"I Teach Them Correct Principles and They Govern Themselves"

Ah. As I stare at the monitor and type this post, my itchy eyes and uncoordinated fingers are scrambling up my thoughts. Have you ever been going about your business and then all of a sudden you look at your hands and realize you're shaking? haha That's been me all week. I know in the last post I wrote I was sick at home. But that yuckiness went away after a full day of rest and Hulu (Hello Smash and Once Upon a Time). Now my grossness is back stronger than before and I'm at school, battling homework and all that jazz. Zac's next to me in the library and we're sharing a big ol' lump of tuxedo fudge from valentine's day. I'm wearing my snazzy sweater vest I got from DI and my hair is big as big can be. This past week has been out to get me. I'm pretty certain of it. But it's the best when you can unwind with a bubble bath and watch Mythbusters on Netflix with the hubby.
SPEAKING OF HUBBIES.
Zac's on project to make us a homemade computer! I LOVE HIM AND HIS SMARTNESS. haha He's been working hard all week long adding up costs, creating a budget, and asking me for my insignificant valuable input in this computer creation. We're pretty pumped about this...in the end, the computer will cost at most $365 not including the monitor, mouse, or keyboard. I just looked over at him and he's looking up more steals. :]
I applied on Tuesday for a library clerk position. Confession time: I've wanted to be a librarian since I was a little girl. No, really. I just love the idea of being surrounded by books for hours at a time and helping people with books. As soon as classes were over for the day, I went to library, found Zac, and he told me a position in Emily's interlibrary loan department just opened up. I emailed my resume and class schedule immediately. The job listing closed the next day and they'll be hiring whoever it is tomorrow. Fingers crossed, please! :]
I've started writing my new one act play this week! Hoorah! I also have a new scene for my novel saved on my laptop which I'll be editing like a madwoman tonight.
Last night was my first rehearsal for Hedda Gabler! FINALLY. Oh my word. I always forget how nervous I get right before the first rehearsal. It's almost like I'm auditioning all over again...especially because I was cast in this show last October. haha But Lawrence, my director, is the bomb diggity. He is so awesome at creating a fun and relaxing environment for us actors to play around in.
As I'm learning more and more about directing this semester, I have a growing appreciation for all the HARD and INTENSIVE work directors do. While I'm required to take this class for my major, I don't know if directing is my forte. haha I'd much rather stay behind the scenes with writing or take direction while acting. That's just where I'm most comfortable. However, it never hurts to be pushed and stretched...so I'm jumping on in with trust and confidence in myself as well as the Lord that everything will work out. :] While in directing class today, George Nelson mentioned a quote from Joseph Smith Jr. The quote: "I teach them correct principles and they govern themselves."  Having the gift of agency is so precious and powerful. I am so grateful for the guidance of the Spirit, both in theatre and life. :]

Keep smiling,
Chelsea