srtadiana

srtadiana @ 2007-04-09T20:56:00

2007-04-10T00:59:25Z

Hello Friends!!
Long time no post...I have been using myspace/xanga...comment for a link if you wish!
Anyhoo, my wonderful best friend from college, Diane, is looking to move to NYC for the summer to intern, but knows not what to do for housing. If any of you fabulous people are subleting from, say Mid May-Mid August, or know anyone who is, or have ANY leads on cheap housing with sane people, please let me know ASAP. She is really nice and not too crazy and will perhaps cook and clean for you if you love her and give her cookies every once in a while. If you want to contact her directly, her sn is drockyh2o and her email is cwdm@iup.edu.
Thanks a million!
Diana

srtadiana @ 2006-10-24T15:04:00

2006-10-24T19:06:39Z

HEY FRIENDS!!

I know I haven't talked to many of you in a while-- but I will be in NYC for Susie Eeg's concert on November 12. Hope to see y'all there

So...I just wanted to pass on my amazing news!! I AM ENGAGED!!! Allen (my boyfriend of the past year and a half, and best friend of the past three years,) proposed to me on Saturday and I said YES!!! I can't wait talk to you all and share details...IM GONNA BE A SADIE!!! ;-)

Love you all!!

~Diana

srtadiana @ 2006-10-07T23:05:00

2006-10-08T03:07:05Z

So guess who is coming to NYC to see Susie Eegs on November 12???
That would be me.
I am so psyched I cant even say! Susie Eegs, Drowsy, Say Cheese, hanging out in the UWS...ahhh how I miss it :-D

And thank you...a million times over, thank you for making this possible. It means more to me than you know!

srtadiana @ 2006-08-19T10:06:00

2006-08-19T14:08:14Z

Susie Eegs is pregnant! YAAAAY!

Oh and ps...anyone going to her concert in November have an extra seat/spot? I am trying to get out to the city...If only stupid classes wouldn't get in the way!

srtadiana @ 2006-07-28T10:37:00

2006-07-28T14:37:30Z

Only fear the Lord and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.
-1 Samuel 12:24

And life just keeps getting better and better! If you need a smile, come find me. They tell me it is contageous!

And if you need some hope, just ask me. I have a God who is incredibly amazing and would LOVE to tell you about it!

And if you like stories about incomparably sweet guys, sit and listen...I am with the best one ever!

srtadiana @ 2006-07-10T14:56:00

2006-07-10T19:00:02Z

Today, as I was doing my data entry at work, I listened to an hour of Mitch Hedberg comedy on my ipod. For those of you who are deprived and don't know who he is, he was a comedian who died 2 years ago. I saw him live my freshman year of college. He is freakin hysterical.
The jokes actually weren't that amazing this time...but the way he says them...amazing.
My favorite:
"Wouldn't it be cool if you ate a good food and a bad food at the same time, and the good food cancelled out the bad food? Like, you eat a carrot and a dorito and when they get to your stomach the dorito says "It's cool- he's with me."

Needless to say, I spent the morning laughing. My coworkers probably thought I was drunk, because data entry is NOT that funny.

I couldn't resist this one- please humor me!

2006-06-10T02:25:21Z

1. What Disney character do I physically remind you of?

2. What movie star do I physically remind you of?

3. What television star do I physically remind you of?

4. What theatre star do I physically remind you of?

5. What fictional character from a movie does my personality remind you of?

6. What fictional character from theatre does my personality remind you of?

7. What fictional character from television does my personality remind you of?

8. What Disney character does my personality remind you of?

9. What character from a book does my personality remind you of?

10. What historical figure does my personality remind you of?

srtadiana @ 2005-12-29T11:17:00

2005-12-29T16:17:41Z

One of the worst thing about the holidays is when the bring memories of events and people you just don't want to think about.
Worst still when they are good ones and they make you miss a lot and really upset that you will never have them again.

srtadiana @ 2005-12-29T03:51:00

2005-12-29T08:51:16Z

I swear only I am up at almost 4 am watching Gilmore Girls season five and CRYING!

