I have a suggestion for the new head coach. Now, I understand that there is no reason why I should have any sway in the matter. I am, by my own frequent admission, a fair-weather fan at most. Not because I only follow the Broncos when they are winning, but because I don't care that much for football in general. But when the Broncos do well, I am happy for them.
That aside, I think you should look at Joe Glenn for head coach. I first became acquainted with Coach Glenn when I started college at the University of Northern Colorado in the late 1990s. I didn't know much about the football team at first, but I was in the Pride of the Rockies marching band. My first experience with Coach Glenn came during band camp. He came one day to visit, and I discovered that he was a huge fan of the band. This was shocking to me. I'd never known a football coach who loved the band. I'd always felt like they thought we were a necessary evil. Not Coach Glenn! He was our biggest fan! What a wonderful start to my college marching band career! The football players also liked us (another first for me!) and even formed a tunnel for us on the field every Homecoming (we usually formed a tunnel for them as part of pregame.) The relationship between the band and the football team was something special. They made us feel like an important and integral part of the team...not just the game. We didn't fully appreciate this until we traveled to an away game in a neighboring state. The coach of that football team cursed at their band when they took slightly too long at half time. Needless to say, we were shocked. We hadn't realized that our situation was not the norm! Upon our return to Greeley, several of us wrote a letter to the editor of the school paper. We publicly thanked Coach Glenn and the team for supporting us and being our friends.
Coach Glenn led the football team to 2 National Championships in a row, the 2nd of which I was able to attend. He is a great coach, as evidenced by his continued success after he left UNC. He is also a great man. I'll never forget the day that I sang the National Anthem at a playoff game. I had sung it twice before, I'd had the band for back-up. That day, I was singing by myself. I was a little intimidated, surrounded by the giant football players (I'm only 5'3".) Coach Glenn found me on the sidelines and was genuinely helpful to me, making sure I knew where I was going. He also promised to protect from getting trampled by the team. I'll never forget this small thing. Coach Joe Glenn is a wonderful human being, as well as a great coach, and I think the Broncos organization would benefit greatly from his coaching skills.
Thank you for your time, and best of luck in your selection process,
Angela Johnson
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
How to do a Nativity Scene
This is how to do a nativity scene with 6 kids, ages 6 and under:
First you have to corral the kids and get them in costume.
Now try to introduce "Baby Jesus" into the scene:
Don't forget the angel! Give her a bottle so she'll stay happy. Oh, and be prepared to switch out "Baby Jesus" with a doll if he gets fussy!
Just add sheep!
The Angel declares good tidings of great joy.
Try to reintroduce "Baby Jesus" into the scene. This will lead to the following discussion about whether or not Baby Jesus had a binky:
Craig: I didn't know Baby Jesus had a binky!
Brian: There is the part in the song about "no crying he makes."
Angela: Well, it was because of the binky!
Miscellaneous chaos ensues
And the Angel chills on her perch, looking cute and angelic with her trusty bottle.
Last step: Hope the kids didn't go blind from all the camera flashes, and also hope that their parents got better pictures than you did. (Like one with all of them facing forward!!)
First you have to corral the kids and get them in costume.
Now try to introduce "Baby Jesus" into the scene:
Don't forget the angel! Give her a bottle so she'll stay happy. Oh, and be prepared to switch out "Baby Jesus" with a doll if he gets fussy!
Just add sheep!
The Angel declares good tidings of great joy.
Try to reintroduce "Baby Jesus" into the scene. This will lead to the following discussion about whether or not Baby Jesus had a binky:
Craig: I didn't know Baby Jesus had a binky!
Brian: There is the part in the song about "no crying he makes."
Angela: Well, it was because of the binky!
Miscellaneous chaos ensues
And the Angel chills on her perch, looking cute and angelic with her trusty bottle.
Last step: Hope the kids didn't go blind from all the camera flashes, and also hope that their parents got better pictures than you did. (Like one with all of them facing forward!!)
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Christmas Memories
Some Christmas Memories:
From before I was born: My parents lived in Roosevelt, UT and my dad was the choir director at the high school. One night, some of the kids from the school came Christmas caroling. They sang the "Hallelujah Chorus" a cappella! We've talked about that for years, and I've always wanted to do that...but I'm afraid to sing that song without accompaniment!
