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May. 27th, 2017


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Guys! I have been so busy with tea shoppe stuff I haven't gotten a chance to tell you! I landed the part! My first lead role! I am Juliet Capulet! Isn't it wonderful? I had my first practice today!

Apparently there's some talk, though, among the nastier members of the company that I got the role because I was cozy with a donor. I hate rumors.

May. 24th, 2017


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Well, I don't know much other than the fact that I'm ensured a callback for the role of Juliet. I dance with five other girls tomorrow. Five very talented girls. They're sweet. Friends of mine. Still, crazy intimidating. Their lines are perfect and they do amazing turns and leaps.

I don't see myself getting the role, this time, but I'm sort of an ingenue so... No harm in that. I will dance my heart out tomorrow, though.

May. 14th, 2017


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The more I dream things, the less I'm really surprised by it. I mean, the part with my grandfather was a little unexpected, but I guess that's

I think I have a thing for my friend's cousin. Not that she shook my hand when Roman introduced us. Maybe she disapproved of my terrible juggling? I can actually juggle better than that, however. I was trying to make Roman's sister smile.

And Roman's mad at me for telling his cousin about the "demon dog". Then again, he's a pissy asshole most of the time anyway. It's not really that surprising.

And then we dug up a dead girl's grave and...no. I'll leave that

May. 13th, 2017


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Man, the weirdest thing about a career in ballet has to be that we keep such a close eye on our bodies! They really encourage it! I mean, before joining the company I checked my weight maybe like once a month? Now I do it constantly. With all of the extra practice I've been doing in preparation for the Romeo and Juliet audition, I've lost about five pounds. Nuts. It's probably good that my second job is around all of those pastries.

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I died. I found a bullet in my mouth when I woke up this morning. It is what they used to shoot me with.

I will stay in bed today.

May. 10th, 2017


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Beyond practicing my butt off for auditions, I'm really trying to get into a Juliet Capulet headspace. I've been reading the original material and also watching various movie versions including the Baz Luhrmann version! They say ballets are equal parts dancing and acting, so I've got to immerse myself in the role if I really want it.

May. 7th, 2017


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We're serving strawberry tea at Alice's Teacup already! Can you believe it?

But that's not the amazing news.

The amazing news is that the Anaheim Ballet is doing Romeo and Juliet for their summer production in July! I love that ballet! Come visit me at work so I can bring you a pot of strawberry tea and talk your ear off about how I'm preparing for auditions - It'll be fun!

Apr. 19th, 2017


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I cheated on my workplace and went to Starbucks today. I had to! I had to try this magical creation they're calling the unicorn frappucino. It was beautiful and tart and a little weird, but I liked it. Once I'd slurped that up, it was back to Alice's Tea Cup where, by the way, our tea and coffee is the best even if we don't have clever, color-changing frozen drinks.

So far nothing new with my (former?) admirer. I haven't seen him around. It's been kind of a relief.

Apr. 13th, 2017


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I might have invited trouble into my life my mentioning in a conversation with my admirer where I work when I'm not dancing. He showed up at Alice's Tea Cup today, bought a cup of chai and a blueberry muffin. He said hi, but not much more. Ate his muffin, drank his chai, read for a matter of minutes, and then he was gone. Normally this would seem like nothing to me, but I think he's trying to become part of my life. It's either sweet or creepy, I haven't decided. If it steps up a notch it'll definitely be creepy. At least he tipped generously.

Apr. 9th, 2017


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My admirer? The donor who sent me flowers? He showed up at rehearsal today. He said he wanted to see preparations for auditions for new members of the company, but he stayed after to say hello to me. He also asked me out on a date. I told him I'd think about it and get back to him, but honestly, dating someone who contributes to my salary feels a little weird.

Mar. 19th, 2017


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There was a crazy thing happening onstage tonight! Thank god nobody got hurt, but a tree fell over. That's a major set mishap! What was practically miraculous was that it didn't take down any of the other trees. There are a lot. Anyway, we stopped the performance to clean up and then continued as if nothing had happened. The show must go on!

Mar. 12th, 2017


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I got the nicest bouquet of roses from one of our donors tonight! These babies are absolutely going in a vase when I get home. I'm not used to getting things from the donors. Well, when I danced Odette those few times I did get some flowers, but nothing like this bouquet. It's funny because I'm not even the lead this time. Must be doing something right!

Mar. 8th, 2017


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The shows have been so exhilarating so far! I can't believe I'm dancing in my second professional production! At the end of the month they'll be holding auditions, too, so I won't even be the newbie anymore, either! This is the best springtime ever.

Feb. 7th, 2017


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I saw the guy who dances as Puck for the first time outside of ballet class. He swung by Alice's Tea Cup today. It caught me completely off guard because he and his friends were completely punk! That seems like a paradox, doesn't it? A punk ballet dancer. He's really nice, though, and the group tipped well so they're alright with me.

I know nothing about the punk lifestyle except that The Clash is pretty cool. I must have looked pretty lame to them.

Jan. 25th, 2017


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I had my very first rehearsal dancing the role of Hermia today and I realized I didn't post anything after the cast list was put up! It's not the most prominent role, but it's a significant role in the ballet and the choreography is amazing. I'm personally just happy to be in the ballet. It'll be nothing but rehearsal until April. Maybe I'll sneak in a break here and there.

Jan. 24th, 2017


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My dream life is very episodic.

One of my recent dreams is kind of relevant to the fear today of automation replacing human workers. A computer that can captain a starship?

Naturally it went very bad and I had to talk the AI into killing itself. That seems to be a recurring theme.

Then there was the time we stopped nuclear war on Earth in the 60s, I was involved in an alien OK Corral gunfight, a woman seduced me with her pheromones...

The two most recent stick out to me as much as that computer, though. In one, I lose my memory and fall in love with a local girl. It was intense, and it still hurts to think about.

The other, my first officer seduced a Romulan commander so we could steal their latest cloaking device. I had to act like I had lost my mind. You know, to prove it wasn't actually a Starfleet plan.

Jan. 19th, 2017


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Tomorrow we might be facing the horrors of inauguration day, but the reason I'm missing out on a Women's March on Washington is because the cast list for A Midsummer Night's Dream is being posted and I want to be there the second it goes up. I don't know. Who knows? Maybe I'll be able to catch a protest in the end. Wish me luck, though. I really want to dance in this ballet.

Jan. 12th, 2017


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Auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream are a little over a week away and I just did something to my ankle. This is awful. If I can't dance my best for the audition then I definitely won't be in the production. Dancing through the pain is a bad idea, too. I wouldn't want to hurt it even worse. The doctor agreed to check it out tomorrow so I'll know the best way to treat it. I mean it's not horrible pain, but I don't want it to become horrible pain.

Jan. 5th, 2017


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There are whispers about the Anaheim Ballet's spring production! I'm so excited. It sounds like it's down to either Romeo and Juliet or A Midsummer Night's Dream. Both are so beautiful! Obviously I have hopes to dance in both of them. Dancing in Swan Lake was so rewarding. It was my first professional production and I personally think I rocked it. Who knows? Maybe I can do well in the next one, too!

Jan. 1st, 2017


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The people at the Anaheim Ballet can throw a bash! Last night was so much fun! There was singing, there was dancing, there was champagne. All of the ingredients for a successful NYE party!

Back home I'm sure my parents were weepy over their football team losing miserably. I didn't feel the loss as much since I've distanced myself a little from the world of Ohio sports, but there were probably tears in the Giry household. My NYE was much better than my parents'.
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I was once told New Years is the only acceptable time to wear body glitter without being mistaken for a stripper.

I'd like to dispute that. Body glitter is acceptable any time of year.

Dec. 17th, 2016


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You're never going to believe it! Our Odette got an offer from the Paris Opera Ballet and she took it right in the middle of our run. I mean, it was totally unprofessional of her, but it means I get to dance the lead for the rest of Swan Lake! How ridiculous is this?? It is literally a wish come true. This is the best Christmas present ever.

Dec. 10th, 2016


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The principal dancer who is dancing as Odette/Odile is doing such a great job. It makes me feel kind of... Down. I know I'm the understudy, but I wonder if I could ever dance as beautifully as her. She brings the crowd to their feet every night. It's enough to make any dancer insecure. There's no wondering why she got the lead. Her lines are flawless. If you guys don't come to see me as a cygnet, come to see her as Odette.

Dec. 2nd, 2016


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Tonight I go onstage as a cygnet! I'm so psyched! All of you who are coming tonight finally get to see what I've been working on all of this time.

Dec. 1st, 2016


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SCIENCE.

Isn't it grand?

Nov. 17th, 2016


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There's so much talk about who's going to be at the December 2nd premiere of Swan Lake! Apparently a lot of wealthy people who contribute regularly to the ballet will be in the audience. No pressure, right? Anyway, I'll be dancing my best for every single show.