Lauren Graham, I love you.

srtadiana @ 2005-12-22T16:01:00

2005-12-22T21:01:11Z

The room is packed, the final is failed, the last meal is about to be eaten.
And apparently the strike is over?!?!?
Goodbye, life in New York City. I won't miss you any time soon.
See you later, friends...I miss you guys already :-(

srtadiana @ 2005-12-16T00:52:00

2005-12-16T05:52:58Z

1. Do you have a real or fake Christmas tree? Well, I have a one foot tall tree named Lilli on my roommate's desk...it is fake. But at home, the tree is all real

2. Do you put up Christmas lights on the exterior of your home? My dad puts up some white lights.

3. What's your favorite Christmas song/carol? "Snow" from White Christmas...and Oh Holy Night

4. What do you like better. turkey or ham? most definitely Turkey

5. Do you open up any Christmas presents on Christmas Eve? Christmas Day. The only time I open presents on Christmas Eve, is when my friends bring me stuff to the Christmas Eve service

6. Have you ever been Christmas caroling? Yes! Like alll through high school. And last year at college, I was in a volunteer choir that caroled at nursing homes

7. What was your most memorable Christmas gift(s) that you received? Probably my purity ring from my daddy when I was 14...and the star that Allen gave me last year

8. What's your favorite Christmas movie? Charlie Brown Christmas and Miracle on 34th Street (Elizabeth Perkins version)

9. Have you ever built a real snowman? most definitley.

10. Have you ever peeked into a present and found out what it was before Christmas? haha once I peeked in my grandma's closet when I was like 9 to see that I had gotten roller blades.

11. What is on the top of your Christmas tree? The home one, a handmade angel

12. Do you own a Santa hat? I dont think so. We used to have santa hats in choral ensemble which smelled TERRIBLE! (the hats, not the ensemble)

13. When was the last time you had your picture taken with Santa Claus? I don't remember.

14. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? I am almost DONE! :-)

15. Do you put candy canes on your Christmas tree? Nope

16. Who is hardest person to buy for? this year, my brother, hands down. But he is done (finally.)

17. Who is the easiest person to buy for? My mom probably

18. How old were you when you realized Santa was imaginary? I don't remember...it was a gradual thing I think...not a traumatic experience

19. What does your morning of Christmas routine consist of? Well, somewhere around 2am my brother and sister and I all pile into one room and watch movies all night. None of us sleep well. My sister gets up at the crack of dawn and begins to negotiate with my parents how early we will open presents (this can begin as early as 6am) So we eventually go to the top of the stairs, my dad sets up a video camera (I have since learned to fix my hair and make my face look not scary) and we go down and open gifts. Then we take naps until we all go to my aunt Kim's

20. Egg Nog? YUCK!

21. What do you want for Christmas this year? Gilmore Girls Season 5 :-) And to be home with my family and friends and Allen. That is about all.

srtadiana @ 2005-12-05T23:29:00

2005-12-06T04:29:56Z

The Susan Egan concert was wonderful- I have no words. The songs were beautiful, Sus was hilarious, and chatting with her after was divine.
She sang "Home" for me! She told me that she put it in just for me! And she sang parts of it *to* me!
She is so awesome!

srtadiana @ 2005-11-23T03:34:00

2005-11-23T08:34:35Z

I am not a Renthead
In fact, I admit fully that the first time I EVER saw Rent was a week ago. And I didn't know ANY of the songs except "Seasons of Love" until like this week.
But sitting in the Zigfield theatre on opening night of the Rent movie with my closest NY friends all around me, listening to people sobbing at all the moving parts, laughing at all the happy parts and cheering at anything and everything that appeared was among the most amazing experiences I have ever had here.
And it didn't hurt that Anthony Rapp was there and Loretta and I took a pic with him (hey, if you are going to stay up until 4am seeing a opening night show just to get up for an 11am anthro class, you may as well have a picture!)
I don't think I have ever cried so much at a movie...or felt so moved by a musical
Or been so incredibly sad to leave my City...
One more month, guys...no day but today!

srtadiana @ 2005-11-10T00:17:00

2005-11-10T05:17:02Z

I have one question:

WHY, ANDREW LLOYD WEBER, WHY!?!??!!??!?!!