From the I don't know if I was born or not file: I know this happened in Loveland, but my parents had 2 Christmases here before I joined the fray. Anyway, the story goes that they were caroling with some members of the ward and someone wanted to know what "Figgy Pudding" was. So someone made some...and we've never had it again. Apparently, it was nasty stuff. Not because the person who made it did a bad job, but because it was just nasty stuff. (Maybe they followed Gonzo's recipe from the John Denver and the Muppets Christmas Album. "It's made with figs...and bacon.")
I don't remember this one, but I was only 2: My mom told me this story again just last night. They were unwrapping the Nativity Scene and I was on my mom's lap. As my dad put each piece up, they talked to me about them. When they got to Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, I kept saying "I know." My mom thinks it's because I remembered seeing it happen for real.
Finally, one I DO remember: When I was 4 or 5, I swear I saw Santa Claus in the living room. Seriously.
A few years later: I got up at 4 in the morning because I saw a light on (my bedroom was in the basement by this point, but I think it was before Craig moved downstairs.) My mom was still up!
The Advent Calendar: We don't do this anymore, but for years we had an Advent Calendar made out of felt. (I remember when we made it, too.) We would have to put the pieces of the Nativity up one day at a time and there were scriptures and such for each one. Then it evolved into us just putting the pieces without the scriptures. Eventually, I think we just put the whole thing up at once (except for Baby Jesus...which we saved for Christmas Eve.) Then the calendar disappeared altogether. I'm sure we still have it, but we don't put it up.
Christmas in Idaho: I need to find this picture. We did a Nativity Scene and Neal had the toy shotgun. He was Baby Jesus' body guard. Priceless!
All I Want for Christmas is Contacts: My senior year of high school, I got contacts for Christmas. I was sick with a nasty cold, so my head wasn't quite right. I opened the package (which was one of those velvet covered jewelry box thingies) and there were 2 round pieces of clear plastic. I was SO CONFUSED!!!!!!!!! I had to have it explained to me.
Christmas 2000: Okay, it wasn't over Christmas, it was just after Thanksgiving, but we went to California to attend the Annual Frederickson Family Christmas Party. We were the entertainment! We were missing our Bass (Craig was on his mission at the time), Neal's voice hadn't changed yet (he was only 12), but we made it through. It was a lot of fun! It was awesome to meet family that I'd only ever read about in Sense & Nonsense (the family newsletter.)
The Once in a Lifetime "Silver Bells" Performance: We had a 2-year tradition of Progressive Dinners a couple weeks before Christmas. (Okay, I don't think that qualifies as a tradition, but for 2 years in a row we did that.) Shauna, Melanie, and I were in one car, heading I don't remember where. We started singing "Silver Bells" and we had the most amazing harmony. It was AWESOME!! And we have NEVER been able to recreate that harmony. It was totally spontaneous and apparently, unrepeatable!
No Angel Display is Complete... without my picture. I haven't done it this year, but for the past several years, I have slipped a picture of myself into our Angel Display.
My Christmas Week Traditions: I don't have many, but I try to keep them up. I read "Christmas by the Book" and watch the Muppet's Christmas Carol. And now that I got the book back, I'm reading "Skipping Christmas" by John Grisham. (Read the book, don't see the vastly inferior movie version, "Christmas with the Kranks".) I also eat way too many peanut M&Ms.
Warm Fuzzies: I can't think of any more specific memories right now. Christmas is a conglomerate of warm, fuzzy (and some caroling in the freezing cold) memories. These days, I look forward to the yummy goodies the contractors bring us at work. (I'm eating chocolate covered pretzels from our roofer right now.) I kind of miss the years when Craig and Neal worked for the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. We got all kinds of yummy goodness then! Okay, so maybe it's better that they DON'T work there anymore.
This year: I love seeing Christmas through Emily and Rebekah's eyes. (I especially loved getting a Disney Princess Christmas card. Hmmm...wonder who picked that one out.) It's like reliving your childhood to have little kids around at Christmas, for me anyway. :)
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!!!!!!
