S-u-c-c-e-s-s, thats the way we spell SUCCESS!

What's todays date? Oh, thats right.. April 30th 2011. Now, your probably confused, as to what that means... So I am going to tell you. I have official blogged for every single day in the month of April! Which, if you have been following me, you know that, that was my goal for the month! :D

Today I had to take the PPST, which is some government mandated test, that is required for education students to take and pass, before they take other education subject area and state test to be certified as a teacher. Now, doesn't that sound fun?

I am confident that I did well on the reading and writing sections of the test. Actually, I felt that they were too easy. The FCAT was harder then the PPST was! Not to mention, the PPST was about 100 times better written! However, I am not so sure about the math. I did study for the past few weeks, but as soon as the test was handed out, I started to feel nervous and very rushed and overwhelmed. By the time I could calm myself down and clear my mind, so that I could think clearly... I realized that I just wasted a ton of time and I needed to hurry. And so the process started over again! I hate math test epically!

But its done and over with, and I can forget about it for a few weeks or at least until I get my scores!

Apart from celebrating my success of actually completing a goal, I'm actually writing this blog to talk about my new goal for next month. I have decided that not only am I going to blog for every day of next month... I am going to try my hardest to post a picture every day for the month of May. But this time, I'm going to loosen the rules.

1) I must post a picture every day, with the exception of 3 days.(It's going to be summer!) Which means, I can miss or skip 3 days. But this DOES NOT include days that I am on the road traveling.

2) For days that I am on the road traveling, I still must take a picture each day... but I will excused if I can not uploaded it the same day, because I may or may not have internet access.

3) No exceptions for not blogging every day!

Wish me luck!

Rachel.

It's Friday, Friday, Friday!

Not only is it Friday!

But I am official done with classes!

I have three finals next week, and then... its

SUMMER!

Rachel.

Good byes.

Today was my last day of student aiding with the lovely 7th grade English class.

I didn't think that it was going to be a real special event or anything, because I didn't really feel like I got to spend that much time in the classroom. I mean, 25 hours worth, but still. So, I went in today, thinking it was just going to be a normal day.

I guess I had myself fooled. At the beginning of class today, the students told me that they had a special treat for me. It turns out, that they had made me a good bye cake. And I will always love me some cake! Yummy! I was always lectured and informed of all the reason why I should come back to their classroom next year.

As we were eating, the students had a chance to learn more about me, and asking questions. We spent most of the time, talking about the beach and the ocean. I learned that most of time haven't really been to a beach before... but I was surprised at the few who did.

At the end of class, I was surprised at how many of the students had come back to say goodbye, or tell me that they would miss me. I'd even had one kid, thank me for helping him understand the difference between plural and singular and when and when not to use an "s", because he felt like theres less red marks on his paper now. Which made me laugh... because that was something that I had helped him with during the first week or so!

As a result, I left today with a smile on my face. Of course I was sad to go. But I was overwhelmed, by how much the students appreciated me! And here, I thought that I didn't have much impact on their learning or class.

Just another reason, to become a teacher!

Rachel.

You're going to miss this.

Yesterday, Bethany and I took a rather large load of boxes and such over to the storage unit to put away from the summer. However, after we took everything out of the room, it began to look very empty and sad. So we un lofted our beds, since it needed to be done before we can move out anyways. Even though, it makes our room like more livable and less empty... it is just as sad as an empty room.

All this non sense and moving , has made me realize that I am going to really miss school and Nebraska and the midwest and even Seward over the summer! Yes, I am excited to go home to see my friends and be back on the coast! I hate being so far away from the ocean and the beach, but Nebraska has definitely grown on me.

After about an hour of sitting in my room, and staring at the sadness. I decided that a Perkins run was in order. Except, driving to Perkins with my favorite friends and making fun of the corn fields along the way, didn't help to much.

So I will admit. I like Nebraska. It has grown to become a part of me. It's just like mom said, "from palm trees to corn fields"!

Rachel.

Haiti.

A few days ago, I said that I was going to blog about my trip to Haiti last year. And so, today I shall do just that!

