Opening Night!

Tonight is the final opening night at Rodgers Memorial Theatre, and I am so happy to be a part of it. I know it's a small little theatre, but it has brought me so much joy and has been a huge part of my life since I was a little shy fifth grader. This show surely brings the Christmas spirit like nothing else can! Come see it if you can!

I'm Thankful For: Divine Nature

I am seeing a dear friend ruin her life because she has no idea who she and does not love herself. It absolutely breaks my heart. I am grateful to know that I am a daughter of God, and that that knowledge is what I base all of my decisions off of. I am thankful that I know my potential, and that although I mess up sometimes, I know what I am capable of and won't let people influence me to do anything that I know is wrong. I have never thought about what a blessing this knowledge is, but seeing the horrible choices one makes without this knowledge makes me realize how blessed I am.

I'm Thankful For: Susan

Did I ever think I'd say those words? HECK NO! If you recall, Susan is a choregrapher who was the biggest stress of my life in "Thoroughly Modern Millie" at RMT. I had worked with her before and had really liked her, but after Millie I had some bad feelings toward her.

Susan is also the choreographer for "A Christmas Carol". Since the dancing is easy, she doesn't have to yell at me anymore. The other night was her final rehearsal with us, since she is going out of town, and it was very emotional for her- it was her last night at Rodgers ever. As she was talking about her memories at RMT, she said, "And when Bretleigh sang tonight, I just cried! She has such a beautiful voice and I remember when she was just little and not as confident. She does such a great job.

Wow. I felt so guilty after that. And then, I realized everything Susan has done for me. My dancing skills have improve 100% because of her. Plus her choreography is so fun to dance! I still dance the dances I learned from her a long time ago. Yep.

I'm Thankful For: My Friends

Yesterday, I met up with some of my friends from high school and we saw the BHS musical, "Crazy for You". It was really cute, and everyone did such a great job! I am always amazed at how we can all go months without seeing each other, and then it's like we've never parted. And we all genuinely care about each other and what is happening in each others' lives. Friends are one of the biggest blessings anyone can ever have, and I am so happy that I am fortunate enough to have so many who are all trying to do what is right and who can brighten my day.

I'm Thankful For: Jefferson and Aticus

A few minutes ago, I was just overwhelmed with gratitude for these two brilliant Music Theorists. I was looking at my current Music Theory III grade, and I have at least 99% on every single assignment and test. Wow.

What's even more suprising is the fact that during my senior year, I was terrible at music theory. Really. I took the class to learn more about music, but everyone one else in the class had much deeper music backgrounds than I had. I was definitely not prepared for the class. I should have droppped out, but I didn't.

I sat between Aticus and Jefferson the whole entire year, and they were the smartest in the class. I had no clue what was going on 95% of the time, and instead of saying, "You're so stupid-just give up" (Although they probably thought it all of the time!), they would help me until I understood. I should never have passed that class, but with their help I got "A"s. And, in college when I took the test to determine if I could go into the Theory class I wanted, I passed with flying colors! And it's been great ever since! I don't catch on to the concepts very quickly, but eventually it clicks and I am able to analyze or write music correctly.

I would never in a million years be able to be a music major without the help and encouragement of these two. Seriously. Their help in A.P. Music Theory changed my life. And I am so Grateful.

I'm Thankful For: Personal Revelation

Today, I was trying to picture what it would be like not to know about the Holy Ghost or personal revelation. It was really difficult! I am so grateful to know that Heavenly Father directs my life through the promptings of the Holy Ghost. If it was up to me alone to decide what was right for me to do with my life, then I'd be a mess for sure! It is when I am always striving to have the Holy Ghost with me that I get a little push in the right direction. Recently, I've been getting the impression that maybe the plan I had previously figured out for the next few years needs to be altered. These changes would take me WAY out of my comfort zone. BUT, I know that Heavenly Father truly knows what will make me the best person I can be.

I'm Thankful For: Digital Cameras

I went through all of my Picture files on my computer and reorganized them. As I did this, I thought to myself: What if I had grown up just a decade before I did? Then I would not have had a small digital camera I could take around with me everwhere. I would have taken a lot less pictures and each picture would most likely have been posed. I am so so so so Grateful that I have a digital camera I can use to document my life. Plus, without a camera, we would miss out on these true gems:





















These pictures bring me so much happiness! I love digital cameras!