The Secret to Success

Hey everyone! It's been a very long time since I last posted.

What's happened? Let's see:

I took the LSAT's again - hope to hear back soon about whether that expensive process payed off this time. Last time I did well, but I really want to improve.

I was cast in La Ronde, a show going up at Tech in February, as the Count. I think it's going to be a great show! Remember that other show I was in? "Almost, Maine"? La Ronde is like that, only German and sexy.

I also went to the ACC Championship with Mary - it was a good trip, despite the loss to Clemson. BUT VT IS SUGAR BOWL BOUND!

There was another tragedy at Virginia Tech. A shooter killed a police officer during a routine traffic stop, and then went on to take his own life. The officer was Officer Crouse. He leaves 5 children and a wife behind him. The shooter was a Radford student, who had committed armed robbery several hours before. Responses to the shooting have ranged from sympathetic to Virginia Tech students, to incredulity that this happened at Virginia Tech. All I have to say is: We are Hokie Strong, We are Hokie Proud. Virginia Tech is a family, and we stick together.

The following Sunday (the 11th of December) I turned 21! Happy Birthday to me!

After that? I wrote 3 papers, took two exams, and am now home! My buddy Cody Oher is staying the weekend because he's in Spielberg's Lincoln in Petersburg, so it's good to see him!

And without further ado, the secret to success: (a swift kick)

Did That Rhino Just Order A Drink?

Hey everyone!

Well, auditions for next semester's VT Theatre Department plays Servant of Two Masters and La Ronde are coming up. I'm excited! Being in either show would be great experience.

Also, this week was a pretty bad shakeup in College Football. Clemson was almost beaten, Boise State was beaten, and Stanford was beaten badly... all of which mean the Hokies profit, as we beat Georgia Tech on Thursday! GO HOKIES!

This Thursday is my last Thursday night game as a student here at VT... which is ironic because it's also my first, as I've had a show each of the past times we had a Thursday night game. Needless to say, I'm excited.

I found this clip while surfing the net today - it brought some smiles to my face.

Sometimes, You Just Don't Know What She's Talking About (MANSLATOR)

Hey there, everyone!

Well, it's a new month. And the LSAT's are over. And VT had a minor setback with Clemson. But that's ok - there's a whole season ahead.

Almost, Maine is progressing beautifully. This show is going to be absolutely STUNNING. The cast has created a community that has its own inner workings, problems, sorrows, joys, and celebrations. I think you, as the audience, will truly connect with the show. You might even be tempted to come back for more!

As I was leaving the VT/Clemson game on Saturday, I was approached by this glum-looking guy who offered me $6 to give him a ride home. As it turned out, he lived close to me, so I accepted. I asked him why he needed a ride back, and the response I got was "My ride broke up with me during the game today."

So basically, this guy lost his girl and then the Hokies lost. He was having a bad day. On the ride home, the whole story poured out - she was upset because apparently he just didn't understand her, and she felt he wasn't responding to her. It was essentially a breakdown of communication in the relationship. However, he said that she wanted to talk the day after, and they might get back together.

I hope they did.

But, if only he had one of these:

You Like Skrillex? I like Skrillex.

Fun weekend - VT Hokies beat Marshall 30-10, which was pretty dang awesome. Looking ahead to Clemson this coming week. Go Hokies!

Went to see Moneyball (you know, that baseball movie about the Oakland A's starring Brad Pitt?) I loved it - it was a great movie, to be sure. Best this year? Maybe. Go see it and let me know what you think.

We had our first read-through for subUrbia (Bogosian) yesterday - I'm props. The show is showing incredible potential just from the first read. I think this cast will blow you away - look for a location TBA for the performances in December.

The VT Theatre and Cinema department's production of This is a fantastic show and if you haven't seen it, go do that. NOW. You got about a week left.

But, I have the LSAT's before the Clemson game Saturday... this video expresses my feelings towards it.

Plus Skrillex is awesome

Early Crew

What a weekend. Had an early-morning tailgating experience (Props to Sammi and the rest of the early crew - we love getting there at 5:30!) and a fantastic game (see below). Then we went to The Homeplace Restaurant on Saturday and stuffed ourselves, like good Theatre majors. I really didn't want classes this week to start. But about the game:

Virginia Tech beat Appalachian State 66-13 Saturday. GO HOKIES. Everyone played so well - I'm excited for the rest of this season. This Saturday was one of the hottest games I've ever stood through though. However, once I got inside, I was able to beat the heat. But this puppy knows how to do it better: