All we need is love.

Today I was driving with my sister. We came across a white kitten on the side of a bridge. I drove by, but then I couldn't go on any longer. I turned my car into reverse and we picked up the kitten. It kept meowing and purring and so my sister and I took it home with us. I knew our mom would have a cow, but that kitten needed help. She was all bones, had fleas, and looked like she's been in a couple fights. When we got home, we took her to our back porch and my sister got some cat food and milk. That kitten had to be hungry! She ate a whole bowl of cat food and a cup of milk! Right when my sister gave me the food, she went right to it and started eating. She was so happy that she still meowed while eating! It was somewhat funny. When my mom got home she freaked out. She called the vet and was going to take it there. I knew that I'd never see the cat again and it was saddening. My sister and I played with her and petted her and kept her warm because she had to stay outside. Every minute or so she'd walk to the bowl of food and eat, then come back for more love. It seemed she hadn't eaten for days. Then, the time came to take her away. We got in the car and started to drive. She stopped meowing because she was very tired and full from her feast. When we arrived I started to cry because I would never see her again. Mom said the vet said that she's fine and she'll probably find a home. I hope she will. Too bad we couldn't share a home.

A lost friend.

I just came in contact with a friend of mine! Last time I talked to him was last February. I thought I wouldn't talk to him again, but a couple hours ago he texted me saying "this is ----. it's been a long time! how r u?". Ofcourse we plan on seeing eachother some time soon.

Impact

A couple days ago I applied to Valparaiso. Now all I have left to do is my personal statement which is giving my pain. Here's half of my application which I already submitted. Enjoy.

Performing in front of a crowd has opened my eyes. I was self-conscious, timid, to myself, and definitely afraid of crowds. What made me answer that add in the paper three and a half years ago? I don’t know. Maybe I wanted to do something with myself or maybe I wanted people, or just anyone, to notice me. But when I answered that add in August 2006, I hadn’t any idea what would come to me. Performing in dinner theater plays made me not only realize my potential, but what I really want in my life.

            Because of the plays I acted in, I’ve realized my desire to travel, how I impacted people, and how immediate acquaintances can become my friends and my family. Since our troupe only performed on weekends, six months per play, we all had to try to love one another and become one big family (big as in five of us :]). Of course each one of us had our trials and troubles, but we helped one another thus became stronger together. We all traveled in a small van with all our props, a stage, and a foam couch in not just Indiana, but Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio. Leaving home every weekend was hard at times, but I discovered how I loved to be on the road and to experience new environments. I’ve seen Ronald Reagan’s boyhood home, been in three states in one day, and seen the Mississippi for the first time. But the best experience of all wasn’t on the road. It was on the stage. Stepping up in front of a crowd had to be the best of the best. Knowing that man over there who paid $60 to see this show depends on me to present an astounding performance, but not just me, my family. Witnessing him smiling and laughing, frowning and sighing, gives me joy because I feel I am exceeding my goal, my goal…to impact. Because my eyes opened, I realized I could impact at least someone even though it might just be a second or an hour. So, as the years have gone by, I’ve become less shy and more confident. I make friends and participate more. I now look at the world in a different way.

Halfway over the hill.

I just applied for Manchester College. I don't know how to describe how I feel...I just feel weird. It's hard to imagine that I'm now a senior and I'm graduating soon! I'm overwhelmed.

Same old show in a different town on another time. Even though you're far away, you're on my mind.

I'm going to be very busy this week. I finally start my dinner theater plays this coming weekend! I have three this weekend on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The play is called All in the Family. It's hilarious. But anyways I'll have rehearsal almost everyday this week.

Have any of you ever been in a dinner theater?