"Make up your mind you have stories to tell...

: redstar402; June 17th, 21:57

"You know when I said I knew little about love? That wasn't true. I know a lot about love. I've seen it. I've seen centuries and centuries of it, and it was the only thing that made watching your world bearable. All those wars. Pain and lies. Hate... It made me want to turn away and never look down again. But to see the way that mankind loves... You could search to the furthest reaches of the universe and never find anything more beautiful. So yes, I know that love is unconditional. But I also know it can be unpredictable, unexpected, uncontrollable, unbearable and strangely easy to mistake for loathing, and... What I'm trying to say, Tristan, is... I think I love you. My heart... It feels like my chest can barely contain it. Like it doesn't belong to me any more. It belongs to you. And if you wanted it, I'd wish for nothing in exchange. No gifts. No goods. No demonstrations of devotion. Nothing but knowing you loved me too. Just your heart, in exchange for mine."

I adored Stardust and, make fun of me if you must, cried during it. What a perfectly lovely fantasy-romance. And how she glowed when she was with him, lovvvvvvvvvvved it. And it poked fun at itself, allowing its own cheesiness.

B.A. in English/What is the world going to be?

: redstar402; May 24th, 1:49

I friended an optimistic quotes community on livejournal.  This popped (not pooped as I originally typed) up yesterday, my graduation day. How perfect is it?!? We only part to meet again. / Change, as ye list, ye winds; my heart shall be / The faithful compass that still points to thee.-John Gay

So yes, I have a Bachelor's of Arts from Goucher College, cum laude, with Honors in English with a minor Communications & Media Studies. It feels good-I had my nice, long sob as my mom drove away from the college. What's nice is that I have almost no regrets. I worked hard and played hard and am glad I met every, single person I came in contact with. It's like Meg - our Commencement speaker and my roomie of 4 years - said: we can learn from everyone.  College is that highschool sweetheart you need to leave: I love you, you've been wonderful to and for me, but I need to see other places. I'll miss you, let's stay on good terms, wish you the best.

Goucher has been simply amazing for me. Not perfect, of course, but that's where the lessons lie. I really love myself, and want that for everyone. I realize my and others fantastic, unique, beautiful individuality. I haven't lost my optimism as I sillily (made it up) thought I might. It's just more grown-up.  Early this year at the beginning of the school, I talked to my mom about how her mom was tough. Not just strong, but tough. I said I wanted to be tough. I feel like I've gotten tough.

And I have it good for undergrad: To continue bragging but to keep readers updated: this summer I will be the development/PR intern at the DC Choral Arts Society and in August, I will begin my 40-week, paid internship in the Public Relations Department at CENTERSTAGE in Baltimore. And they're housing me.

So thank you, everyone. I'm so glad to have met you and that leaves no exceptions. Goucher kids: Goucher's beautiful but let's the try and bring that beauty to wherever we go (A tip from my counselor) :-)

Attention everyone!

: redstar402; October 31st, 2008

Puppies are awesome!

Yay!!!!

cool

: redstar402; September 8th, 2008

This dude approached me via email because he read my stuff from the Q and wanted a non-environmentally knowledgable perspective. http://www.plentymag.com/features/2008/09/greening_higher_education_curr.php
Scroll down!

Attention to all!!

: redstar402; May 22nd, 2008

Nofish is a jerk! Say no to Nofish!

so i am a bit braggy-excited...

: redstar402; May 17th, 2008

from my internship supervisor.

"Hi Sarah,

I hope your gearing up for your time with us hear at Arena. I know I am getting ready for you, considering the season intern's last day was today. Eeek -- what will I do!?

So I a couple things I wanted to go ahead and let you know about....

The second thing is that June 5th we will have a photo run for our upcoming production of The Mystery of Irma Vep (like the Miller run you saw). I'd love for you to be there for that as well, so if you are not booked yet that night, please mark your calendar."

So, what is The Mystery of Irma Vep and who is in it, you may ask? OK so you probably won't ask. Well, the website says..

"Charles Ludlam’s hilarious Obie Award winner gleefully ransacks literary, cinematic and pop culture as it satirizes everything from Hitchcock’s Rebecca and Victorian Melodrama to The Mummy's Curse, the Brontës and Shakespeare...With dozens of lightning-fast changes, Brad Oscar (Tony-nominated on Broadway for The Producers) and J. Fred Shiffman (She Loves Me, Cabaret) portray all the characters men, women and monsters – in a gender-bending tour-de-farce"

Brad Oscar was the original Franz Liebkind (the Nazi playwright) and eventually went on to play Bialystrock. Oh my god, you guys...and I'm getting some money for this? Well, shit, if this isn't just heavenly...and what's more exciting is that in some years, I feel I could be really damn good at what my supervisor (her title is Media Relations Manager)

:-D

For my own sake, boring for you

: redstar402; May 12th, 2008

WED:
Psych Exam

By THURS I will be done with everything besides Shakespeare. What I have to do for that:
- Finish Henry VIII
-Error Log for Paper 2
-EXAM
*Study Group Tues afternoon
*Write notes for take-home question tonight

(no subject)

: redstar402; May 5th, 2008

Dear Self and Friends who I love and are going through stresses,

The world is SO much bigger and SO mcuh more than you and/or I. Isn't that wonderful?

