Merica'

Having spent the last 9 months is America, it's hard to walk away for four months. At first I struggled with the move and how to adjust to this whole new culture, but it turns out if you just wait and take in everything that is around you then its as perfect as you make it. The space of which America is spread out across, the mountains, the fast food places, accents, sunshine, palms trees. All of which just captivated me. This is my home. I already miss the 3am trips to Walmart, having Papa John's on speed dial, sitting my the pool, popping the any of the beaches, shopping in LA. All of which i have become a custom to. This is the place where I owned my first flat, with women who have become my sisters. Its the place where I lived my dreams and have gathered so many memories and new friends and family.
To live as an American has been an experience and one I can't wait to go back to, even if it is only for a while.

America, you large country, you hold the beauty of pure people, magical sites and heart warming sunsets.

i miss you.

leaving

So last Tuesday was my last day in America, this summer I will be spending time at home with my family and friend. But before I depart for four months James, Megan and Molly took us to spend the day in Downtown LA and Hollywood before mine and Hannas' flight. We first had to stop at LAX to drop someone off, then we headed to the American Apparel warehouse in Downtown LA which is were all of the clothes are made. Inside the warehouse they have 90% off of there clothing, so having left space in my suitcase for this trip I filled it well. James then took us to Hollywood, Melrose to do some more shopping, where infact james just pretty much brought everything we saw, which came with the Hollywood Price Tag. The sun was shining, I was with my closets friends, seeing Hollywood for the last time in a while, it was a wonderful day. James took us to this milkshake place where celebrities would come in and make their own shake and then sell it, fabulous idea. We each got one and they were magical. I was frantically running around Hollywood and Melrose making sure that I had gifts for everyone and then Danil showed up to join us at the airport. Saying goodbye was hard enough now he has showed up. One of my best friends. It was super hard saying goodbye even though we know that its only going to be for a few months, it's still sad; as my and Hanna had unloaded our bags out of the car we walked into the airport sobbing as our friends pulled away. 

Off to England. 

Venice Beach

One of my dreams has always to go to Venice Beach and as my time is getting closer to leaving and ready for more no sleep, Casey kindly took us today. It was everything I thought it would be exciting, loud and vibrant  It reminded me of London; everyone doing their own thing and not really caring. The street performers were outstanding, the skaters were talented, the sand was warm and beautiful the ocean was clear, the brezze perfect. It was such a wonderful place, inspiring. I one day would love to live here. 

time to part

With just a few weeks left before everyone starts to leave for home, for tour; pretty much the whole of our new kid year got together in a number of flats and to just be together. We all just sat around in each others company and chatted about everything, how fast everything has gone and how our lives are about to part and embark on many of the best experiences of our lives. Its sad and yet refreshing at the same time. It was a lovely night at the end of it Hanna and I just came home early sat on the sofa and just spoke for hours. It was a perfect night. 

outreach

4 hours sleep, and preparing for a week of no sleep. Not that we are complaining as we are so blessed to be given the chances and experiences that we are. Last saturday was our outreach show with all of the casts of the places we had been visiting, we had rehearsal till 1am, we got home at 1.45am and our car had to be back there at 5.45am to help unload the truck and set up the stage. Lucky we were brought doughnuts and cakes to keep us going but I secretly think it was to give us a sugar rush to make us work harder. We were awake on coffee and red bull then sugar, we had to wait at least half and hour to just get the keys to get into the gym so James played Beyonce to get us going and turns our the boys lived their dreams and were dancing on the car. It was the most thrilling 5.45am call I have ever had! 

The show was magical and them pictures are to come.  

Dream; Dance Excellence

DANCE EXCELLENCE 2013; I have never experience DE before, Its how most of my friends now family joined the Young Americans and I have heard all about it. It was nothing that I had expected it to be. It was better. I can not possiably put it all into good enough words to describe it. It was the most humberling week, I was able to wittness the most outstanding, graceious perfromer, dancers and people. Every day I learn't something new, there were studios from all over the world in one place to share and experience their passion together; dance. From the moment i walked through the door i knew i was in for something magical, each day the dancer were able to take part in workshops with master dancers in every type of dance, I had the blessing to be able to watch them and take part in some. I couldn't even get onto the floor to dance because I was taken away by the beauty of these dancers. It was one of the best weeks I have yet to experience, I was then able to perform a show with 2 dancers from each state and country, It was magical. I am speechless just thinking about. I have learnt more from being apart of dance excellence that I thought possiable. I dreamed. I achieved of being a young american. Each of these dancers have a gift and a heart of gold, they dream big and they will achieve big. I am so excited and honored.

 

time off

FINALLY! we have not had a full weekend off since Christmas and a day off in nearly a month. TODAY IS THAT DAY. It felt so good, I laid in bed till mid day, then sat out at the pool for the rest of it; I got a bit burnt. But Danil came over and Lea made us a veggie Indian dinner, which was beautiful and just stayed indoors and packed our apartment up together. It was wonderful, after being so busy for so long and not having anytime to do anything life seems to be boring. But not today, i am surrounded by my family and i love them

Hip Hop

This may not look like your normal Hip Hop final, however Jermey had this idea like a whole concept of a dance placed in the 20's we all had characters, it had a story plot. It was awesome Mary and I were waitress. We were meant to have it will all 109 of us but there was not enough room for it to be safe with a set to. so we all did it in groups of 20.