On the Town...
*I really had so much fun taking part in the musical, and I'm glad that I did it. Everyone put much work into gettig things right, and it showed.
*Cast party was pretty good. I was told "go, you'll have fun," not "go, you're going to definitely cry...." That was a bit unexpected.
*...Not having been in drama the past three years, I was unaware of the "senior circle" aspect of it. I was caught off guard and wish I had said alot more than what I did. I may not have known the seniors in drama "through drama" but I have known most of them for a great period of time. I'm going to miss them all, I have many great memories with almost all of them. I've known Pat and Seth since early elementary school...Seth since first grade. I met both Alexa and Sean in 6th grade, having Mr. Meyer in band. In seventh grade I met Hannah and Sophie. In 8th grade I did art club with Brie... I believe that it wasn't until 9th grade that I met Allan, Tim and Nate, Nate and Tim were in my Latin class, Allan was in Mrs. Iarrobinos class with me (death). I feel bad that I don't remember when I met Jenny, I think she might have been in one of my history classes (Morris?). I'm also unclear about Shannon. I don't think I met Derek until last year, along with Corrine. Jess I met via philosophy club in (10th? grade), and Claire via Nina this year. I don't believe that I left anyone out...
*as everyone said their bit, some words spoken were more emotional than others...and almost everyone ended up crying. When it was done we all hugged for a bit. I hugged Seth, and began crying in his arms...it just hit me then, just how long I have truely known Seth...12 years. We might not have always been the best of friends, but we have always been at least friends. I feel like I have gotten so close to him this year, and I just don't want to lose that. He said "this isn't goodbye" and I know that it's not...I just really regret not getting to know people better sooner, and Seth is one of them. There's a difference between simple friendship and...more. I love him, and I value his friendship, and as I hugged him I just couldn't picture losing this "kid" that I've known for 2/3s of my life. I've seen as he has grown out of his "bowl cut" hair, and singing Elvis in the hall, and into an intelligent and talented (young) man. I just can help looking back and wonder "where did the time go?" (I can't believe that I'm starting to cry as I write this...) I recently came upon my 5th grade year book. Last year, that seemed like a lifetime ago to me, today it seems like it was only yesterday when I was forced to endure conversations of pokemon, english with Mrs. Coombs, Science with Mrs. Kneipfer, and History with Mr. Travers.
*Where did all those years inbetween go?
This used to be my playground (used to be)
This used to be my childhood dream
This used to be the place I ran to
Whenever I was in need
Of a friend
Why did it have to end
And why do they always say
Don't look back
Keep your head held high
Don't ask them why
Because life is short
And before you know
You're feeling old
And your heart is breaking
Don't hold on to the past
Well that's too much to ask
Live and learn
Well the years they flew
And we never knew
We were foolish then
We would never tire
And that little fire
Is still alive in me
It will never go away
Can't say goodbye to yesterday (can't say goodbye)
No regrets
But I wish that you
Were here with me
Well then there's hope yet
I can see your face
In our secret place
You're not just a memory
Say goodbye to yesterday (the dream)
Those are words I'll never say (I'll never say)
This used to be my playground (used to be)
This used to be our pride and joy
This used to be the place we ran to
That no one in the world could dare destroy
This used to be our playground (used to be)
This used to be our childhood dream
This used to be the place we ran to
I wish you were standing here with me
This used to be our playground (used to be)
This used to be our great escape
This used to be the place we ran to
This used to be our secret hiding place
This used to be our playground (used to be)
This used to be our childhood dream
This used to be the place we ran to
The best things in life are always free
Wishing you were here with me
*Cast party was pretty good. I was told "go, you'll have fun," not "go, you're going to definitely cry...." That was a bit unexpected.
*...Not having been in drama the past three years, I was unaware of the "senior circle" aspect of it. I was caught off guard and wish I had said alot more than what I did. I may not have known the seniors in drama "through drama" but I have known most of them for a great period of time. I'm going to miss them all, I have many great memories with almost all of them. I've known Pat and Seth since early elementary school...Seth since first grade. I met both Alexa and Sean in 6th grade, having Mr. Meyer in band. In seventh grade I met Hannah and Sophie. In 8th grade I did art club with Brie... I believe that it wasn't until 9th grade that I met Allan, Tim and Nate, Nate and Tim were in my Latin class, Allan was in Mrs. Iarrobinos class with me (death). I feel bad that I don't remember when I met Jenny, I think she might have been in one of my history classes (Morris?). I'm also unclear about Shannon. I don't think I met Derek until last year, along with Corrine. Jess I met via philosophy club in (10th? grade), and Claire via Nina this year. I don't believe that I left anyone out...
*as everyone said their bit, some words spoken were more emotional than others...and almost everyone ended up crying. When it was done we all hugged for a bit. I hugged Seth, and began crying in his arms...it just hit me then, just how long I have truely known Seth...12 years. We might not have always been the best of friends, but we have always been at least friends. I feel like I have gotten so close to him this year, and I just don't want to lose that. He said "this isn't goodbye" and I know that it's not...I just really regret not getting to know people better sooner, and Seth is one of them. There's a difference between simple friendship and...more. I love him, and I value his friendship, and as I hugged him I just couldn't picture losing this "kid" that I've known for 2/3s of my life. I've seen as he has grown out of his "bowl cut" hair, and singing Elvis in the hall, and into an intelligent and talented (young) man. I just can help looking back and wonder "where did the time go?" (I can't believe that I'm starting to cry as I write this...) I recently came upon my 5th grade year book. Last year, that seemed like a lifetime ago to me, today it seems like it was only yesterday when I was forced to endure conversations of pokemon, english with Mrs. Coombs, Science with Mrs. Kneipfer, and History with Mr. Travers.
*Where did all those years inbetween go?
This used to be my playground (used to be)
This used to be my childhood dream
This used to be the place I ran to
Whenever I was in need
Of a friend
Why did it have to end
And why do they always say
Don't look back
Keep your head held high
Don't ask them why
Because life is short
And before you know
You're feeling old
And your heart is breaking
Don't hold on to the past
Well that's too much to ask
Live and learn
Well the years they flew
And we never knew
We were foolish then
We would never tire
And that little fire
Is still alive in me
It will never go away
Can't say goodbye to yesterday (can't say goodbye)
No regrets
But I wish that you
Were here with me
Well then there's hope yet
I can see your face
In our secret place
You're not just a memory
Say goodbye to yesterday (the dream)
Those are words I'll never say (I'll never say)
This used to be my playground (used to be)
This used to be our pride and joy
This used to be the place we ran to
That no one in the world could dare destroy
This used to be our playground (used to be)
This used to be our childhood dream
This used to be the place we ran to
I wish you were standing here with me
This used to be our playground (used to be)
This used to be our great escape
This used to be the place we ran to
This used to be our secret hiding place
This used to be our playground (used to be)
This used to be our childhood dream
This used to be the place we ran to
The best things in life are always free
Wishing you were here with me