Confessions of a 20-something Drama Queen

Say It Ain't So Confessions

1. I have lost my voice.

I tend to get colds in the Spring and Summer rather than Winter like everyone else. And this year's hit me hard on Saturday and is still lingering in the form of a cough (luckily the stuffy head stuff is mostly gone) and it has also mercilessly stolen my voice. I miss it. I want it back. I don't know sign language that well. And I have so much to say.

2. On Wednesday morning, me, KP and Candice got in line for Shakespeare in the Park tickets. Luckily we got there at 7am when the line wasn't super long, but it sure did get long behind us. Like 100's of peeps in line.

The line in front of us. Luckily the front wasn't that far off. Unluckily, the group of kids right there were annoying. Like, really annoying. Really.


The line behind us (it curves around and apparently there were tons more people back there). You can't really see the dude on the right, behind the girl, but he was also annoying. His annoyingness equaled the annoyingness of the whole group of annoying teenagers that were on the other side of us. He was a loud talker. And talked about stupid stuff. Good times.

And luckily some dude was renting chairs for $5 because we were slightly unprepared. But it wasn't bad--we sat and read mags until the box office opened at 1pm. Then we came back that night for the show--Twelfth Night starring Anne Hathaway, Audra McDonald, Raul Esparza and others. It was awesome! My first Shakespeare play! So great!

Then afterwards we waited for the actor's to come out and we got a pic w/ the leading lady/man (ha):

Chloe, Mark, Me, Kelly, Keila, Anne Hathaway and Candice!

Ah! Still can't believe we met her! So awesome! I even had a short conversation with Raul Esparza since I had seen him in Speed the Plow--totes awes!! Here is Mark w/ Raul:

Great day!!

3. Do you digi or hybrid scrapbook?

Then you should go check out a new line of products that Candice and I have put together for JessicaSprague.com! Our little company is called Orchard & Broome (great little intersection on the Lower East Side) and we have a few products for sale (and they are ON sale right now, too!!). We'll be coming out w/ new stuff a couple of times each month so keep an eye out for them. We're super excited about this!! Woot woot!!

 

4. I just finished reading The Hunger Games (recommended by Candice). Well, I was up until 2am finishing cause it was getting so good that I couldn't put it down! Anyways, you should read it. And they should make a movie out of it. Can't wait for the second book to come out!

5. So, the other day, after waiting in line for the Shakespeare tickets, KP and I were walking back to the train when she says, "Is that Matt Dillon?" referring to a guy in a restaurant we were passing. I missed seeing so we, of course, walked past again. And yes, indeed, Matt Dillon was eating lunch right in front of us. Then we rounded the corner and I said, "Is that Kramer?" referring to the guy walking in front of us. KP started laughing because really, what are the chances and she thought I was joking. I was not. He stopped and turned around and sure enough is was Kramer (aka Michael Richards). We laughed even harder at that point. THEN when Keila and I were on our way back to the park for the play, we were walking past this hotel when none other than Matt Dillon came out with two other guys. Bizarro! I mean, what are the chances? It was a crazy day.

6. I go home next week and the thought of packing for 6 weeks at home terrifies me. I don't know where to start. Or finish. I guess when I run out of suitcases, then I'm done. But luckily I found someone to sublet my spot while I'm gone so that I don't have to pay rent for a place I'm not living in. Yay!

7. I need a new hairstyle. Yes, folks, it's that time of year again. When I am completely sick of my hair and then I end up changing it very little. I've realized that I've had the same hair forevs now and I need to change it up. And I don't mean bangs. I'm cursing that I ever cut them now that it's more hot and humid. I basically want to steal my bestie Maren's hair (sorry, Mare, stole this off your facebook...ha ha...ahem):

I love it! I think it's so cute! And then when I go visit you this Summer, we'll have the same hair!! Kind of like Single White Female!!

8. Is it bad that I'm constantly craving Chicken McNuggets from McDonald's? Huh? Is it? That's what I thought.

9. New favorite British show: Gavin & Stacey! LOVE it! I got the first season (well, 2 season's in British time) on iTunes and can't stop watching it over and over! And I make all my friends watch it, too. I'm nice like that. I totes have a crush on Gavin. So cute!!

10. Going to see August: Osage County tonight and I'm so excited! I've wanted to see it for a while and since it's closing soon, I'm glad we get to go! Plus, it's starring Phylicia Rashad right now so it'll be cool to see Clair Huxtable in real life! I'll let you know how it is!