I was stressed the other night and that thought calmed me down.

Love,
Sarah

To-do list, discounting Final Exams

: redstar402; May 4th, 2008

Kinda, sorta stolen from Alison M.

ENG 232:
- Ponder/maybe take notes for the question Jeff gave us for the Final Exam
- Error Log

THE 103:
-Finish powerpoints for presentation Tuesday - DONE!
- Perhaps make mixed CD? for said presentation
- Perhaps Print out notes for students in the class

COM 365:
- Finish written part of PR Campaign
- Make a powerpoint?
- Convert campaign to speech format

ENG 307:
- Edit pieces for portfolio

PSYCH 230:
Continue reading, only one reading left! - DONE!

Hey, that's not bad! AND ALL OF MY PAPERS ARE DONE! Everything's better now, yay!

(no subject)

: redstar402; April 30th, 2008

What we have here is the top 106 books most often marked as ‘unread’ by LibraryThing’s users. As in, they sit on the shelf to make you look smart or well-rounded. Bold the ones you've read, underline the ones you read for school, italicize the ones you started but didn't finish. Here's the twist: add (*) beside the ones you liked and would (or did) read again or recommend. Even if you read 'em for school in the first place.

( Here are the results... )

lovelovelove my schedule! fall 2008

: redstar402; April 22nd, 2008

SENIOR!

After a semester of all repeat professors, I have all new ones! Any hints, heads-ups, or classes we share?

Monday:
9:30-10:20: COM 312.002 – Children and Television - Zurawik
11:30-12:20: THE 202/ PHL 224 – Existentialism: Philosophy and Theatre - Rose(Audit)

Tuesday:
ANT 280: Anthropology of Performance - 10-11:15 - Rory Turner
MGT 370: The Arts Administrator 6:30-9 - Lohr

Wednesday
9:30-10:20: COM 312.002 – Children and Television
11:30-12:20: THE 202 – Existentialism: Philosophy and Theatre - (Audit)
6:30-9: ENG 208 – Journalism Workshop - Lynell Smith

Thursday:
ANT 280: Anthropology of Performance - 10-11:15

Friday
9:30-10:20: COM 312.002 – Children and Television
11:30-12:20: THE 202 – Existentialism: Philosophy and Theatre (Audit)

Dramaturgical Practicum (1.5 credit - pre-structured independent work w/ TBA professor, probably on Tuesday afternoon but to be worked out in the Fall)

(no subject)

: redstar402; April 20th, 2008

SCATTERGORIES...it's harder than it looks! . *Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following... *they have to be real places, names, things...nothing made up! Try to use different answers if the person in front of you had the same 1st initial.

1. What is your name: ....................................Sarah

2. 4 letter word:.................................................Sass

3.Vehicle: ..........................................................Subaru

4. A city:...............................................................St. Cloud (NJ)

5. Boy Name: ....................................................Saul

6. Girl Name: ....................................................Samantha

7. Alcoholic drink: ............................................Sambuca

8. Occupation:...................................................Substitute teacher

9. Something you wear:...................................Skirt

10. Celebrity:......................................................Sarah Jessica Parker

11. Food: ...........................................................Salmon

12. Something found in a bathroom: ..........Shoes

13. Reason for Being Late: ...........................Sick

14. Cartoon Character: ...................................Scooby Doo

15. Something you shout:…...........................Surprise! (SOO-PRAHZ)

16. Animal: ........................................................Snake

17. Body part:.....................................................Skin

18. Word to describe you.................................Smiley!

(no subject)

: redstar402; April 13th, 2008

One word answers only...

1. Where is your mobile phone? purse
2. Your significant other? amazing :)
3. Your hair? aburn
4. Your mother? wonderful
5. Your father? calm
6. Your favorite thing? kindness
7. Your dream last night? books
8. Your favorite drink? sweet
9. Your dream/goal? happy
10. The room you're in? dorm
11. Your ex? lovely
12. Your fear? unsure
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? accomplished
14. Where were you last night? downstairs
15. What you're not? athletic
16. Muffins? yummy
17. One of your wish list items? music?
18. Where you grew up? fairfax
19. The last thing you did? read
20. What are you wearing? sweats
21. Your TV? off
22. Your pets? fish!!!
23. Your computer? okay
24. Your life? good
25. Your mood? tired
26. Missing someone? forever
27. Your car? noexistant
28. Something you're not wearing? socks
29. Favorite Store? online
30. Your summer? exciting!
31. Like someone? more
32. Your favorite color? turquoise
33. When is the last time you laughed? morning
34. Last time you cried? friday

nonapplicable to misanthrope kids (sorry!)

