"You know what they say - If you rearrange the words in unemployed it spells opportunity."
OMG!!! I have so much to talk about & that sucks cause it’s so hard to type (look at the end of the entry)!!! Tuesday was absolutely incredible yet hectic!!! I mean but who really cares cause I met and saw the entire cast of Avenue Q. First I had to go to Tennis Camp from 8-10, which was okay. I could barely concentrate cause 1 minute I’d be all normal and calm and the next I was like omg I’m gonna meet John Tartaglia today!!! When I got home I just showered and started to get ready, which btw took forever cause I was so nervous. At around 3ish I picked Jenna up from her hair appointment and my g-ma drove us over to her house. When we got there, she took a quick shower and got changed into this adorable shirt. It was yellow & it had a picture of Ernie (as in Bert & Ernie) on it. He had his rubber ducky on it too (he was in a big tub of bubbles). Aaron gave me his application for Dunkin’ Donuts. I have to remember to bring it in to Jessica tomorrow. While she was in the shower her 3 birds tried to attack me even though she said that they harmless. We then went over to the Rag Shop & we picked up Pam. The whole ride we blasted the Avenue Q soundtrack. We took the 4:48 bus when we got to Mother’s (bus station). We hit MEGGA traffic on the way there. Jenna said that she felt like a mom because Pam & I were fighting. I mean Jenna thinks that we hate each other because of stupid little arguments like that. But anyway we got to the city around 6:30 and we obviously missed lotto. We first went to McD’s ad we grabbed a bit to eat on 44th. While we ate we hung out at the stage door for a while. Rick Lyon was the first to come in. Jenna didn’t say anything to him cause she doesn’t know him that well. Then Ann & Jordan came in & Jenna waved & gave a quick hello. They didn’t say much cause they looked like they were in a hurry. I missed Natalie walk in but Jenna saw her. Jen came in at “Jen time” (as Jenna likes to say), which is 7:24. It was really cute cause Jen noticed Jenna before she even knew she was coming. Jen gave her a hug and complimented her shirt. Jenna then introduced us to her. Jen waved to me but I think she mixed up the names cause I think she said Pam instead of Val. But I don’t really care.
Jen: Hey nice shirt!
Jenna: Oh God thank you! The $6.99 I paid for it was worth it now that somebody from the show noticed it!
After Jen walked in a girl who was waiting on line said that, “it’s so cute that you wore a Sesame Street shirt to the show!” She looked like she never saw the show before but she knew that it had puppets in it. She was a nice girl though. A few minutes later I saw Johnny (btw if you don’t know me: I LOVE HIM). I just grabbed onto Jenna’s arm and I said, “Jenna! Jenna! There he is!” He was so adorable cause his lips & teeth & tongue were all deep purple/blue. He had a blue slushy in his hand (so did Jen I think). He had the biggest smile on his face & he said “Hey baby” to Jenna. He had to rush in though cause it was almost 7:30. Me, Pam & Jenna then got on line & I was about as red as you could possibly get. I was just too ecstatic cause hell I just saw J Tart at one of his cutest moments.
We got into the theater & saw no understudy sign, which also made me very happy. We got to our seats, which were awesome! Good job with that Jenna! Then I practically bought everything at the souvenir stand. I have to remember to burn Jenna a copy of the cd that I got with the program. It only has "Tear It Up & Throw It Away" on it. I wanted to get the “Yeah, They’re Real” shirt but I wouldn’t fit into it cause the “twins” are a tad big for it. But I did get the “It Sucks To Be Me” shirt. I actually wore it to Tennis Camp the next day and no one understood it.
When I got back Pam told me that she got yelled at for calling our mom on her cell phone & that she took an illegal picture of the stage. I absolutely love her for that cause when Jenna even brought her camera out she got in trouble. So I have to remember to make another copy of that for her. When the show started, I couldn’t sit still cause I was to overjoyed. When the “Avenue Q Theme” started playing on the screens, Pam couldn’t believe that it started out as a cartoon.
Pam: Oh my God! You’re freakin’ kidding me!
