School school school school school

School has been so busy this week, but a good busy. It hasn't quite gotten to the point of me wanting to tear my eyes out yet. XD Today I'm doing my very first ever stage call that isn't theatre-related. I'm rather scared, tbh. I'm working on stage for the first part of the call (which I *think* is striking last nights show and setting up for the Symphony today.) and then shadowing Sui-Fan at the sound board for the show itself. Nervous Jodi is nervous. Oh fear of new things/failing, you are so lovely.

I've really only been able to think about school the past week, so that's pretty much what this post will be about. I didn't work on Toad much this week because we got all of the drafting in to Ian (who is the Technical Director), so Carrie told me to take some time if I needed to do other work. Which is what I've been doing. Lots of painting. We had to paint a pub sign for scenic painting class, and I created (of course) The Three Broomsticks. Sort of. It's actually The Three Brooms because I made the lettering too big, but I decided that it was the sister pub to the Three Broomsticks, and it was in Diagon Alley instead of Hogsmeade.

We learned how to do bricks yesterday. I finished that last night, and we can put graffiti on it for extra credit, so we'll see if I have time for that. I'm probably going to put "Bad Wolf" on it. #nerdlife

I'm also in the process of making two carnivale masks for my mask intensive. I'm so excited. I'll post pics when they're done.

Oh, and as for no new stuff - I haven't bought any new stuff. Whoooooo. Winning!

EDIT: I'm Stage Manager for Twelfth Night!!!!!!!

The Lion King

Kayla and I went and saw The Lion King tonight in 3D at the local cinema, and all I can say is - oh my oh my oh my. It was so good. It is honestly one of my favourite movies, if not my favourite, and getting to see it on the big screen in 3D with my best friend was so fantastic. The only other movie experience that I've had like it was seeing Deathly Hallows in a theatre full of wizards. People cheered and clapped when the movie started to play, when the opening titles came on, when the end credits rolled. We were all laughing together, and being sad together. It was so so so amazing.

I had forgotten how much I loved this movie. And it was so amazing to rewatch it as an adult and see the humor that I missed, and as a lover of all things film to see the gorgeousness of all of the film stuff. Disney should do this again.

No New Stuff Week 7

Wow, how has it been seven weeks? That's crazy! I was so good this week, you guys. SO GOOD. I didn't buy anything! Well, I bought paint brushes and textbooks that I need for school, and a water bottle, which is also an essential because my pretty purple leak-proof one got destroyed. Sad panda. But that's it! Whooo! Go me!

Man, I had an idea for a blog that I really wanted to write, but now I can't remember what it was! I need to write these things down.

No New Stuff Week 6

I forgot to post a No New Stuff Blog on Friday. Again.

Unfortunately...I broke the rules. In one day I bought two Harry Potter Ultimate Editions (Years 5 and 6) and the posters from DFTBA.com. So.....that's another month added onto my task. I don't regret it. But at the same time I do, because I didn't want to break my rules. Le sigh.

I also bought some stuff for school, but that doesn't count because it's in my rules. So there. XD

No New Stuff Week 5

Well another week has come and gone with No New Stuff. I was super busy yesterday so I completely forgot that I was supposed to write a blog, but it was Kayla's birthday. She gets best friend privileges over anything internet related.

So, no new stuff. I had a few really bad days this week. I blame PMS. But anyway, it nearly involved me breaking my rules. I was THIS CLOSE to buying Doctor Who or Torchwood or Merlin or Sherlock. If Future Shop had had the Seasons I wanted, I would be the (proud) owner of one of them, and I would also one more month on my No New Stuff campaign. I get reckless when I am upset, when it comes to consumerism.

In other news, I realized that my rules do not include buying The Lion King once it comes out on DVD. Can I...can I add that? I have been SO EXCITED for The Lion King to come out again. It is legit one of my favourite movies ever and I NEED IT. I don't want to have to wait till February. D: I guess I'll just beg for it for Christmas.

In other other news, I am going to go and preorder The Name of the Star and Lola and the Boy Next Door today, I think. Which was in my rules, so I'm fine. Ha.

My Five Favourite Romance Films

Steph Perkins did a Top 10 Favourite films, and I started doing favourite films but got bored halfway through. So I just picked my fave romances, because I had most of the screencps for them. So yes. Go check out Steph, who did it first.

1. Pride and Prejudice

2. (500) Days of Summer

3. Casablanca

4. Love Actually

5. Moulin Rouge