I haven't posted in a long time, so I've decided to post all of the names of the horses that I work with (I'm going off a list a saw on, like, my second day there, and I'm doing it in alphabetical order so I don't forget one!):
Absolut (ab-so-lute) (we sometimes call him Lute), Ammie (Amaretta), Apples, Bandit, Barbara, Bear, Becca (Rebecca), Buca (boo-ka), Buster, Caramel, Chino, Daisy, Dusty, Frisco, Happy, Jake, Jenna, King, Licorice, Mo (In A Moment's Notice - he used to be a show horse), Rye, Shadow, Smokey, Snoopy, Spirit, Taco, and Whiskey
Apples, Caramel, Licorice, and Snoopy are used for pony rides. When two, mainly Caramel and Snoopy, are taken to pony parties, we get Happy or King, or both, ready. Barbara follows King around everywhere all day. It is so cute! The rest are all used for lessons and trail rides. Absolut, Bandit, Bear, Buca, Buster, Caramel, Chino, Dusty, Frisco, Jake, King, Mo, Rye, Smokey, Snoopy, Spirit, and Taco are all (I think) geldings (males who can't reproduce). Ammie, Apples, Barbara, Becca, Daisy, Happy, Jenna, Licorice, Shadow, and Whiskey are all mares (females).
I can't do many songs from Hairspray anymore until I find a new website. The website I use now has the songs from the movie, and they have different lyrics. So I'll post the next one as soon as I can!
Okay, it wasn't really freaky, but it was to me. I was in the kitchen making my breakfast when I heard this noise. Someone was trying to open my front door, but since it was locked, they couldn't. So they knocked really loud, but I didn't answer it because I was home alone. I go to look out my mom's bedroom window that faces the front and I saw a silver van that was parked between my house and my neighbor's house. I thought they were visiting her, so I thought nothing of it. Then I went back into the living room and I saw someone standing on my front lawn. Well that scared the crap out of me. Then my friend, the girl I babysit for, called to find out when she should come over. She stays with her Nan who lives four houses down. I asked her if she saw anything weird, but she said no. I guess it was after that when I heard voices coming from the side of my house, but I thought they were at my neighbor's house. Then my friend called a little while later and said that the people were checking the property for lead, because they went to her Nan's house as well. Her Nan asked them what they were doing and they said they were from some company to check for lead. The lady was giving her an attitude. When my friend told me that I thought that those people can't be from a real company. I told her about the voices, then looked out my window to see into my neighbor's backyard, and I noticed that my side gate was open. That put me over the edge. I was really freaked out. My friend called her mom and I called my mom. My friend's mom told her Nan to call the police, which she did. I saw them pull up in front of my house, which is where the people were, but they left like three minutes later, which proved that they were from a real company. Soon after my friend and her uncle, who lives with her Nan, came to get me and we went to her Nan's house until they left which was at about 20 after 11. They came at about 9:30. Her uncle asked me if I was getting an addition on my house, and I said yes, we're adding onto my kitchen, and he said that's why they were there. I told my mom and she felt really bad about it becoming a whole ordeal, but I said what can you do? We didn't know anyone was coming. Stilll, it scared the crap out of me lol.
Anyway, here's another song:
It Takes Two from Hairspray
COUNCIL GUYS
It takes two
Doo doo, wop!
LINK
They say it's a man's world
Well, that cannot be denied
But what good's a man's world
Without a woman by your side
And so i will wait
Until that moment you decide
LINK & GUYS
That i'm your man
And you're my girl
That i'm the sea
And you're the pearl
It takes two, baby,
It takes two
Doo doo - wop!
LINK
A king ain't a king
Without the pow'r behind the throne
A prince is a pauper. Babe,
Without a chick to call his own
So please, darling, choose me
I don't wanna rule alone
Tell me,
LINK & GUYS
I'm your king
And you're my queen
That no one else
Can come between
It takes two, baby,
It takes two
GUYS
Don't you know
LINK
Lancelot had guinevere
Mrs. Claus has old st. Nick
Romeo had juliet
And liz, well, she has her dick
They say it takes two to tango
Well, that tango's child's play
So take me to the dance floor
And we'll twist the night away
Just like frankie avalon
Had his favorite mouseketeer
I dream of a lover, babe,
To say the things 1 long to hear
So come closer baby,
Oh and whisper in my ear
TRACY (in anything but a whisper)
Yeah!
LINK
That you're my girl
And i'm your boy
That you're my pride
And i'm your joy
That i'm the sand
And you're the tide
I'll be the groom
If you'll be my bride
It takes two, baby,
It takes two
TRACY (& GUYS)
I'm your girl (you're my girl)
You're my boy (i'm your boy)
You're my pride
I'm your joy
I'm the sand
You're the tide
Be the groom
I'll be your bride (be my bride)
It takes two...
