I <3 snow

Today, we had a snow day. I love snow, but I was very disappointed that today was the day we didn't have school. I felt kind of down all day, even though I don't know why. I hung out with three of my friends and that was pretty fun. Also, the snow was beautiful this morning.

I <3 musicals!!!!

This weekend, the middle school's musical opens!!! I love the cast so much... Jack is amazing as Milo!!!! And he has amazing shoes. Here are some pics.

I <3 Caribou

Today I went to Caribou to work on homework and got two surprises: my friend Jake was there and my friend Danny was working!! It was fun and I got my homework done.

Some more good news? My friend/ mentor/ role model Kayla got engaged!!! I'm so excited for her. She is an amazing person. Congrats, Kayla!

Also, my friend Kate had college auditions this week. Break a leg, Kate!!! She was amazing!

Here are some pics of Kayla and her fiancé, Jake, and Danny!

I <3 Skiing!!!

I absolutely love to ski. Yesterday my friends and I taught my friend Nick to ski. It was really fun!!!! Here are some pictures of Sofia, Madison, Nick S., Nick B., Kyle, and Jake in the chalet!

I <3 Ashland!!!!!!!!

Probably the best thing in my life this year has been a local theater company, Ashland. It is run by the most wonderful people in the world and the most wonderful people in the world are there. I have yet to meet a person that I do not like there. The support system is phenomenal and the shows are amazing!!!!!! Tonight, I had APC (show choir) and saw a rendition of Hansel and Gretel. I got to see my friends Christof, Devin, Angela, Elise, and Bri!!!!! Here's all of us ('cept Ang) after the show!!!

I <3 girlfriends!!!

On Monday, I got to go to lunch with three of my favorite people in the whole wide world: Angela, Peggy, and the amazing Kate. We all have had our challenges, but the support system that I have with them is one that I would be devastated if I lost it. I absolutely adore every one of them for different reasons: Angela is ever-caring and funny, Peggy has an incredible Faith that amazes me, and Kate is the role model that every person hopes they have; I'm just fortunate enough to know her so that I can look up to her. Peg is an awesome role model too, and I hope that I can be for Angela what Kate and Peggy are for me; and even though there will never be another Kate or Peg, I strive to be like them.

I <3 4-H & I <3 Tubing!!!!

I'm a little behind on my posts.... Sorry!!

Last night, I went to the 4-H one act play festival. A lot of my friends performed and did really well!!! I also got to see my friend Mara, which made my evening. Below, you can see pictures of my friends Pavel, Lydia, and Mara!!

Today I went tubing with my friend James. I hadn't seen him in a few weeks, and it was so much fun to see him!!!!!!!

I <3 Singing!

Today was amazing. After school, I saw my friend Angela for the first time in a few days. I love her so much.

After I saw her, I went to church choir and then I cantered at the faith formation mass. My friend Aaron was the pianist for tonight. He is phenomenal!!!! I love him <3 :)

I <3 Valentines Day!!!!

I woke up this morning thinking that today was going to be an okay day. Nothing special, even though it is Valentine's day. But it turns out that I do have a valentine (two actually; one being my best friend Mara and the other... Secret ;D) and I got the coolest candy heart in math class. Happy Valentines Day!!!

I <3 senior citizens!

Tonight we had our February 4-H meeting. Our club put on a talent show for the seniors at the nursing home where we hold our meetings. Then we put valentines on their doors. A lot of them told me that they were extremely grateful for the show. I love the cute senior citizens!!! They make me smile all the time. I'm also excited for Valentine's Day tomorrow...;)

Also, today was my friend Nick's birthday. So happy birthday to him!!! Even I'd he doesn't read this, his sister does. :) here's a picture of my friend James, me, and Nick!

Thinking cap... I (kinda) <3 Spanish

Today I had to write my first essay completely in Spanish. It was pretty hard, but the prompt was easy for me. We had to write about a theater experience that inspired us. I wrote about being involved in a romantic dance for a show this fall that I was very nervous about at first, but as I practiced with my partner, it got better and became a very fulfilling experience. I was a deer in the dance and it was sooo much fun. I really miss the show, but I'm glad that a lot of my castmates go to my school.

This is my dance partner, Danny, and I wearing our deer masks. :)

I love theater <3

Today was my School's one act play festival. I played Erika, a viking who thinks she can sing, but every time she tries, someone dies. It was very fun, but i'd have to say that my favorite play was Teenage Grandpa, a play about a grandpa who goes back to high school. My friend Nick was the grandson in the show.

This morning, I went to a planning meeting for Arts-In. I am a very active 4-Her, and arts-in, which is a performing arts program that I'm quite highly involved in. I got to see Kayla, who is probably my favorite person in the whole world. I've known her since I was about ten, when she was my camp counselor at 4-H camp. Now she is the choreographer for a theater company I have recently been involved in and directs the arts in shows. She is so inspirational and she helped me feel a lot better about an audition for a musical that I didn't get in. I love her so very much, and I am so fortunate that she is a part of my life.

First Post!

Hello everyone! My name is Abby, and this is my first blog post. Little background information? I started blogging because of my friend Kate, who also has a blog (but hers is pink, not green). I am an active theater geek, both onstage and off, and I am also in love with the nature center that I work at, Tamarack. I'm excited to start this blog, and I hope at least someone reads it! :)