Last year, I took a trip with my church over Easter break to Haiti. Our church works with a sister church there, and helps run and maintain an orphanage there. Through out the week, I helped to build beds (or watch), run a drama workshop at the church for the children who lived there, but mostly it was my job to take pictures and document the entire trip, so that we could share our experiences with our friends and family at home.

For some reason, my church believes that I am good at that kind of stuff, and so every mission trip that I go on, I always get roped into being the "documentary". Which, I may point out, always works out in my favor, because I basically just stand around taking pictures and video. But, I also get to see the mission work at hand! Especially, because we usually break into groups... so I'm not stuck in one place all week.. I get to move around!

My trip to Haiti was pretty amazing. Not only did we have a great group/team, but the people there were just so welcoming and nice! It was pretty awesome, to see there love and passion for Jesus Christ and the church! They have so little, but at the same time, they have so much more than anyone else I know, because they have a faith that is stronger than any other! You would never believe that a country, that has been through so much... and is basically ran and dedicated to the devil... could have a congregation of people who are so faithful in their love for God!

Rachel.

Camping.

Last night, I decided that I wanted to sleep inside of a pop up camper/trailer inside of a garage, because... well, whats cooler then sleeping in a pop up camper parked in garage? Nothing. Thats what.

I did, however, get kind of scared of the idea of being outside in the garage alone... even though, the door was locked and I should be a big girl. But, thats ok, because I convinced Michael that it was a good idea and he should join me. And so... I went camping last night for the first time in Minnesota (sort of...).

Anyway, this weekend was a lot of fun! I really enjoyed seeing everyone, even if moving was kind of on the stressful side. But none the less... I love going to Minnesota to visit my friends!

Rachel.

Happy Easter.

Happy Easter everyone!

I'm going to celebrate Jesus today and do church like things!

Therefore, I won't really blog.

But this time last year, I was in Haiti on a mission trip... and so tomorrow, I will blog all about my trip and some of the memories I have from the trip.

Happy Easter!

Rachel.

Missing in action?

Things that I wish I could find or still had from my childhood/growing up years:

1. My Anne of Green Gables tshirt from the Sea Isle City Players summer workshop! It was one of my favorite shirts ever... until it went missing!

2. My picture books!

3. My fancy glass tea sets from my Uncle Bill.

4. My EasyBake Oven! Just because, it was the shiz! And I could have a lot of fun with it in College.

5. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY! My Tiffany heart charm from my Grandmom. That went missing last week. And thanks to the lovely cleaning lady, is no where to be found :(

Rachel.

Moving. Moving. Moving.

Today when I woke up, I was very happy to remember that I was in Minnesota. It was forsure a good start to the day!

We spent most of the day packing boxes, putting them in a truck, and moving them into a new house. Because, when you want to move to a new house, thats what your suppose to do! Even though, you would think... it would a lot easier minus the boxes. But, I guess thats not always logically. But really... think about it... why do we use boxes.

But that the question that has really began to make me ponder about life and the life meaning behind it (sort of) Is who the heck made up or invented the idea of boxes?!?!? I mean, really, did someone get bored one day and while they were sitting around with their friends, say to themselves.. HEY! Lets create something square round, and brown that we could put stuff in! And then make them appear everywhere, except when people want to move! Then we will hind them, so that they can never be found!

Oh! And then, once we decided to create boxes... we can sell them to hobo as homes! Because, boxes are so well decorated and spacey! But most of all, they will be free! (most of the time). So even though, we came up with this great idea... we aren't going to copyright or trade mark it! We'll just give them away, via trash!

Just a thought.

Rachel.

List. List. And more list.

So today was the lsat day of class before Easter break... and I decided that I wanted to go Minnesota to visit my favorite Polzin family for Easter. Luckily, one of my wonderful hall mates Becca, lived in the area and decided to that she would join me on the 6 hour ride.

While in the car, we were began to get rather bored. So just like all normal college students, we decided that we wanted to try and list all 50 states. Naming the states, slowly turned into naming the capitals. Then on too naming stores that you would find in mall, and eventually naming types of car.