It takes two...
LINK
It takes two, baby
TRACY & LINK
It takes two
GUYS
...Two - oo
School starts on Thursday. I really don't want to go back. No one likes my school. My friends and I can't stand so many people and there are teachers that either don't know how to teach or should have retired years ago. But a new year means a new musical! I really can't wait for it to start!
In other news, my cousin's husband is giving her a surprise party on Saturday, and on Sunday I have my next lesson! I can't wait! Here's another song:
(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs from Hairspray
TRACY
Well, I brought my own '45s,' so if you put 'em on, I'll show you my stuff!
LOU ANN
Haven't you already shown us enough?
{The Council Girls snicker.)
VELMA
Oh my god
How times have changed
This girl's either blind
Or completely deranged
Ah, but time seemed to halt
When i was "Miss Baltimore Crabs"
Childhood dreams
For me were cracked
When that damn shirley temple
Stole my frickin' act
But the crown's in the vault
From when i won "Miss Baltimore Crabs"
Those poor runner-ups
Might still hold some grudges
They padded their 'cups'
But i screwed the judges
Those broads thought they'd win
If a plate they would spin in their dance
Not a chance!
Cause i hit the stage
Batons ablaze
While belting high 'c's
And preparing souffles!
But that triple somersault
Was how i clinched "Miss Baltimore Crabs"!
VELMA
Proceed...
TAMMY
Are you scared we're on live?
TRACY
No, I'm sure i can cope!
AMBER
Well, this show isn't broadcast
in...
COUNCIL GIRLS
...Cinemascope!
VELMA
I never drank one chocolate malt
No, no desserts for "Miss Baltimore Crabs"
SHELLEY
How many sweaters do you own?
TRACY
Well, I'm sure I've got plenty
Let's see, I have three...five?...
Wait, I have twenty!!
VELMA
I would say 'oy gevalt'
If i wasn't "Miss Baltimore Crabs"!
A tycoon i wed
So cuddly and funny
The old fart dropped dead
But left tons of money
So i bought this station
VELMA & COUNCIL GIRLS
So all of the nation
Could see
VELMA
Baby amber and me!
AMBER
Do you dance like you dress?
LINK
Amber, there's no need to be cruel!
VELMA
Would you swim in an integrated pool?
(The Council Members gasp.J
TRACY
I sure would. I'm all for
integration, it's The New
Frontier!
VELMA
Not in Baltimore it isn't! And may i be frank?
First impressions can be tough
And when i saw you, i knew it
If your size weren't enough
Your last answer just blew it!
And so, my dear, so short and stout
You'll never be "in"
VELMA & COUNCIL GIRLS
So we're kicking you out!
VELMA
You can't get past me kid
But it isn't your fault
VELMA & COUNCIL MEMBERS
It's hard to get rid of "Miss Baltimore...
VELMA
...Crabs!"
You may go.
TRACY
Um... thank you?
PENNY
Gee Tracy, that went well!
(Li'l Inez runs on.)
LI'L INEZ
Hello Ma'am, may I please
audition?
VELMA
No, but you can bow and exalt!
'Cause i was "Miss Baltimore...
VELMA & THE COUNCIL MEMBERS
...Crabs"!
Crabs, Crabs!!!
Today I had my first riding lesson, and it was so much fun! I've never before walked a horse without someone leading, and only then I've only done that once, and today I walked and jogged the horse! I'm so happy that I did so well today! I just cannot wait for my lesson on Sunday!
Here's another song!
I Can Hear the Bells from Hairspray
TRACY
I can hear the bells
PENNY
Tracy, are you all right?
TRACY
Well, don'tcha hear them chime?
PENNY
I don't hear anything.
TRACY
Can't 'cha feel my heartbeat keeping perfect time?
And all because he...
Touched me
He looked at me and stared, yes he
Bumped me
My heart was unprepared when he
Tapped me
And knocked me off my feet
One little touch
Now my life's complete 'cause when he
Nudged me
Love put me in a fix, yes it
Hit me
Just like a ton of bricks, yes my
Heart burst
Now i know what life's about
One little touch
And love's knocked me out and,
TRACY (& ENSEMBLE)
I can hear the bells
My head is spinning
I can hear the bells
Something's beginning
Everybody says
That a girl who looks like me
Can't win his love
Well, just wait and see 'cause
I can hear the bells
Just hear them chiming
I can hear the bells
My temp'rature's climbing
I cant contain my joy
'Cause i fin'ly found the boy
I've been missin'
Listen!
I can hear the bells
Round one
He'll ask me on a date and then
Round two
I'll primp, but won't late because
Round three's
When we kiss inside his car
Won't go all the way
But i'll go pretty far!
And then,
Round four
He'll ask me for my hand and then
Round five
We'll book the wedding band so by
Round six
Amber, much to your surprise
This heavyweight champion
Takes the prize and...
I can hear the bells
My ears are ringing
I can hear the bells
The bridesmaids are singing
Everybody says
Thet a guy who's such a gem
Won't look my way
Well, the laugh's on them 'cause
I can hear the bells
My father will smile
I can hear the bells
As he walks me down the aisle
My mother starts to cry
But i can't see 'cause Link and i
Are french kissin'
Listen!
I can hear the bells
I can hear the bells
My head is reeling
I can hear the bells
I can't stop the pealing
Everybody warns
That he won't like what he'll see
But i know that he'll look
Inside of me yeah,
I can hear the bells
Today's just the start 'cause
I can hear the bells
And 'til death do us part
And even when we die
We'll look down from up above
Remembering the night
That we two fell in love
We both will share a tear
And he'll whisper as we're reminiscin'
Listen!
I can hear the bells
ENSEMBLE
She can hear the bells
TRACY
I can hear the bells
ENSEMBLE
She can hear the bells
TRACY
I can hear the bells
ENSEMBLE
Bum, bum, bum, bum!
Hey everyone! So much has happened since I last posted! My sweet 16 was such a blast! I want to go back! I've been babysitting, and I just got a new volunteer job. I work at stables near my house. I'm a pony walker, and now I'm starting lessons on Sunday! Yay! Also from the 12th to the 17th my mom and I were on vacation. We had so much fun, we didn't want to leave! I just got my school schedule yesterday - no problems like last year! But my town and, therefore, school system, is stupid. Two of my friends didn't get their schedules yesterday; instead they got a letter telling them that they can't get it because of an unpaid fine. They said for to go in for that and schedule problems on Monday and Tuesday, but we just got them yesterday! I think that my friends should have gotten the letter before school got out saying if they didn't pay it by a certain time they wouldn't get their schedule in August. But no. They got the letter when everyone else got their schedules. That's just another reason to be excited for college - no more stupid town and school system!I really do not want summer to end. It went by too fast, and now I'm going to be a junior. I know I just said I can't wait to get out of here, but I'm not ready to go to college. But I'll just enjoy this year and live in the present.
Anyway, here's another song!
Mama I'm a Big Girl Now from Hairsrpay
PRUDY
Don't contradict me!
VELMA
Don't disobey me!
EDNA
Don't even think about going to
that audition.
TRACY, PENNY & AMBER
Please!
MOMS
No!
3 GIRLS
Mother!!!!
MOMS
Stop!
PENNY
Stop telling me what to do
MOMS
Don't!
AMBER
Don't treat me like a child of two
MOMS
No!
TRACY
I know that you want what's best
MOMS
Please!
TRACY
But mother, please,
GIRLS
Give it a rest!!!
ALL
Stop! Don't! No! Please!
Stop! Don't! No! Please!
Stop! Don't! No! Please!
Mama. I'm a big girl now!
TRACY
Once upon a time when i was just a kid
You never let me do iust what the older kids did
But lose that laundry list of what you won't allow
GIRLS
'Cause mama, i'm a big girl now
AMBER
Once upon a time i used to play with toys
But now i'd rather play around with teenage boys
So, if i get a hickey, please don't have a cow
GIRLS
'Cause mama, i'm a big girl now
PENNY
Ma, i gotta tell you that without a doubt
I get my best dancing lessons from you
You're the one who taught me how to "twist and shout"
Because you shout non-stop
And you're so twisted too!
Wo -oh -oh -oh -oh
TRACY
Once i used to fidget
'Cause i just sat home
AMBER
But now i'm just like gidget
And i gotta get to rome!
PENNY
So say, arrivederci!
TRACY
Toodle-loo!
AMBER
And ciao!
GIRLS
'Cause mama, i'm a big girl now
ALL
Stop! Don't! No! Please!
Stop! Don't! No! Please!
Stop! Don't! No! Please!
GIRLS
Mama, i'm a big girl now
(hey mama, say mama)
TRACY
Once upon a time i was a shy young thing
Could barely walk and talk so much as dance and sing
But let me hit that stage, i wanna take my bow
GIRLS
'Cause mama, i'm a big girl now
AMBER
Wo - oh - oh - oh - oh
Once upon a time i used to dress up 'ken'
But now that i'm a woman, i like bigger men
And i don't need a barbie doll to show me how
GIRLS
'Cause mama, i'm a big girl now
GIRLS
Ma, you always taught me
What was right from wrong
And now i iust wanna give it a try
Mama, i've been in the nest for far too long
So please give a push and mama watch me fly
AMBER
Watch me fly
GIRLS
Hey, mama, say mama
PENNY
Someday i will meet a man
You won't condemn
AMBER
And we will have some kids
And you can torture them
TRACY
But let me be a star
Before i take that vow
GIRLS
'Cause mama, i'm a big girl now
PENNY
Oh - Oh - Oh
GIRLS
Mama, i'm a big girl now
AMBER
Hey - Hey - Hey
GIRLS
Mama, i'm a big girl
AMBER
Ooh, such a big, big girl!
GIRLS
I'm a big girl now
ALL
Stop! Don't! No! Please!
Stop! Don't! No! Please!
Stop! Don't! N0! Please!
GIRLS
Mama, i'm a big girl now!!!
I'm bored, so I thought that I would just post a random blog. Today and tomorrow I don't have to babysit, so I'm happy. Tonight I bought the Hairspray soundtrack. Speaking of Hairspray, here's another song.
The Nicest Kids in Town from Hairspray
CORNY
Hey there, Teenage Baltimore!
Don't change that channel!
'Cause it's time for the Corny
Collins Show! Brought to you by
Ultra Clutch Hairspray!
CORNY (& COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Ev'ry afternoon
When the clock strikes four
(bop-bee-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba, bee-ba)
A crazy bunch of kids
Crash through that door
(bop-bee-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba, bee-ba)
They throw off their coats
And leave the squares behind
And then they shake it, shake it, shake it
Like they're losing their mind
You'll never see them frown
'Cause they're the nicest kids in town
Every afternoon
You turn your T.V. on
(na, na, na, na, na, na-na-na-na)
And we know you turn the sound up
When your parents are gone, yeah
(na, na, na, na, na, na-na-na-na)
And then you twist and shout
For your favorite star
And once you've practiced every step
That's in your repertoire
You better come on down
And meet the nicest kids in town
Nice white kids
Who like to lead the way
And once a month
We have our "negro day!"
And i'm the man who keeps it spinnin' round
Mr. Corny Collins
With the latest, greatest Baltimore sound!!
So every afternoon
Drop everything
(bop-bee-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba, bee-ba)
Who needs to read and write
When you can dance and sing?
(bop-bee-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba, bee-ba)
Forget about your algebra
And calculus
You can always do your homework
On the morning bus
Can't tell a verb from a noun
They're the nicest kids in town
Roll Call!!
COUNCIL MEMBERS
I'm Amber!
Brad!
Tammy!
Fender!
Brenda!
Sketch!
Shelley!
IQ!
Lou Ann!
And I'm...LINK!
(All of the girls scream.)
CORNY (& COUNCIL MEMBERS)
So, if every night you're shaking
As you lie in bed
(mony-mony, ooh, mony-mony)
And the bass and drums
Are pounding in your head
(mony-mony, ooh, mony-mony)
Who cares about sleep
When you can snooze in
School?
They'll never get to college
But they sure look cool
Don't need a cap and a gown
'Cause they're the nicest
Kids in town
They're the nicest. Nicest
They're the nicest, nicest
They're the sugar 'n' spicest,
The nicest kids in...
Kids in town!
My dad didn't know what to get me for my birthday (and neither did I :)), so last night he took me to see Hairspray on Broadway. It was so good! I kept telling my mom that she needs to see it. I really want to see it again. Since I'm terrible at giving summaries to anything, I'll just let you all see it for yourselves! Here's the last song I'll post for The Sound of Music, then I'll post a song from Hairspray. This time, when I post songs, I'll put them in order :)
Sixteen Going on Seventeen Reprisefrom The Sound of Music
[Maria:]
You are sixteen going on seventeen
Waiting for life to start
Somebody kind who touches your mind
Will suddenly touch your heart
[Liesl:]
When that happens, after it happens
Nothing is quite the same
Somehow I know I'll jump up and go
If ever he calls my name
[Maria:]
Gone are your old ideas of life
The old ideas grow dim
Lo and behold you're someone's wife
And you belong to him
You may think this kind of adventure
Never may come to you
Darling sixteen going on seventeen
Wait a year . . .
[Liesl:]
I'll wait a year . . .
[Maria:]
Just wait a year . . .
