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i just felt like I had to write this.
You see, I really wanna be an actress some day in the future. I love drama, people say I'm good in it and it's just...my dream. But the thing that REALLY makes me angry is that... people just don't believe in me!! They say it's just a fake dream and I'll get over it. haha. Doesn't that annoy anybody else out there??? Why do people tend to think that someone won't make it to being an actress or a singer or something. I believe that if you have the real talent you'll make it anywhere!
Another thing about this : does anybody know any ways to become an actress? perhaps someone in the family that made it ? soz :)
And.. If there's anybody that loves acting too, I'd love to meet them, talk to them... add me on msn : helloo_byoo@hotmail.com or write a mail or something. I most certainly WILL reply! ! ! I seriously would like to meet someone like that cuz it seems liek there ain't much of them in my school :)
xxx kisses for everyone xxx
Summer 2007 Group Quest offerings:
United Planet is proud to offer the following Group Quests for Summer 2007!
Cultural activities and excursions are included in all of United Planet’s Group Quests!
Cambodia Dental Quest – led by Dr. Jon Ryder, those who work in or study the field of Dentistry are invited to join this Quest to assist the children in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Volunteers will work with Dr. Ryder providing care to patients at the Children’s Hospital and will also conduct oral health education sessions for children in local schools and villages. Sunday July 1 – Wednesday July 11, 2007
Cambodia Photography with a Difference Quest – Dr. Jon Ryder is a man of many talents! In addition to his full-time work as a Dentist, he is also a gifted and avid photographer. Join this quest to pursue your passion of photography while providing necessary work to a community in need. Wednesday July 11 – Saturday July 21, 2007
China Quest –Shan Shan Nie, a former staff member of United Planet and a Boston University student, will be guiding the China Quest team. Shan Shan is currently a resident of the United States and speaks English fluently. She has also resided in ChengDu for over fifteen years. She is well acquainted with the best features of the city and is fluent in the ChengDu dialect. Volunteers will teach English to ChengDu Sports University students while learning Chinese and the customs and culture of that community. Friday May 25 - Sunday June 3, 2007
Costa Rica Environment Quest for students –High school and college students are invited to apply for this 2 week Group Quest to Costa Rica where you will live with a host family, work on a conservation project, participate in fun cultural activities, and visit interesting and fun sites! United Planet’s own Quest Director, Theresa Higgs, will be leading this Group to Costa Rica! Monday July 30 – Monday August 13, 2007
Costa Rica Construction Quest for students - High school and college students are invited to apply for this 10 day Group Quest to Costa Rica where you will live with a host family while working on a construction project in the same community. The group will also participate in exciting cultural activities as well as travel to beautiful and interesting places! Monday July 16 – July 25, 2007
Chile Law Quest - This is a new and special Quest being offered to Law Students and Lawyers! Led by Mr. Steve Kasher, a lawyer from California, volunteers will travel to Santiago, Chile and work with students from 2 different Law Schools. Living with a host family, cultural activities and excursions will provide you with intimate knowledge of the Chilean culture. In addition, speakers will be arranged to address issues such as Chilean politics, the Chilean Legal System and much more! Sunday August 5 – Tuesday August 14, 2007
Chile Home-Building Quest for High School students – High school students with Spanish language skills are invited to work side-by-side with local Chilean youth to build homes for those who need them in rural Chile. Wednesday July 11 – Wednesday July 25, 2007
Chile Home-Building Quest for College students – College students with Spanish language skills are invited to work side-by-side with local Chilean youth to build homes for those who need them in rural Chile. Wednesday July 11th – Friday July 27th, 2007
Jordan Group Quest: “Photography with a Difference” - Volunteers will work on an important and interesting Environmental project as they explore the Jordanian culture through the eye of the lens! Led by talented photographer and veteran UP Group Leader Dorcas Platt Wagenknecht, volunteers will improve their photography skills while gaining valuable insight into the life of Jordanians.
