This past year has been full of growth, change and new experiences. I continued to discover my voice and I learned a lot about myself and others around me. I wanted to share my list of things I learned in my 26th year and I hope to take what I learned and use it in my 27th year!
What I learned at 26...
- It's ok to allow surprises into your life, it doesn't always have to be planned out
- Sadie learning to walk was a BIG highlight!
- "Don't quit while you're ahead, sing out there's more in store for me."- being a part of The Mystery of Edwin Drood at Town Hall was a great way to begin my 26th year.
-Sometimes you start gong to therapy again and find that it is the most life changing experience of your life because you finally feel like YOU again!
- I can't control everything, I'm not that powerful. :)
- Sometimes the high altitude of Lake Tahoe can make you feel light headed, especially right after eating a ginormous Thanksgiving dinner
- Family isn't just blood. Family is who is there for you when you need them most and who you can trust.
- It's always better when one of your best friends that was on her mission for a year and a half comes home and you can laugh and go to Target again with with her!
- Washing your hands and cloroxing everything REALLY does prevent you from getting sick
- There was something so joyful about watching Michael sing the song "she loves me" as George in She Loves Me. I will never forget about how giddy I felt in the audience
- Communication is everything and feeling comfortable to communicate is even more important
- It can be stressful looking for a new place to live, but if you have Jenny by your side to help you find the perfect place, it makes all the difference in the world.
- It's fun living with your very best friend Michael Doppe
- Mayella Ewell will always have a piece of my heart
- Being able to spend time and moments with my To Kill A Mockingbird cast was a BIG highlight of my 26th year. Thank you all for everything.
- Being asked to be a Bridesmaid in one of your life long friends wedding is a surreal and beautiful experience.
- Words matter
- Cancer sucks, but early detection does't suck because they can help you!
-Doctors know what they are talking about and they really can help you.
- My mom is the most amazing woman on the face of the planet. She is an angel.
- WE GOT THIS
- I love Disneyland. I love my Ballet School family... so going to Disneyland with them was SO FUN and I can't wait to do it again!
- Sometimes you JUST have to get that BIG CONE of Chocolate ice cream and eat it down the streets of California Adventure
- having to go back to your high school years and sell ice cream with your best friend, Ariel, is SO FUNNY and a memory I will NEVER forget! #whatyearisthis
- selling the bible in the lobby of the theatre with your best friend, Ariel, makes you sometimes ask yourself #whatisthislife
- Young REP Summer 2016 taught me one major thing: And Life Goes On....
- Speaking of Young REP.... I also realized that it is harder than I thought to say goodbye to students that are going off to College that I have known since they were 11 *cough* Kathleen *cough* I'll just be over in the corner crying some more....
- I love Young Actors Studio and this past summer was truly exceptional.
- The Disney Aulani resort in Hawaii is full of magic
- My dad makes me smile
- When things bother me or people bother me I just remove myself from the situation. It's the only thing I can do to control the situation. Whether that's the "right" thing to do, I don't know, but its what I do.
- Hearing little children sing Seasons of Love makes my heart pitter patter
- Benny is still my favorite student
- Watching Grace do Kung Fu makes me proud to call her my niece. She is such an amazing young lady
- Waking up at 5:15am every morning changed the way I viewed the world.
- I like watching the sunrise everyday
- The show Devious Maids is TOP NOTCH
- When one of your dearest friends tells you that he and his wife are having a baby and you are so excited you can't even deal!
- Laughing and dancing cures all
- Flywheel is one of my new favorite places
- working out in the dark is GENIUS
- I got Diogi as a Birthday present for my 13th Birthday and to this day he is still one of the BEST gifts I have ever received
- There are two sides to every story
- Doing the hokey pokey all day everyday is life changing because you are constantly asking yourself, "maybe this really IS what it's all about?!"
- Love conquers all
As I head into 27 I find myself excited for the unknown! I know this will be another year full of growth and change. I pray for more happy than sad and more laughter than sorrow.
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| "I pray for more happy than sad and more laughter than sorrow..." |
CHEERS to 27!
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