I Write A Lot, But Not Often

Okay. I may be a let-down in the writing of my life experiences arena, compared to some of you, but what can I say? Literarily (is that even a word?), y'all exceed far beyond me.

I purchased my plane tickets last week, as some of you may already know. I'm super excited, but super scared. How does this work?

I haven't had a good night's sleep in 4 nights. Really, last night was the only night where I got REAL sleep. I even went to bed early--at 8:45--to ensure it. Bad part was that I woke up at 11:30p and couldn't go back to sleep until after 2a. And of course when it was time to wake up, I really didn't want to (it wouldn't have been morning otherwise). My mind's been holding up okay...considering it's mine, but my body.... Have you seen the episode of Popeye the Sailor man where Olive Oyl is being fought over in every possible way by Bluto and her devoted love, Popeye, yet again, only to return to the strong arms of her sailor man? Yeah, that's every episode, I know, but there's one in specific where Popeye wins (another shocker, yeah) and she remarks that he makes her feel like butter in his arms and proceeds to melt onto the ground. Yeah, melt like hot butter. That's pretty much all to say that that's where my body is--especially the bags under my eyes.
For a little while I believed my whirring mind was due to all the caffeine I've been downing. At least, that's what my mom thought. So I cut back on the chocolate, soda and coffee for a couple days (which isn't a bad idea in the general well-being of life). Sorry ma, no difference. Ms. Natalie, my co-worker, mentioned today that it might be due to my excitedness of the move. Which would kinda make sense if it were based on last night's dream, which was a HUGE change in life. I dunno though. I try not to think of the move too terribly much. Okay, so maybe it is lurking in the back of my mind waiting to pounce, but why would it only attack at night in such a manner? It's really annoying and needs to stop.

Tomorrow's my last day of work! How exciting is that?  Pretty dern exciting, yup! I'm sure that by ending this job, however, my time spent on the computer will be harshly intruded upon by the world outside. AKA, computers may not always be in front of my face, so checking things like Xanga and even Facebook may be very infrequent. This is a good thing. I promise. Don't worry, just because I don't talk to you or poke you, it doesn't mean that I don't still love you and think of you quite often. You should know by now, that even with a computer, that's my basic method of function anyway.

I'll probably spend the next 2 weeks of my time relaxing, packing, cleaning, and hanging with my gramma Henley trying to get some tans (should the weather allow it) before we head to the mainland. And yes, just so you're not too shocked, I am still quite white. Indoor jobs...you know how they go. Besides that, it's rainy season, so odds of me getting a tan now are scarce. Gramma was slightly dissappointed upon discovering this fact. She had big plans to tan while she's over here for the winter. Good thing she still has 'til April!

PS~ The Big Bad Musical went great! I had so much fun, and to this day, it's the biggest (wordiest) part I've ever had! Thought I'd let you know how it went.

Face the Facts

Okay, so apparently I'm not very good at being back on xanga. I don't know how this happened. I'm on facebook all day long, and I'm pretty tired of it. I just sit...and look...and wait. Let me hold back my excitement.

Some things of slight interest in my life would include the 2 performances of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream that will be taking place this weekend, the one-act musical I auditioned for slightly spontaneously last night, and that I'm looking at moving probably in January.

Taking it from the top with A Midsummer Night's Dream. It's a great play; actually my favorite Shakespeare work, I think. Unfortunately, the directors have created a rated X feature which I had to forbid my parents from seeing. Very sad indeed. My mom's not particularly thrilled about that, but they both really want to see what I've been working on. It was so hard telling them they couldn't go.  I wish they could. Now, my parts are fine. My character (Snout the Tinker/Wall) is more of a piglet-ish person: Sweet, innocent, emotional, and concerned. Nothing shocking about it. It would be fantastic if they could just see my parts, but I don't know how that'd work. Alack, alack, alack.

NEXT! (I don't feel like making a smooth transition.) Auditions last night were so much fun! HA! I know! I never thought I'd say that about auditions, but they were very relaxed, it was a small group, and I know the director from doing a couple other plays with her. Besides that, the material is hillarious! It's called The Big Bad Musical, and it's the story of the Big Bad Wolf on trial for all the horrible things he's done.  I know you all would get a kick out of it.
I've been thinking about auditioning for it and bouncing the idea around in my head, but on Saturday I decided not to, but I went ahead anyway, which is why it's semi-spontaneous (about as spontaneous as I can get). So I waltzed my little self in there not even really knowing what it was about and with no music prepared. I think it was probably my best audition yet!  You guys ever done anything like that?
I read for 3 separate parts. First up was the t.v. reporter who was doing the t.v. reporter thing (much like the one on The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement). Then I was little pig #1. This pig is incredibly stoopid. Yeah. Like that. It's name is Oh-Nay. Get it? "One" read by stoopid pig. It was a fun part to play, but a slight bit similar to my current character for Shakespeare...only she's not stupid, just innocent. The third part I read for was my favorite. T'was the Fairy Godmother! She's the prosecutor. Teeheehee. I kinda hope I get it, but no matter if I don't. Any way we look at it, I'm looking at having the most lines I've probably ever had in a play...and we perform the first week of December (that is, if I get on the cast). Aaack!