From before I was born: My parents lived in Roosevelt, UT and my dad was the choir director at the high school. One night, some of the kids from the school came Christmas caroling. They sang the "Hallelujah Chorus" a cappella! We've talked about that for years, and I've always wanted to do that...but I'm afraid to sing that song without accompaniment!
From the I don't know if I was born or not file: I know this happened in Loveland, but my parents had 2 Christmases here before I joined the fray. Anyway, the story goes that they were caroling with some members of the ward and someone wanted to know what "Figgy Pudding" was. So someone made some...and we've never had it again. Apparently, it was nasty stuff. Not because the person who made it did a bad job, but because it was just nasty stuff. (Maybe they followed Gonzo's recipe from the John Denver and the Muppets Christmas Album. "It's made with figs...and bacon.")
I don't remember this one, but I was only 2: My mom told me this story again just last night. They were unwrapping the Nativity Scene and I was on my mom's lap. As my dad put each piece up, they talked to me about them. When they got to Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, I kept saying "I know." My mom thinks it's because I remembered seeing it happen for real.
Finally, one I DO remember: When I was 4 or 5, I swear I saw Santa Claus in the living room. Seriously.
A few years later: I got up at 4 in the morning because I saw a light on (my bedroom was in the basement by this point, but I think it was before Craig moved downstairs.) My mom was still up!
The Advent Calendar: We don't do this anymore, but for years we had an Advent Calendar made out of felt. (I remember when we made it, too.) We would have to put the pieces of the Nativity up one day at a time and there were scriptures and such for each one. Then it evolved into us just putting the pieces without the scriptures. Eventually, I think we just put the whole thing up at once (except for Baby Jesus...which we saved for Christmas Eve.) Then the calendar disappeared altogether. I'm sure we still have it, but we don't put it up.
Christmas in Idaho: I need to find this picture. We did a Nativity Scene and Neal had the toy shotgun. He was Baby Jesus' body guard. Priceless!
All I Want for Christmas is Contacts: My senior year of high school, I got contacts for Christmas. I was sick with a nasty cold, so my head wasn't quite right. I opened the package (which was one of those velvet covered jewelry box thingies) and there were 2 round pieces of clear plastic. I was SO CONFUSED!!!!!!!!! I had to have it explained to me.
Christmas 2000: Okay, it wasn't over Christmas, it was just after Thanksgiving, but we went to California to attend the Annual Frederickson Family Christmas Party. We were the entertainment! We were missing our Bass (Craig was on his mission at the time), Neal's voice hadn't changed yet (he was only 12), but we made it through. It was a lot of fun! It was awesome to meet family that I'd only ever read about in Sense & Nonsense (the family newsletter.)
The Once in a Lifetime "Silver Bells" Performance: We had a 2-year tradition of Progressive Dinners a couple weeks before Christmas. (Okay, I don't think that qualifies as a tradition, but for 2 years in a row we did that.) Shauna, Melanie, and I were in one car, heading I don't remember where. We started singing "Silver Bells" and we had the most amazing harmony. It was AWESOME!! And we have NEVER been able to recreate that harmony. It was totally spontaneous and apparently, unrepeatable!
No Angel Display is Complete... without my picture. I haven't done it this year, but for the past several years, I have slipped a picture of myself into our Angel Display.
My Christmas Week Traditions: I don't have many, but I try to keep them up. I read "Christmas by the Book" and watch the Muppet's Christmas Carol. And now that I got the book back, I'm reading "Skipping Christmas" by John Grisham. (Read the book, don't see the vastly inferior movie version, "Christmas with the Kranks".) I also eat way too many peanut M&Ms.
Warm Fuzzies: I can't think of any more specific memories right now. Christmas is a conglomerate of warm, fuzzy (and some caroling in the freezing cold) memories. These days, I look forward to the yummy goodies the contractors bring us at work. (I'm eating chocolate covered pretzels from our roofer right now.) I kind of miss the years when Craig and Neal worked for the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. We got all kinds of yummy goodness then! Okay, so maybe it's better that they DON'T work there anymore.
