The Opening Night!

The night was such a success. Let me begin with saying that we were completely sold out, which was so unexpectedly awesome. When the time came to start, we were put on hold because not everyone was seated yet, therefore, we started a few minutes late. The play, from the start, seemed to be such a hit with people laughing at almost all the jokes. My part is in about 40 minutes into the show, so you can imagine all the excitement I had built up. Right before going on the stage, everybody wished me to break my leg (really?) I love this saying, it totally has a creepy sound, but I guess that is what Americans use. Before my part, I was standing there behind the door, and all of a sudden, I realize that I will go on in like two minutes and it hit me. I got so nervous but super excited to go on stage. I think partly because it has been so long since I have actually performed on the stage in front of almost 100 people, and partly because I had my family, boyfriend (who never seen me on stage before), friends, co-workers and neighbors there. I didn’t need to use all that blush, because I am pretty sure my cheeks were on fire as it is. There I am standing and out of nowhere I realize that my mouth is totally dry and there is no water near. No fear, I didn’t let it bother me. I came out and did the best I could. No mess up or anything. I was very satisfied with my own performance and that doesn’t happen very often. I guess, subconsciously, I knew I had to make the best out of it, and I did. On the stage, the lights are so bright that you can barely see the audience, and that’s good, cause I bet if I would have seen all my peoples, it would have been so hard to keep the straight face on.

The whole night was a one of a kind experience. I am so grateful that people I love came out and supported me. I didn’t even expect such a big fan base. What a pleasant surprise. Its funny how I think that I don’t really know very many people or have a lot of friends, but when it comes down to a really important event in my life, I realize that I am not alone and I do have more people care than I thought I would. Really amazing!

After the show, we had a little celebratory party with champagne. Then me, Chad and some of my friends went out to the bar to celebrate. At the Grumpy Troll, where we went, we played the skee ball game, and even though, Chad blogs about winning, let me tell you that was not always the case!! I scored some very nice points, especially for the beginner.

A remarkable and definitely unforgettable night!

My Passion

Theater has always been a huge passion in my life. And for the first time in 9 years, I get to be on stage again. I can’t even begin to explain how ecstatic I am feeling! I get the best adrenaline rash when I am on stage and feel like I am on top of the world. Do you know that feeling? Tomorrow, Friday night, is opening night for the “Shirt off his back” presented by the Little Theater off Broadway in Grove City and I am strongly encouraging everyone to attend it. I have truly enjoyed being a part of that show. Now, yes, the rehearsals this week are draining, 3 to 4 hours everyday, and most of the time I just get to sit there waiting for my time to shine (since I only have a small part in the show). But the excitement is building up and I can’t wait to PLAY!!! Come see it! You will be glad you did!

evil or not evil

For the first time in last god knows how many years, I had cable and internet installed two days ago. I panic thinking about it and I can’t say that I wasn’t hesitant to agree to have it, but with going to school, I would really need the internet. Cable! Now cable has always been something I fear. Not that I don’t like watching TV, its just that with all of those options, I am afraid to be wanting to be stuck by the TV too much. I really don’t want to be that person. I feel like there is so much more to life and that I would rather DO all of the things people do on TV instead of watching THEM do it. I guess now I would have to learn to live with it!

About Me!

Hi everybody who is reading this! Let me welcome you to my first blog!
A little about me. As you may already know, my name is Ioulia. I am originally from Russia, and I have been living in United States for almost 9 years. As much as I love The great US, I miss my home ocassionally, after all, I was born and raised there. But I have an amazing life here, as you may already know or will find out.
What prompted me to do this? Well, curiousity, really! I think blogging is like writing in the diary, only others get to see it as well. And there is nothing we like more then sticking our noses in someone else's life...jk.. but hey, i do it. Anyhow, I just thought it would be cool to share my thoughts, experiences and life with others. I have always been an open person and a "talker". So, I decided to take it up a notch and write as well.
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