All of the listing, got my thinking. It's a great game to play not only to pass time, but to actually use your brain cells. It might should mindless, but it actually gets you thinking and connected things that you already know to something else.

So I've decided, that from now on... when I'm sitting in Kathy Millers Soc101 class...inside of doodling.. I'm going to make a book of list, and see if I become a smarter person!

Rachel.

Pshhh. I haven't forgotten about uploading the photos from the Drippy the Rain Drop project.

Jesus Loves You.

So a few days ago, while I was at my meeting with the dean of education, as part of the interview process to get into the college of education, I was asked a rather interest question. It was the last questions of the interview, and you think that I would have nailed it. But, of course, my catholic background came out and I failed completely.

The question: If you were to die tomorrow, would you go to heaven?

My Answer: Yeah, I think so.

"Are you sure"

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure"

"But your not positive"

"I'm pretty positive"

"You should be very positive... the answer was just yes"

"ok"

"do you know why?"

"because Jesus died for me"

"took you long enough..."

Now, here I am thinking to myself.. OH CRAP! DUH! Whats wrong with me. But I was nervous, and wasn't really thinking clearly. Of course, I believe I would go to heaven! Jesus died for me and I believe that! We're saved by Grace.

Unless, your Catholic, then theres all this stuff about getting to heaven through your good deeds. Not that I have anything against Catholics, but it wasn't exactly the answer the dean of education at a lutheran university wanted to hear.

None the less, I was accepted into the program. (Thus far). But that doesn't make me feel any more like a complete idiot. One word: YES. That is all I need to say. But that would be to simple for me. Good job Rachel!

Rachel.

Fire.

Today, was our last day at the City Mission. The children did an excellent job preforming their puppet show. Minus our little distraction.

Right after the children finished their performance, the fire alarms began to go off. As my began to leave the building (not knowing if it was a real fire or not), I realized that I had left my bag with my wallet and only set of car keys.

We stood outside for about a half an hour, while we waited for the firemen to come and find the source of the fire. We still don't do know what the cause of the fire was, but I can promise you that it was probably one of the scariest experiences of my life. As I stood there, waiting and watching and hoping that my car keys wouldn't get destroyed.

I also realized, that the mission was most of the children's we were with home. Which made it seem way to real. Everything they owned was in the building. Many of them, didn't even have coats. Which was a problem because it was so cold outside.

It was for sure an eye opening experience. Something, that I would be happy if I never saw again. Luckily, however, the building and my keys were fine.

Rachel.

Creative Drama.

Today for creative drama, I had to present a group presentation on a lesson plan that my group and I prepared that uses creative drama. For our project, my group decided to work with the most amazing story book ever, Drippy the Rain Drop.

In class today, we had planned to help the "students" (aka our other class mates) to create a puppet based on their favorite character from the story of Drippy or a character that they would like to see in the story of Drippy.

After handing out art supplies and directing the students in what to do, they began to get creative. I was shocked at some of the ideas that they had come up with. I never that a group of college students could have so much fun doing a project that was designed for a 3rd grade classroom.

Maybe I was wrong all this time. College students and adult can have fun doing simple art projects. We all think that the older we get the more complicated arts and crafts have to be. But give us a paper plate, a few markers, and some colored paper and you might be surprised of the creations that we can make.

Rachel.

Everything Happens for a Reason?

I've heard it said over and over again that everything happens for a reason. If you really want to think about it, yeah sure it does... but its not very often that you realize it right before your eyes. Usually, it takes months, or time to think before you realize how your life events line up.

Today, while I was walking around Walmart, I noticed an aisle that I never noticed before. The world's smallest Walmart, has an entire aisle of cake baking tools. Fondant. Food coloring. Rollers. Smoothers. Icing mixs. Everything that you would need to bake an awesome cake.

Friday night and then again Saturday, I got in the car and drove 30 minutes to the nearest Hobby Lobby to buy supplies to bake my ultimate cake creation. Today, I found out, that I could of gotten everything I need and cheaper 5 miles down the road.

