Tap Envy

This week I am helping the local high school choreograph their musical. I am very excited for this because I get to pull out the ole' tap shoes and show people just what I can do. Dancing brings back so many memories. I am happy to share my passion with these kids! Not just dancing in general, but, musical theater as well. Well, I wish I had more to talk about today. I am exhausted due to the amount of homework I've done today, so, I think I will go to bed. Yes, I'm aware that it is 6:30. No, I do not care. What can I say? I'm an elderly woman at heart.

Stress

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No matter what font you put the word in, it always seems, well, stressed. I am so incredibly stressed and overwhelmed right now! On top of online classes, I'm also assistant choreographer for the local high school production of Anything Goes, I help coach the speech team, I work, and I have a little hamster named Chunk (from the Goonies) to take care of. GAH! I hope I get used to my new schedule soon. Everything is so hectic and fast paced, I wonder if I'll ever get used to it! At least I don't have to pay rent every month. I also have my health, so that's good. I'm also quite glad I have a car. No matter how stressed you get, you always have to keep pushing through! This week will eventually end and I will have completed everything I need to do. Until then, I'll just look at positives! 

Have a thriving Thursday!
-Cal

The Nasty Sunday Feeling

You know that glorious feeling you get on a Sunday? You know, when you wake up and realize that you have some time to yourself and recollect your thoughts before the tiresome, stressful Monday ahead? Well, I don't know that feeling either. The only feeling I know is the NASTY SUNDAY FEELING. The feeling you get when you KNOW these are the last few seconds of independence and zen before you have to wake up to the shrieking sound of your alarm clock at 6:30AM. People always complain about Mondays. Well, what about Sundays?! They are just as bad, to be frank. When I was younger I used to dread Sundays. I would long to play just  one more battle on Star Wars Battlefront two. "Just ONE more song on guitar hero mom, just one! I promise," I pleaded with my mother. But, no. The horrid trip up the stairs and into my room would still take place. The awful choosing of the clothes of which I would wear to school the following Monday would make me wish that it could be Friday once more. As I fed my fish, Dorothy, I took as much time as possible. Slowly tapping the bottle against the tank, one fish flake at a time until I heard the footsteps of my mother coming down the hallway. From there, it was all a race: lights out, fan on, in bed, fake sleep, GO! She opened the door and she was none the wiser. To her, I had been asleep the whole twenty minutes I spent feeding my lone goldfish. To me, it was twenty more minutes of freedom! 
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Happy Sunday, everyone. 
-Cal

Cal's life motto

I think a preface is in order before you read my limit of 250 words. Recently I've made a life changing decision. I broke off a three year relationship in which we had plans to spend our lives together. In this past three years I've been cheated on, lied to, and emotionally torn down. It's time I took a stand. It's time I rebuild my confidence and love myself and tell myself that its not okay to be treated like that because I am better than that. I am stronger than that, and I am smarter than that. At this point in my life, my creed is all about strength.

No shame.
If you want something in life, run to it until you have it.
If you don't want something in life, don't be afraid to say no.
Some people will like you, others will not.
Some people will push you to the ground and take advantage of everything you give.
Get back up and move on.
You will be tempted to give people the same pain they gave you, however, you must resist.
You must forgive, learn, and move on. 
When moving on, don't fear the future. 
The future holds many promises, and many failures.
You will learn from both.
You must tackle life with your head held high, and live life with absolutely no shame.
Everything happens for a reason.

Keep your heads held high, loves.
-Cal

Know Your Audience

Afternoon, all! I've just read through a lot of our know your audience discussion board. I'm very impressed with the class I have chosen. Sometimes I wish I had more on campus classes so I could meet all the people I can. I love the fact that people can share their opinions and do it in a respectful, kind way. Aside from the fact that I enjoy diversity over a cookie cutter world, I also really enjoyed reading about the personal experiences of others. It was nice knowing I wasn't the only band geek who tripped on the field at halftime or the only one who has been through extreme hardship in life. It's nice to get to know people and empathize, laugh, and even get teary eyed. Though a real connection can never be reached through the internet, you can still empathize. This is another reason I wish I had more on campus classes. As far as my writing goes and how this has changed my perspective towards my audience, I don't think much has changed. I mean, now I know that people relate to me, and other people relate to the rest. I know now that I can ask a question or bring up a certain topic and know that some people have experienced it and some people have not. I'm looking forward to the future posts and comments we will encounter!

Have a wonderful Wednesday,
Cal