Marley The Puppy & "Star" Chapter One

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Bahahaha, Marley & Me comes out on DVD today, and our Daily Puppy today is named Marley. I think that's planned, though...

Anyway, here's the first chapter of Star, and our Quote Of The Day is at the beginning of it, and it also works as the chapter title!! lol =)

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“Expect the unexpected.” -Anonymous

The thing I really hate about mascara is that my eyes are pretty full without it, and it can often be…not that pleasant…with my contacts. Yeah, contacts and mascara do not go hand in hand, especially when one must apply pounds and pounds of mascara. My eyes are brown, so it’s not like I need to bring anything out; if they were hazel, I’d need to bring out the green with my makeup, but since they’re brown and large (I mean, like, full), I don’t really need all that mascara. Just a little, really; the same amount I’d use in everyday life if I wore makeup in everyday life (If I’m being honest, makeup in everyday life bugs the heck out of me, since I wear so much stage makeup day-to-day.).
Anyway, my mascara is taking that tired feeling that is putting pressure on my eyelids, and totally maximizing it. I never wanted this job, if I’m being totally honest with myself, because it’s just so demanding. There are better roles out there; I would know because I’ve had them (This is an eight-week stint as Blousey Brown in Bugsy Malone at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and I am required to sing in my head voice--not my forte, but I pull it off.)! I mean, really; I’m fourteen, I’m short, I’m brunette-I’ve got potential (Minus the “short” thing. I’m really pretty; I’ve unfortunately peaked a little too young with that pretty thing, but then again, I don’t think I’ve ever gone for more than four hours without stage makeup on, so I’ve never really seen myself. And if I am ugly when I’m older, which I pray I won’t be, then I’ll just wear some more makeup. Problem solved.). So now, I’m always tired, all the time. I’ve learned, in my fourteen years, that sometimes, not even a star on a door can help you when you’re tired all the time. Not even thousands upon thousands of standing ovations per night; not when you really hate the show you’re in, and/or what part you got (This is the lead role, and I don’t hate it, but I’m talking about, like, other roles that I’ve gotten that were crappy.).
The star on my door says Natalie Wells, but my real name is Hadley Wellington. It sorta stays the same, but…not really. I get why my parents think Wellington needs to be changed for a stage name, and my Dad used it when he was an actor, but come on, Hadley? I think it’s pretty unique! I just don’t get why my parents named me Hadley if they’re so pushy with the stage thing (My professional debut was playing Balloon Girl, u/s Baby Louise/Baby June in a Gypsy national tour when I saw six!); it’s like maybe, at the last minute, they decided “Hadley” wasn’t gonna work with my career, but by then my birth certificate was already finished, with the name “Hadley Wellington” printed on it.
I tiredly pushed my door open, my hand on the star, and was greeted to a chorus of “Natalie!”
I recognized the three voices before I looked up-my mother, Janette Karen Franco-Wellington (Known as Karen Franks-Wells to my casting directors, coaches, and back when she did regional productions.), my father, Marcel Gavin Wellington (Known as Mark Gavin Wells to the ensemble of theatre people in my life, and yeah, he got a national tour once, but that’s about it.), and director, Bob (Ugh-how many times do people run off intricate names and then end with saying “so-and-so, Bob.”?). Oh, and yeah, my family is so totally French, and I know that “Hadley” isn’t; don’t judge. I expected my Mom to be there, since she always guides me to the stage door and makes sure I don’t get bombarded by audience members (Which would never happen, because I’m so not famous.). I also expected the people from hair and makeup, since I wear a wig of powdery white, curly hair, but they were nowhere to be seen. And my Dad and Bob? Er, not really!

Story Summary

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So I'm writing a major short-story right now, but I'm also writing this crap called Star on the side. Summary:

Hadley Wellington is a star. Rita Willow wants to be a star. Hadley Wellington divides her time between her New York City apartment and her Los Angeles beach house. Rita Willow divides her time between her Dad’s Ecuador apartment and her Mom’s Galapagos beach house. Hadley Wellington has all the access in the world to the prettiest makeup, the lead roles in anything and everything theatrical, and the most loyal admirers. Rita Willow has placed second in Ecuador national dance competitions for three years running.
Though unaware of Hadley’s existence, Hadley is someone Rita aspires to be. What Rita doesn’t know is the way Hadley’s stage parents treat her when she cracks a note, trips over a dance move, or-the deadliest sin of all-doesn’t land a role. Is it worth living in beautiful Ecuador when no one understands you, and you might have one shot to be a star? And is everything you’ve ever wanted worth it when it’s not really everything you’ve dreamed?

Daily Puppy + Project

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Mia, you have my consent- I completely agree Winston is the cutest Daily puppy of March!! I wish he was mine...

I turned in my project today, yeah, not at all fun putting it together. It was a poster. It came out pretty well and I thought I did a good job. Hopefully I will get a good grade on it =)

A Part, A Rehearsal, And An Audition(?)...In Two Days!!

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Ha, so we were in music class this morning, and we were given to script for this Easter play, "The Way Of The Cross", because I go to a Christian school with chapel once a week. And we read through it, and maybe three or four os us put emotion into it (And that doesn't mean anything because we didn't know these characters that well yet! So it was, like, dry but not monotone? lol). ...and then I end up Pilate. Like, what? But it's good! A male part, but...

And then I had King Arthur rehearsal, and I THOUGHT I had a Peter Pan audition tomororw, but my Mom just told me it was off and there would just be another Summer cabaret (Joy! Ecstacy! Bliss!!!!)...

Quote Of The Day:
"I am ready to answer Broadway.com's questions...you better be nice." ~Stephanie J. Block

Apologies, Puppies, And The New YouTube!!

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Alright, major science and geography projects getting down to the nitty-gritty this week (First week back after break--so great, whooh...), so I have NOT done my part on this blog in a while! Rawr!

Winston wins cutest daily puppy of March, if I can get Laura's consent...

And the new YouTube (And the new Facebook, for that matter!!) is weird/dumb/grr.

I KNOW I promised that awesome quote form the book I bought on Spring Awakening, but I don't feel like going upstairs and flipping thorugh the pages 'til I find the quote, so...

"All the world's a stage." ~Shakespeare

Philly

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So on Sunday, I went to Philly. It was fun because I got to go to one of my favorite places, the Tiffany Store! I couldn't afford anything though! lol.
Then I had lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe and walked around the city for the rest of the day!

Today's Quote of the Day:
"Being True to Yourself Never Goes Out of Style" - Vivienne, Legally Blonde.

Twilight DVD (again)

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Twilight came out today =)

So here's what happened at the party:
First we did like a fortune telller thing to see what Twilight character you are. Then we played Twilight base ball. We watched clips of the movie and did some raffles. It doesn't sound like much but it was pretty fun.

I just got the movie today! Tip: If you have an iPod, don't buy the movie on iTunes. If you buy the DVD at Target, it comes with a free iTunes download. So then you get the DVD and the movie and special feature on your iPod!

Twilight on DVD

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I just got back from a Borders Twilight DVD party from 10-12 pm. I'll tell more about it later since I'm pretty tired right now.

Nice quote, Mia!

I'm going to give another quote along with Mia's is thats okay. Since I'm getting back from a Twilight party I'll make the quote from the movie:
"You are my life now"
I like that quote! lol

Guys & Dolls Quote

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"Why do you dolls always do that? Find a guy and send him in for alterations." ~Sky Masteron (I think)

Tag Again!

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Wow That's a lot of times being tagged! I'm excited about seeing your video. Right now I'm working on a video for YouTube, not telling yet - Its a Surprise!!

I'll give a quote of the day once i can finally think of one! lol

Tags & Play's History, Yo (What?)!