Later,
Sarah ;)

All Love Confessions

1. I had a great time in California visiting my little bro and my sis-in-law! So much, that I just about wanted to stay out there. I heart Cali. So, thanks to Drew and Sarah for making it a fun trip! Took this pic of them my last night with them (tis a little blurry, sorry!):

2. Went to Disneyland w/ KP and Candice which was fun! For some reason I got tired really fast. Or it seemed fast. I think it was a combo of my shoes + old age + time change. Or at least that's what I'm telling myself it was. But we saw them filming some stuff for Disney 365 and I took a pic of these kids yet I have no idea who they are. If anyone knows, let me know!

3. Went to a talent show at my bro and sis-in-laws ward which has all the famous Mormon's in it. Good times. It was mc'd by Jon Heder and his identical twin bro Dan which was a little weird (blurry pic of Jon...sorry):

But it was cool. Sat at the same table as Coach Bolton with his kids. I kept thinking as I was sitting next to his son, "They all know Zac Efron!!!" and "Their aunt is Blake Lively!!" and "Their Mom was on 30 Rock with Tina Fey!!" Kinda crazy.

4. My bro works as a tour guide at the Warner Brothers studio and he informed me that they were having a back lot sale of props and furniture from various productions so of course I wanted to go! It was like a flea market of movie/tv props. Crazy. I ended up with a few odds and ends (I spent 4 whole dollars!!)--a cool yellow plate and a flower pot. But the best finds were a Hep Alien trucker hat (Drew found it...Gilmore Girls! YAY!) and a menu from the City Super Club from He's Just Not That Into You. Little souvenirs. Twas fun! Here's my hat:

5. KP and I also got to actually take my bro's tour of the WB lot which was wicked cool. I had taken the tour years ago w/ my sisters and back when Gilmore was still filming. Now Stars Hollow is Eastwick for the new Witches of Eastwick tv show called, naturally, Eastwick. We went in Luke's but it's something else now. We almost played 1-2-3 while in there. This is what Dosee's looks like now:

Taylor would be pissed if he saw this. Oh well. I almost cried. I still miss Gilmore Girls. (Sidenote: KP and I found out that Guys and Dolls was closing while we were in California which meant no more stalking Lauren Graham...so sad!) Luckily, Lorelai's house still looks the same (here's Drew the tourguide):

And as we walked through her garage (which comes out the other side into Sookie's garage) we saw that there was still one panel of her pink garage that Michel stenciled:

Presh.

6. So, my bro is friends with the guy who plays Stanford on Sex & the City so he worked it out so we could all go out for dinner with him while in California. So fun! We went to his house and then he drove us to Chinatown to one of his fav restaurants. He's hilarious. And told some good stories about his bestie SJP and working with Spielberg. Still weird that he and my bro are friends. Crazy. (Pic from KP):

7. On my last night in Cali, we went to a gorgeous beach in Malibu as the sun was setting. LOVED it. I really do love California and am planning on moving there after my stint in NYC.

8. So, now that I'm back in NYC I thought I'd do the usual and hit up the In the Heights lottery for the 7th time. Yes, you read that right--7th time. I've done it 6 times already and NEVER get my name drawn. Ever. I've got a serious case of bad luckitis. Well, 7th time must be the charm because MY NAME GOT CALLED!!! I was in shock!! It was my 7th time seeing the show also. Keila came with me (unfortunately KP and Chloe didn't get called but they went and saw Away We Go which I totes want to see now!). It was awes. And afterwards, we talked to Javier Munoz again (this was Keila's first time meeting him) and he was so nice and cute. Love him. I still can't believe I finally got the lottery!!!

KP took this pic--front row tickets!!!:

Post show with Javier (Usnavi)!!:

P.S. Yes, I am a crazy person. And yes, humidity does crap things to my hair.

9. Have you seen The Proposal yet? You should. I loved it. So funny. And I'm now in love with Ryan Reynolds. I will even overlook the fact that he's married to Scarlett Johansson. Ick. Hate her. But he is to die for. Seriously. And I love Sandra Bullock. Go see it.

10. On my way home from California, I had an overnight stay in Utah and stayed over at my sister's where I got to hang out with this little miss:

I can't believe how big Miss L is!! And her big bro and sis. They just keep getting bigger and bigger. So fun to see them. And will see more of them when I head home for 6 weeks next week!!

Later,
Sarah ;)

Once When I Was Little Confessions

1. Did you watch the Tony's?!?! I looooooove Neil Patrick Harris. Love him.

And I kinda loved that Bret Michaels got clotheslined when he missed his mark. Awes. Except the whole time I was like, "Is that Bret Michaels?" Yes it was. And there he is breaking his nose.

Karen Olivo!!!!! I am soooooo glad she won!! I love her! I never saw her in In The Heights but I saw her in West Side Story and last week when we saw ITH she came and was hanging out at the stage door and signed ITH Playbills. Kinda funny. She's amazing.

2. KP, Candice and I went to the Renegade Craft Fair on Saturday.

I have wanted to go to it for years! It was fun--mostly because it's like walking through Etsy. I'd be like, "I was just at their Etsy shop yesterday!!" "I just bookmarked them!" and so on. I think I wanted at least one thing from just about every booth. So much coolness going on.

3. We also got to go to the Fred Flare store!!!! I heart FF!! When I found out they opened a store in Williamsburg I knew I had to go someday! It was fun. They're so cute. And I love Chris and Keith and was secretly hoping they'd be in the store or something cause I would've loved to meet them. I think they're the reason I started using the word "besties." Awes.

4. Made a new Summer Mix 09 cd!! Here's the playlist:

Everything I Can't Have - Robin Thicke
Sweet and Low - Augustana
I Owe You a Love Song - Shiny Toy Guns
Can't Believe a Single Word - VHS Or BETA
Never Had Nobody Like You (feat. Zooey Deschanel) - M. Ward
I Want You - Kelly Clarkson
Bang Bang (feat. Adam Levine) - K'naan
Cheerleaders vs. Drillteam - Totally Michael
I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You - Black Kids
Forever Young - Rooney
Thank You - MoZella
Good Ol' Fashion Nightmare - Matt & Kim
Love - The Sunshine
Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Starf**ker
A House Is Not a Home - Field Music
Perfect Games - The Broken West
The Orchids - Califone
Say It Ain't So - MoZella

5. I'm going to California for a weeeeeek!! So excited! Need to get out of NYC for a bit and I love California so bring it on. Get to hang with the Drew and Sarah! Plus KP and Candice will be out there for a CKC so we'll meet up and play on the Left Coast. I am so going to Disneyland. I didn't get to go in January like planned so no matter what, I am going. Even if it's by myself!!! Although that wouldn't be that fun. Anyways, I leave Wednesday and am so looking forward to it.

6. In case you haven't noticed, I have an addictive personality. If I love something, I really love it. Like, when I was 12 and saw Les Miserables for the first time and begged my Mom to let me get the soundtrack (on tape! Holla!) and I listened to it every single night as I was going to bed and just let it play as I fell asleep. I'm pretty much the exact same now. Whether it be a drink (Diet Coke), an album (too many to name), a movie (I will see movies multiple times...in the theater...it's true--in 9th grade it was Speed and yes, I even saw Titanic like 6 times. Leo!!!!), or shows (ITH, Legally Blonde)--I just enjoy enjoying it. For some reason I felt the need to write about this, especially when, if you read my blog, you know this about me. I think it just weirds people out. Oh well.

7. Went on a Harbor Cruise with the peeps from church. It was suprisingly fun! I envisioned 3 hours on a boat with the same people getting a little old. It wasn't too bad! It was basically a dance on a boat and then you're like, "Oh--there's the Statue of Liberty!" Luckily I've been on my fair share of Circle Line tours on my many trips to NYC so I'd seen it all before. Afterwards we took a limo to dessert. Kinda random and downright silly, but why not?

Chloe and Me with Jersey behind us.


Carolyn, Me, Anita, Heather & Sarah (taken from Heather's fb). My NYC girls!!

8. Have you seen UP? Ah! Loved it! We saw it in 3D and it was awesome! Go see it.

9. Last week we went and saw Freestyle Love Supreme with the amazingly talented Lin-Manuel Miranda (he wrote and starred in In The Heights, won Tony's for it, stuff like that). It was hilarious! It's an improv freestyle rap comedy show. So great. Seriously. So talented and freakin' funny. I would definitely go again.

Here's some info on FLS:

10. I can't think of anything for #10 so I'm going to order cheap Chinese food and watch He's Just Not That Into You. Cause...he's not. Ha.

Later,
Sarah ;)