I cheered so loud when J Tart came out (that sounded wrong) during “What Do You Do With A B.A. in English?” The show was just incredible though. Jenna kept telling me when all of the funny lines came up, which was every other 20 seconds. Pam seemed kind of shocked when they sang “Everyone’s A Little Bit Racist” because there was a whole row of Hasidic Jews in front of us. But they thought it was funny at parts. At other they seemed a little offended. I loved the Bad Idea Bears; they were so cute! Jenna said that Rick messed up though. When he was supposed to say, “Feel her boobs!” he said, “Take her home!” I didn’t even notice it though cause it wasn’t that big. J Tart was just too cute when he kept yelling, “Will you guys cut that out!?!” Then I almost fell out of my seat during “Loud As The Hell You Want” cause I was laughing so hard. But then again so was everyone else. While Princeton was breaking up with Kate Pam was so pissed off. She kept saying, “That rat bastard!” several times cause she thought that Princeton was a complete dick by this point. I think she was also mad because she felt bad for Kate (because she’s exactly like her). At the end of “ There’s A Fine, Fine Line” Jenna & I ran down to orchestra. We just made it there before the lights came on for intermission so we were able to see all of the empty seats. There was just enough for me Pam & Jenna cause it said that the show was sold out. I ended up sitting Right Orch row B, about 4 seats in or so and Pam and Jenna sat Left Orch, row C, 3rd and 4th seat off center aisle. I actually had another empty seat right next to me but I think Jenna didn’t want to leave Pam by herself. I moved over to that seat during “The Money Song”.
With 5 minutes left in intermission I took out a dollar in case anyone came towards me. The overdressed couple sitting next to me asked me what it was for. So I told them and some other things about the show and they said, “Wow! You know a lot about this! You must have seen a lot!” And they seemed really shocked when I told them that it was my first time seeing it. They didn’t understand until I told them about Jenna and how she’s seen it more than I can count. I then warned them about her during the NYU line during “Apartment”. I don’t think she shouted at that part though cause I don’t remember hearing her. But as the second act started Johnny was sitting right in front of me on the stage. He was to damn cute! During “The Money Song” I immediately gave my dollar to Natalie cause she was standing on stage & no one in the front row knew what was going on & plus she was only a foot away so I gave it to her. Then I quickly dug out another dollar from my purse so I could possibly give it to J Tart but he was in the back of the theater. When he was walking back towards the stage Jenna gave about $3 and he took it smiled, winked, & then walked on. Right as he was on the stairs of the stage, he saw me waving my dollar so he turned around and took it with a big smile then went on the stage. Neither Jenna nor me got a kiss from Princeton cause we weren’t all the way on the aisle. But there is always next week.
After the show we went to the stage door and waited. I got the whole cast to sign my Rod poster. It was so cute cause J Tart signed it in purple and both John & Stephanie signed above his eyebrows (Stephanie had the left one & John had the right eyebrow). Rick signed his name with a backwards R & he put a message coming out of Rod’s mouth. It was really cute. Pam loves Rick so much. That’s all she kept talking about was how much she loved Nicky’s voice. I guess the gym socks rolled up to his claves and the hot comb over didn’t seem to bother her that much.
Around this time the cops came and started putting up barricades cause there were so many people there. When John came over he gave Jenna a big hug & a kiss on the check. And when he saw that Pam was holding a camera he immediately pulled me towards him and put his arm around me. He is just too sweet. He was just like “Oh sure come over here!” without me even asking for a picture. He is truely the sweetest man on this planet! The picture actually came out pretty good. I look pretty normal and of course John looks hot (and adorable) as usual. I also got a picture with Stephanie and so did Pam. As John left with this really hot guy (who Jenna says is from Broadway – I think his name was Stephen Oremus) we couldn’t find Jen. We then saw her across the street talking to a cop. So we jaywalked our way over to her & Jenna said that she felt like a stalker. I got her to sign my poster. I also got a picture with her and we talked for a good ten minutes. Pam & Jenna mentioned how they just graduated (lucky bitches). I told her that I still have 2 more years in that hellhole. She laughed.And later she complimented my necklace, which I was really happy about cause I love that necklace a lot. We let her go and she walked into Barrymore’s (which Jenna predicted). She was really nice though. Everyone in the cast was just too nice especially Johnny & Jen.
As we let Jen go I hugged Jenna for a very long time. I am just so happy that I know someone who is good friends with the cast. THANK YOU JENNA! I LOVE YOU!
We stopped at Starbuck’s on the way to the bus station and I got my usual (Grande Java-Chip Frap). We took the 11:30 bus home. Jenna and I talked most of the way home & we looked at all the pictures we took.
