I’m happy to finally be able to perform this beast, however I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t ready for it to be over.  I love acting, I love Shakespeare, and majority of the time I love the Tempest.  For some reason, I just am ready for it to be over.  I suppose it’s probably because this show has consumed so much of my time, I’ve nearly forgotten what leisure is…nearly, of course. 

Regardless, I’m ready for the performance.  There’s something about being on stage that is truly one of the greatest feelings in the world.  I feel invincible, and want nothing more than sit on my throne on top of the world.  It’s hard to explain, but it’s the greatest high I’ve ever known in my life, and it’s what I crave.  I honestly love acting because of the final destination, not necessarily for the ride.

As for now, I will have to continue going over my lines and blocking.  All I hope is that others have done the same…and didn’t go too crazy over spring break.  One can only hope. 

Adieu!

Going Beyond "I Disagree"

http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/media/social-media-makes-you-more-sociable-study-says/19731950/

This article says that researchers claim that having Facebook, or other social websites, actually makes a person more social.  They state, "In fact, we believe there is sufficient evidence that social media afford opportunities for new expressions of friendship, intimacy and community."
This research claims that social networking websites help to bring people together in far different ways, making newer and deeper relationships.  


To be honest, I don't care how much research there is.  This topic will always be an opinion question.  Naturally, everyone will relate this question with personal examples.  In general, everyone uses Facebook differently.  Some like posting pictures, others like updating their statuses frequently, some write notes, etc. The options are limitless.  
Therefore, some will gain become more social after using this, and others won't. 


However, in my opinion, I think Facebook goes out of its way to be counterproductive in making us more social.  But if you want to hear more about that, then I guess you should read my up-coming argumentative paper! :)

Check this out! So funny!

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/facebook_suck

TGIF

It's an expression that we all enjoy, and nothing quite compares to that feeling of walking into pure freedom after 5 days worth of tireless work!
This week has been exhausting.  For some reason, I'm just letting this week get to me.  You know that feeling where the entire world has be piled onto your back in 2.5 seconds?
I feel like next week will be even worse; hell week is what we actors refer to as the week before our show when we are OH MY GOD PLEASE KILL ME NOW I'M SO FLIPPING STRESSED SOMEONE SAVE ME ASAP WHY THE HELL DID I EVER THINK THIS WAS FUN SOMEONE PLEASE LIGHT ME ON FIRE I KNOW I'M OVERDRAMATIC BUT I'M ALLOWED TO BE AHHHHHH. This is the time I completely forget why I love acting, and want to continually shove tacks into my eyes.  However, I know that feeling on stage is the most rewarding, natural high I could ever receive.  Once those lights hit me, and I see a full house, WOW is all I can say; I never, ever, ever want to do anything else.  That specific moment is why I'm a psychotic being for 2-3 weeks.
So please, my friends, if I go from 0 to 60 in 2.5 seconds, forgive me AND still see the Tempest. That's all I ask of youuuuu!
Okay, enough with this blog post. Let's start this weekend off right!

Argumentative Paper Idea!

Okay, so I'm a little late on this, but hey...better late than never! So I haven't completely solidified what I want to write about; however, I've been chewing on an idea for awhile, and think it might work.  Also, I ended up finding a great article from the NY Times that really might help me.

Anyway I really want to explore if Facebook actually makes us more social, even outside of the website.  Do you socialize more in-person, now that their background isn't entirely a mystery? Are we all more inclined to go out more, because Facebook has created a greater platform of communication. Or, do we lean more to the impersonal, Facebook and Facebook-like, tools because it is easier, faster, more efficient, etc. Do we shorten our in-person conversations, simply because it's easier to do it via computer screen?

I'm really excited about exploring this further...perhaps I'll even interview some people.  Whitney, from my last peer editing group, had a questionnaire, and I really felt that she had some solid, primary based information.  I might just steal that from her...shhhh!

Oh, and here's the link to the article.  It's fairly short, and actually pretty interesting! http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/30/fashion/30Studied.html?_r=1&scp=23&sq=facebook&st=cse

-N

Sinus Problems, no more!

Okay, this an extremely random post, but just go with me, mmkay?
So I have had the worst sinus issues ever.  And with this rapid change in weather, I've been sick, sick sick.  So my friend recommended a Netti Pot, which I had never heard of.  I will spare you the details, but I'm feeling a lot better!
Anyone else have any miraculous Netti Pot recoveries?

Nicole

A little review of some Facebook Ads..

ONE


La Cage Aux Folles--
This broadway musical is inspired by the movie, The Birdcage, which just so happens to be one of my favorites movies, ever.  Ever since I saw a snippet of this show at the Tony's, I have been dying to see it.  No literally, I beg my parents every waking hour.  So thank you Facebook for reminding me of one of my greatest yearnings of all time.  Every time I see this ad, it's a constant reminder that I have not seen this show yet, and a little part of me dies.

TWO


Are You Retro or Glam?--
So I'm guessing Facebook feels the need to give me a makeover, or encourage me to go on a ginormous shopping spree?  Quite frankly, I'm not opposed to either.  I love dressing up, and anything that falls under treating myself like a life-sized Barbie Doll.  I'm just a total girl when it comes to clothes and make-up.  Anyway, the ad tells me, "What's your best style? Find out at Boutiques.com."  I'm not going to lie, seeing this ad did cause a 20 minute blogging hiatus for an online shopping session at Urban Outfitters online.  I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that this ad was fairly successful...

THREE


Experience Barcelona--
This ad wants me to study abroad in Spain's second largest city.  No complaints here!  I want to study abroad SO FREAKING BADLY.  I'm really not being overdramatic.  I honestly don't know where I want to travel; I've been to 5 different European countries and fell in love with all of them.  Barcelona is one I've been considering, as long as I wouldn't be traveling in the summer.  I may have lived in Vegas for nine years, but Barcelona sounds like the firey-pit of hell in the summer.  I'm really going to have to thank Facebook for this ad, because I totally checked it out.  I know I'm only a freshman, but I've been looking into studying abroad for awhile now, and I've never heard of this site.  It's surely worth a try!


--Well that's all for now! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend!