Spontaneous Observations: a synonym for the original title of this post which I just couldn't palate
I have decided that the Waltz is the most romantic/haunting dance. Period. I just finished watching The Stepford Wives on t.v., and the music/dancing is just so... entrancing. And I mean, you see it everywhere. The best example I can think of is the dinner party waltz on the Haunted Mansion (the best ride) at Disneyland. Spooky, yet strangly hypnotic. I love the juxtaposing emotions the dance creates!
Speaking of spooky, we had a blackout last night, and I think the lights were out in our entire neighborhood from about 12:30-2 am. A pitch dark house is SCARY. Of course, my imagination gets the better of me, but still. For those of you who've seen my house with it's complete lack of curtains on any windows, and far too many sets of stairs, it's a trial to navigate in the dark. Anyway, I ended up reading for class in my parents' bedroom with a lamp, and by the time the lights came back on, my adrenaline was still rushing way too fast to sleep so I watched t.v. for another hour after.
In other news, I've been getting a lot of work done over break; today I read a story for my "Africa in Foreign Affairs" class (fondly dubbed "Africa Class.") It sort of reminded me of why I don't believe in capital punishment. It was... disturbing, to say the least. Although it was about the British in Angola, I'm sure it could have occurred anywhere and with any soldiers.
I also found out that I'm a finalist for Teach for America. Le sigh. While it is extremely exciting, and I am extremely excited, I now face the difficult task of choosing a region to go to. The program boasts that 95% of the new teachers receive their first choice in region, so wherever I put down, it's pretty much set in stone that (assuming I do the program) that's where I'll be. Originally, this would have been an easy choice: "I am getting out of CA and into New York City." But this year, for the first time, I feel like I have reasons to stay in Los Angeles. I've tried to get advice (thanks for listening, MK!), made a pro and con list for each place, but nothing seems to be working. Up until this year, it would have been such an easy decision, but now I feel like I've finally found my niche in L.A. I have so many things and places that I'm already comfortable and familiar with, my family, super friends, the potential to get into the film industry, etc. However, NY offers a new experience, new friends (mixed in with some old), more family (aka my sister), the potential of getting into the theatre world, etc. I just don't know. Those of you who are either in NY (i.e. YAE-ers) or L.A. (more YAE-ers and USC-ers), oh yeah, and who actually still are on livejournal :P feel free to offer input. I have to decide by Monday. Ack.
P.S. I've also realized that you can't help but be happy when listening to 80's music. The stuff's brilliant.
Speaking of spooky, we had a blackout last night, and I think the lights were out in our entire neighborhood from about 12:30-2 am. A pitch dark house is SCARY. Of course, my imagination gets the better of me, but still. For those of you who've seen my house with it's complete lack of curtains on any windows, and far too many sets of stairs, it's a trial to navigate in the dark. Anyway, I ended up reading for class in my parents' bedroom with a lamp, and by the time the lights came back on, my adrenaline was still rushing way too fast to sleep so I watched t.v. for another hour after.
In other news, I've been getting a lot of work done over break; today I read a story for my "Africa in Foreign Affairs" class (fondly dubbed "Africa Class.") It sort of reminded me of why I don't believe in capital punishment. It was... disturbing, to say the least. Although it was about the British in Angola, I'm sure it could have occurred anywhere and with any soldiers.
I also found out that I'm a finalist for Teach for America. Le sigh. While it is extremely exciting, and I am extremely excited, I now face the difficult task of choosing a region to go to. The program boasts that 95% of the new teachers receive their first choice in region, so wherever I put down, it's pretty much set in stone that (assuming I do the program) that's where I'll be. Originally, this would have been an easy choice: "I am getting out of CA and into New York City." But this year, for the first time, I feel like I have reasons to stay in Los Angeles. I've tried to get advice (thanks for listening, MK!), made a pro and con list for each place, but nothing seems to be working. Up until this year, it would have been such an easy decision, but now I feel like I've finally found my niche in L.A. I have so many things and places that I'm already comfortable and familiar with, my family, super friends, the potential to get into the film industry, etc. However, NY offers a new experience, new friends (mixed in with some old), more family (aka my sister), the potential of getting into the theatre world, etc. I just don't know. Those of you who are either in NY (i.e. YAE-ers) or L.A. (more YAE-ers and USC-ers), oh yeah, and who actually still are on livejournal :P feel free to offer input. I have to decide by Monday. Ack.
P.S. I've also realized that you can't help but be happy when listening to 80's music. The stuff's brilliant.