:-(

srtadiana @ 2005-10-14T00:18:00

2005-10-14T04:22:50Z

My ark for the upcoming flood:

Two TV Shows:
Gilmore Girls
Punky Brewster :-)

Two Movies:
Beauty and the Beast
You've Got Mail

Two Songwriters:
Rebecca St. James
Mark Altrogge

Two Singers:
Susan Egan
Rebecca St. James

Two Musicals:
Beauty and the Beast
Light in the Piazza

Two Actors:
Tom Hanks
Meg Ryan

Two Writers:
Rebecca St. James (wow she is everything!)
CJ Mahaney

But of course :-)

2005-10-13T17:17:06Z

srtadiana @ 2005-10-09T23:53:00

2005-10-10T03:55:35Z

I took a TWO hour nap today. Just TWO! That is not long enough to make me WIDE AWAKE at midnight when all I want to do is sleep!!! I need to get on a real sleep schedule...like NOW!

In other news, purchasing all four Gilmore Girls seasons in a set from Amazon was probably the most worthy and useful investment that I have ever made in my life. And the rebate doesn't hurt either. :-) If you want to join/create a GG movie nite, reply (Kaelan, I am afraid you are stuck with them no matter what ;-))

srtadiana @ 2005-10-06T13:01:00

2005-10-07T05:05:20Z

I thought I had escaped the dreaded Emmy Story, but alas, it has come back to haunt me. I hate rewrites of papers that I am just as clueless about as I was when I first wrote it. It is like if I ultimately fail it, it will be a double F. But in all fairness, I didn't watch all the Emmy's, I never watch the Emmy's, I never watch the shows that were on the Emmy's- heck, I don't watch T.V.!!! How can I possibly review this???

AND I have to pack to go home tomorrow! YAAAAAY for a trip home and then to IUP :-) But first I have to pack a ton of crap...

WHY aren't any of the 58094453543 starbucks that are around where I live open 24 hours? I need serious caffiene...I haven't touched soda all week, but today may be the day!!!

The darn cutest thing I have found all week:

2005-09-26T23:21:39Z

How to make a srtadiana

Ingredients:

1 part intelligence

1 part courage

3 parts beauty

Method:
Combine in a tall glass half filled with crushed ice. Serve with a slice of curiosity and a pinch of salt. Yum!

Personality cocktail
From Go-Quiz.com

My Response

2005-09-16T03:26:55Z

First of all, I very much respect and admire the gracious nature that Kristin is displaying through this- it can't possibly be easy for her. I honestly do not know what the WOF's stated values are or what the specific circumstances regarding this issue are, so I don't know if they did the right or wrong thing for their conference. I personally believe that with all of the wonderful characteristics that Kristin has to offer, even if she didn't coincide with them on this issue, she would have been a great inspirational speaker who would have affected many.

This response is not an opinion of what I believe regarding tolerance homosexuality, the Women of Faith Conference, and what exactly Kristin Chenoweth believes and why. This is a response to Jaime's question: "You religious-types, tell me why I should want to be religious." I don't consider myself "religious" per say, but I abide very strongly by my "Born Again Christian" faith.

That said, I want to point out that Women of Faith is one very specific group of Christians, not all Christians. Also, in reponse to a lot of the preceeding posts, I want to bring up that I don't believe that being a Christian is sonomous to being Catholic. I think that Catholicism has a lot of rules and rituals which really don't matter at all in the long run.