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Laura, lol, I got tagged three times in two days. Epic tag video coming soon, with FIFTEEN random facts!!

I have an eight-year-old corgi, a three-year-old (lovable but obnoxious) bearded-collie, and an eleven-year-old bearded-collie (In case anyone is wondering, the corgi is a Welsh Corgi Pembrook.), Genevieve, Bonnie, and Bailey. =)

Laura-don't hesitate to put down a Quote Of The Day! :D

I personally think Play is awesome. They were on the scene from '01 to '05 (Did I mention that before? lol :D) and they released 5-6 albums. They were from Sweden, lol but Anais was from France.

(The following is NOT from Wikipedia)

Anais Helena Kretz Lameche was the beta of the group, having major parts in the majority of songs. She was born in the French Alps, but later moved to I think Gothenburg (sp?). Now rumored to be a model, but no one has seen her in a while!

Anna Maria Carolina Sundstrand was a backup girl, blonde, beautiful, little, and the youngest member (Until Janet came along!). She sang very high parts, and was only twelve when the group started out. She does have some major solos, like 'Hand In Hand', 'Is It Love', etc... She is a model with some great solo songs, but no album.

Rosanna Bella Victoria Eriksdotter "Rosie" Munter (LONG NAME!) was the soprano of the group, blonde, and sang backup. She is working on her album with Swedish rapper Kocky.

Janet Ava Leon joined the group when Faye left, and she was only thirteen! She took over as lead-singer and was awesome, despite what angry fans of Faye (And I love Faye, too!) say. She is now on Made In Sweden (See older posts).

Fanny Matilda Dagmar "Faye" Hamlin was the lead-singer until she left to pursue the end of high school and possibly college. She belted like it was no tomorrow, and hit extremely high notes while doing so (See 'Girl's Mind'--the note that everyone remembers!)! She has a little solo work out, but not much, and is a model.


Quote Of The Day:
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
I'm going to NYC tomorrow, lol; thought I'd put that. :D

Tag Video

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Hey!! Right now I'm working on my fifth tag video! It's so fun getting tagged =)

The quotes are such a good idea! The puppies are so ccuuutttee!! I have a bichon puppy and she's almost 3 and is not trained so she's annoying, yet adorable!

Mia- I've never heard of that group! Are they good? lol

Quote Of The Day

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3/17/09:
Animated Film "Bolt": The impossible becomes possible when you are awesome.

O.M.C.

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Laura, I was listening to your Search For Elle Woods tribute on BroadwaySpace (http://www.broadwayspace.com/video/legally-blonde-the-search-for), and I get on a new tab for The Smoothie Blog to see if you've added a new Quote Of The Day, and the first thing I see is The Daily Puppy. I was like WHAT? lol It is the cutest thing ever!! If we can keep track of the puppy pictures, we should pick, like, a cutest-of-the-month one or something. =)

And although 13fans.com is no longer existent, 13fans.ning.com is up and running and awesome (Did I mention that before? lol)!!


Okay, now for my major OMC moment. I am a HUGE fan of the group Play, even though they broke up in 2005, lol. So, I "friended" two of the members on Facebook, Faye and Janet, and Janet's been doing a bunch of solo stuff lately. Her album's out in Sweden, I think (They're all Swedish!! Except one was French lol!!), and her fame is jump-starting all over again, lol! Sooo...I was on Facebook this evening, and I saw that Janet Leon was frickin' ONLINE (Time zones, and yet that still works out!)! I was like OMC! So I brought up the "chat" feature and said that she was amazing, and bla, bla, bla, and then right before I logged off I told her how much I liked the video of her performing "Let Go" (her single) live in Stockholm, Sweden. Well, if I had stayed on Facebook for ONE MINUTE {LITERALLY} LONGER, then I would've seen that ON MONDAY, MARCH 16TH, 2009, 6:51 P.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME, JANET AVA LEON REPLIED TO MY CHAT COMMENT.

