as I sit here eating pizza,

I figure now would be a lovely time to post a new entry.

rehearsals for Rocky Horror have begun and I am thoroughtly enjoying it so far. the blocking is essentially nothing since we are mimicking the original movie. not my favorite idea but makes things easier for me. my co-actress who plays Janet is wonderful and we already work well together. please use the facebook event page to chat with other people who are attending if you would like to go. I would appreciate it. :D

exams are in full swing. wonderful. my first biology exam is tomorrow night at six thirty. mostly, the class is a review of AP last year so I have high hopes that it will be a piece of cake. my first chemistry exam is next monday. that one worries me as I am not the biggest fan of chemistry but we shall see.

the student union board has graciously allowed me to join as a member. I am on the fine arts committee and work with such events as the poetry slam and shakespeare in the park. I am really going to try and be active so that, since I am getting an early start, I can hopefully work my way up quickly and efficiently. the films committee is our sister committee so I will also be doing work with them.

as for other big news, I cannot say I have any at this moment, but I will most definitely keep you informed.

I realized that last week I forgot to actually post the song lyrics so the same song carries over to this week. "maybe (next to normal)" from the smash Broadway hit, Next To Normal.

DIANA

Maybe I’ve lost it at last

Maybe my last lucid moment has past

I’m dancing with death, I suppose.

But really, who knows?

Could be I’m crazy to go.

They say you should stay with the devil you know

But when life needs a change

And the one devil won’t

You fly to the devil you don’t

Maybe I’m tired of the game

Of coming up short of the rules, of the shame

And maybe you feel that way too.

I see me in you

A girl full of anger and hope

A girl with a mother who just couldn’t cope

A girl who felt caught

And thought no one could see

That maybe one day she’ll be free.

NATALIE

It’s so lovely that you’re sharing

No, really, I’m all ears

But where has all this caring been

For sixteen years

For all those years I’d pray that

You’d go away for good

Half the time afraid that you really would

When I thought you might be dying

I cried for all we’ve never be

But there’ll be no more crying

Not for me

DIANA

Things will get better you’ll see

NATALIE

Not for me

DIANA

You’ll see.

NATALIE

Not for me

DIANA

You’ll see

NATALIE

Not for me

DIANA

You’ll see

NATALIE

Not for me

DIANA

You’ll see

Maybe we can’t be okay

But maybe we’re tough and we’ll try anyway

We’ll live with what’s real

Let go of what’s past

And maybe I’ll see you at last

We tried to give you a normal life.

I realize now, I have no clue what that is.

NATALIE

I don’t need a life that’s normal

That’s way too far away

But something next to normal

Would be okay

Yeah, something next to normal

That’s the thing I’d like to try

Close enough to normal

To get by

DIANA

We’ll get by

NATALIE

We’ll get by

thanks for reading. have a great day and good mental health.

welcome. let's get right down to business, shall we?

as most of you know I was recently cast as Brad Majors in Purdue's yearly production of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show." first rehearsal was last night and just looking at the cast, I can see the characters. that is always a good thing.

I have also discovered that the director and I have different views on this production. he has worked with the show plenty of time before and really wants to put on "the experience." which I am all for. but I'm generally more concerned with making sure the audience gets a good show. this show will be the whole shibang. props, audience interaction, you name it. if you decide to join the fun, be prepared to see me acting like I'm having fun, but being rather uncomfortable.

as for classes, I have not yet had to deal with all-nighters or cramming. of course, it's only week three. my roommate however will stay up into all hours of the night working on homework. that, or he's shopping on amazon. which he is really good at.

H1N1 is rampant in Purdue, apparently. but do not worry, dear friends. I have a bottle of hand sanitizer on me everywhere. plus, the dining hall Purell Police are always on duty. speaking of dining halls, if any of you get a chance to visit, let me take you to dinner in one of them. they have outstanding food. the options are endless. it's practically a buffet.

i am also trying to keep involved here at Purdue. there are numerous call-outs for clubs and tonight, I have an interview with the Student Union Board (hereon called PSUB). they handle Rocky Horror and most other entertainment aspects open to students. biology club call-out is approaching and I'm also looking into research.

as my last note in every blog, I will post lyrics to a song that has stuck with me all week. this week features 'maybe (next to normal)' from the new musical, Next To Normal. enjoy.

that is all this week. take care.