Today I had the most incredible experience. As part of an exhibit that works to get foster children in South Carolina adopted, I got to take pictures of three amazing teens. It was both exciting and sad at the same time to know that these kids didn't have families to go home to. It seems like such a small thing, such a little amount of time to give that could potentially change these children's lives.
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Friday, June 27, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
And the Tony goes to...
So New York City was amazing. Getting to see the obc cast of RENT was unbelievable! I am sad to hear that Cry Baby is closing because it was on my list to see next visit and I can't wait to see Passing Strange. We sat next to the stupidest people. One women was wearing an entire bottom of smell and their Broadway knowledge was minuscule to say the least.
The trip came about because Chelsey was turning 21 and for her birthday, she wanted to see the Tonys. The parents agreed and so she and I were off to the Big Apple for the first time on our own.
While we were in New York, we saw Sunday in the Park with George where we meet Danial Evans and Jenna Russell, both Tony nominated for their roles. Mary Poppins had mind boggling sets and the cast was great. Spring Awakening is my favorite musical. The story is unlike anything I have every seen on Broadway or anywhere for that matter. The cast was extraordinary and the show made you remember why I feel in love with musicals to begin with. Peter Gallagher and Morgan Freeman starred in The Country Girl, the first play I had ever seen in the city.
In our many trips to the city, we had always passed the Jekyll and Hyde Club, but didn't know what it was. Come to find out, it is this really cool restaurant with characters who wonder around, sing, act weird, etc. Of course we ate at our favorite, The Boathouse, but with sun set it was really hot.
The trip was one to remember and I can't wait to visit again soon.
The trip came about because Chelsey was turning 21 and for her birthday, she wanted to see the Tonys. The parents agreed and so she and I were off to the Big Apple for the first time on our own.
While we were in New York, we saw Sunday in the Park with George where we meet Danial Evans and Jenna Russell, both Tony nominated for their roles. Mary Poppins had mind boggling sets and the cast was great. Spring Awakening is my favorite musical. The story is unlike anything I have every seen on Broadway or anywhere for that matter. The cast was extraordinary and the show made you remember why I feel in love with musicals to begin with. Peter Gallagher and Morgan Freeman starred in The Country Girl, the first play I had ever seen in the city.
In our many trips to the city, we had always passed the Jekyll and Hyde Club, but didn't know what it was. Come to find out, it is this really cool restaurant with characters who wonder around, sing, act weird, etc. Of course we ate at our favorite, The Boathouse, but with sun set it was really hot.
The trip was one to remember and I can't wait to visit again soon.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Back to Reality
It is hard to get back into the swing of things when you come back from a trip, especially such a long trip. I had a wonderful time, but I sure do love home. After two long days of working on our project, it was time to present to our class and the Dean. Our project went really well and I am very relieved. Now it is back to the beach and internship at Brandon Advertising.
The 8 hour work days bring you back down to earth real quick. But, this Thursday it is off to New York and the Tony Awards!!! Not only is it amazing in and of itself to see the awards, but the obc (original Broadway cast) of "RENT" is performing with Idina Menzel, Taye Diggs and Anthony Rapp. The cast of "Young Frankenstein" is performing along with "The Littler Mermaid," "Cry Baby" and so much more. And to top it off, Whoopi Goldburg is hosting.
The 8 hour work days bring you back down to earth real quick. But, this Thursday it is off to New York and the Tony Awards!!! Not only is it amazing in and of itself to see the awards, but the obc (original Broadway cast) of "RENT" is performing with Idina Menzel, Taye Diggs and Anthony Rapp. The cast of "Young Frankenstein" is performing along with "The Littler Mermaid," "Cry Baby" and so much more. And to top it off, Whoopi Goldburg is hosting.
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