But now, lets think about this. If I didn't drive the extra 30 minutes to buy cake supplies, I would of finished the cake creation a lot earlier. If I had finished earlier, I wouldn't be in the kitchen when Amanda and Allen came around. I would of never met Allen the awesome security guard. I would of never talked to Amanda and agree to bake her another cake on Saturday. Therefore, I would of been bored all day Saturday and Friday night. But I guess, that means, that I could of also went to Spring weekend.

I also would of never been watching infomercials at two in the morning, to learn that you can buy a sports bra for 60$. Because, everyone needs a 60$ sports bra!

Dear Walmart.

You disappoint me with great joy.

Love Rachel.

The People You Meet.

I swear, you can meet the coolest people at one in the morning! People just seem to be so much nicer and more friendly at those crazy hours of the night!

Last night, while we were baking our cake, Allen the security guard came wondering about making sure that everything was safe and secure. Because, well that is his job! And I think he was doing a rather good job of it.

So we started talking to Allen. Allen is a nice man from Seward, who has been to college and has gotten his masters times three. He has a horse and lives on a farm. He likes Seward and thinks it is a nice place to live. (Crazy people, I'd tell you). Allen also read my blog, or I read it him. But he actually laughed which made me happy because people don't think I'm funny. Heck! I don't even think I'm funny. OH! And Allen doesn't like American Cheese. He prefers pepper jack!

"Are you Lutheran or are you just a Security guard"

"I think your nice, but I wouldn't date you. I'm not really into the surff... I think of you more as a Security guard then a lover"

I meet a new friend last night. Plus, its always good to have connections right?!?!?!... Anywho. The cake turned out AMAZING. 8 hours of hard work!

Cake. Cake. Cake.

So today, Sydney and I went on an adventure to the library. And we decided that want to bake a cake. But not just any old cake. An awesome cake.

And so, we got a book about making cake and fondant. It came with a DVD! So we've spent the lsat thirty minutes learning about making fondant and decorating cakes.

And now, we're going to Michael's to buy supplies.

I'll let you know how my cake turn out.

FREAKING AWESOMELY EXCITED!

Rachel.

Two friends. Chocolate. World Travel Desires.

I have been challenged to blog about Megan, Keegan, chocolate, and my world travel desires. Since I'm an over achiever I feel the need to attempt and accomplish the request.

Frist, I want to tell you about one of my best friends in the world, Megan. Actually, I'm not really going to do that.. because in the grand scheme of things.. I've mentioned her before in my blog. But for those of you, who don't read regularly.. Megan is one of my good friends. Whom of which has always been there to make me laugh. I love her. in a non creepy way.

Chocolate. I am actually not really a fan of chocolate I would rather have vanilla if given a choice. Every once in a while I will get a craving for something chocolate. But for the most part, I'm more of a vanilla person.

Keegan is another good friend of mine. I met Keegan through one of my good friends Jessica. I remember the first time I met Keegan, we were in Target. He was wearing the cutest stripped sweater... and he let me wear it and I tried to steal it. We walked around Target singing around American Pie.

Lastly, world travel desires. If I could go anywhere in the world it would be Rome. I love Italy and the culture. I've been to the Rome airport before... but never to the actual city.

Rachel.

Let's get creative!

Today, was our second day workshopping with the local mission. In order to prepare for our "production" of Noah's Ark on Friday, we had the children make puppets and mask to use for the play today!

We decided that we wanted to the children to be creative. So we started them off with a paper plate, crayons, markers, and colored paper. As time went on students began to get more ideas for their puppets. As they came up with ideas, we pulled out more and more art supplies.

It didn't take long for me to realize, that most of these children, don't usually get the opportunity to do these kind of art projects. Simply, because they can't afford the supplies.

Growing up, I used to LOVE to do art projects. It was one of my favorite "hobbies". As a teacher to be, I LOVE doing art projects with children and students of all ages! It's a great way to learn to express yourself and be creative. It's a way to make the impossible, possible.

Sadly, for these children, its not an every day occurrence. Painting and glueing isn't something that can be done all the time. And so, when they get the chance to be creative, they take full advantage of it!