Nov. 13th, 2016


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Costumes! We all look like such lovely swans! I wanted to take about a billion selfies in mine, but we've been instructed not to. The only photography will be official photography so that the first glimpse the public gets will be in promotional material and on opening night. Booooo. Hisssss. My Instagram followers demand a peek!

Nov. 9th, 2016


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I have to admit, I am enjoying seeing peoples' reactions to the decision that you have made. Some are quite hilarious. Americans enjoy overreacting and getting angry at things that have not happened, it seems. It is okay, in my dreams, the French are no different.

It is strange the timing. I went to sleep last night and dreamed that Lamarque died. Joly and Bossuet and I watched his procession. We got very drunk and ate quite well. Oysters. I would not normally eat them when I am drunk, or when I am sober, they are so slimy. But in the dream I seemed to enjoy them, as I woke up this morning on a pile of the shells. What should I do with them?

Nov. 4th, 2016


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I helped myself to a large salted carmel hot chocolate with whipped cream today after dance. I feel like I must have danced the calories off, so it's okay. We're working harder than ever on Swan Lake. Just about one month away from the performance! Less than one month, even! It's so exciting.

Oct. 18th, 2016


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We finally learned our parts as cygnets today! It's a fantastic part of the ballet, so even if I don't get to dance as Odette I'll get a great part. One of my fellow cygnets was getting so fed up with the choreography. She's the type who, if she doesn't get something right away, gets so frustrated with herself. I kind of just wanted to hug her and loan her some of my patience, but she intimidates me. A lot of these dancers do. Not intentionally, I just still feel like the new kid.

Oct. 10th, 2016


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I found out I'll have practice on Halloween. :( But! We're welcome to come to practice in a costume that we can dance in. I'm thinking of going as a cat because then I can keep my black leotard and just add cat ears and draw on whiskers.

Oct. 6th, 2016


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Okay, that was what? A two day break? One set of dreams ends, another begins. Not in the Underworld yet, but I just stabbed Kronos (hey dad - that'll probably cause issues later) with a crystal mega-weapon that looks like a dick. No, really, it does. The most phallic damn thing I've ever seen.

Anyway, point is - book your calendars for November 11th, because that's when my new flick, Inferno, appears in theaters. If I like you a lot, I'll even get you passes for the red carpet premiere which of course I'll be attending and looking very dapper at.

With a glamour on. Sigh.

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Whew, practices have been tough. I've been shadowing the girl who's dancing Odette/Odile and learning everything she's learning and it's tough choreography. It should be really beautiful, though. Haven't learned my part as a cygnet yet, but I should be learning it soon.

Sep. 29th, 2016


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How glad I am for modern stage lighting! What a read that was! Those poor girls! I can't imagine dancing on a stage knowing that my tutu might catch fire and cause my death.

Sep. 17th, 2016


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You are looking at one of four cygnets and the understudy for Odette/Odile! I'll be dancing no matter what! I think this calls for cocktails! I already celebrated with my ballet friends last night which is why this news is a teensy bit late.

Sep. 15th, 2016


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Update! I'm on the callback list for the cygnets and for Odette/Odile, but I think landing a role as one of the cygnets is 1000x more likely. It'd be cool to dance that part. It'd be cool to dance any part! Anyway, we'll see how I do tomorrow.

Sep. 12th, 2016


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The auditions for Swan Lake begin next week! It'll be a long and intensive process as opposed to a one-off. They'll be watching us dance for a couple of days and then have callbacks. It's so exciting! I really want a spot up on that stage!

Sep. 7th, 2016


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We sent some of my crew to investigate a stellar phenomena. We lost contact with the shuttle, and I have a Commissioner breathing down my neck to abandon them. Granted, we're delivering medical supplies, but the rendezvous is five days away. So we have time to search, while still making the rendezvous.

I hate people giving me orders on my ship.

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I got the news today! I will be promoted to the corps de ballet! This is fantastic news because it means I will be able to audition for the winter production of Swan Lake. I've never danced in Swan Lake before! Wow. I can't believe this is real. I'm going to be dancing with a real ballet company. What a rush!

Sep. 2nd, 2016


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I've decided not to care what it says about me, but I'm so glad pumpkin season is upon us. It's so hard to find a good pumpkin tea year round.

Aug. 21st, 2016


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Wednesday Don Quixote starts its run! I'm getting closer to finding out how true those rumors about me are. Exciting, isn't it? My career depends on whether they're true or not. Of course, even if they don't mean to add me to the corps, I'll still be an apprentice and someday potentially be in the corps, so there's a silver lining no matter what.