I just can’t wait til next Saturday (the 10th) because I’m going to the city again with Jenna to see Avenue Q. We are both sitting in orchestra, on the aisle, and around the 14th row (I think). Hopefully we’ll get a kiss from Princeton this time during “The Money Song”. When I hand him the money I might point to my check so he’ll kiss me but I’m not sure if I want to put myself out there like that yet. Then after the show I might be aloud to stage door it with Jenna (if my mom lets me). Then we would be going to Broadway Barks. There is also a concert in Bryant Park that I still have to ask my mom about. Note to self: ask mother for permission to do these things & soon.
Oh and btw guess what brilliant thing I did yesterday while I was slicing carrots? Well since you asked, I cut off the tip my index finger (not the nail though), a little skin off of the tip my thumb, and some more skin off my middle finger (near my knuckle). I couldn’t go to the emergency room, to get stitches because all I took off was a lot of skin. So now I have those three fingers on my right hand all bandaged up & I can barely type a thing. I still have to go to my swim meet tonight that was moved to today because it was raining yesterday, which will probably be moved to tomorrow be it’s supposed to rain a lot tonight.
Ugh I have to start summer work tomorrow. Damn Honor Classes!
Rod: Sweet sufferin' Jesus! My Cup Runeth Over!
Jen: Hey nice shirt!
Jenna: Oh God thank you! The $6.99 I paid for it was worth it now that somebody from the show noticed it!
After Jen walked in a girl who was waiting on line said that, “it’s so cute that you wore a Sesame Street shirt to the show!” She looked like she never saw the show before but she knew that it had puppets in it. She was a nice girl though. A few minutes later I saw Johnny (btw if you don’t know me: I LOVE HIM). I just grabbed onto Jenna’s arm and I said, “Jenna! Jenna! There he is!” He was so adorable cause his lips & teeth & tongue were all deep purple/blue. He had a blue slushy in his hand (so did Jen I think). He had the biggest smile on his face & he said “Hey baby” to Jenna. He had to rush in though cause it was almost 7:30. Me, Pam & Jenna then got on line & I was about as red as you could possibly get. I was just too ecstatic cause hell I just saw J Tart at one of his cutest moments.
We got into the theater & saw no understudy sign, which also made me very happy. We got to our seats, which were awesome! Good job with that Jenna! Then I practically bought everything at the souvenir stand. I have to remember to burn Jenna a copy of the cd that I got with the program. It only has "Tear It Up & Throw It Away" on it. I wanted to get the “Yeah, They’re Real” shirt but I wouldn’t fit into it cause the “twins” are a tad big for it. But I did get the “It Sucks To Be Me” shirt. I actually wore it to Tennis Camp the next day and no one understood it.
When I got back Pam told me that she got yelled at for calling our mom on her cell phone & that she took an illegal picture of the stage. I absolutely love her for that cause when Jenna even brought her camera out she got in trouble. So I have to remember to make another copy of that for her. When the show started, I couldn’t sit still cause I was to overjoyed. When the “Avenue Q Theme” started playing on the screens, Pam couldn’t believe that it started out as a cartoon.
Pam: Oh my God! You’re freakin’ kidding me!
I cheered so loud when J Tart came out (that sounded wrong) during “What Do You Do With A B.A. in English?” The show was just incredible though. Jenna kept telling me when all of the funny lines came up, which was every other 20 seconds. Pam seemed kind of shocked when they sang “Everyone’s A Little Bit Racist” because there was a whole row of Hasidic Jews in front of us. But they thought it was funny at parts. At other they seemed a little offended. I loved the Bad Idea Bears; they were so cute! Jenna said that Rick messed up though. When he was supposed to say, “Feel her boobs!” he said, “Take her home!” I didn’t even notice it though cause it wasn’t that big. J Tart was just too cute when he kept yelling, “Will you guys cut that out!?!” Then I almost fell out of my seat during “Loud As The Hell You Want” cause I was laughing so hard. But then again so was everyone else. While Princeton was breaking up with Kate Pam was so pissed off. She kept saying, “That rat bastard!” several times cause she thought that Princeton was a complete dick by this point. I think she was also mad because she felt bad for Kate (because she’s exactly like her). At the end of “ There’s A Fine, Fine Line” Jenna & I ran down to orchestra. We just made it there before the lights came on for intermission so we were able to see all of the empty seats. There was just enough for me Pam & Jenna cause it said that the show was sold out. I ended up sitting Right Orch row B, about 4 seats in or so and Pam and Jenna sat Left Orch, row C, 3rd and 4th seat off center aisle. I actually had another empty seat right next to me but I think Jenna didn’t want to leave Pam by herself. I moved over to that seat during “The Money Song”.
