Fundraising

Hey, to the few of you who actually read my blog, here is the link to my Indie go-go page where donations are welcome for my musical I am making.

http://www.indiegogo.com/Cimmeria-Grove

I will love you forever if you could make a donation.

Thanks!

Christmas & More!

So, first of all, Merry Christmas! I moved back home until school starts up again, and although I love my family, they can be very boring. It takes hours of convincing just for a simple game of connect four. But, Christmas time was great because we had family party after family party.

First, it was Ladd's polynesian party. Now, if you have never been to a polynesian party, crash one as soon as possible! It's a must in life, cause you have never been to a party until you've been to a poly party.

Next, was my Borup family party. That was fun cause we had our annual Borup ball fight. So, my senior year of high school, my boyfriend at the time, stuffed my locker full of all these plastic balls in order to ask me to prom. We then gave those balls away in the secret santa my family did. My grandma ended up with the balls, and then decided to pass them out; one to everyone. Eventually, one ball was thrown at someone and it didn't take long for everyone to start in on the fight. This year, my grandma gave away the balls as her secret santa gift, and that person soon started throwing the balls at everyone and once again, we were in a ball fight in my family's family room.

On Christmas day, I wasn't expecting any gifts except my stalking and my tickets to the Hale (which I always get). However, I received unexpected gifts from McKenzie, Whitney, and Scott. So, I was pretty happy. But then, we found a box full of small presents, one for everyone (even Ladd and Scott). We all opened them at the same time, and soon all of us were screaming with excitement (although, it did take me a bit longer since I opened it upside down). Inside the wrapping paper, we found itouches. One for all of us! My mom said that Santa went crazy this year and that she was going to return all of them. Don't worry, she didn't.

Since I'm already writing too much I'm just gonna tell you that after Christmas I also went to the Swain family christmas party and my grandma Borup's birthday party. All were fun, and all have great stories, but I don't feel like writing about it. Sorry.

CASTING

So, this weekend was CRAZY! I had my auditions for the musical short film I am working on with my friend David Jon Banks, called Cimmeria Grove. We had so much fun with it, and found some really great options for our characters. Now, we need to work on the script some more (friends and family are helping out with that), and then check out the footage from the auditions and cast our project. This is so exciting for me! Even though a lot of people aren't taking us seriously, we are taking ourselves seriously. This project is going to turn out to be amazing, and a lot of people will be surprised. It's easy to underestimate us. I get it. We are young in the film program, and this is our first big project. However, I feel that our skills are up to it. It's already turning out great, and we aren't even close to being done with the script even. I can't wait to start working on rehearsals. That, I think, will be the best part about this whole thing. Well, that's about all I have to report. See ya

and PS- don't mix carrots and M&M's in the same bowl. It doesn't end pretty!

Favorite Female Celebs!

Okay, I promised to give you my favorite female celebrities, so here it is.

#5 Emmy Rossum

I first saw her in the Disney original movie, Genius, and then after seeing her in Phantom and Day After Tomorrow, I saw how beautiful she has become.

#4 Scarlett Johansson

I don't even know what movie I first saw with Scarlett, but I do remember her when she was younger in Home Alone V. I think it was. Then in The Prestige I realized how awesome she was. Of course, after that there was Ghost World, and that's when I started really liking her. However, since I've seen that movie, she just becomes less and less cool to me. I don't know why, but its true. I can't disagree that she's attractive, though.

#3 Gwen Steffani

I love Gwen! Even though her music will never be the same as it was with No Doubt. She is still gorgeous, and I am so jealous of her style.

#2 Ginnifer Goodwin

Okay, Ginnifer is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love her in every movie she's in. She plays the "everyday girl" so well, and yet she is still incredibly good looking. I first saw her in Mona Lisa Smiles...I think. I also love her in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton and He's Just Not That Into You. I wish I could look as good as her.

#1 Natalie Portman

Natalie is my fav. and has been since...Closer....no...since Star Wars...no, Star Wars is when I first noticed how beautiful she is, then I bought closer just because she and Jude Law and Julia Roberts are in it. That first scene with her walking down the London street and The Blower's Daughter playing in the background....ah! I fell in love just like Jude Law's character did! Then, after V for Vendetta, it just sealed the deal! She can pull of any look, any time, any where. She is definitely my line!

Math is of the DEVIL

I hate math. Once upon a time I was actually good at it. I would get A's on all of my test. NOT ANY MORE!! Now, even when I study for hours at a time, I still fail! AH!

Okay, well other than that life is going good. We are preparing for the musical auditions. I am really excited about that, but it's coming up so fast! My schedule is just getting crazier and crazier. Even Thanksgiving will be crazy. I wish life could just slow down; even for a moment.

I can't wait for next semester. 12-13 credits, work, and rehearsals are all I'm going to worry about. Sometimes I wish I had a boy toy, but then I remember that I don't have time for one, and having one will only make my life more hectic. oh well! Someday.

Anyways, just a small blog to post while sittin' in the library. See you all next blog.

My Top Ten Hottest Celebs!

Okay, so my dearest friend, Ahlin, told me about this 10 favorite hot male celebs, and I totally agreed that I should do one too. Next time I'll be mixing it up by having a top 5 girls, too. So, this is my top 10 boys. Enjoy!

#10 - Brad Pitt

Not only a phenomenal actor, but one of the greatest jaws of all time!

Love him the best in The Mexican.

