surviving.

I have survived my first three weeks in LA. Still getting settled in an amazing house with three of the coolest roomies. AHHH what madness. I have loved every second... well minus the times when I get a nervous pit in my stomach-- which unfortunately happens at every audition.... EEK. A wise roomie of mine said "thank goodness for that feeling!" me confused..."uhh whyyy?" she then replied, "because that means you give (pardon my french) two shits about what your doing!!" hahaha how brilliant is that. She is so right its ridiculous. If you never get that feeling, then you are most definitely doing something wrong. ha well besides the obvious class taking, audition going, and bikram domination (pah I wish), I have already had quite the adventure. Got a job teaching at a studio just 25 min. north of me :) hip hip hooray. Took an awesome vaca down to San Diego that involved country dancing and an attempt at surfing. Some semi creepy guys taught me how to two step and swing dance. I was pretty good... just saying. HA surfing on the other hand...... I will need some serious practicing to conquer that skill. I did manage to stand up once- YAY ME. I also didn't get beat up to bad, which is awesome considering I'm so accident prone. This week includes a few auditions, teaching, and preparing for a much needed trip to Vegas. four days full of creating and complete awesome-ness. Can't wait to see my lovelies :) xoxo

nEW aDVENTURE.

Helloooooo againnn. I am sort of failing at this whole blogging thing-- I shall try to do better, I promise!! Well my adventures were amazing in Vegas. busy busy busy!! but I loved every second of it! I fell in love with every dancer and I hope that they all keep pursuing their dreams! In NYC they were fantastic. I am so proud! They all walked onstage with confidence and genuine love for dance-- and thats all that really matters!

They did walk away with a Critics Choice Award and two dancers won the National title..... TOTALLY AMAZING! After a lonnggg ten days in NY, many hugs, kisses, tears and a lot of goodbyes I was off to Canada to visit the stunning Kiera Sangster! After 24 hrs at the airport with numerous cancelled/missed flights I finally made it.

She was performing in two shows at a theater in Niagara-On-the-Lake. I had a brilliant time submerging myself into the theater world and enjoying so many amazing plays. It inspired me to start taking acting-- which I'm extremely stoked about! Well those ten days flllewww by and then it was time to say another goodbye to one amazing gal:( Back to NYC for me then... (yes long vaca I know..) I was free to play, sit, sleep, EAT, relax, and see some pretty amazingpeople. I did take some class and indulge in some awesome Bikram! While in the city I got to meet up with some mates from the Zuidey... absolutely brilliant! I miss my Zuidey family!!!

As the ten days were coming to an end... One of my good friends went into labor! Happiest day of my lifeeee, I got to see the beautiful Penelope the day she was born-- love that wee one! It was an amazing end to my adventure on the east coast. Headed to Utah next, for a much needed visit with the fam then back to Vegas to enter reality again. With a quick stop to San Diego to get things rolling I was back with bells on ready for some hardcore choreo! ........................ Eleven pieces later.... I was all packed up and ready to start a new chapter in this crazy life of mine. LA HERE I COME!! After many more tears and goodbyes, I was off with a full car headed into an unknown adventure! After a few days of settling and getting lost, I'm ready to take on LA! First audition tomorrow, which unfortunately involves singing :| Ohh goodness wish me luck!!! xoxo

Fail.

Hellooo blogging friends. I have returned to the blogging world after a few months of settling back into life on land. boy was that weiirddd. I feel as though life on the ship is a distant memory... almost a crazy dream I once had and insanely amazing and weird things happened. I have to remind myself it was real and that these amazing people I got to spend 9 months with are still in my life.. there my family :) Coming back to land (reality) was odd. I had to do things like clean my room, make my bed, make my own food, I could DRIVE. There's no such thing as "passenger friendly," raft drill, A deck, the Lido, officers bar, or BRIGHT STAR. What kind of place was I living right?? ha well its good to be back although I miss my Zuidey friends dearly.

As for now I have moved to Vegas! I am working at a wonderful studio and am already attached to this new amazing family who have been so welcoming! I am teaching, choreographing, auditioning and taking class whenever I can! I am whipping these crazy kiddos into shape for nationals in NYC coming up in a month and a half! OH CAN'T WAIT! I am so happy for this opportunity and feel I am growing and learning in so many ways!

so much love.

xoxo.