This year: I love seeing Christmas through Emily and Rebekah's eyes. (I especially loved getting a Disney Princess Christmas card. Hmmm...wonder who picked that one out.) It's like reliving your childhood to have little kids around at Christmas, for me anyway. :)
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!!!!!!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Angela's Christmas Letter 2008
This year did NOT turn out the way I had planned…or even imagined! Funny how you think you know how a year is going to go, and then it totally throws you for a loop! And it’s all theatre…there’s really nothing else that happened all year long!
I started out the year in rehearsals for Savior of the World: His Birth and His Resurrection with the Loveland and Greeley Stakes. It was high stress (simply because there were SO MANY PEOPLE involved), but in the end, it was a wonderful spiritual experience for everyone. I’m so glad I was involved, and I would love to do the show again…albeit with a smaller cast!
I got the best phone call ever in mid-March. Now, I had been cast in Fiddler on the Roof at the Union Colony Dinner Theatre in June 2007, and it wasn’t opening until May of 2008. Well, one day I got a call from the new director. Now, I had heard rumors that there were going to be a few casting changes, but I had no idea what was coming. They offered me the part of Tzeitel! (For those not familiar with the show, Tzeitel is the oldest daughter, the one who gets married to Motel the Tailor.) Needless to say, I was shocked! I usually am in the chorus, with just a few lines or solos. That’s all! Tzeitel is a supporting principal! Well, obviously I accepted. And thus began my amazing journey. Fiddler was an amazing ride from start to finish. We had a wonderful cast and I loved every minute with them. The show was scheduled to run for 8 weekends, but we extended for 2 additional weekends. As we got closer to the end of the run, I had no idea what I’d be doing next. I fully expected to go through an extended period of mourning. Not so! Read on…
A couple of weeks before we closed Fiddler, I discovered that the Loveland Community Theatre would be doing The Miracle Worker in September. Now, I’m a musicals kind of girl. I have a short list of plays that I would like to do…and The Miracle Worker was on it! I couldn’t NOT audition. Well, I got cast as Kate Keller, Helen’s mother. Rehearsals started the week before Fiddler closed. No rest for the weary! I had a marvelous time with the show! It was quite the change for me, having done musicals all my life. I had to learn a ton of lines, which freaked me out! But I learned two very important lessons about having lots of lines. I ran through them every day, no matter what. And I also reviewed them in my head before I went onstage for each scene. The show was a beautiful. We didn’t have large audiences, but the ones who came really enjoyed it. I fully expected a break after that show closed…and again I was wrong.
One of my friends asked me one day which show I would drop everything for, and my answer was Little Women. Not a week later, I found out that Up in Lights Productions, a local group, was doing that very show in November! So, the weekend before Tech Week for The Miracle Worker, I auditioned! I was cast as Aunt March! I know, I know…I’m a little young to play that old of a character. But Up in Lights is more or less a youth-run organization. Even though I look young, I look and act older than the mostly teens and college kids that were cast in the show. While I’d still love to play Beth someday, I grabbed the role of Aunt March by her horns (and yes, she has horns. She’s EVIL!) and ran with her. I had a BLAST!!!! Character cameos are my forte, and she is the queen of those type of roles! The show itself is absolutely gorgeous! It’s one of my favorites. The audience loved it and we had some great houses. In mid October, I sang in the Loveland Opera Theatre Gala. We did a George Gershwin/Cole Porter show. I sang “Someone to Watch Over Me” and “Friendship”, as well as singing with the ensemble. Luckily, my rehearsal schedule for Little Women was light.
The week in between Little Women’s 2 weekends of shows, I auditioned for another show…another play. I figured, who needs a break? Well, I didn’t get cast…and so I finally get a break! I do need one! The first thing I did was cut my hair. I’ve had to have it long all year (long for me is anything past chin length), and now it’s short! I’m planning on auditioning for another show just after the first of the year, but until that time, I am enjoying my time off!
I really have no other news for the year besides theatre. I turned *cough*30*cough* in March, which was mildly traumatic. But it hasn’t been so bad, I guess. I still work 2 jobs, at Falcon Properties and for Loveland Opera Theatre. I also find plenty of time to spoil my adorable nieces! Emily is now a very spunky 3 ½ year old firecracker. She is becoming quite the musical theatre buff. She came to see Fiddler and loved it! (In preparation, she watched the movie several times. Robin finally had to take the DVD away, because it was all Emily wanted to watch. She memorized the show!) Rebekah turned 1 in October and is quite the little cutie-pie! It’s fun to watch her sparkling personality develop. Everything will go to upheaval in March, however, when Baby Brother joins the family. I’m very excited to have a nephew! Oh, and my brother Neal is on his mission right now, in Manchester, England. He went out at the end of April. He’s loving every minute of it!
