Culture Projects- April 15, 2010

你好 [nǐ hǎo]

Hello from China!

For the past few weeks, my students have been working on their multicultural projects on China. Today was the day they were all due and I was so surprised by how incredible they all turned out. Some students even dressed in Chinese attire, and most girls wore chopsticks in their hair. My students created projects such as the Great Wall of China, the Great Wheel of China which actually was a moving ferris wheel, pagodas, and a Chinese town filled with a dragon dance along the street. My students always go above and beyond and their hard work definitely pays off!

We got to walk around and see all of the other classes' projects as well, and some of them were really creative! I've had so many great memories at this school and I'll be sad to say goodbye next week. I couldn't have asked for a better internship experience and I will never forget it!

Chocolate bunnies continue- April 14, 2010

Yummy yummy choco-latte!

I seem to always have a bottomless pit of chocolate and candy. Healthy eater? Psh. Life is better with chocolate!

At dance today, I was greeted with a late Easter gift. Hey, better late than never! I love chocolate Easter bunnies and always eat one every spring. This Easter, I didn't have one in my basket so I was a little disappointed. Not that my basket was lacking in the chocolate department, but the bunny is tradition, so I missed it. Today I got wish! My little kiddies must know me well. :)

Looks like Easter is lasting a little longer this year. I love my traditions and don't feel quite right when they are forgotten. Now my Easter season is complete.

Glee is back!- April 13, 2010

Glee is finally back!!

There is finally a successful TV show that has both singing and dancing! Ever since the first episode I watched, I was hooked. Glee always finds something new to bring to the table and I don't think there has ever been an episode I didn't enjoy. All of the songs are so fun to sing and I definitely got in the habit of checking itunes every week to download the new ones. Unfortunately, season 1 was rather short and they left us hanging for so long. But the new season is back and I'm more than ready!

My name is Catie, and I'm a Gleek!

Lululemon inspirations- April 12, 2010

Lululemon, how I love thee.

Lately I've tried to have a better outlook on situations and life in general. I've never really been a negative person, but I think everyone could use more positive thoughts in their life, no matter who you are. Not only do I love Lululemon clothing for dancing, but their bags have such great messages on them. I've definitely tried to incorporate these into my everyday thoughts and happenings.

See if these ideas have any impact on you...

-Friends are more important than money.

-Do one thing a day that scares you.

-Life is full of setbacks. Success is determined by how you handle setbacks.

-The conscious brain can only hold one thought at a time. Choose a positive thought.

-Breathe deeply and appreciate the moment. Living in the moment could be the meaning of life.

-Jealousy works the opposite way you want it to.

-Stress is related to 99% of all illness.

Dance, sing, floss and travel...these are great words to live by :)

Sunday Shopping- April 11, 2010

Oh how I love the Neiman Marcus butterflies.

Although most of the items at Neiman are way above my price range, I still love riding the escalator up into butterfly heaven every time I'm at the mall. I also love checking out the newest Chanel, Manolo Blahnik and Chrisitan Louboutin pumps. I've never purchased any, but I do dream about my white sparkled Louboutin wedding dress heels that I'll wear one day. Yes, I'm dreaming of shoes, but doesn't every girl dream of their favorite fashions?

Days at the mall always put me in a happy mood. Dreaming of designers tonight!

Purdy nails- April 10, 2010

I rarely get my nails done, but when I do, I feel so prissy.

Beth and I spent a lovely Saturday afternoon strolling outside and then getting our nails done. With the weather being as perfect as it has been lately, all I ever want to do is just be outside. Just taking a walk or laying down staring at the clouds can be such a wonderful afternoon.

So after spending the day outside in the sunshine, we decided to be girly girls and get our nails done. So for the rest of the day I walked around life a priss, afraid to touch anything worrying that it would break a nail. But hey, every girl likes to get all dolled up every once in a while. :)

RENT at UCF- April 9, 2010

No day but today!

Tonight Beth and I went to see the musical Rent at the UCF theatre. I've always been a fan of the story and songs from Rent, but have never gotten the opportunity to see the musical in person. I've known how great the UCF theatre department is, but hadn't seen them perform since my freshmen year. They are ridiculously amazing!

I seriously can't describe how great the musical was, it far surpassed my expectations. I honestly feel like anyone in it could be on Broadway right now. Every song was either just as good or better than any of the soundtracks I've heard. All of the actors perfectly portrayed the characters and added their own flare to the parts. If you didn't get a chance to see it, you missed out. I definitely laughed and almost cried in parts. Rent is such a beautiful story and I was so happy I finally got to see it in person!

The UCF theater department is full of such talented individuals. Although UCF isn't known as being an art school, you better look out because here are the future stars of Broadway! Great job everyone, you were definitely inspiring.