans and my ASB baseball tee. After managed to scarf down a little raisin bread and my favorite juice blend EVER, I took off to the school in the beast, bumping 101.1 the whole way over.
Upon arrival, we set up the entire rally - banquet table, posters, sound system etc. I saw all my old friends again, and it almost felt like a reunion of sorts.
The rally begins.
Our song starts, Richie runs out with our senior flag, ripping our poster in half and our class runs into the stadium. You know how long I've been waiting for that? 4 years. I've seen 3 others classes run in, always wanting to be them, and I finally got to do that today. It was the best feeling ever. I remember looking around and seeing my officers smiling and running alongside me, Alex screaming "2010!!!" into the microphone, and our entire class screaming our heads. It was purely, incredible.
The rally moves on, and school begins. Classes start, syllabuses are passed out, rules are explained, so on and so forth. I met my new teachers, Professor Watts and Mr. Carlson, both humorous teachers who seem like they'll be lots of fun. I pick up my textbooks, meet up with friends, talk about summer, and our futures.
I didn't have to go to 4th period today, so I came home and crashed on the couch before tennis practice. I remember falling asleep and thinking today was absolutely insane. Our class was the loudest, best, and most incredible group of people in the stadium. Senior year, is finally here.
It's going to be over before I know it, so I guess it's up to me to make the most out of it.
And hell yes, I'm going to.
"Leah. Jescika. Saxophone. Jescika. Leah."
-10 minutes later-
"Leah. Jescika. Jennifer. Jescika. Leah."
Respectfully submitted,
Leah
PS: For the record, this is my 100th blog post. EPIC WIN!
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