I consider myself a very strong Christian, relying on my faith in Jesus with all my being. However, I do not believe it is a faith of works, a faith of good person vs bad person. I believe it is a faith of relationship: a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and the fact that He died on the cross for the sins of the world. All other issues concerning what is right and wrong, while they are important, are not the core of faith. I notice that a lot of you are saying that you have to be the best you can be and that is all. Well, I believe that on your own, you honestly can not be good enough for Heaven. In fact (and I know this sounds harsh at first but it actually is pretty cool when you think of it) my faith preaches that all are sinful in God's eyes and no one person is more worthy of Heaven than another, and because we are unworthy of heaven, we deserve a punishment. HOWEVER, we don't have to worry about working to get ourselves to Heaven or worry about suffering said punishment- Jesus (who my faith teaches was the perfect Son of God) did it for us! When Jesus died on the cross, He was taking the punishment for the sins of the entire world, from the ax murderers to the people who tell white lies. My faith says that the only thing that we have to "do" to get to heaven is to believe that we couldn't make it there of ourselves- it took Jesus' sacrifice. That's all! No amounts of money or years of perfect service to God or certain prayers. And this sacrifice is offered to the world, not just people who do certain things. I think that believing in what Jesus did on the cross as the ticket to Heaven wipes your perverbial slate clean in God's eyes. After that point when He looks at you, He sees His perfect Son Jesus.

I also think that believing this doesn't just put you on a Heaven checklish- it opens up a personal relationship with God, a thing that, from what I have read and heard, I definitely believe that Kristin has. I have this relationship, and frankly, I could not live without it. I can talk to God whenever I want, and yes, He does talk back (tho not audibly) when I listen. I have a desire to do what is right. I have a passion to love others and serve Him. Basically, I am right now living a life of thanks to my Savior. Yes, I go to church reguraly. Yes I believe the Bible is all true. Yes, I also have specific beliefs about issues regarding homosexuality and sex out of marriage that a lot of you probably would not agree on. I DEFINITELY do not condemn or think badly of people who believe differently than I. According to the Bible, Jesus very publically extended His grace to prostitutes and tax-collectors; the lowest of the low in that time. How could I be any less gracious??? However, NONE of these beliefs or practices that I engage in are what make me confident of my "spot in Heaven." It is all about what Jesus did for me.

I know that a lot of this I have to take on faith. I don't claim to have a lot of answers to specific events that happen. I can't explain why bad things happen to "good people" and good things happen to "bad people." I have to simply trust God's will as perfect. This is defintley hard and I know that most of us (myself included a lot of times) have this desire to be in control of situations. However the very fact that I serve a God who I believe IS in control, loves me enough to offer me a way to get to Heaven and who I talk to and learn from every day, is what makes me want the faith I have.

Jaime, I can't tell you why you would want to be "religious." I don't want to be "religious" and base my salvation on a bunch of rules which will not get me anywhere in the eternal life. I think to try to attain God's favor on my own strength is a lost cause. This (really long) post is to tell you why I have accepted Jesus Christ as my savior have a RELATIONSHIP and trust in God. Maybe it seems a little TOO trusting and strict with the rules, but all that is worth it for the incredible peace I feel in my life. This peace and security I have in my faith is offered to anyone; feel free to ask me more, on this journal or privately, if you want.

Whew.

srtadiana @ 2005-09-14T01:39:00

2005-09-14T05:40:56Z

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRISTIN!!

HOOOORNSWAGGLE!

