West Side Story

^Yes, that is me about to beat Wes. If you haven't heard already Mariemont High School is tackling the tragic, love story of West Side Story this spring. Based on Romeo and Juliet, this musical is filled with passion, humor, love, and tragedy all summing up the lives of two young, love struck teenagers separated by the fate of being stuck in two different, enemy gangs. If you don't know the story I won't give away what happens but you def need to come see it! I have been lucky enough to get the role as Maria (as you see above), the so in love character who falls for a guy from the enemy gang. If you haven't been seeing me at VI latley this is why. I am so busy with vocal rehearsals and stage blocking that I barley have time for anything else. I am super nervous with the premier less than a month away, but hopefully all the cast hard work will come together to make this musical great. The musical is the weekend of Marh 14th and tickets went on sale a few days ago, so get them soon! There are shows Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 pm and one on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 pm. I sure hope to see you there, I know that I speak for Drew, Annie, Hannah, and I when I see we always love to see your smiling, loving, supporting faces there to cheer us on.

love always, xoxo
katie

This Is How I know God Exsists.

Today is New Years Eve, and I woke up this morning in such a good mood and the urge to take a walk outside, so I did. I got all bundled up, grabbed my ipod, and headed toward the pond at Stepping Stones. This is only a few blocks away from my house and the place I usually go to chill out, take time to think, pray, or even just walk around. And let me tell you, its gorgeous. If you want some down time, or time to be by yourself, this is the place to go. I took some pictures to give you a little picture in your head of what this place looks like.

How beautiful is that? When i think about places like this, i dont think of them being a five minute walk from my house. I feel so blessed to be able to go to places like this and look around and think wow, this is so beautiful and I get to experience it as often as I want. Keep in mind, i took these pictures on my little picture phone, and look how pretty they turned out anyway. There are geese in the last picture, and they were so calm even as I came closer to them walking around. The lake was even a little frozen and everything was so still and silent, and I could just feel God all around. It is truly a magical or spiritual experience, as goofy as that sounds. I love going there, its my way of getting away from the businesses of the world and just sit and be with nature and myself and God.

Just wanted to share that with ya'll.

Love you all, Katie

Just For an Update

Life is crazy.

Its hard not get caught up in school, homework, after school activities, friends, and numerous other things that occupy a lot our time. I know I struggle a lot with finding time for little things like when/where/how to eat dinner and getting the right amount of sleep...those things should be most important. So I have been so super busy.

Anyway, to start off...schools going great. We just got back from Thanksgiving break and to return to all the homework and booming voices of teachers was hard but its nice to be back with all my friends. Over Thanksgiving I got spend time with a lot of friends coming back from college and it was great to see them. Thanksgiving Day, I spent with my grandparents. We ate a huge meal and played dominoes for a large proportion of the time. Although cheesy, it was a ton of fun and I dont think I have ever laughed that hard in my whole entire life. Then, we watched Wild Hogs...which is a really good movie. It was really great to spend time with them becasue in my busy schedule I dont get to see them a lot. I spent the rest of the break getting caught up on sleep before returning to the strenuous school life of a student. Now it is the Wednesday after and Im home with strept. Its a stinker. So no VI tonight for me :(

VI also put outs its new apparel for the first time in a few years! It was very exciting and a very big hit. Big thanks to Phil for designing the Lo(vi)ing shirts (CLEVER), breakfast club shirts, and VI sweatshirts.

We also did new family pictures over christmas break. Check out these videos on my dads website. They are sweet.

http://www.keiserphotography.com/KatieMeggie/Katie.html

look down at the bottom left column of writing and click on MEK and KCK to watch new slideshows of me and meg, theres music make sure your sounds up :)

thats really all thats up with me guys, hope to see you all soon and hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving!

real homecoming update

Okay ya'll so homecoming was last saturday and it was blast! I went with Sam Franer (:D) and it was so much fun! our group that went was Annie and Taylor, Bryan and Hannah, Laura and James, Sam M, Allison, Syd, and Sam and myself. It was a pretty big group but really fun!

We started off at the Gardners for appetizers and pictures which was soo much! All the parents were there taking pictures and everyone was socializing...it made me really happy! Everyone loooked so beautiful dressed up in their dresses and tuxes here are a few piccss...

Okay...nevermind. my computer wont let me haha. Anyway everyone looked great. Then we went to the Gaburos for dinner. Mrs Gaburo had the table candle lit and all sparkly with rose name tags it was soo gorgeous and made everything perfect! she made delicious enchiladas and we drank out of tall glasses it was soooo nice! then we went to the Hatchs for dessert and had brownie sundae..they were amazing! I was extremely hyper and I dont think I have ever laughed that hard in my whole entire life...it was great to just be with friends cracking up and smiling! It was so much fun. Then we went to the dance and it was great to see all of our other friends dressed up and the guys somewhat clean and smelling kind of good haha. It was one of the most fun nights ever! I didnt get home till like 2 AM but it was soo much!


Other than that...schools going really well. Im really busy with showstoppers, voice lessons, VI, and homework but its been a good year so far! cant wait to see you all next weekkk

dont forget to write your articles!

<3 steph

WOW..homecoming

Okay so when Drew told me to update my blog I was like I will eventually and then I looked at the last blog title and it says "First Week of School". Jeeze. We are now past interms at school and today is homecoming.

Last night was the homecoming football game and tonight is the dance! I am going with Sam and will surely provide you with pictures tomorrow of the lovely night tonight. We are having appetizers at the Gardners, dinner at the Gaburos, and then dessert at the Hatchs. It should be a blast. PLUS, Annie Laura and I are getting our hair and makeup done today at Valenti in about a half hour. Expect pics!

miss you all! havent been to VI in awhile..will write longer tomorrow

<3 steph

The First Week of School

I know usually when you hear the words first week of school, good things dont pop into your head but to be completely honest, this week has been awesome for me! We started school Wednesday the 22nd and although a little nervous for the change in schedule and teachers, it turned out to be surprisingly fun! I love all my classes and teachers, and have friends in almost every class. The week continued on good, and I have already been loaded down with homework for the weekend. Teachers aren't hesitant to get us started right away. Then tonight (friday), we had our first football game. Although we looked crazy with all our makeup on, and totally bombed our half-time show, I had a great time!! It was nice to be back with the band in the stands dancing along to all the pep band tunes, I had truly missed it. Thanks again to all my relatives who came to watch me tonight, It was great having you there! Then afterwards we had the back to school dance. I didnt go last year but my friends and I decided to go this year. It was INCREDIBLY FUN. I didnt really enjoy homecoming that much and so was expecting leave after about a half an hour but we ended up staying for almost the whole time. Then about a half an hour before it ended we (Annie, Laura, James, Willy, and myself) walked to Kroger, bought a gallon of ice cream [black raspberry chip, the best ever] and sat outside and ate it. It was so much fun! Then Mrs. Gardner picked us up in their new, bright yellow, mini cooper CONVERTABLE!!! It was totally awesome and fun. This night has truly been fantastic, I started off school great, and I'm sure this year will be a blast!

much love, see you all tomorrow at the car wash!
<3 katie

Summer

So summer is coming to a screeching hault and I dont like it. Today was the first day of band camp or pre band camp, and although it was extremely fun and we have lots of cool plans for the school year, it was a smack in the face. I still have to read all of Pride and Prejudice and do tons of other things before school starts the 22nd. It also hit me that I was going to be a sophmore in high school. That doesnt seem old but it feels like just last year I was a new seventh grader at VI. I also only have three more years of high school and then I will be leaving Cincinnati and going off to college. It all seems to be coming so fast. I am nervous and excited at the same time. I guess thats how life is though, always changing. I guess its natural to be nervous but there are always going to be new adventures and bring new, fun things into life.

You all have a great week, much love
katie