[Maria and Liesl:]
Or two
Good Morning Baltimore from Hairspray
TRACY
Oh, oh, oh
Woke up today
Feeling the way i always do
Oh, oh, oh
Hungry for something
That i can't eat
Then i hear that beat
The rhythm of town
Starts calling me down
It's like a message from
High above
Oh, oh, oh
Pulling me out
To the smiles and the
Streets that i love
TRACY (& ENSEMBLE)
Good morning Baltimore
Every day's like an open door
Every night is a fantasy
Every sound's like a symphony
Good morning Baltimore
And some day when i take to the floor
The world's gonna wake up and see
Baltimore and me
Oh, oh, oh
Look at my hair
What "do" can compare with mine today?
Oh, oh, oh,
I've got my hairspray and radio
I'm ready to go
The rats on the street
All dance round my feet
They seem to say
"Tracy, it's up to you"
So, oh, oh
Don't hold me back
'Cause today all my dreams will come true
Good morning Baltimore
There's the flasher who lives next door
There's the bum on his bar room stool
They wish me luck on my way to school
Good morning Baltimore
And some day when i take to the floor
The world's gonna wake up and see
Baltimore and me
I know every step
I know every song
I know there's a place where i belong
I see all those party lights shining ahead
So someone invite me
Before i drop dead!
ENSEMBLE
Before she drops dead!
TRACY (& ENSEMBLE)
So, Oh, Oh
Give me a chance
'Cause when i start to dance i'm a movie star
Oh, oh, oh
Something inside of me makes me move
When i hear the groove
My ma tells me no
But my feet tell me go!
It's like a drummer inside my heart
Oh, oh, oh
Don't make me wait
One more moment for my life to start...
ENSEMBLE
Good morning, good morning
Waiting for my life to start
TRACY (& ENSEMBLE)
I love you Baltimore
Every day's like an open door
Every night is a fantasy
Every sound's like a symphony
And i promise Baltimore
That some day when
I take to the floor
The world's gonna wake up and see
Gonna wake up and see
Baltimore and me...
ENSEMBLE
Yes, More Or Less We All Agree
TRACY
Baltimore and me...
ENSEMBLE
Someday the world
Is gonna see
TRACY
Baltimore and me!
...is tomorrow!!!! I am so happy! I can't wait. But I am sad. I miss the play, and I'm going to miss my friend who is a senior. Also my English teacher from last year is retiring :( But let's get back to the happy! Tomorrow my friends and I are coming over to go in my pool. This whole week was exams; two each day for two hours each. We got out at 12:10. But tomorrow we only have one, so we get to get out at 10:05! But we had to get a permission slip signed because a school day has to be at least four hours long. I can't wait!!! :) Here's another song:
I Have Confidence from The Sound of Music:
Maria
What will this day be like? I wonder.
What will my future be? I wonder.
It could be so exciting to be out in the world, to be free
My heart should be wildly rejoicing
Oh, what's the matter with me?
I've always longed for adventure
To do the things I've never dared
And here I'm facing adventure
Then why am I so scared
A captain with seven children
What's so fearsome about that?
Oh, I must stop these doubts, all these worries
If I don't I just know I'll turn back
I must dream of the things I am seeking
I am seeking the courage I lack
The courage to serve them with reliance
Face my mistakes without defiance
Show them I'm worthy
And while I show them
I'll show me
So, let them bring on all their problems
I'll do better than my best
I have confidence they'll put me to the test
But I'll make them see I have confidence in me
Somehow I will impress them
I will be firm but kind
And all those children (Heaven bless them!)
They will look up to me
And mind me with each step I am more certain
Everything will turn out fine
I have confidence the world can all be mine
They'll have to agree I have confidence in me
I have confidence in sunshine
I have confidence in rain
I have confidence that spring will come again
Besides which you see I have confidence in me
Strength doesn't lie in numbers
Strength doesn't lie in wealth
Strength lies in nights of peaceful slumbers
When you wake up -- Wake Up!
It tells me all I trust I lead my heart to
All I trust becomes my own
I have confidence in confidence alone
(Oh help!)
I have confidence in confidence alone
Besides which you see I have confidence in me!
Today is my dance recital. I am doing hip hop this year. The song is a combination of Justin Timberlake's Sexy Ladies and Ciara's Get Up. This year's theme is The Calendar. I will also be getting an award; a trophy for 11 years. You get a medal and certificate for 5-9 years and a trophy and certificate for 10+ years. I can't wait!
Here's the last song from The King and I:
Whistle a Happy Tune Reprise (we didn't do the A Puzzlement Reprise either):
[ANNA]
Whenever I feel afraid
I hold my head erect
And whistle a happy tune
So no one will suspect
I'm afraid.
While shivering in my shoes
I strike a careless pose
And whistle a happy tune
And no one ever knows
I'm afraid.
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