Top 5 moments of 2011.

Thought I'd put together my favourite moments of 2011 'cause i'm feeling reflective, which is rare.

Number 5 - 
Idina Menzel

What can I say this woman is incredible, and on the 6th October I finally got the chance to see her live. Something that I've wanted to see forever. If you're not into musicals and stuff you won't get it, but she's too good. Wicked, Rent and Glee. Need I say more?
Thought I was a big fan, and don't get me wrong; i've seen (and know) a lot of crazy fan's but Idina Menzel's following is the craziest I've ever seen. Just look at the crowd, Idina is in there somewhere, you probably can't see because people are launching themselves at her.

(Managed to elbow our way in)

Number 4 - 
Legally Blonde The Musical


Oh wow. Where do I start? If you know me or follow me on twitter you probably know how much I bum this show. Yes, I've seen it a fair few times and still love it now as much as I did when I first saw it. Makes me laugh how many people "don't get" how you can see a show so many times and not get bored. People comment a lot on my regular trips there, but let me remind you, I don't give a flying fuck what you think.
My arguement always is; "have you watched a film more than once? 'Cause that's always the same, with the same cast and lines... This isn't."
(If you're a theatre fan like me, use this comparison, its a good 'un.)

(I don't know what the show would be like if it wasn't for this woman)

Getting to know the show is great but getting to know the fellow weirdo's like me who see it a lot and of course the extremely talented cast is a lot better. We've said goodbye to many great performers at the Savoy (Sheridan Smith, Suzie Mclean and Alex Gaumond to name just three) but said hello to many more, that have met our high standards and exceeded these, which personally I never thought would happen. Natalie Casey and Carley Stenson being two in particular.

If you haven't seen the show then shame on you, you should. I highly recommend it, and who knows, I might see you there.

 (Carley Stenson - Current Elle Woods)

 (Natalie Casey - Current Paulette - Love this woman)

(Suzie Mclean - One of the most talented people I've ever met, incredible)

Number 3 - 
Ayia Napa


Is that how you spell it? I still have no fucking clue. Anyhoooo, the best holiday of 2011 was of course Napa with my beautiful ladies. Met some pretty cool people on our travels and had some mental times, some of which shouldn't be spoken about again. Had such an amazing time and would love to go back. If you're looking for a party holiday in 2012, get your arses there. Just stay away from the meaty bouncers and crazy Irish gypo's that claw your eyes out. You might also wanna stay away from the hotel we stayed at too, not gonna tell you the name cause it's all part of the experience and I would honestly love for you to end up staying there. Just a warning, if you do stay there.. pack your condoms for when you go in the pool or to the downstairs nightclub. Actually just wear a full body condom 24/7, can you get those? God knows what STI's are lurking round there. You'll thank me later.

(Love these girls) 

Number 2 - 
London Times


I had to put many events into one category, because basically there has been far too many to give each of them a number. I love London, and to say I live about a 3 hours train ride away, I think I've done pretty well to get there as much as I have in a year. Maybe even spent more time there than I have in Leeds. No, that's a lie. I've said so much about how I want to live there, and I'm making a realistic prediction that 2013 will be the year I finally do it.
I've mentioned two things already in my list that go into this catergory, Legally Blonde and Idina Menzel. But I'm just gonna put a few more things down...

Friends
Not gonna lie, I've made some amazing friends in London, who all have the same crazy interests as me. Where have you all been hiding before now? It's great to get away and spend some time down there. When I say I have 2 different lives, I'm not exaggerating. That's the way it is. You know who you are, in case you forgot.. here.

                                                                (Ignore the random woman at the back)

More..
West End Bares - Such an entertaining night, can't wait to go again.
West End Live - Great free event, everyone should go.
Wicked - GO, now. (Rachel Tucker... That is all)

 And Finally...
Number 1 -
PGL


A bit weird for me to think that the best time of 2011 was while I was working but you can hardly call it a job. One of the best 6 weeks of my life. It was crazy, worked hard but definitely played harder. Still on my downer from when I left the place in November and I would love to go back next year but new things have come up.
Met some really amazing people, had a lot of fun and did some wild things that should never be brought up. Loved living on the Isle Of Wight, even if it was full of the chaviest people I have ever met. And I'm sure I will be visiting the island again pretty soon.

 Wow. That took longer than expected.

Insane week.