I was shocked by the creative and thought that went into the puppets and animals that the children made today! I could never be that creative! So I wondered on the way home: Do we take advantage of our ability to be creative when ever we want?

Rachel.

Packing. Packing. Packing.

The number one down fall of moving to college, so far away from home is packing! It feels like just yesterday, that I was packing to move out and come to Nebraska. Today, I am already being forced to start thinking about packing to move out!

I never realized the amount of STUFF a person can accumulate in one year. Seriously. Packing to come to Nebraska, was easy! Anything that I could buy when I got here, I didn't have to bring. I didn't have very many winter clothes, so it was pretty easy.

Going home. Now, that is a different story. Not only do I have to decided what is worth taking home and hauling across the country, but I have to decided what I am willing to leave in Nebraska, miles away.

I hate packing. I hate packing. I hate packing. And as a result, I have decided.. that after college... I will not be moving again for a LONG time.

Rachel.

New views.

So for the past few weeks in several of my classes, we have been talking about poverty and different life styles. Isn't it funny, how the things that you talk about in class always seem to connect with your real life? ....

Today, MaryRose, Cindy and I started a project for Creative Drama (only of the few classes that we haven't been talking about poverty in) at the City Mission in Lincoln. We plan to work with children who come to the after school program there, to create a play about the Bible story of Noah and the flood.

The children there, come from families, who are not as wealthily and blessed as most. It is truly amazing to see, the different life styles of people and all the bagage that comes with it. This isn't the first time I have worked in an environment like such. But all the walk and lessons in my class, has really got me thinking about how blessed and lucky I truly am.

So I would like to take this blog... to say Thank you. Thank you to my parents, who raised and took care of me, and always giving me everything I both needed and wanted. But most importantly, I would like to say Thank you God. Thank you for blessing me, and giving me the lifestyle that you did. Sometimes, it is so easy to get caught up in the material things, that it is hard to remember how lucky you are. We forgot, that there are so many people, out there who are not as lucky.

Rachel.

Philosophy.

I've finally finished and created my philosophy of education. Of course, it is way to long to write into one blog. So today, I picked my top three.

I believe that every student has the ability to learn. All students are children of God, and have been created in his imagine. God has given us all gifts and talents, to help us fill-full his plan for us. Every student has the ability to learn, and should be given equality opportunities to use their gifts. As a teacher, it is my job to work with my students and find ways to help them learn and be successful. Just like God loves all His children equality, I should care and help my students learn equality. “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth.” (Psalms 127: 3-4)

I believe that as a teacher, I need to be a role model for my students. As a Christian and called-worker, it is my responsibility to encourage my students to grow in faith and live according to God’s word. In today’s world, children are always being exposed to “role models” and adults in the media and news that do not show them a positive and/or healthy life style. I want my students to be able to think of me a positive role model and strong Christian. All students should feel important, cared about, and know that their thoughts and feelings are important.

I believe that school should be preparation for life. As a teacher, I want to help my students learn the skills that they will need throughout their life. I want to not only help my students to develop social skills and good citizenship, but also give them the gift of faith and understanding of God’s love. “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)

Rachel.

Hot. Hot. Hot.

It's hot outside. 90 degrees. (I'm sorry... 89 degrees).

I'm in Nebraska. About 2000 miles from the coast.

We don't have air conditioning in our room. Or at least, it's not turned on.

I'm miserable.

The end.

Rachel

Surveys.

For a sociology project, me and my group are interviewing and surveying students about what they look for in future spouses.

Today, while I was asking people to fill out surveys, I came to a realization. Concordia students are always surveying each other about their relationship statues and feelings. I have realized that I must of filled out 5 different surveys about my dating life. Most of those surveys, asked similar, if not the same questions.

For those of you, who do not go to Concordia. You need to know that we are known for our relationship "trends". Most people get married while in college, and many people come to Concordia just to get their "Mrs." degree. When you put people who share the same religion and beliefs together, its bound to happen.

But why are Concordia so obsessed with studying relationships. And why do I have to continue to answer the same questions over and over again.