: redstar402; April 8th, 2008

ONE available, already-bought ticket to Gem of the Ocean at the Everyman Theatre on tomorrow April 9. $22 would go to me. Anybody interested?

theatre + english geekiness together!

: redstar402; April 2nd, 2008

some pretty quotes.

"Why look for answers
When none occur?
You'll always be what you always were,
Which has nothing to do with, all to do with her." - Stephen Sondheim, Company

"Our doubts are traitors.
And makes us lose the good we oft might win,
By fearing to attempt." - William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure

(no subject)

: redstar402; March 30th, 2008

I've been trying to resist writing a mushy livejournal, but I just really want to right now. Even at my most blowing things out of proportion, overthinkingish, he's amazing. Ladies and gentlemen, the man is a keeper. I say man where I usually say boy because he's incredbly mature. Resume your daily activities and regularly scheduled programming.

what am i doing this summer?

: redstar402; March 20th, 2008

Turns out I'm the MEDIA RELATIONS INTERN FOR ARENA STAGE!!!
"This position offers an opportunity to assist in creating and implementing initiatives to garner press coverage for the theater’s programs and productions, including a variety of administrative tasks and special projects."

Yes....press for theatre? Rock! WHEEE! Plus, a "modest stipend." wowowwowow.

(no subject)

: redstar402; March 18th, 2008

"It [laughter] is of two kinds: existing in oneself, and existing in another person. When one laughs on one's own, that laughter is said to be existing in oneself. When one causes another person to laugh, then the laughter is said to be existing in another person." - A translation from an excerprt of The Natyasastra by Bharata

There's something beautiful about that.

(no subject)

: redstar402; March 11th, 2008

so many happy coincidences lately! serendipity?
including an unexpected but delightful rooming sitch!
yay.

and now...shakespeare paper. whimper.

one more london post. places to visit

: redstar402; January 1st, 2008

I know we'll probably only be able to do about 3 of these max, but I thought it couldn't hurt to make a list. Prices are not exact.

DAY TRIPS
Buckingham Palace - 8.50 pounds ($16)

Westminster Abbey, which includes Poets' Corner: "Shakespeare himself is buried at Stratford-upon-Avon, but resting here are Chaucer, Samuel Johnson, Tennyson, Browning and Dickens. There's even an American, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, as well as monuments to just about everybody: Milton, Keats, Shelley, Henry James, T.S. Eliot, George Eliot and others. The most stylized monument is Sir Jacob Epstein's sculptured bust of William Blake. More-recent tablets commemorate poet Dylan Thomas and Sir Laurence Olivier." (6 pounds for all of Westminster Abbey - $11)

Institute of Contemporary Arts: "London's liveliest cultural program takes place in this temple to the avant-garde, launced in 1947. It keeps Londoners and others up-to-date on the latest in the worlds of cinema, theater, photography, painting, sculpture, and other visual and performing arts" 3 pounds ($5.70)

Kensington Palace - 9 pounds ($17).
St. Paul's Cathedral
Tower Bridge - Frommer's calls it "possibly the most pohotographed and painted bridge on earth." - 4.25 pounds ($8.10)
BBC Television Centre - 6.50 pounds ($11)
Jewish Museum: "This museum tells the story of Jewish life in Britain." They were force out in 1290 and returned in 1665 during the reign of Elizabeth I. " 8 pounds ($15)
Kensington Gardens - statue of Peter Pan
*edits* Tower of London ($18)
Hyde Park: Includes "Speaker's Corner" - people make outrageous speeches on social and/or political issues!
*start edits* Covent Garden (on Kaylyn's recommendation)
Tower Bridge (on Kaylyn's recommendation)

MUSEUMS(on Kaylyn's recommendation)
Portrait Gallery
National Gallery
Tate Modern
Royal Academy of the Arts *end edits*

FRINGE THEATER
I'm looking mainly at the King's Head because there are matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 pm. Frommer's describes it as heavy on musicals, several of which have had success in the West End. $17-28
There's also: The Almeida Theatre, The Gate, and the Young Vic

NIGHTLIFE
Bar Code: A gay club that on Tuesday nights presents "Comedy Camp", stand-up comedy night. ($7.60 cover), 4pm-1am on Mon-Sat. Meg?

Anchor - a pub: "You can follow the footseps of Shakespeare and Dickens by quenching your thirst at this pub."

Lamb & Flag - a pub: "Poet and author Dryden was almost killed by a band of thugs outside its doors in December 1679..."

OUTSIDE OF LONDON
Windsor - ($15-18)
Oxford - 35 campuses

Stratford-upon-Avon: 2.5 hours from London, $53 minimum for a round trip. Very cool, but not likely

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