#9 Ewan McGregor

Ewan has been in my top ten since 8th grade. He is slowly losing his top place, but for now he is still pretty high up there. He used to be number one because of my favorite movie...Moulin Rouge

#8 - Gerard Way

Surprised? I find myself attracted to the emo look sometimes, but he is my number one. What's better than a My Chemical Romance Jacket, right?

#7 - Andy Samberg

Yes he is a dork, but have you ever checked him out? He is quite the looker.

GO HOT ROD!!!

#6 - Casey Affleck

He is one that always makes me happy whenever I watch one of his movies.

My fav. is Oceans 11

# 5 - Mario Barrett

Soooooooo Attractive!!! Love him in Step Up!!!

#4 - Jake Gyllenhaal

First movie I saw him in was Bubble Boy. Not a good first impression. After Donnie Darko and Day After Tomorrow, I slowly started to realize what an amazing looking boy he is. I personally love his eyes!

#3 - Heath Ledger

Even though he is no longer with us, he still makes my list. Short, long, dark, light, facial, smooth: no matter what the style, he pulled it off like a pro. He has been my fav since 10 Things I Hate About You. Love him to death. Plus, he is another really good example of an amazing jaw.

#2 - Jude Law

Gorgeous! I even love him in AI. My love affair with Jude started after watching Gattaca. The rest is history.

#1 - James Mcavoy

I thanks Ahlin for bringing him into my life. I only first noticed him in Narnia, but didn't think he was that well-known of an actor. However, once Ahlin pointed out to me that he was that same actor as Beginning Jane and Penelope, I was instantly hooked. My favorite, even though Atonement is incredible, is Penelope. That kiss seals the deal.

That is all to my Top 10 male Celebs. Next time will be the top five girls.

Lame Blog

So, every time I try to write a new blog, it deletes. That is why its been a long time since my last entry. A bit has happened since then. My acting class has changed my life in a crazy way, my musical is taking over my life in a big way, and my schedule has taken up my life in an unpleasant way. Hopefully I have more to talk about next time, but for now I'll just leave you this picture for your own pondering.

First Super 8 Movie

Today, I took my friends: Melissa, Mckayla, and Lindsay, to the park to shoot my first 8mm movie. I hope I didn't blow it. So, I brought them some awesome costumes, and then they just went and played on the playground in these ridiculous outfits. It was hilarious!!! I don't even care too much if the footage ends up bad, cause it was just fun making!

This also reminded me of the time we made our Enrique Iglesias video to "Hero". I still haven't edited it yet, but we sure did have fun!

I am having so much fun this year. Although my roommates are crazy, so am I; so we get along fabulously. Now we are on our way to make some brownies, do homework, and probably work some Lois & Clark in there somewhere. Hehe! How fun!

Acting!

Today, I acted out a scene in front of an audience (well, my class, at least) for the first time. I wasn't as scared as I normally would be, but still shaking. The rules were that I had to make an entrance and an exit, have three objects from home, and we had to play ourselves. It was fun watching the other people in my class, but when it was my turn, I actually enjoyed being challenged in that way. 

I've only had three classes so far, and yet I have already become comfortable with the other students in the class. It has been a new and interesting experience for me, because normally I am not so open, but with these guys I feel comfortable expressing myself in crazy ways I would normally only do alone. I have even danced all crazy in front of them. And I mean full out crazy! I think this is because we are all putting ourselves out there. We accept each other for who we really are. There is no need for putting on an act (no pun intended). This seems backwards since we are in an "acting" class. Maybe acting really isn't pretending to be someone else, but all the pretending is in our everyday. Maybe acting is letting our true selves out. It's the same reason why Trekkies love to be Trekkies.

Anyways, who knows what I'll be able to do after the semester is over. 

All I know is that this class with definitely help me on my way to being an amazing director. 

Lois & Clark

Last year, my roommate, Jen, decided to make Lois and Clark addicts out of me and the other roommates. It wasn't very hard, because only after the second episode were we hooked. Well, with my new roommates being totally awesome and all, I decided to get them hooked for this year. Let's just say we are already onto Season 3 (my favorite season). There is no better man than Dean Cain!

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I mean seriously!!!

Now, not only am I educating my roommates on cheesy television series of the 90's, but foreign films as well. Tonight we watched "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not." One of my personal favorites. It's so incredible, and impossible to predict. 

This seems really pathetic that all we do is sit in front of the television screen, but we do other things too. Today we went to Swiss days. I introduced my friends to my grandma, (who they instantly fell in love with, and her jewelry) and the culture of the Swiss. We shopped for unique handmade articles, ate scones and pie, and we listened to some barbershop, and yodels. It was a very productive day:)

Okay! So I'm finally posting something! The biggest things in my life right now are my family's crazy move to Spain and leaving me here in the desert, school starting, and my awesome new friendship bracelet I made on an awesome date. The Spain thing is seriously killing me! I never realized how much I love my family. It's only been a few days and I already want them back....well, actually I want to join them. Forget school, forget my friends. I want to stay in their awesome flat with them!

School will be fun and exciting, especially with my musical project I'm working on with David John Banks. It'll be a busy semester, but at least I'm having my New Testament class with lots of friends!

The friendship bracelet is the bomb. It's got maroon, green, and a light yellow in them. My date had a light grayish, silver, and dark gray beaver skin. It's pretty sweet. Now we are officially friends:)

What a summer! But I'm ready for Fall!!!

HEY THIS IS MY POST UNTIL SOMETHING COOL HAPPENS TO ME!!!