Not done a blog in a while, and thought while I'm stuck in quarantine in my own home for 48 hours, I have all the time in the world to do so. I'll explain why later...

Well, where do I start, I think all this began a week ago today, when I was on an all time high after my AWESOME 5 day party weekend - I wont go into that now.. but I was still, as ever, in the midst of being generally confused about life and not sure what to do next. Whilst waiting to hear from Disney, PGL and many other random jobs (including a House of Commons application, wtf?) I got a text.. Yes, a text. With a kind of job offer from PGL which didn't really make sense. It was the phonecall the following morning that really forced me to make a decision. It was take a job on the Isle of Wight and start tomorrow or never? That meant dropping everything here in the fabulous Leeds, including so many plans, a job, dancing, pantomime.. All for 10 weeks of work at the other end of the country. It all sounds a bit sudden, and most people would have turned it down but me and my irrational mind decided it was a fab idea. So a many phone calls and texts later - especially the one with work (Thanks to two people, you know who you are if you're reading this who are STARS) and I was ready to leave. Actually, thats a lie, I had some crazy packing to do, not to mention buy all the "outdoor" clothes I needed to run out and buy, £300 later I was almost prepared.

Im gonna skip to Sunday, Day 2 in the training mansion, somewhere near Wales/Shrewsbury, I'm not quite sure but it was the most rural i've ever been. (seriously, it was 40 minute drive to the nearest shop) It was this day that a few people starting being sick and 12 hours of a hell of a lot of contact games and "team building" with 40 people on our course- we knew it wasn't looking good. Each night we had more people being taken under by this "Norovirus" and taken to quarantine  by men dressed in black coming to collect them at night (It was even more terrifying than it sounds). On Wednesday morning I woke to find that over 30 people had been taken in total by this bug, and only a few of us "survivors" remained, having to walk around in masks and people in white suits cleaning everything including tree's, I was outta there. 

I wasn't lying.

So here I am now, stuck in my bedroom in Leeds, again. Even though i'm a "survivor" I am still in quarantine for 48hours as I could be a carrier. But I can be released tomorrow, YAY. I am due to enter the Noro-mansion again for the second half of the training course on Wednesday, and then heading to the Isle of Wight a few days after. Although I have a job interview in London next week, so not sure whether to go to that. Wow, thats the first time Ive mentioned London in this whole blog, I was doing so well. 

Anyway, one of the perks is that I'm getting paid for moping around at home and they're paying me to drive back down there, so no need for me to complain that much. But I'm still gonna, cause this is all shit.

Im gonna stop moaning now, cause i'm boring myself here.

So long guys, hopefully I'll still be alive this time next week after entering that place again, this week it was, 38 Norovirus, 1 fractured ankle and 1 in hospital after a fit. So whats gonna occur next time?

It's all fun though.. they say.

Love and Peace. 

Disney - The waiting game.

Don't kill me when I say, I'm not a huge fan of Disney, and I rarely put myself through the pain of watching Disney films. So it was a bit of a random decision to audition to be a character and parade performer at Disneyland Paris. I must be mad.
The auditions were an experience to say the least, a crowded room full of crazy Disney fanatics (and one butch woman who was clearly pissed and lost) prancing around, was not my idea of fun. I never thought for a second I would get through, but here I am, waiting to be jetted off to Paris, to dress up everyday, listen to those annoying songs and interact with the millions of children. Sounds like my idea of hell.
So, why do I want to go so bad?
I honestly have no idea. I'm known to have pretty random ideas of what to do with my life, that change on a day to day basis and I've always loved to perform and travel, so this maybe is not as crazy as it seems. But you see, Disney being Disney- one of the most powerful companies in the world; would have to over complicate a simple casting procedure.
I auditioned back in April, and they're allowed to keep our files until October, which after that mean we have to audition again. There was about 500 people in my audition and about 25 made it through. You'd think that was a pretty low amount, but I doubt a single one of us is yet to hear any news about a position.
Their method is putting everyone on a list, and we have to wait for someone to leave that matches our criteria.  That's height to the cm and our dancing and acting ability on a scale of 1-10. So the chances are pretty slim that anyone is going to leave in that time that matches me exactly.
It's quite annoying that your whole life goes on hold, waiting for this one call to say your going. Do you start a new job? Go to university? The fact they say you have a job, but then its not 100% (probably not even 50%) is highly frustrating.
Whilst waiting and wondering whats going on I did a little research, not being too happy with what I found.
Firstly, the high rates of suicide of workers at Disneyland Paris - WTF?
And, the rumour you get sacked if you dont smile 24/7 - which is quite easy to believe after the audition.

So, I have kept myself from doing anymore research that may put me off, its living in Paris getting paid pretty good money and an apartment for doing very little - an idea which I do not like, but love.
So here's the latest on my situation, I emailed the casting director last week to just ask what was going on.. It seems a lot of people must feel as frustrated because I got what looks very likely to be an automated email. Joy. Here it is:

"Dear Lucy,
Thank you for your patience and understanding in waiting so long for a
position here at the Character and Parade Department at Disneyland
Paris. As of this moment you are still on our books and awaiting a
position to be come available. You will not need to attend our next set
of auditions.
We will contact you as soon as we have any news.
Thank you again for your patience and understanding in this matter."


So, as I wait for the inevitable I can think about more crazy ideas for my life plan. If anyone has any good ones, I'm all for open ideas...

The big city.

Im just gonna blurt it out; I love London. 
The shops, theatre and overall atmosphere is what I love. And of course, the hot rich guys and celebrity spotting. But no one needs to know that obsession, right?
The reason I'm getting excited for this is because I'm going for the weekend and I can't wait. My 'new years resolution' was to go every 2 months this year, and this is the first one I have ever stuck with, for more than about a week. (My previous record.) I hope your proud.
Last time I was there, I took the 'famous' 80 year old bus trip to go and watch Loose Women. Apart from the fact, I went by train and I'm 18. But, anyway, I was probably the youngest person there, but I did not care. Loose Women is my total fave. (Your first insight into my 80 year old mind.) And obviously, I took advantage of my visit and took a trip to the theatre. To see the amazing Legally Blonde the Musical, it wasn't my first time seeing it, and I assure you.. it won't be my last.
But this weekend, I am venturing to go visit my "girl crush" Sheridan Smith in Flare Path. If you don't know who she is, I will give you a long winded explanation of her whole life, and then probably shoot you for not knowing. She is amazing. I could go on and on about her all night, but I'm gonna stop before I get carried away... That is what my twitter is for. Although, just have to say, next week I am off to London AGAIN. Yes, twice in 2 weeks is amazing and I'm seeing "she who can not be named" again. Score.

I would write more about London, but at risk of me pissing myself with excitement I will stop there. After my trip, I will no doubt bore you with the ins and outs of my weekend. But, until then...
Goodbye Leeds. Hello London.

Lucy x

The beginning.

So this is my first blog on here, after my short time on Tumblr as a "blogger".
Basically, my blog will be an insight into the shit that goes on in my head, I can't keep track, so I'll take a guess that you won't be able to either.
Right now I'm a bit stressed, which is very rare. I need to plan everything out, including my life. Which, at the moment my plan for this is utterly none existent, for the first time ever.
Yes, I understand I am young and have nothing holding me down, but I want to do too many things and see too many places. Many people are aware of how indecisive I am, and this is the first time in my life that this is causing me "proper" problems. I'm coming up to the end of studying my A-Levels (8 days left to be exact) and the usual choice would be to go to university or get a full time job. Both of which I have decided I was going to do, but me being me, I obviously changed my mind.  I want to go somewhere. Not to like, the end of the my street but somewhere far. Thailand/Australia... anywhere! I am currently waiting for the phone call to tell me if I am going to work at DisneyLand Paris, but this uncertainty does not put my head at rest, one little bit. Its like my whole life has gone on hold.
Also, the fact I have no idea what career I want to go into, does not help me. In the past month I have wanted to be an Events Manager, Tour Director, Police Officer (wtf?), Personal Assistant and now I am leaning towards the idea of being a Theatre Critic.
That would be 'The Dream', I would love it. Getting paid to go and watch shows.... wow. I shan't get started on my love of theatre now though, as it's getting late and I know that will put you to sleep once and for all. But this is my new choice, and I want to do it.... until maybe next week, when I will no doubt change my mind, again.


I should stop thinking about this, I've told myself I should only focus on the near future to put my mind at ease. Which at the moment leaves me highly excited for two trips to London in two weeks. Amazing. Which should take my mind off my exams which also start next week.
That reminds me, revision is sadly calling my name.
You know your going insane when you personify your textbook.

Bye for now,
Lucy x