Aug. 18th, 2016


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I cannot tell if I have a hangover from the dream I had last night, or if I just have a hangover. I suppose it does not matter which. I do not remember the dream very much, I was very very drunk, this is no surprise. I think that I talked too much. This is also no surprise. I woke up with some absinthe in my bed, I am not sure how it got there, I assume that myself who was drunk bought it for me. He is a very kind me. I appreciate him.

I do not appreciate hungover me for leaving it at home, or for not buying coffee before I came to work. The hungover me is very stupid.

Aug. 11th, 2016


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I wish I was performing in the ballet's performance of Don Quixote. I've seen the costumes and they're lovely. That's one of the perks of being a ballerina - the "uniform" for your job is consistently gorgeous. Consistently uncomfortable? Maybe that, too, but you have to look at the positives!

Aug. 2nd, 2016


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I've heard some whispers! A girl in the corps de ballet might be promoted to a principal role after Don Quixote's run is over meaning there will be a spot open in the corps de ballet. I've heard other whispers that they're considering me as her replacement, BUT these are only whispers. People seem to talk a lot.

Jul. 27th, 2016


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Well, we're back in California. Unpacked, jet lagged, and mildly depressed. Paris is such a lovely city and I miss it already.

Jul. 22nd, 2016


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It's bright and early in Paris, valarnet, and I bet you guys aren't even in bed yet!

Christine and I have been so busy that I haven't even been able to tell you what happened at the opera! Some woman on the guided tour overheard us talking about our Dreams and misunderstood. She spoke up and said "Hey! It's this girl's dream to sing on the Paris stage!" and it got everyone in the group thinking how nice it would be if Christine could sing a song on the stage. We actually got them to let her sing Caro Mio Ben on the stage. Not a French song, but it still sounded lovely. I think Christine hated me a little bit for convincing her to get up there, but by now she's over it. I bought her crepes afterward and I'm sure that helped smooth it over.

Jul. 17th, 2016


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It is super early in the morning here, but I can't sleep! We have arrived in Montmartre and have settled into our apartment. We've seen some small museums. One of artists who lived in Montmartre and one of Salvador Dali. Later today (Monday!) we see the Opera! It is very exciting.

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Jul. 15th, 2016


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Hi everyone, I'm R and I'm drunk. English is too hard, it makes no sense and is a stupid language. And people bitch about the subjunctive and irregular verbs. You fuckers know nothing, good fucking god. All of your verbs are irregular and they make no sense. This is what you get from stealing from the Germans.

This has just been bothering me and I've lost the sense not to babble about myself. Last night I dreamed I was in Paris. Only it was different, in the past or something. But I was pretty much the same, just wearing a tie and taking even fewer showers than I do now. But I met some people through my friends Joly and Bossuet, a student group with a stupid shitty pun for a name. I like a good pun and all but seriously.

They're fun. I like them. They've become my friends. Most of them have, anyway, but their leader Enjolras, he hates me. And you guys don't understand, he's so pretty. Top three most beautiful people I've ever seen. Legs that don't end and an ass that don't quit and a voice like the angels breathing wrath upon the sinful. And holy fuck am I a sinner. I will gladly prostrate myself before him in hopes of getting a single burning touch, a lick of flame to tell me to turn away, that I am not worthy. And I'm not. I don't deserve to look at him.

I've never been good at acknowledging what I do and don't deserve, though. All I do is annoy him but a few moments of disdain are worth all the pleasure that I've ever known otherwise. I'm a little disgusted with myself. What else is new.

Oh dear, now we're stepping into the oversharing part of the drunkenness. I'll take my leave. If no one hears from me in two days the hangover finally killed me and you're all free of me. Congratulations.

Jul. 12th, 2016


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Some of my new friends at the Anaheim Ballet took me out last night after rehearsal. I had to do a tequila shot with training wheels as my initiation. Not the worst initiation in the world, I have to say. I didn't drink too much, so I'm fine today. Everyone there is super fun with the exception of maybe three people who have been professional, but not very welcoming. I'm sure it's just because I'm new.

Jul. 9th, 2016


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I spent the evening trying to figure out whether or not my hair straightener will explode upon being plugged into a socket in France. Hyperbole, I know, but it's okay. It's dual voltage. Everything will be okay in the end. I'll be able to have straight hair in Paris.