Tanzania Group Quest – Volunteers will work with local non-profit organizations in and around Dar es Salaam to educate young people about HIV/AIDS. This may include school and community center presentations, discussions with youth and visitations to homes where people are living with HIV/AIDS. Volunteers will stay with host families and participate in Swahili language courses, culture classes and excursions. Saturday July 28 – Saturday August 11, 2007
Turkey Group Quest: “Let’s Meet Where the Continents Meet” This unique and culturally fascinating quest will blend working with children at a Foster Home in Istanbul while learning about the incredible culture and people of Turkey! The group will be led by Holly Graham, a Boston-based teacher and returned United Planet volunteer. Holly will mentor the volunteer team members in creating and leading education and fun activities for the children at the Foster Home. Wednesday June 27 –Saturday July 7, 2007
My daughter participated in the Black History Program at school. She had two short presentations to make. The girl had nerves of steel. She couldn't wait until it was her turn. I was very proud of her. Her voice was loud and clear. You can detect a wee bit of her momma's Texas accent. :D Try to ignore my shoddy camera work.
First presentation - Red, Black and Green
Second presention - First hair brush patent
Emma shows us the Pan African flag.
Emma and Kel.
This little boy just LOVES my daughter. He's a sweetie pie with impossibly long eyelashes. It's hard to tell from this picture, but no male should have eyelashes that long and gorgeous!
In the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress categories, I am choosing who I hope will win this year. I know they are both longshots.
Best Actress
Who will probably win: Helen Mirren (The Queen)
My vote goes to: Meryl Streep (The Devil Wears Prada) - her performance was chilling to say the least, and human. Glamorous, yet despicable. I guess I should just say multi-faceted and shut up!!
Best Supporting Actress
Who will probably win: Adriana Barraza (Babel) I've been hearing a lot of buzz for Adriana. I don't know if she will win and I wouldn't mind if she did, but...
My vote goes to: Rinko Kikuchi (Babel) - she learned a new language for this role - sign language. The director asked that she only speak sign language on set. She had a translator to communicate with the director. A sign-language translator translated her words into Japanese and another translator had to translate the Japanese into another language (either Spanish or English) so the director could understand. Also, I appreciated her role more the second time I saw the movie...she keeps things interesting to say the least.
So, my host mother often invites me to go to the theatre with her, and I accept anytime I am able to. I love going to the theatre, and I find that it really helps me to figure out what I comprehend and also get to test my rapid-fire French skills. The theatre is interesting because the actors are using very specific vocabulary and they often talk with accents or in strange voices, so it is difficult for a person to understand if French is not their native language.
Akila told me that she and her friend were going to the theatre Friday and that it would be a good opportunity for me to talk with some interesting people, so I was really excited. We got in the car to go to the theatre, picked up Isabele, and we were on our way. Minutes later we arrived in front of a house and parked the car. I was really confused. Akila was like “ok, we’re here.” So I got out, and I asked her if we were at the theatre. Apparently it is really common here for traveling productions to go to peoples’ houses and present their play for only 30 or so people.
So, we went in, did the whole kiss introduction, talked for a while and then the production began. It was only one lady, and she came down the stairs for a dramatic entrance. After that, she performed alone for one hour and did two costume changes. It was really neat because she included the audience. I have to admit though, that I was mostly praying that she wouldn’t ask me something because I didn’t want to have to explain that I had no idea what was going on in the play. Haha.
After she finished her performance, everyone clapped for a really long time, so I figured it must have been really interesting. Don’t get me wrong here, I understood a lot of what she was saying, but I couldn’t piece together a story because I didn’t get any of the context. Akila told me after it was over that the word she kept repeating meant fortune teller, and it was a story of a woman who had a twin sister when she was young who died and she assumed her personality. After she explained that to me, I understood a lot better.
The actress came over and I got to speak a bit with her. She told me that I had great energy coming from my eyes while she was performing, whatever that means. Akila told her that I look at the television like that too, and we were the only ones who laughed at that. I hope she didn’t take offense…it was only a joke. I am supposed to go to the theatre again next week, but I guess it could be another home performance. I have to say that it was very interesting.
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