So, that’s the news from Angela-World. General craziness abounds. There’s never a dull moment! I am very thankful for a wonderful family, great friends, and the blessings of heaven that have poured down on me this year! It’s been an awesome year! I hope 2009 can top it!!
I started out the year in rehearsals for Savior of the World: His Birth and His Resurrection with the Loveland and Greeley Stakes. It was high stress (simply because there were SO MANY PEOPLE involved), but in the end, it was a wonderful spiritual experience for everyone. I’m so glad I was involved, and I would love to do the show again…albeit with a smaller cast!
I got the best phone call ever in mid-March. Now, I had been cast in Fiddler on the Roof at the Union Colony Dinner Theatre in June 2007, and it wasn’t opening until May of 2008. Well, one day I got a call from the new director. Now, I had heard rumors that there were going to be a few casting changes, but I had no idea what was coming. They offered me the part of Tzeitel! (For those not familiar with the show, Tzeitel is the oldest daughter, the one who gets married to Motel the Tailor.) Needless to say, I was shocked! I usually am in the chorus, with just a few lines or solos. That’s all! Tzeitel is a supporting principal! Well, obviously I accepted. And thus began my amazing journey. Fiddler was an amazing ride from start to finish. We had a wonderful cast and I loved every minute with them. The show was scheduled to run for 8 weekends, but we extended for 2 additional weekends. As we got closer to the end of the run, I had no idea what I’d be doing next. I fully expected to go through an extended period of mourning. Not so! Read on…
A couple of weeks before we closed Fiddler, I discovered that the Loveland Community Theatre would be doing The Miracle Worker in September. Now, I’m a musicals kind of girl. I have a short list of plays that I would like to do…and The Miracle Worker was on it! I couldn’t NOT audition. Well, I got cast as Kate Keller, Helen’s mother. Rehearsals started the week before Fiddler closed. No rest for the weary! I had a marvelous time with the show! It was quite the change for me, having done musicals all my life. I had to learn a ton of lines, which freaked me out! But I learned two very important lessons about having lots of lines. I ran through them every day, no matter what. And I also reviewed them in my head before I went onstage for each scene. The show was a beautiful. We didn’t have large audiences, but the ones who came really enjoyed it. I fully expected a break after that show closed…and again I was wrong.
One of my friends asked me one day which show I would drop everything for, and my answer was Little Women. Not a week later, I found out that Up in Lights Productions, a local group, was doing that very show in November! So, the weekend before Tech Week for The Miracle Worker, I auditioned! I was cast as Aunt March! I know, I know…I’m a little young to play that old of a character. But Up in Lights is more or less a youth-run organization. Even though I look young, I look and act older than the mostly teens and college kids that were cast in the show. While I’d still love to play Beth someday, I grabbed the role of Aunt March by her horns (and yes, she has horns. She’s EVIL!) and ran with her. I had a BLAST!!!! Character cameos are my forte, and she is the queen of those type of roles! The show itself is absolutely gorgeous! It’s one of my favorites. The audience loved it and we had some great houses. In mid October, I sang in the Loveland Opera Theatre Gala. We did a George Gershwin/Cole Porter show. I sang “Someone to Watch Over Me” and “Friendship”, as well as singing with the ensemble. Luckily, my rehearsal schedule for Little Women was light.
The week in between Little Women’s 2 weekends of shows, I auditioned for another show…another play. I figured, who needs a break? Well, I didn’t get cast…and so I finally get a break! I do need one! The first thing I did was cut my hair. I’ve had to have it long all year (long for me is anything past chin length), and now it’s short! I’m planning on auditioning for another show just after the first of the year, but until that time, I am enjoying my time off!
