El diario de la vida

2007: A RECAP

2007-12-31T03:23:11Z

Well this year was certainly a (insert adjective here because I cannot BEGIN to think of one) year...

This year has certainly been one of the strangest, most difficult, but groundbreaking years I've ever had.

I've certainly learned a lot. But even thinking about it, my hands are getting sweaty and I have a whole rush of emotions.

I was just going to type a plus and minus list... but I don't want to offend anyone, so I'll keep it to myself.

The word mercurial doesn't even describe this year. It started with a devestating blow that effected all of us, then it slowly went up in a hopeful way, then down again in a way that was upsetting, then up up up, a really good up, then back down, and at the end of the school year it was basically balanced out again, ending on a plus because of how beautiful it all was. Then summer, was kind of a downer, and work just contiuned it. The return of school started on a major plus, then started going down hill, PLUMMETING, picked up for a week, GETTING WORSE WORSE WORSE, FINALLY it got partially better, then Thanksgiving, a sort of lull, then I came home for break... and THAT was my year. Wow.

I did a lot of stuff that I was proud of this year:

I WENT (STILL GO) TO BOARDING SCHOOL. That's a pretty big leap. I did junior year, and now it's senior year.
I bitched about doing it, but dammnit I had a job this summer that paid well, and I kept it.
Made some really incredible friends/ Became part of a whole.

...but there was also some stuff I wasn't too proud of.
...Thinking about you too often.

But what can you do. As Alanis Morissette says "You Live, You Learn"

I hope to learn from my mistakes for '08

Thank you, Good night
-John

Two Months Later...

2007-11-25T16:20:24Z

So I promised an update the following month, but I was unbelievably busy, so I didn't have time to update. But two months later isn't that late right?

School has been more hectic than you could imagine. Between having Pippin 5 days a week in October (including Halloween) to literally every day in November (with tech week spanning from 2-11 some nights), academic and artistic work, COLLEGE APPS, it has been nothing short of exhausting. BUT, Pippin has come to a close and as of 10:38 PM last night all of my college applications are done and in the mail. Thank the Lord. Seriously, it was getting to the point where I was becoming so stressed out I couldn't even focus on one thing. With college stuff done though, it is a HUGE weight off my shoulders.

Thanksgiving was nice. Pretty low key. A very good holiday, one of my favorites.

Now I will be focusing on the artistic parts of the audition. I have to learn some songs, and my classical monologue. This is the part I like, becuase I have more control over it. I have to present stuff later on this week, so I have to get cracking.

I pray now that college paperwork is done I can be a regular kid again, and be a SENIOR. Hopefully.

And that's pretty much it

ONE MONTH 'TIL CHRISTMAS :)

- John

Seriously... What is this year?

2007-09-29T21:25:55Z

I am in agreement with Joan. Livejournal needs to come back. Remember how hot it was a year, year and a half ago even? I want it back.

But yes in reference to my subject header, WHAT is this year? This is by far, my weirdest high school year. It seriously is verging on despressing, and completely unsatisfactory. I really am trying, hard. Like I legitamtely am. But none of my hard work seems to be paying off. I'm always exhausted, my voice and body hurt, and Algebra II is actually ruining my life. Spanish, and English are fine, and relatively easy, but I have actually failed, received two F's on the first two algebra exams of the year. GREAT! ;ALDPadjpDFJKP[ASKFPOSKF. I just will never be able to grasp math. Like I've accepted it. But damn do I need to really work hard for it now. Number 2 thing that is stressing me is the C word. COLLEGE... haha that made me laugh haha. But seriously. Everyone is like so prepared, have their essay written... Me? I have one part of one application filled out. Great? Yep. HAH oyyy, I am royally fucked. But I always pull it around. I know it. But seriously? When is this year gonna be fun? I had so much fun at the beginning of the year, and then school kicked in. The laughing is gone, I'm not having fun... I WANT LAST YEAR BACK! ahhh AJDAdkoOADK&%$#(*@#$@!#

I don't mean to get emo on you readers, but I just need to vent about all of this, and since I can't find that specific person who will listen to me, this will have to do.

Well, I am gonna go get something to eat. I will update within a month to see if anything has changed.

---John

_that_z_jv @ 2007-08-23T23:50:00

2007-08-24T03:51:45Z

HEADIN' BACK TO THE HILL TOMORROW.

For those of you who didn't really make an effor this summer, well whatever.

But those who did... thank you :)

SENIOR YEAAAAAAAAAAAAR

-John

Urrrrrrrrinetown

2007-08-17T16:33:11Z

PICS FROM WALNUT HILL'S URINETOWN:

http://walnuthillfaculty.org/micucci/utown.html

They're Goood!

Summer?

2007-07-16T19:16:13Z

This is such a weird summer.

It's boring, but stressful, and I don't see anyone... EVER

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Hey!

2007-07-07T02:38:56Z

To disprove the theory; LJ isn't dead. Haha I'm reviving it. I NEED TO WRITE IN THIS SHIT MORE!

So a little recap about my life, and what's been happening in it.

So I work now? Haha I randomly have a job, and it's not too shabby. The people there are really funny not gonna lie, and the pay is dec, so why not? I was kind of like thrown into it though. My Godfather was like... I got you a job, you start tomorrow, aiiight peace. Haha but it's good.

I went to Florida last week and got back a few days ago. I had fun! It's so hot and humid down there, but it was quite a relaxing trip. I needed it.

I miss seeing everyone. A lot. It sucks that I work quite frequently now, and that you all have rehearsals and everything even more frequently. But hopefully that will change.

Umm... more more

OOH yeh. I start Driver's Ed... on Tuesday. Haha so not ready. But I am like two years behind everyone else, so I figure better late then never.

Are people changing or have I changed? I feel like when I went to Walnut Hill this year, I lost, or became less close with some of more formerly really good friends. I want anonymous comments (or non-anonymous if you so chose), letting me know. I hope I didn't... but well who knows.

And although it's really quite nice to have a break from theatre from the summer, I do kind of miss it. But having some actual spending money, has a nice quality to it too.

Alright. I'm going to go to bed. REMEMBER THOSE COMMENTS. And everyone: UPDATE MORE

---John :)

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ!

2007-06-15T02:24:44Z

Jared’s Joy:

Saturday June 16^th, 2007 from 1p-4p at the Boston Center for the Arts Calderwood Pavillion
Boston, MA 02116

539 Tremont street

Rehearsal Hall A

This mask event is a benefit master class dedicated to the memory of Jared Nathan, class of 2004 Walnut Hill School. A minimum $20 financial gift (tax deductible) to the Walnut Hill School Jared Nathan Fund is requested to take part in this exuberant celebration of Jared’s life.

Mask work is a direct and fun pathway to an intimate connection with the body and one’s imagination. Mask work helps to reawaken a sense of irreverent play, intuition and freedom of expression. This work is for anyone who wants to awaken his or her creativity, imagination and self-expression.

Naomi Bailis is a professional actor, director and teacher. Naomi is currently on the Theatre faculty at Walnut Hill School (Natick, MA), a private high school conservatory devoted to the arts. She has taught Acting on the faculties of University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, Xavier University (Acting and Directing Faculty), University of Cincinnati (Clermont) and the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. She has also taught Acting at the Southwick Studio in Boston, MA and conducts a yearly Mask Master class at the Boston Conservatory. As an actor she has worked on Broadway, in regional theatre and acted in three films. She has directed for professional, college and high school stages.

The BCA is easily accessible by public transportation.

MBTA Orange Line to Back Bay Station: Take the Clarendon Street exit and walk with traffic (Clarendon Street is one-way). Walk approximately 500 yards to Tremont Street. Take a left onto Tremont Street. The BCA is on the first block on the left.

MBTA Green Line to Copley: Continue along Boylston Street with traffic (Boylston Street is one-way). Take a right onto Clarendon Street and walk approximately 750 yards to Tremont Street. Take a left onto Tremont Street. The BCA is on the first block on the left. MBTA Bus #43 travels along Tremont Street between Park Street Station on the MBTA Green Line and Dudley Square in Roxbury. Please ask the driver for the proper stop.

From Storrow Drive Westbound: Take the Copley exit and turn right onto Beacon Street. Take the first left onto Clarendon Street. Continue along Clarendon; at Tremont Street, turn left. The BCA is on the first block on the left.

From the Massachusetts Turnpike: Take the Copley Square exit. Turn right onto Dartmouth Street. Turn left onto Tremont Street. The BCA is on the third block on your left.

From the North:
Take 93 S to the I-90 exit, exit number 20, towards Worcester/Albany Street.
Take the Albany Street exit on the left towards South Boston.
Turn a slight right onto Albany Street.
Turn right onto E. Berkeley Street.
Turn left onto Tremont Street

From the South:
From the Southeast Expressway, take exit number 20 towards I-90.
Take the Frontage Road exit on the left towards South Station.
Turn slight right onto New Frontage Road/Frontage Road.
Turn left onto E. Berkeley Street.
Turn left onto Tremont Street.

Atelier 505 Parking Garage: Located under the Calderwood Pavilion. Enter on Warren Ave, at the rear of the facility.

Garage @ 100 Clarendon Street: With entrance on Clarendon Street between Stuart Street and Columbus Ave just before Back Bay Station. Regular evening rate: $12 after 5 pm

Corner of Shawmut and East Berkeley Streets

Open Lots on Berkeley:
There are two open parking lots on Berkeley Street at Columbus Avenue. Open until 10pm.

On-street parking is very limited in the immediate area.

Special BCA visitor parking rate: $12 All day Saturdays and Sundays
(Visit the Calderwood Pavilion Box Office to have your ticket validated.)

If you are driving and wish to find parking, we recommend you plan to arrive at the BCA 30 minutes prior to your event to allow ample time for parking. From Storrow Drive Eastbound take the Copley exit onto Clarendon Street. Continue along Clarendon; at Tremont Street, turn left. The BCA is on the first block on the left.

IF YOU HAVE MORE QUESTIONS. CONTACT ME. PLEASE EVERYONE TRY AND

MAKE IT TO THIS!!!

I KNOW EVERYONE IS BUSY WITH GRADUATION, AND

EVERYTHING, BUT IT REALLY WOULD BE NICE TO SEEM SOME FACES

THERE.

THANK YOU!!!

WOW

2007-06-08T18:45:03Z

So...

School... my junior year is officially over.

I am a senior.

Kind of scary.

I really can't believe that I have been in school for 11 years now. My first year at Walnut Hill is over. It was an interesting year, thats for damn sure. I am ready to be a senior though. I AM ALSO READY TO HAVE A GREAT SUMMER AND SEE ALL OF MY FRIENDS!!! :)

3 months of bliss, happiness, and spontanaeity.

On a less positive note...some people really know how to screw with your mind.

I could write some emo shit about you here, but frankly you aren't even worth it. I wasted 5 months, and still the same result. I hope you know how frustrating it all is. Hopefully you will change. But I won't wait around...just remember what could have been.

Mark my words. My senior year will be unforgettable, and all the right things will happen. I will make sure of it.

:)

_that_z_jv @ 2007-05-16T17:17:00

2007-05-16T21:18:13Z

Sometimes it isn't enough

Sometimes it isn't FAIR.

No matter what I do...

_that_z_jv @ 2007-05-11T09:21:00

2007-05-11T13:21:00Z

URINETOWN

OPENING NIGHT!!!!!!!!!

:)

LONG COUPLE OF WEEKS

2007-03-31T17:04:59Z

So!

Woahhh... I have down time? What? This is MADness I tell you MADDDDDDDDDDDDDNEESSS!

But woah. Okay here has been life for the past couple of weeks.

The first day back (Mon/19), we had auditions for Urinetown. Tuesday I found out I had a callback. Wednesday at 6:15 ( a LONG wait) I found out I was cast!!! I was so relieved and excited, it was such a fierce, and overwhelming process. I was really happy. We had rehearsal that night, and I found out I will be playing the part of Mr. McQueen, which I was totally NOT expecting. I was just happy to get in, but to get a decent sized part as a JUNIOR? I was pleased, very pleased to say the least.

So rehearsals have been going well. A little intimidating, not gonna lie, but really professional, and fun.

I also saw Company in NYC... yeh about that. I didn't hate it, but it really wasn't very good. And I love Sondheim. I mean the actors all sang and acted well, but I just totally hated the direction. Sadly it was kind of a bore. I'm upset I had to miss Showtune because of it. I heard you guys performed fantasically though!

I'm already getting pressure from my college adviser about college meetings, and making a list. It's really quite scary. Next year I'm graduating. Crazy.

Well that's pretty much it. I will post dates for Urinetown and such later , and HOPE you all can see it.

-John :)

_that_z_jv @ 2007-03-18T23:46:00

2007-03-19T03:48:51Z

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Urinetown auditions TOMORROW.

Everybody pray for me!!!

HAH Haven't done one of these in a while.

2007-03-17T00:46:34Z

Directions:
1) List ten things you want to say to people but know you never will.
2) Don't say who they are

1) are you KIDDDING me? Honestly are you retarded? You very well could be. No you're not retarded. Just a dissapointment

2) I kind of actually do feel bad

3) Over the summer, I had imagined us as more than just friends. Often

4) HOT

5) You play the same part everytime I watch you. Hence, i'm bored

6) Hey, hows that bug up your ass? ABITCHAAA

7) Honestly? No one asked for your opinion. You don't even know anything about talent

8) Your voice is just not good... i'm sorry

9) Your's either. But not nearly as bad as 8's.

10) WHAT THE FUCK IS TAKING SO DAMN LONG?

:) That felt good.

_that_z_jv @ 2007-03-15T20:30:00

2007-03-16T00:29:36Z

If you haven't see Pan's Labyrinth yet... GO!

Seriously, it was one of the best movies I have see in so long. It was utterly fantastic.

That's all

_that_z_jv @ 2007-03-10T13:07:00

2007-03-10T18:14:10Z

So It seems like I never update this bitch anymore huh?

Break has been GOOOD. What else would I write, that it sucks?

URINETOWN AUDITIONS WHEN WE GET BACK. WOOOOOOOOO. EXCITED!

Ummm that's kind of it, really.

---John

Oh, one more thing.

During this week that I have been home, I have kind of realized who I can count on, and who I can't. People who are willing to make efforts, and those who aren't. People who need to stop moping around and get back to life :-/

G'Night

_that_z_jv @ 2007-03-02T01:28:00

2007-03-02T06:30:00Z

Lesson Learned,

If Life gives you lemons..

throw that shit at da bitch who gave em to ya.

-John Victor

:)

Yeah... THAT'S right. Content

2007-02-17T04:28:07Z

I'm gonna leave that LJ entry there so I can laugh about it in the future and for archival purposes.

But seriously... what was I thinking? I don't wanna be pitied, and emo or felt bad for. SCREW THAT SHIT.

I'm gonna make this the best shit that ever happened to me. I'm gonna kick this in the ass, and then move on from it, a different new and improved John. You'll see. It'll be the comeback of the YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAR BIZJHES AND HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOES.

I feel so good about myself right now, like I could change the world... One step at a time John.

I love MY life. :-)

_that_z_jv @ 2007-02-16T21:11:00

2007-02-17T02:12:20Z

Okay , so yes, 'twas weirdest week ever.

Started off with soo many possibilities...

then so many went away.

I know it's just me being stupid, and their probably wasn't much there ,but still...

In some ways though I have learned a lot, and am proud of myself. I won't let this be the death of me.

I miss everyone so much. Thank you Cara and Katherine for coming to "Women and Wallace."

...I'll Forgive you for what you've done
If you say I'm the one...

_that_z_jv @ 2007-01-28T12:30:00

2007-01-28T17:30:35Z

...wow

_that_z_jv @ 2007-01-14T18:54:00

2007-01-14T23:55:19Z

Remind me again why I come home on the weekends?

FIRST WEEK BACK

2007-01-05T22:45:50Z

So

First week back to school.

It was tough getting back into things. But it always is.

Hearing all of the theatre staff, and school officials talk about jared was very emotional. But it was moving to know that all of them felt so highly of him. It was really touching.

But the best news of the week happened this afternoon. I got the LEAD in the student directed drama "Women and Wallace." Aka I'm Wallace. I'm really nervous but really excited to get this opportunity. I'm ready to prove what I can do. It's an honor...Thank you Jared. I know that you had something to do with this :)

-John

_that_z_jv @ 2007-01-01T19:54:00

2007-01-01T23:54:15Z

So...

The Vacation has come and gone. Christmas, New Years everything.

Let this New Year be the start of something good. I'm willing to make it good if you are.

There's just too much to talk about. Too much has happened.

In some ways I'm terrified to go back to school tomorrow. But in other ways im ready. I have to get back to life.

To All of my friends:

A lot has been going on lately. Promise me that 2007 won't change our friendships. To a specific group of you, you are my best friends, and please don't let anything change it. If I have learned one thing this vacation it's to not take things for granted. Live everyday to the fullest.

R.I.P. JPN We' will never forget you

-John

07: For Jared

_that_z_jv @ 2006-12-25T00:29:00

2006-12-25T04:29:13Z

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL...

and to all a good night

:)

VACATION

2006-12-23T17:37:20Z

Sooo Vacation...

Was kind of boring. Seeing as I did nothing but sleep, and take my inhaler, because I randomly can't breath sometimes.

THEN Thursday I went to the mall with Cara and EmPip. It was a lot of fun. I saw people from alvirne... weird? Hahah, between leaving cara in the gourmet chef and Emily's gift buying (returning?) fiasco it was a fun night.

Last night was even better. I hung out with my bffl's Joan Sam Tim and Cara. Haha it was like old times. We watched NOEL (haha me and Sam both agreed that it was the oddest movie ever), played imaginifff, talked, ate mac and cheese played the kevin bacon game (we FINALLLY GOT IT BACK TO HIM.) So it was a bitchin' time yooo.

Now Im home. CHRISTMAS IS IN TWO DOS DEUX DAYS. Sooo excited.

I gotta go dooo Christmas stuff.

Peace LJ

Ohh btw my and Joan are STICKING BY THE VOOOWS :)