OMG! Sun!!

Would you look at that. There is sun outside!
How immensely awesome!
I might take Bonza out for a ride today! =D
Wouldn't that be nice. =]

The other day, I tried out for musical (see previous post).
Yesterday, I found out that all but two from our school were rejected for callbacks for lead roles.
I was not one of the two. lol
But, I suppose they couldn't really take that many people, since there are actually only two lead female roles in this musical anyways. The narrator and Mrs. Pottifer, who tries to seduce Joseph. "Come lay with me, Joseph..."
Oh yeah, they used hardcore language in the bible...
Okay... I didn't really want that part anyways... bit creepy for my liking...
But Becca, Ashleigh and I still might get into the chorus. Emily got a callback, but she's under the impression that she sucked. I know she didn't. Her vocal ability owns my vocal ability.
I reckon she'll get a lead. Even if she gets that perverse lady...

In other news, at work the other day, some guy came in, and he had a striking French accent.
I know this wouldn't normally count as news, but I'm currently obsessed with France and the French language for some reason.

Also, the other day at work, we had no air conditioning. I swear, I nearly died.
Seriously, you try working at a fast food franchise with no aircon. You melt.
They should pay us extra for putting up with that.

Anyways, must go now,
E.Jxx

Musical

So yesterday, I decided to try out for this year's combined schools production. This year we're going to be performing a musical I had never heard of before last fortnight. it's called 'Joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat." So obviously, I was a little apprehensive at the idea of auditioning for a musical I'd never heard of. However, a certain few people (Emily, Ashleigh, Becca...) decided on my behalf that I would audition. So, to try and weedle my way out of it, I told Becca that the only way I would be auditioning for any role in this musical would be if she auditioned for a lead role. I was sure she would decline the offer, and leave me to be, but I was wrong. She accepted, on the condition that I would audition for a lead with her. Which I really didn't want to do. Nonetheless, I found my audition piece on youtube, (called 'Jacob and Sons') and learned the lyrics.

When the 'big day' came along, we took the bus to Stockland (my biggest fear), got something to eat, and walked to Iggy park. The combinaion of going into Stockland and sitting across from some creepy people whom were making out on the bus had me a little nervous, but I ridded myself of all nerves with my KFC. Fast food fixes everything. =]
Once we got to the school, and had settled down in their drama room, we learned some song that's name has currenly escaped me. But it was cool. I like singing.

We then were divided into groups of five, and we had to sing that particular song in those groups to the 'judges'. Ours sucked. I couldn't remember half the words. lol

We then went and did our solo audition. This was the 'Jacob and Sons' one. The chorus to this song is quite high pitched. So it was quite difficult to sing. I could just reach the highest note.
We sang it through as a group a few times, and then we had to perform solo. Becca freaked at this point. So I held her hand. haha

She then came to her senses and told me to stop touching her. I breathed a sigh of relief, and then ran to wash the cooties off my hands. (not really)

I listened to a few of the girls sing before us. A lot of them had really good, strong voices, but they just couldn't keep the strength in the high note. Becca then decided she was going in. She sung softly, but nicely. She was under the impression that she screwed up really bad, but I didn't think so. I think that just her doing this and going out of her comfort zone marked her as a winner. I was quite proud of her. =]

After she'd gone, I went in. I decided that I didn't care any more, and I'd just go for it. And so I did. I think I did allright, although I mucked up part of the chrous...lol

The strange part was, I felt more nervous after I'd performed than I did in the first place... lol
But all in all, I was glad I did it.

We find out today if we've been called back in for a second audition.

In other news, I am going to work tonight. Eww, grease...
But hey, it earns me money!

E.Jxx

Driving

So yesterday I went for my first driving lesson, despite the fact that I actually get my learners like, 6 months ago. It was much easier than I expected, although I think I spent more time on the grass than the actual road...lol
Since my parents were far to scared that I would kill them, they decided to hire a professional to take me out for the first time. Which was good, since the hour I drove counted for 3 hours in my log book, since he was an accredited driving instructor.
I nearly forgot my glasses. The instructor was like, what can you see in that mirror (the one farthest from me). I was like... umm... I can see that I forgot my glasses! Lucky we hadn't gone anywhere yet!
Contrary to my parents' fears, I did NOT kill anyone or break anything. I didn't even stall it once. Take that, mum! =P (but she still refuses to get in a car with me...)

Also yesterday, I went out to see Bonza and the others at their temporary paddock.
Bonza was filthy, so I decided to give him a nice bath. However, it was the peak of the day, and I'd spent so much effort in ensuring that my face and arms were protected form the sun, I'd forgotton all about the fact that I was wearing rather small shorts. So now I have a nice red sunburn on the backs of my legs. Ouch!

In other news, we had our senior photo at school on Thursday. It is official. Becca is the shortest person in our grade. And not just by a little, either! haha, poor Becca.
However, we short people at the front were shaded by the tall people, so being short isn't all that bad!

I have an English draft and a Religion assignment due on Tuesday, and for some strange reason, I'm feeling rather inclined to do them now... weird. I usually wait until the morning stuff is due, and write it on the bus! *tut tut* Naughty E.J...

Anyways, must be off now, I might just do my assignments!

E.Jxx

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Now playing: Mika - Big Girl (You Are Beautiful) [Parc Des Princes]
via FoxyTunes

New music from Mika

So yesterday, my mate (I wish...haha) Mika posted a vlog which included some snippets of music from his new album!

I was really excited to hear the development of 'Rain', which was one of the songs he's been playing live since July last year. We also heard parts from two totally new songs, one of which involved a gospel choir and the other featuring human percussion (hand-claps and the like) which was referred to as the 'Clap Clap Song'.
Check it out!
E.Jxx



http://www.mikasounds.com

Weirder than I thought I was...

The other day I discovered that I can turn my left eye inwards, whilst keeping my right eye straight. The optometrist did say something about my eyes functioning independently, (and that's why I can't see 3d images), but I never knew I could move them independently! lol


I also have a nice picture of my shiny badge! lol


And that's it for now folks,
E.Jxx

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Now playing: The Beatles - So Happy Together
via FoxyTunes

E.J's Grad Outfit

I did promise to post a pic of myself in my feed sack from the $5 formal at camp. So without further ado, here I am in what I am telling people is my grad outfit. I personally just enjoyed walking around with hay in my hair...lol

How appropriate...

These pictures of Mika from 'Good Morning America' in 2007 provide a surprisingly accurate representation of my feelings towards the weather at the moment. Thought I'd share. =]

Yep...

In other news, I probably should be reading my Shakespeare play (The Taming of the Shrew) for school, but I just can't seem to get motivated. Hopefully we'll get to see the rest of the film in class tomorrow.

E.Jxx

The Rebirth of Venus

Today Ben Lee's 7th studio album, 'The Rebirth of Venus' was released in Australia.
I have the limited double-disc edition, which features the regular track listing, along with a second disc of cover tracks, including an entertaining take on the anti-Ben Lee song originally recorded by The Ataris, titled 'Ben Lee', and an acoustic version of MGMT's hit 'Kids'.

I enjoyed this record more than it's 2007 predecessor 'Ripe'. This was more than likely due to the fact that not every track on 'The Rebirth' contained some kind of subliminal sexual innuendo.

Stand-outs (to me) were What's so Bad (About Feeling Good), Surrender, I love Pop Music, Boy with a Barbie and definitely Ben Lee.

From Amazon--

Ben Lee dedicates his seventh studio recording to Venus, the Goddess of Love and Beauty. A bold move for a man, but Ben recognises that the strongest feminine qualities "such as compassion, nurturing, creativity, spontaneity, intuition, playfulness, tenderness and warmth are qualities that we all, men and women, need to cultivate." The Rebirth of Venus was produced by Brad Wood, who also produced Ben's breakout album Awake Is The New Sleep featuring the international hit "Catch My Disease".


Track Listing

CD1
01. What’s So Bad (About Feeling Good)? 04:40
02. Surrender 03:16
03. Sing 03:16
04. I Love Pop Music 03:35
05. Rise Up 04:25
06. Yoko Ono 03:42
07. Boy With A Barbie 03:28
08. Bad Poetry 03:41
09. Blue Denim 04:03
10. I’m A Woman Too 03:21
11. Families Cheating At Boardgames 05:42
12. Song For The Divine Mother Of The Universe 03:39

CD2
01. New Wave (Originally By Against Me!) 03:29
02. Rock Boys (Originally By The Grates) 02:21
03. Ben Lee (Originally By Ataris) 02:20
04. Woman Is The Nigger Of The World (Originally By John Lennon) 04:12
05. Kids (Originally By MGMT) 02:55
06. Throw Your Arms Around Me (Originally By Hunters And Collectors) 04:35

Leadership Camp

I've just returned from three days away on leadership camp with school, and I am so immensely happy to be home.
I mean, it's not that it was a bad camp, but I just don't particularly enjoy being away from home with people I don't know very well, in a place I've never been before. It's a little intimidating.

We stayed at a boarding college at the Uni, which was nice, though the ground floor smelt like pee. The rooms featured a bed, desk, chair, bookshelf, built-in wardrobe and an internet connection. How sad. I could have brought my laptop. =(

Lucky for the majority of the residents, Uni doesn't start until the end of February, so most were still on holiday... We're not exactly a quiet bunch...lol
We participated in many pointless (in my opinion) activities, and ate five meals a day. At least they didn't starve us. haha

I located a piano in the dining hall which I 'claimed'. Sure, it needed a good tune, but it wasn't that bad. So I spent the majority of mealtimes tinkering with that.

Probably the highlight of all the activities was the trust workshop. The final activity we did involved a person standing on the edge of a chair, which was placed on top of a desk, and falling backwards into the arms of the other class members. Talk about an adrenaline rush!
It was pretty cool, although when the teacher first got up on the chair I was a little concerned for her safety. lol

Last night, we all participated in a '$5 Formal', meaning our outfit must cost no more than $5. I wore a feed sack, and finished off the look with some lovely hay for my hair.

We paraded our outfits and then held a talent concert. However, after the first concert item, the stereo was hijacked, and a nice, controlled evening turned into a full scale, screaming, moshing circle of girls whom would let no-one turn the music down. It wasn't really my kind of party, and the noise was getting too much for me, so I decided to move a safe distance away from the mosh pit that was the rest of my grade.

When my friends were finished playing 'crazy people' with the others, we were given permission to leave for bed early, as it was apparent that the others were no-where near finished.
Needless to say, they were all very tired this morning.

So I am now home, and am no longer suffering forom internet withdrawal. Life is good.
I shall post pictures of my lovely feed sack dress once I retrieve them from my friends.

And I just can't seem to get enough...

Of this weather.
Guess what?
This morning, some bloke hit a crocodile on the road...lol
How immensely random...
It was on the main road. Which just so happens to be near one of the main rivers in Townsville. So I'd assume it came out of there with the flooding.

This guy is a 1.6 metre fresh water crocodile. He's been taken to an EPA holding facility where he'll be treated for suspected internal injuries.

In other news, I shall be shipped off to leadership camp tomorrow, despite assuring my year level co-ordinator that no amount of camp workshops will transform me into an acceptable senior, and so therefore there would be no need for me to attend. However, she in turn assured me that this camp was compulsory of all yr 12s, and so therefore I would have to attend regardless. lol

So I shall not blog until Friday afternoon. =]

E.Jxx

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Now playing: Depeche Mode - Just Can't Get Enough
via FoxyTunes

Water?

So I wake up this morning, and the water in our yard has come up to the back of our stalls. Which means it's probably gonna flood... Yay...
Dad says we stil all have to go to school, but I have no idea how that's gonna work if the water is knee-deep in the front yard, and over the road. I doubt the bus driver would be brave enough to drive though it. lol

Must go now, am still apparently going to school... =]

E.Jxx

Cyclone no more!

Cyclone Ellie is no more. She became a nice, safe, tropical low around 2am last night.
Hence, the cyclone warning is gone, and I probably could've gone to school today...lol

So, to make up for that fact, I might just do my Biology and Maths homework. =]
I shall then show up for work around 4pm at the grease factory.
I don't particularly like working front counter... it's too busy.
I prefer drive-thru. Much quieter.
And then there's the added bonus of a grease free environment!
Ah well... You can't always get what you want...

E.Jxx

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Now playing: Ben Folds - Brick (iTunes Originals Version)
via FoxyTunes

Cyclone Update

I've been watching the BOM site all day, and as you can see in the image below, if Ellie stays on her predicted path, we're gonna get the edge of the storm. Still on category 1, so could be worse. =]
(also note the 'See Severe Weather Warning' in bold red font, bottom right hand corner...lol)


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Now playing: Mika - Grace Kelly (Acoustic) [Parc Des Princes]
via FoxyTunes

Tropical Cyclone Ellie

So I was just listening to the radio, when they announced that areas between Innisfail and Ayr had just been issued a cyclone warning. Cyclone Ellie is category 1 (lowest) and is likely to reach the coast near Cardwell early tomorrow morning. Nonetheless, since the path of Ellie is still uncertain, we here in Townsville have just been out shopping for our 'cyclone packs'. Which brings back memories of cyclone Larry in 2006. Dad's idea of a cyclone pack was spam, long-life milk and coco-pops. lol.

From the Bureau of Meteorology this morning-

Details of Tropical Cyclone Ellie at 9:00 am EST
.Centre located near...... 16.9 degrees South 147.2 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 55 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the southwest at 4 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 100 kilometres per hour
.Severity category........ 1
.Central pressure......... 990 hectoPascals

As you can see form this image, it's pretty close to us. Either way, we're gonna get strong winds, so I'd better go and pack up all my stuff outside!

E.Jxx