I really have no other news for the year besides theatre. I turned *cough*30*cough* in March, which was mildly traumatic. But it hasn’t been so bad, I guess. I still work 2 jobs, at Falcon Properties and for Loveland Opera Theatre. I also find plenty of time to spoil my adorable nieces! Emily is now a very spunky 3 ½ year old firecracker. She is becoming quite the musical theatre buff. She came to see Fiddler and loved it! (In preparation, she watched the movie several times. Robin finally had to take the DVD away, because it was all Emily wanted to watch. She memorized the show!) Rebekah turned 1 in October and is quite the little cutie-pie! It’s fun to watch her sparkling personality develop. Everything will go to upheaval in March, however, when Baby Brother joins the family. I’m very excited to have a nephew! Oh, and my brother Neal is on his mission right now, in Manchester, England. He went out at the end of April. He’s loving every minute of it!
So, that’s the news from Angela-World. General craziness abounds. There’s never a dull moment! I am very thankful for a wonderful family, great friends, and the blessings of heaven that have poured down on me this year! It’s been an awesome year! I hope 2009 can top it!!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Golden Globes Nominations
Newcomers to my blog may not know that I am an Awards Show Junkie! I love (most of) them! I like to share my thoughts on the nominations, the winners, and the shows in my blog. Well, the Golden Globes nominations were announced today. I am just about to look at the list. Join with me as I share my immediate feelings! (Seriously...I haven't looked at the list yet. I'm going to right now.) You can view the entire list here: http://www.goldenglobes.org/nominations/index.html
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Hmmm...Haven't seen any of those.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Haven't seen any of those performances yet, but I do want to see Doubt.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Haven't seen any of those either.
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
I have seen Mamma Mia!, but not the others. Have I mentioned that I'm really glad that the GGs have this category? Comedies should not be judged against dramas. Apples and Oranges!!!
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Yay for Meryl Streep! wouldn't it be great if she won for both Doubt and Mamma Mia?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Once again, haven't seen any.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Ooh...2 noms for Doubt! Yay Amy Adams!
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Haven't seen any yet, but I intend to watch The Dark Knight very soon. (I had a very busy summer. Don't judge me!) I think we all know that Heath Ledger will get this one, though.
Best Animated Feature Film
Wall-E better win!!!!!! I haven't seen the other 2 yet, but I want to.
Best Foreign Language Film
nada
Best Motion Picture Director
Nope
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
No again
Best Original Score - Motion Picture
Nooooooooo....
Best Original Song - Motion Picture
Ah, the one from Wall-E is cute.
Best Television Series - Drama
I don't watch any of those shows.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama
I watch Law and Order SVU very rarely. I do like Mariska Hargitay.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama
don't watch any of those either, but I hope Hugh Laurie wins, because I always love his acceptance speeches.
Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy
Yay The Office!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy
I really don't watch any of those shows.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy
YAY STEVE CARELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best Mini-Series Or Motion Picture Made for Television
Oh, crap. A Raisin in the Sunand John Adams were both MAGNIFICENT!!!!!! John Adams won the Emmy, though.
Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Yay Laura Linney! She was amazing in John Adams...and she won the Emmy for it.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
They should just hand this to Paul Giamatti ahead of time. It's his. Wait...why is Kiefer Sutherland nominated for 24? Isn't that a TV Series? I'm confused.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Meh.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
They seem to give this one to Jeremy Piven every year, but Tom Wilkinson was great as Benjamin Franklin in John Adams.
***
In my defense...I have had a very busy year. I didn't go to the movies all that often and I don't watch much TV anymore. Just wait until I post my Oscar Nomination Predictions (which are based only on movies that I have seen.)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Hmmm...Haven't seen any of those.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Haven't seen any of those performances yet, but I do want to see Doubt.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Haven't seen any of those either.
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
I have seen Mamma Mia!, but not the others. Have I mentioned that I'm really glad that the GGs have this category? Comedies should not be judged against dramas. Apples and Oranges!!!
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Yay for Meryl Streep! wouldn't it be great if she won for both Doubt and Mamma Mia?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Once again, haven't seen any.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Ooh...2 noms for Doubt! Yay Amy Adams!
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Haven't seen any yet, but I intend to watch The Dark Knight very soon. (I had a very busy summer. Don't judge me!) I think we all know that Heath Ledger will get this one, though.