srtadiana @ 2005-09-11T23:53:00

2005-09-12T03:59:29Z

WHAT an amazing birthday! It started out with seeing Allen. We could just stop there. Seriously, folks, I could have just stood in the hotel lobby smiling at him and been content right there. But of course it didn't stop. Instead, we did something I have always wanted to do- we went to the World Trade Center on September 11.
There is nothing quite like having a world tragedy occur on your birthday, btu I feel so very blessed to feel a close connection to such a unifying event. I can't even describe it, so I took pictures (see webshots.)
Riverside Park- my favorite place in this City. I just love looking at the gardens, and doing it with my special friend is extra wonderful.
Sooo Light in the Piazza- AMAZING!! OMG so beautiful! I cried. Allen laughed at me. I cried some more. Then I met the stars.
Oh and there was Peruvian food. Reason number 59043 why I moved to a culturally diverse city such as this one :-)
But then, after tearing around all day (in ridiculously painful books- I swear we looked for a payless on the UWS so I could change!) I had to walk Allen to Port Authority and put him on a subway. And this time, I didn't get on with him. I had to watch him go away because I live here now...and then I cried.
But when I came back to the dorm, I found a sign from my suitemates and a present from another suitemate and 15 AIM bday wishes, three LJ updates saying Happy Bday and about 4 ecards. I feel so very blessed and touched. Thank you. Love you all! :-*

srtadiana @ 2005-09-09T00:45:00

2005-09-09T05:01:20Z

SEVEN THINGS IN YOUR ROOM:
1» diet coke
2» lots of pictures
3» a wall of susan
4» Beauty and the Beast memorabilia
5» a zillion pillows
6» a pink shower curtain
7» popcorn

TOP THREE THINGS YOU SAY MOST:
1» "good call"
2» "heeyy"
3» "crap"

FOUR THINGS YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT:
1» God and my faith
2» Allen, my family and friends (because i want it to be all one thing)
3» Gilmore Girls
4» Music

FOUR THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
1» Write a bestselling book
2» Get married
3» Go to Europe
4» Interview actors and actresses for a living

SEVEN OTHER THINGS:

Do You/Have You:

1» Believe In God: YES!
2» Had A Dream Come True: Many
3» Read The Newspaper: haha no- and I am a journalist
4» Pray: All the time
5» Have A Job: YES!! Beauty and the Beast Yo!
6» Attend Church: yes!
7» Wish On Shooting Stars: When I see them

Have You Ever..

1» Gone Skinny Dipping: No
2» Had Surgery: Yes :-(
3» Swam In The Dark: Totally!
4» Been To A Bonfire: many
5» Ran Away From Home: I don't think so
6» Played Strip Poker: no
7» Pulled An All Nighter: yes

SEVEN THINGS IN THE LAST 24 HOURS:

Have You:

1» Cried: teared up, not cried
2» Sang: Yes, to myself- stupid Moulin Rouge is stuck in my head
3» Been Kissed/Kissed Someone: Ray kissed me on the cheek in greeting!
4» Felt Stupid: haha sure
5» Talked To An Ex: no
6» Missed Someone: very much
7» Hugged Someone: yes

CURRENTLY:

What Are You:

1» Wearing: blue AE jeans and my new Cafe Lalo shirt :-)
2» Drinking: nothing (but just finished Diet Coke w/ Splenda
3» Eating: nothing (popcorn soon??)
4» Thinking: that I really need to write my essay that is due tomorrow
5» Hearing: Susan Egan and my annoying speakers
6» Playing: Music
7» Doing: Typing, listening to music
8» Wishing: that this weekend (specifically Sunday) would come sooner!
9» Reading: now? nothing
10» Watching: nothing

Stolen from Cristin AND Xtine

2005-09-07T17:37:05Z

Look at your LJ "interests" list. If you have fewer than 50 interests, pick every fifth one. If you have between fifty and seventy-five interests, pick every seventh one. If you have over seventy-five interests, pick every tenth one. If you have fewer than ten, pick all of 'em. List them on your LJ, and tell everyone exactly what it is about these things that interests you so much.

Audrey Hepburn- I think if I have ever had a celebrity obession, she was the one. I used to read books about her, write reports about her for school, dress like her (I still kinda do when I can) and watch her movies. There was a time when I could name all of her movies, the years they were made, the director, the co-star, how the movie did and who designed her wardrobe (pathetic, I know, but everyone needs a hobby!) I always have and always will admire her style and class, as well as her humility and compassion.