With 5 minutes left in intermission I took out a dollar in case anyone came towards me. The overdressed couple sitting next to me asked me what it was for. So I told them and some other things about the show and they said, “Wow! You know a lot about this! You must have seen a lot!” And they seemed really shocked when I told them that it was my first time seeing it. They didn’t understand until I told them about Jenna and how she’s seen it more than I can count. I then warned them about her during the NYU line during “Apartment”. I don’t think she shouted at that part though cause I don’t remember hearing her. But as the second act started Johnny was sitting right in front of me on the stage. He was to damn cute! During “The Money Song” I immediately gave my dollar to Natalie cause she was standing on stage & no one in the front row knew what was going on & plus she was only a foot away so I gave it to her. Then I quickly dug out another dollar from my purse so I could possibly give it to J Tart but he was in the back of the theater. When he was walking back towards the stage Jenna gave about $3 and he took it smiled, winked, & then walked on. Right as he was on the stairs of the stage, he saw me waving my dollar so he turned around and took it with a big smile then went on the stage. Neither Jenna nor me got a kiss from Princeton cause we weren’t all the way on the aisle. But there is always next week.
After the show we went to the stage door and waited. I got the whole cast to sign my Rod poster. It was so cute cause J Tart signed it in purple and both John & Stephanie signed above his eyebrows (Stephanie had the left one & John had the right eyebrow). Rick signed his name with a backwards R & he put a message coming out of Rod’s mouth. It was really cute. Pam loves Rick so much. That’s all she kept talking about was how much she loved Nicky’s voice. I guess the gym socks rolled up to his claves and the hot comb over didn’t seem to bother her that much.
Around this time the cops came and started putting up barricades cause there were so many people there. When John came over he gave Jenna a big hug & a kiss on the check. And when he saw that Pam was holding a camera he immediately pulled me towards him and put his arm around me. He is just too sweet. He was just like “Oh sure come over here!” without me even asking for a picture. He is truely the sweetest man on this planet! The picture actually came out pretty good. I look pretty normal and of course John looks hot (and adorable) as usual. I also got a picture with Stephanie and so did Pam. As John left with this really hot guy (who Jenna says is from Broadway – I think his name was Stephen Oremus) we couldn’t find Jen. We then saw her across the street talking to a cop. So we jaywalked our way over to her & Jenna said that she felt like a stalker. I got her to sign my poster. I also got a picture with her and we talked for a good ten minutes. Pam & Jenna mentioned how they just graduated (lucky bitches). I told her that I still have 2 more years in that hellhole. She laughed.And later she complimented my necklace, which I was really happy about cause I love that necklace a lot. We let her go and she walked into Barrymore’s (which Jenna predicted). She was really nice though. Everyone in the cast was just too nice especially Johnny & Jen.
As we let Jen go I hugged Jenna for a very long time. I am just so happy that I know someone who is good friends with the cast. THANK YOU JENNA! I LOVE YOU!
We stopped at Starbuck’s on the way to the bus station and I got my usual (Grande Java-Chip Frap). We took the 11:30 bus home. Jenna and I talked most of the way home & we looked at all the pictures we took.
I just can’t wait til next Saturday (the 10th) because I’m going to the city again with Jenna to see Avenue Q. We are both sitting in orchestra, on the aisle, and around the 14th row (I think). Hopefully we’ll get a kiss from Princeton this time during “The Money Song”. When I hand him the money I might point to my check so he’ll kiss me but I’m not sure if I want to put myself out there like that yet. Then after the show I might be aloud to stage door it with Jenna (if my mom lets me). Then we would be going to Broadway Barks. There is also a concert in Bryant Park that I still have to ask my mom about. Note to self: ask mother for permission to do these things & soon.
Oh and btw guess what brilliant thing I did yesterday while I was slicing carrots? Well since you asked, I cut off the tip my index finger (not the nail though), a little skin off of the tip my thumb, and some more skin off my middle finger (near my knuckle). I couldn’t go to the emergency room, to get stitches because all I took off was a lot of skin. So now I have those three fingers on my right hand all bandaged up & I can barely type a thing. I still have to go to my swim meet tonight that was moved to today because it was raining yesterday, which will probably be moved to tomorrow be it’s supposed to rain a lot tonight.
Ugh I have to start summer work tomorrow. Damn Honor Classes!
Rod: Sweet sufferin' Jesus! My Cup Runeth Over!