Best Animated Feature Film
Wall-E better win!!!!!! I haven't seen the other 2 yet, but I want to.
Best Foreign Language Film
nada
Best Motion Picture Director
Nope
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
No again
Best Original Score - Motion Picture
Nooooooooo....
Best Original Song - Motion Picture
Ah, the one from Wall-E is cute.
Best Television Series - Drama
I don't watch any of those shows.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama
I watch Law and Order SVU very rarely. I do like Mariska Hargitay.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama
don't watch any of those either, but I hope Hugh Laurie wins, because I always love his acceptance speeches.
Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy
Yay The Office!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy
I really don't watch any of those shows.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy
YAY STEVE CARELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best Mini-Series Or Motion Picture Made for Television
Oh, crap. A Raisin in the Sunand John Adams were both MAGNIFICENT!!!!!! John Adams won the Emmy, though.
Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Yay Laura Linney! She was amazing in John Adams...and she won the Emmy for it.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
They should just hand this to Paul Giamatti ahead of time. It's his. Wait...why is Kiefer Sutherland nominated for 24? Isn't that a TV Series? I'm confused.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Meh.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
They seem to give this one to Jeremy Piven every year, but Tom Wilkinson was great as Benjamin Franklin in John Adams.
***
In my defense...I have had a very busy year. I didn't go to the movies all that often and I don't watch much TV anymore. Just wait until I post my Oscar Nomination Predictions (which are based only on movies that I have seen.)
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Hindsight is 20/20
There are two things that have happened in my life that I wish I could go back in time and change. Okay, there's probably more than that, but for the purposes of this blog, there's 2.
The first happened when I was 5. The Fort Collins Stake was doing The Sound of Music. I can't remember exactly what happened, but I'm pretty sure I could have played Gretl. I think my parents told me I could audition, but that if I got the role, I would have to stay up late. I wouldn't get a lot of sleep. Well, being the lover of sleep that I am, I chose not to audition. STUPID! What was I thinking?!?! Considering what I do now, I should have given up the precious sleep. HELLO, LITTLE 5 YEAR OLD ANGELA...YOU COULD HAVE PLAYED GRETL IN THE SOUND OF MUSIC! SLEEP, SCHMEEP! Ah, well. As it was, my musical theatre debut was at 13, playing Lucy in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. That looks good on the resume', too
Okay, the 2nd thing happened in college. Victor Borge came to perform at the UCCC. I think I was probably a freshman or sophomore. I saw that he was coming, and I really wanted to go. I don't know what happened, but I ended up not going. And he passed away a couple of years later, never coming back to Colorado. I never got to see him perform live! What a dork I was! Why didn't I go to the concert? What could have possibly possessed me to not go? Incidentally, because of that little error in judgement, I made sure that I did not miss Peter Schickele (PDQ Bach) when he came to perform with the CSO. And now he'll be here with the Greeley Phil next year, so I can see him again!
If you don't know who Victor Borge is, then you really need to discover his greatness. He was a virtuoso, classical pianist. And he was the funniest classical pianist EVER! I was just watching a special about him on PBS last night. I was laughing so hard! He was HILARIOUS!!!! Check him out on YouTube. There are TONS of video clips on there.
So, if I could go back in time, I would. But I have learned from my stupid decisions. What have I learned? No amount a sleep can compensate for passing up on a good role in a good show. (Boy, did I take that one to heart this year or what!) And don't assume your favorite performer will ever come back. Go see them now! (Okay, that doesn't explain why I didn't go see Linda Eder last month, but I have seen Bernadette Peters. And Josh Groban. And Celtic Woman.)
The first happened when I was 5. The Fort Collins Stake was doing The Sound of Music. I can't remember exactly what happened, but I'm pretty sure I could have played Gretl. I think my parents told me I could audition, but that if I got the role, I would have to stay up late. I wouldn't get a lot of sleep. Well, being the lover of sleep that I am, I chose not to audition. STUPID! What was I thinking?!?! Considering what I do now, I should have given up the precious sleep. HELLO, LITTLE 5 YEAR OLD ANGELA...YOU COULD HAVE PLAYED GRETL IN THE SOUND OF MUSIC! SLEEP, SCHMEEP! Ah, well. As it was, my musical theatre debut was at 13, playing Lucy in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. That looks good on the resume', too
Okay, the 2nd thing happened in college. Victor Borge came to perform at the UCCC. I think I was probably a freshman or sophomore. I saw that he was coming, and I really wanted to go. I don't know what happened, but I ended up not going. And he passed away a couple of years later, never coming back to Colorado. I never got to see him perform live! What a dork I was! Why didn't I go to the concert? What could have possibly possessed me to not go? Incidentally, because of that little error in judgement, I made sure that I did not miss Peter Schickele (PDQ Bach) when he came to perform with the CSO. And now he'll be here with the Greeley Phil next year, so I can see him again!