She said:
Thank you! :)

...OMC.


Quote Of The Day:
"And if you're feeling small, I'll help you through it all; I will be there for you, I'll be there for you." ~Janet Leon

The Daily Puppy!

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I added the widget so everyday, we can look at a cute wittle puppy!!

13 site

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Yeah I have no clue what's wrong/ why the 13 fansite closed down!! *Sadness*

Love the quotes, Mia!

Widgets

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Laura, I had to try the 13 widget eighty million times before I got it, but now that the show is closed and the fansite is under a subdomain, I don't see it working any time in the near future, lol sorry.

I recommend the Spring Awakening widget (So you can have the same page as me! lol)--it plays almost all the songs (Like I said before--edited!)and gives you the tour schedule.

Hmm, I am now on the search for widgets.

So now that we're talking about Broadway again (dur-we always are!!), I'll make the Quote Of The Day be from the two musicals we discussed:

Quote Of The Day:
13-The sky goes blue and the sky goes black, and no matter what you do, you can't go back.
Spring Awakening-Those you've known and lost still walk behind you.

=)

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I hope you feel better Mia!!

On my Broadway Space page,...well its just plain and boring. Any ideas of what good BroadwaySpace widgets to put on there? I tried the 13 widget many times...it doesn't like me!

Censored Music

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Hello all peeps, especially Laura.

I got home from the movies with a HORRIBLE headache and I was like "Come on? Again? I had the flu all week!".

I'm on my BroadwaySpace right now, just on the "chat" feature to see if anyone's on, and the Spring Awakening wideget on my page (erm-stage) is changing every five seconds, and it's crazy censored! It keeps skipping through different parts of the songs so that nothing's too...detailed.

Posted by...

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I don't think there is a way to do "Posted by Smoothie Queen Laura" or "Posted by Smoothie Queen Mia". What I will do is put "Posted by Smoothie Queen Laura" in labels for this post.

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Well hello =)
That would be upsetting with this whole blog and no followers. We just started off so none yet but hopefully we'll get there!

Followers And Feet

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Hello, dear world of the internet. Do we even have any followers? I have not checked yet..gosh, Laura, it would weird if we spent months blogging to just ourselves (and a little frustrating)!!

So, I've yet to figure out if we can make it so if I post a blog, it says Smoothie Queen Mia, and if you post a blog, it says Smoothie Queen Laura. Right now, it says "Posted by Smoothie Queens Laura & Mia".

I just got back from dance class, like, a half hour ago, and now I'm blogging after showering, and deferring cooking something to eat, lol. My feet hurt like heck, because I was doing a bunch of turnout (Is that one word or two?) exercises, and not a lot of dances because I have a cold (I had the flu all week), and my dance teacher didn't want to "work me too hard".

My YouTube Playlist (Can't Stop Listening, it's called) is on randomize, so I'm listening to Play's "Hand In Hand" (I lied--it just switched to "The Girls Of Spring Awakening--We're Not Gonna Take It".).

Speaking of things being deferred (I learned that word yesterday), "King Arthur" just got it's performance(s) delayed!! I got cast as The Lady Of The Lake, like, two weeks ago, and now we have to perform three weeks after we planned!! Urgh!

I'm starting a new segment: Quote Of The Day!

March 14th, 2009 (Hapy Pi Day...Pi = 3.14159, etc...)
"My sin lies in not screaming loud." ~Maya Angelou

Ad & Spoof

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It's Smoothie Queen Laura! Mia posted a blog entry about our ad and iCarly Spoof. I edited the blog so it would show the actual video. The spoof wouldn't work so watch that on Mia's YT channel and the ad on YT or on here! =))

Reply

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Mia- It is hilarious!! Plus, I love our ad and iCarly Spoof!!