Broadway- I am talking the theatre, not the street (however, Cafe Lalo is off of Bway and Amsterdam and I love that place.) What can I say? I have been going to Bway shows ever since I was little and it is where I am most thrilled. I probably used to want to be on Broadway at a time, but now, I want to write about it. And always live close enough to visit it.

Idina Menzel- Even though I was introduced to Idina's work through Wicked, I totally most admire her for her solo albums. That woman can WRITE! I love how honest her music is and how much I can relate to them! And I absolutely love her voice- I find her music to be there for me no matter my mood. Someday, I want to see a live concert!

Journalism- Well this is one of my majors so I guess I should have some interest in it :-) Seriously though, I don't think I have ever grown to love a subject so fast (well I guess Spanish, but that was different.) My most exciting college moments last year all had to do with times I spent writing for our school paper. I love knowing that I have found something I want to study for a career.

Kristin Chenoweth- I promise I was a Cheno fan looong before Wicked. I often say I would give my left arm to have a range like hers- it is true. While I love her talents, I most admire her faith. Being true to one's faith in any industry is tough, much less in the entertainment industry. If I ever do succeed in the media, I want to have the witness for Jesus that she has. I pray for her, that she will keep strong in her faith- and hopefully someday I will get to tell her that!

Reading- What a boring and general interest- umm well I have always loved to read, but not like Rory Gilmore read everything- I like to read children's books and random favorite books- I would rather read the same book over and over again than keep reading new stuff (not the greatest habit.) I used to be the girl who my family called Belle because I would walk around with my nose in a book (I don't do that anymore- I don't think that would go over so well on 34th Street.) I still have days were I will sit outside and read a favorite book from cover to cover. And I like to read the Bible (though I don't do it nearly as much as I want to.) Having the Word of God at my fingertips is incredible for me. No book has ever encouraged, convicted, challenged, touched or fascinated me so much!

Singing- Although I will never make a profession out of this, it is probably the activity that I enjoy the most. It is my release, my comfort, my communication, my gift. Whether at home doing the dishes, in a concert hall with friends, on a stage in my high school musical or in church worshipping God, I am happy when I sing.

Spanish- Spanish is my minor now, thought it used to be my major. It was definitely the subject that I devoted all my time to in high school. I love this language! I think it is so beautiful and I feel such satisfactin when I speak it with others. Some of my greatest memories were speaking Spanish in Peru with my friends- truly a skill I hope I never lose!

Susan Egan- Ohhhh Susan, my favorite performer EVER! I have been a Susan fan since she was in B&B when I was like 8 years old. I have all her cds and soundtracks and probably play her music more than any other artist. I am also blessed to call Susan my friend. She is SUCH a sweet person and so encouraging to me, from the kind words the few times we have chatted in person, to the short emails wishing me luck with a school endeavor. I am endlessly impressed with her talents and her kindnses, and can't WAIT to see her again!

Theatre- I have grown up in the theatre, as an performer, a viewer, a reader and now a reviewer. My favorite literary classics are plays. My favorite trips are to see musicals. My favorite thing to do as a child was act in the DE Children's Theatre. My favorite moment in high school was as Susan in Big the Musical. My favorite place to go is Broadway. My favorite journalism concentration is the theatre arts. It is also my double major for that reason. I never want to leave the theatre, nor will I ever stop loving it.

srtadiana @ 2005-09-03T20:02:00

2005-09-04T00:04:48Z

I just had a horrible subway adventure where I learned about the cars that don't run on the weekends- and how sometimes in order to get downtown, you have to go uptown a few spots first.
Oh and I also learned that if you have a room key in the same vicinity as the metro card, said room key no longer works
Oh and that the only way to get let into the room is to go to the 28th floor office (I learned this after going from floor 16 to the lobby)
But I also learned that the 28th floor office is closed at this time.
So back in the lobby I found someone to let me into my room.
I am there now
Did I mention that through all this traveling I have had the most awful stomachache I have had in a while??
I am going to puke or cry or colapse or die or all the above.