If you don't know who Victor Borge is, then you really need to discover his greatness. He was a virtuoso, classical pianist. And he was the funniest classical pianist EVER! I was just watching a special about him on PBS last night. I was laughing so hard! He was HILARIOUS!!!! Check him out on YouTube. There are TONS of video clips on there.
So, if I could go back in time, I would. But I have learned from my stupid decisions. What have I learned? No amount a sleep can compensate for passing up on a good role in a good show. (Boy, did I take that one to heart this year or what!) And don't assume your favorite performer will ever come back. Go see them now! (Okay, that doesn't explain why I didn't go see Linda Eder last month, but I have seen Bernadette Peters. And Josh Groban. And Celtic Woman.)
Monday, December 8, 2008
One Year Ago
This is kind of personal, but I'm going to summarize on here. Hope no one minds.
One year ago today, I took a very important step in my eternal progression. I went through the temple for my own endowments. I had put it off for way too long, mainly because I didn't know what I was missing! But I am glad that I waited, because I don't think I was really ready before that. And this past year has been amazing! I have literally felt the blessings of heaven raining down on me! I haven't been able to go back as often as I would like, but the time that I have spent in the temple has been AMAZING!!!! It's the best place on earth!! You can't get any closer to heaven than when you are inside the temple!
One year ago today, I took a very important step in my eternal progression. I went through the temple for my own endowments. I had put it off for way too long, mainly because I didn't know what I was missing! But I am glad that I waited, because I don't think I was really ready before that. And this past year has been amazing! I have literally felt the blessings of heaven raining down on me! I haven't been able to go back as often as I would like, but the time that I have spent in the temple has been AMAZING!!!! It's the best place on earth!! You can't get any closer to heaven than when you are inside the temple!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!
There is actual snow outside. I am SHOCKED!!!!! (Actually, the fact that the first measurable snowfall in Loveland didn't occur until December 4th is rather shocking!) We got several inches. It's the light and fluffy kind, but it's still pretty slick outside. As of 7:55 this morning, there hadn't been a snow plow on Taft or Eisenhower. Not sure what THAT'S about. The roads are pretty nasty. I drive reeeeeeeeeeeeally slow on snowy/icy roads, so I only fishtailed a little bit. And now I'm safe and warm at work.
The real question is this: why do I get hungrier at work on days when the weather is nasty? I'm starving right now! Normally I'm not hungry this quick! And of course, this is Thursday. I don't go home for lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I guess I could walk next door to the coffee shop and see if they have any of that yummy poppy seed bread. Just my luck, they probably don't. Or I could brave Cleveland and walk across the street to Safeway. But I can just see myself slipping in the middle of the street. I don't fancy myself doing ice ballet in the middle of Highway 287, thank you. So, I guess I'll brave the roads...if I get hungry enough.
I can't complain too much about today's snow, because I've been asking for it. But now that it's here, I am ready for Spring. I'm so fickle!
The real question is this: why do I get hungrier at work on days when the weather is nasty? I'm starving right now! Normally I'm not hungry this quick! And of course, this is Thursday. I don't go home for lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I guess I could walk next door to the coffee shop and see if they have any of that yummy poppy seed bread. Just my luck, they probably don't. Or I could brave Cleveland and walk across the street to Safeway. But I can just see myself slipping in the middle of the street. I don't fancy myself doing ice ballet in the middle of Highway 287, thank you. So, I guess I'll brave the roads...if I get hungry enough.
I can't complain too much about today's snow, because I've been asking for it. But now that it's here, I am ready for Spring. I'm so fickle!
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