Expectations

Sorry about the lapse in blogging (again). It's been a VERY busy week, but I will spare you from those not so exciting stories. Also, I probably should be writing a couple of papers right now, but I'm not. So, on to the the point.

Expectations. We all have them. Some things live up our expectations and some don't. It's the balance of life. Expectations kind of played a big part of this weekend. First off, I figured that 

that person from out of town came back in town for a visit, that person would want to hang out at least for a bit.  Nope. At least, it doesn't seem that way. I don't think I sat in the same room with that person for more than 10 minutes, and when I did, he was a little "busy" on the other side of the room. Then later I clearly make myself available, and my plan fails. Of course, my thoughts go in many different ways. I sound like a jealous boyfriend. Way to kind of get ahead of yourself, Jody! W/e. I've pretty much given up on it. If that person wants to talk, they can make the first move. I'm done with it. I need someone new [weird, I just gave this advice to someone else like 5 minutes ago]. Someone near me and who wants to be with me. 

I went to Hannah's apartment not knowing what to expect. Maybe some awkward, some nostalgia. There was a bit of awkwardness, but only because I haven't reestablished a friendship with Kaleb. On the upside, Dani and I got things worked out. I'm so glad we did. I didn't think we really think we needed to work anything out, but only because I'm oblivious to anything that I'm not staring in the face. So my point is something good did come out that night because I didn't expect to be worked out.

I sang for Dody's recital earlier today, and the whole thing was pretty much amazing. I started thinking about my recital that will happen sometime in the next 2 years. I want mine to be as good but not as hectic in planing and making it work. I want something clever and simple and amazing. Again, I am getting ahead of myself. Sporadically, I will think of things to put into my recital(s). That way, I won't expect my recital to be perfect before I have a recital date and a set list of songs to sing.

The upside of expectations (again), are mainly the things that catch you by surprise because, of course, it doesn't give you a chance to expect anything. For example, I was "kidnapped" this afternoon by Monique, Naquin (aka Malibu), and Lance. It was such a great kidnapping. We walked and chilled at the Fly. So much fun! We also semi-planned to hang out next weekend. I can't wait for the Love Underground and PIE that is a year overdue!!

Also, Katie and I decided that we should watch a movie while we study, do homework, and do our laundry. What do we watch? HERCULES! Kind of random, right? Yes, but oh so good. Now we are watching Chicago, but unfortunately have to call it a night soon. A day of greatness (which just happened to include Orleans Room muffin tops!) must come to an end. 

My point? Expectations aren't always good. Sometime you get let down, but sometimes things can reach incredible heights when your expectations are reached. Also, sometimes surprises could be good, and sometime it can be bad. In the case of today, it was definitely good! 

Right now life is good. <4

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I haven't been able to stop thinking about this song since I've found it on youtube earlier this week. This is Sutton Foster singing "More to the Story," a bonus track featured on the Shrek the Musical CD (that is release on Tuesday, March 24th!). This song really touches my heart. It has so much emotion and beautifully, talented singing (thank you Sutton) that could take down an professional football team.

This is Carly Jibson singing "Tod (The Phone Sex Song)." Just watch. It's pretty fucking hilarious.

BAM!!