Okay, moving right along. I'm pretty sure I'm moving. I found a place to live already, so I just need a job for now, and perhaps a car, but that might be able to wait. Time: January. Location: Mount Vernon. I know, I know. Right now you want to scream at me and go "Joy! What the heck are you thinking?!?" Yeah. Sometimes I don't know, but this time I think I do. It grew on me, and with the exeption of the extremes in temperature (which ya'll know I hate), it's a really good place. Yes, Hawaii is my home, but right now it doesn't hold much for me as far as opportunities go. I realize Mount Vernon is shy on jobs too, but I'm trying to do something good for myself. If I stay around her much longer I'll get really fat, lazy, depressed, and go crazy. Simple facts. At least in MV I have people I can hang out with around my age with whom I don't have to worry about getting drunk or de-virginized (yay for state schools). And although I avoided going to church often in college, my last year there I promised that I'd go to church every Sunday. Lakeholm (the obvious choice for walking reasons) really spoke to me, and that's what I need in this time of my life. I see so many negative things in my church here, that I'd really rather not come, but for the sake of my parents, I do. I am very much in danger of being indifferent. Dangit! Yup. Joy-Joy needs better surroundings.

Oh, and as a special surprise to anyone who reads this whole thing, I have other (not-so-facinating, but interesting) news! I ate an orange when I got into work this morning. If you've ever seen me eat an orange you know this is a time-consuming fruit for me. I peeled it and ate it all in just an hour!  I know, I'm impressive.

A General Letter to the Public in the format of Personal Notes to some Good Friends

Hi James!!!!! I’ve missed you. I don’t know if I ever got the chance to tell you or not that since I’ve taken that Shakespeare class, I discovered that I actually do, for the most part, enjoy his work. I’m currently participating in a slightly edited version (to reduce time and accommodate more female actors) of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It’s being done Shakespeare-in-the-park style! I’m excited. Once again I found myself landing a solid smaller role, but for some reason I do end up with the good ones…you were always right about that.  For once, I noticed it right off the bat. I am the character of Snout the Tinker (changed to Theodora from Tom), and I get to be the Wall! I’m excited for my part. Frankly, I’m glad I don’t have a whole bunch of lines to remember because we only had 2 months from start to finish. I feel really bad for all those kids that are still in school and trying to learn all the lines. I can take time and study them while I’m at work.

I often feel like I’m getting paid to play on the computer. I imagine that this would be many people’s dream job. Today I spent a majority of my time looking up which airlines are hiring for flight attendants. Yes, I’d still love to pursue that with my life. I can’t think of much else that I would truly love doing. You know how it goes. We’re travel bugs!…well, actually we’re people…so we’re really not bugs at all. Yeah.

E~ I know you’d love to travel too, so if you want a heads up on some hiring companies, I’ve got your back. We should totally go into this together. Moving alone is scary, but as long as I know someone in the area I’m okay. I think that’s what’s keeping me from jumping up from this seat right now and running off. I’ve found one in particular, that has caught my attention so far.

That's all for now, I guess. I have to save my super-secret info for our next meeting!
Muahahahaha!!!

I'm Back!

Hi there! Missed me? Of course you did. Well, I should be back for a while. My current position of work is a secretarial assisstant, so I have plenty of spare time on my hands to typity-type on the computer. I can't hardly ever post on facebook for some strange reason. This computer is finicky about that, but apparently likes xanga, so lucky you!
Unfortunately, it took me like 2 hours to figure out how to post on here again, so it's already time to go home. The story of my life....
Goodnight.

MAJOR UPDATE in a minor size

So what's new with me?

• I just graduated from MVNU on December 15, 2007
• I have a wonderful boyfriend named Adam, who is ever-so-far away
• I moved back home (just like every good graduate should do) to Hilo, HI
• I've been working as a 5th & 6th grade teacher at my church's school
• I landed a solid part in the chorus of the musical Grease at UHH

Yeah, I guess that's it for now. Oh, my birthday's next Saturday!