Tired, but excited!

These pictures are of Lacey and I in the dance called "Floored" by Beth Dickson. The photos are from our Synergy concert on March 6, but the performance from tonight was the same dance, only we made some changes that enhanced the piece :) Sorry they aren't the best photos, haha!

Oops, a little blurry!

Tonight was the last time I was able to perform Beth Dickson's Senior piece at the Senior Capstone concert. When you are a senior in the BFA dance program, you're required to choreograph an 8-10min piece for this concert. My cute friend, Lacey and I had the privilege to be in Beth's piece which was about her and her father who passed away a few years ago from MS. Beth is a wonderful woman and she is so full of light. I felt her love for her father when she choreographed and coached us through. I hope that I was able to portray the true meaning behind the dance. Lacey is the cutest girl and also very talented. It was awesome to dance with her too! I just love dancing!! I love the fact that I can portray how I feel though my movement and dance. Dance is very therapuetic for me. I don't know what I would do without it. It really bothers me when people ask me what I am going to school for and when I tell them that I am majoring in dance, they seem to look down on that or seem disappointed. They ask why? How do you make money with that? and, my favorite,"What on earth are you going to do with that degree?" I am actually getting used to it, but the only reason why I bring it up is because my amazing ballet teacher, who is very knowlegeable, gave us a little inspirational talk today. We talked aout a lot of things. One thing he said that I loved was "It's more important to make a Life than a Living!" When he said that I was thinking, "YES! You're so right!" I wish everyone knew that. That's how I feel about dancing. ALso, I dance for myself because i love it and I love how it makes me feel. It's not good to be dancing to prove people wrong, you need to dance for yourself! That's how you'll get far. Its my ultimate dream to be a professional dancer! I am working so hard and I push myself all the time, I know i'm not perfect, but I want so badly to succeed in dance and be able to perform and share my talents with everyone. I am determined and I'm doing everything I can to get there! I'm so grateful for my family, especially my mom for being so supportive to me and my decisions in life. My mom is always helping me think positively and providing me with unlimited encouragement as well! I love her! and my daddy too!! They are the best parents ever! :)
Sorry, I'll get off my soapbox now. That's just been on my mind a lot. School is coming to an end in about 4 weeks and I am thrilled! Although, I sure will miss having technique everyday! I'll be going to yoga a lot and hopefully some class at my studio to stay in shape until my workshop. I have just been so tired lately. I can't hide it anymore, haha. So I am ready for school to end. I will be taking 2 classes on the first block, but that's all! haha! Unfortunately, my work schedule will stay the same, only working on the weekends, because I don't want to loose those hours for when school starts up again.
Despite my incredably tired and sore body, I am doing well. I have a lot of good things happenening for me and I am really privileged. AND best of all, conference is tomorrow, which I am very eager for! I know there will be something that I need to hear and that will help me. I have been praying for guidance and happiness. I am so grateful for our prophet Pres. Monson and the fact that we can have direct advice and council from the Lord. We live in an amazing time!
Well I better conclude, sorry if this was so random, I have just had a lot on my mind. To my friends, please call me if you ever need to talk or play! I love to do that! And, I love you guys and I always want to help! So, don't hesitate! Love you all! Goodnight!