This is my purposely: Concordia, will you PLEASE just organize an all school research project on relationships. Publish the results in some kind of book, and discourage students from doing the same research project over and over again.

I will not fill out any more relationship surveys.

Rachel.

Cake.

Five hours of hard work.

4 pounds of sugar.

And a lot of cake mix.

Happy Birthday MaryRose!

Rachel

Reading Books.

The weather is wonderful again, and it is finally warm outside. The only thing more amazing then warm weather, is half price books at the book fair. Gosh, I love going to a college that is primarily education majors. Nerds we are.

All of this talk of books and reading, has really gotten me thinking about the importance of reading. If you don't know me, then I should warn you that I LOVE to read and am obsessed with books! So my opinion might be slightly bias.

We all know that reading is the best form of learning about new things. Reading opens minds and can relate almost anything to real life. Reading is good for you. It makes you smarter. We all have heard these things of things from our teachers over and over again.

My favorite part of reading is the connection that it creates between two people. Today at lunch, Andrew and I spent at least a half an hour talking about books that we have read. Books are some of the best conversation topics ever! Everyone reads differently, and so one book can be seen in a thousand different ways and can be concluded differently by everyone. Being able to read a book, and then talk about it, is an amazing feeling.

For every book that you read, that is just one more educated conversation you can have. People can have nothing in common, but having read the same book... and that is something that they can talk about and connect to each other with.

Every book is a different story. Each story is just one more thing that you can use to connect your life too. That's one more story that you can use to compare and contrast different issues. Reading is valuable both inside and outside of the classroom.

Go read a book!

Rachel

P.S... This blog is not on my list of best writings. But it is really nice outside, and I really just want to go outside and read all my new books!

Fall 2010

Today was registration for Freshman standings. At Concordia, registration means waking up at 5:30, and wait around on your computer till 6:00 AM exactly. Then at 6:00 (or 5:59:99) you log onto the registration page. Type in your CRN numbers as FAST as you can. Hit submit. Panic. And by 6:02, your done registration and back in bed. It's really a fun process. Not.

Luckily, I got into everything that I needed/wanted without any problems! So heres what I'm taking next semester:

Scenery, Lighting, and Sound

Lifetime Wellness

World Civilization I

Concepts of Math I

Child Development and Psychology

Faith and Life

A whooping 16 credit hours! Plus the two classes I'm taking this summer online (Intro to Literature & Theatre History). Was it worth getting up at 5:30 AM for? Nope. Negative. Not uh.

I'm going to take a nap.

Rachel.

Blahhhhhhhh.

I have a headache, and I'm kind of blanking out right now. I had a really good topic to blog about, and then I forgot. Agh! How annoying is that?!?!

It's Monday. Mondays are always long and tiring. Except, I don't have night class or rehearsal anymore, so I actually have a lot of free time! Which, is something that I am not used too.

I actually enjoy being busy. I'm not sure why, but I do. I enjoy feeling like I don't even have time to breathe, because I know that I am being productive with my time. After all, every second counts, right?

Rachel.

Past, Present, and Future Theatre

Well, it has been a long weekend... but it is all over! I've finally finished my last productions for the school year (or so I hope).

I am so very proud of both of my cast, and I think they did an awesome job! Theatre isn't always easy and can sometimes be over baring, but if you can keep your head up and remember that it is all for the love of the arts, then it can be an amazing experience! I have been blessed to be able to work with so many wonderful people!

And so, I present a list of shows and "notes" of some of my favorite shows I have worked on, to date:

To be or Not to be a Lion King: As an actor, this was my first show ever. I remember I was so nervous to audition and I had no idea what I was getting into. Needless to say, it was a start to a wonderful career. (Directors: Lisa DiBurno)

Anne of Green Gables: My first show, that involved me learning lines and having to repeat them! (Director: MaryBeth Thiesse)

Honk!: Such a good show! A fun story and colorful plot! I learned so much about add living during my rehearsal time for this show! (DiBurno)

Peter Pan: If there is anything, I remember from this show, it is sitting around backstage talking and my camera breaking the night of the show! (MaryBeth)

Dear Edwina: I still think that I made the worlds best girl scout! (Pat Winnens)

Cindrella: Actors are not always right, and it is super important to RESPECT your director! (MaryBeth)

Annie: Some of the best costumes, I ever made! (Harrison)

Joseph & the Amazing Techni-Color Dream Coat: There is nothing wrong with girls playing boys! (Walls)

Oklahoma!: The farmer and the cowman can be friends! One of my favorite directors of all time, B.J. Harrison! I wish that I could of done more with her! (Harrison)

Animal Farm: If your going to be in a show, do it! The importance of team work among a cast is RIDICULOUSLY important!

