Nutcracker.

As some may know, The Nutcracker is performed all over the place this time of year. Because I'm back at Dance Etc., I'm obviously performing in this classic production. I haven't done this since seventh grade, and it's been quite an experience. Instead of just being an angel or a snowflake or whatever, I'm performing six roles - two each day.

On Tuesday, I was Clara's Mother and a Reed. Skyler was my partner. We're "entertaining." Probably because instead of just looking around and making things look awkward in the party scene like everyone else does, Skyler and I actually tried to have some fun with it. Acting is a beautiful thing. Passion for one's craft really masks one's insecurities.

On Wednesday, I was Lead Spanish and Russian. Uhm, can we just say that ever since I started dancing, I've wanted to do Russian? I'm slightly ecstatic. I love doing it SOOO much! (Even though I apparently don't breathe.)

And tomorrow, I'm Lead Angel and Dew Drop Fairy. I'm probably going to cry. I know I haven't been around for five years, but I've made some new friends and reunited with some old ones. It's a pretty special experience and I'm so glad I was able to come back and be a part of it.

I think I'm going to miss dancing. I've kind of fallen in love with it. Even if I'm not very good at it, I still love expressing myself through movement. It's amazing. <3