Ad

The Smoothie Queens Laura-Isn't 'Any Minute' hysterical? =~) M!A


iCarly spoof: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOpQm392VVo

13

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If you have read Mia's last blog...
My favorite song from the show is...well i have a lot!! "What It means to Be a Friend" (OBVIOUSLY!), "It Can't be True", "Any Minute", and "13". I do not have one favorite because all of the songs are amazing! I cannot choose!!

=) Smoothie Queen Laura

A response {word}

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Laura, I'd like to challenge you to a little thing--or rather, ask you a question, lol. So, you said you bough t13 the musical on iTunes this week--what is your favorite song from the show? I've been leaning towards 'It Can't Be True' lately, but who doesn't love 'What It Means To Be A Friend' (Allie Trimm = FIERCE)?

Well, just for posterity's sake, I'm on SPRING BREAK!!! And in Broadway news, I'll be seeing "Guys And Dolls" in exactly one week--it got terrible reviews, but you'll get a personal play-by-play from Smoothie Queen Mia herself (Erm-myself--and who am I talking to? We don't have any followers!).

Peace!!!

hmm...

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Well I'm pretty bored right now. I'm browsing through YouTube, you know all that stuff. I will be going over a friend's house tomorrow so that'll be fun. On BeoadwaySpace I have been talking to Aaron Simon Gross and Delaney Moro so that's pretty exciting! I bought the 13 album on iTunes. That's pretty much my week.

Smoothie Queen Laura =)

Broadway Space

Hello, world! Smoothie Queen Laura here! YAY! Well you may have noticed how we are both Broadway lovers, well if you have a broadwayspace.com account. Make sure you add Smoothie Queen Mia and I.
Laura-http://www.broadwayspace.com/profile/LauraLand
Mia-http://www.broadwayspace.com/profile/Mia

Queens, Fig Newtons, Editing, And More Editing

QUEENS:
Laura came up with the snazzilicious idea for the two of us to be caleld Smoothie Quuens. So now I am Smoothie Queen Mia and she is Smoothie Queen Laura.
FIG NEWTONS:
I still cannot get my peers (other than my besties) to stop calling me Fig Newton.
EDITING:
Laura was awesome enough to trade with me her May 19th video of "Legally Blonde: The Musical", but now, trying to get a ten-second clip of "Daughter Of Delta Nu" for a fan-video, I've been editing the 1+hour video, and lol, it's driving me off the wall to be editing it so much...better.
AND MORE EDITING:
Right now, I think this whole blog is under MIA BUNNYSLIPPERS48. I'd just like to point out right now that the users/makers of The Smoothie Blog are MIA BUNNYSLIPPERS48 and LAURA LEGALLYBLONDEROXXX.

Peace.Around the world.For generations.

Intro, Yo!

It's Mia. This is the intro blog for THE SMOOTHIE BLOG on Blogspot. Just an FYI, this blog could very well be deleted, because Laura lost the password on our other blog, and I went ahead and made this blog without her permission! Totally! Soooo...I need to tell Laura about this bloggie-blog-blog (I'm retarded, but I don't need reminders. Haters? Go away. Shoo. Now. Bye-bye.) right away and see if she wants to keep it.
***ABOUT US***
We're teen girls. With an avid love for all things Broadway, Twilight, and SMOOTHIES. We are YouTube friends (http://www.youtube.com/Bunnyslippers48, http://www.youtube.com/legallyblonderoxxx), and don't diss, yo. We have BroadwaySpace accounts (Laura and Mia J.M.), and accounts on 13fans.com (Again, Laura and Mia J.M.). ALSO ALSO ALSO!!! I created a website for fans of A Chorus Line http://www.onthelinesfans.ning.com/, so go check it out! And don't forget to check out Laura's fansite for Shrek the Musical http://www.shrekthemusical.ning.com.

In case I did not mention this in the beginning (Which I totes did--I've never said "totes" before, but I've been dying to!!!!), this is (erm was) Mia.

L8r!