Wizard of Oz: If your an actor on Sex and the City... you shouldn't be directing a children's show. The end. (Thomas)

The Nutcracker: I hate angels. (Errico)

Crinsinder's Christmas: One word: Characterization! (Errico)

Holka Polka: My first ever show as a director! I could go and go, but nothing will EVER give justices to everything I learned from this show! I learned that I can stage mange, direct and play two different characters... and be on stage.. all at the same time! OMGOSH FAIRY GOD MOTHER! (Polzin & Myself)

Fly: My first ever dance recital (That I danced in) (Errico)

Ornaments: Costume changes.... I had A LOT of those! (Errico)

Around the World: I learned how to Irish Step dance! (Errico and Kinnson)

Little Women: Set! Set! Set! Costume! I learned so much about building and preparing a set! Even how to make a two story set! (Polzin & Myself)

Star Wars: The importance of dedication... Don't forget where your heart is!

The End: My first show as a director! I learned so much and was blessed with such a great cast! I will never forget the memories! (Rachel Davis <---- That's me!)

Folk Tales for Fun: My first college theatre production. I even got to assistant direct! And then later, act out scenes in Creative Drama class! (Emily Schultz)

The Murderous Mystery of Mr. Uno: Don't let your rehearsals run to late, because eventually your actors will fall asleep on stage. Stage manger (Moore)

Tartuffe: There is so much to say! So instead of saying it, I'm going to direct you to my previous blog! (Moore)

Cinderstein: I love those middle schoolers! (Olp)

Arena: I learned a lot, and I hope to see Dan add on and make the show even better! (Dan Miller)

I could go on and on, but I have homework.

Now, to start looking for a summer project!

Rachel.

Play Ball.

Today is opening game day for the NBL! And just like every other year, I will supporting my favorite Phillies.

Unfortunately, I am at slight disadvantage this year because the only teams that people at school care about our the Cardinals, Twins, and Royals. Not to mention, the only games that are EVER on TV. But my goal for the year, is to watch every Phillies game that I can.

I remember a few summers ago, while I was in New Jersey, we watched all the games. It felt like there was always a game on the TV and someone was always watching! I used to get really involved and I was always sure to be watching the game and know the scores!

So this year, my goal is to get my head back into the game and support my phillies to the fullest!

Rachel

Mount TLEC.

Happy April Fools Day!

This year for April fools, my roommate and I decided to take a different approach in our celebration. Instead of actual "fooling" people, because that involves too much energy, time, and planning, we decided to take a popular school joke, to a new extreme.

At our school, one of the biggest buildings, is our education building (TLEC). Don't ask what it stands for, I don't know and don't care. Anyway, in this building, the stair case to get to the top floor begins at the basement and goes all the way up to the second level. The problem is that the staircase, is in a closed off hallway, and is VERY steep. So no matter what kind of shape you are in, most people are out of breathe by the time they get to the top floor. The worst part? Some of us, have to climb "Mount TLEC" every day to get to class!

So today, before class Bethany and I stood at the top of the stairs and gave encouragement and high-fives, as students reached the top. And just to take our joke, one step (literally) further, we made and wore tshirts that said "I climb Mt. TLEC".

This has been a school joke for a while now. So as people reached the top, they either thought it was hilarious and precipitated in our cheering, or looked at us as if we were freaks. Some people, will never understand the joy of April fools! But for the most part, we got positive fed back! Next year, we are making buttons to hand out!

So for the first April fools day ever, I have successful, made people laugh!

Rachel