Crying and Laughing within Ten Minutes, WHAT?!

Today was...WHOOO! I'm still trying to settle down.

We had "sound check/tour rehearsal" today which I thought went great.

My stage hands for both shows are amazing. Shout out to Zach, Amanda, Dan and Mike. :)

I was on top of things today and felt like I am really a part of this school and production.

Evan and Amanda told me that I was doing a great job, with a smile on my face.

It felt good to get complimented and praised since WARREN NEVER TELLS ME.

Things are stressful but I'm dealing with it.

I felt the rehearsal went really well.

At the end of rehearsal, though, I had a breakdown because of others things going on (Worst week ever).

Marcus was there when I needed him. He...he...made a remark that was just...real. Too real to repeat and I thank him for it.

THEN something made me really angry and Joe noticed and made a joke and got me cracking up so much I fell on the floor. Weird Candice.

I'm seriously going insane this week.

Then everyone left for the day and Marcus and I talked about school and how the semester was going...and how I was doing. I enjoyed talking to him one on one and finding out what he thought of the semester.

Marcus is a great guy and God made him our prof so that I wouldn't want to shoot people.

When it comes to being in the zone and stressed, we are the same. So he told me some things I can do when I want to punch someone.

He also told me that I was doing a great job as Stage Manager. That I should continue to stick up for myself and ignore people who tell me to "calm down."

I CONCUR MARCUS.

My demeanor as SMC is different than my usual personality, but it works :)

Tonight is our last show/rehearsal before tour. *SCREAMS*

Wish me good luck.

"One butt is B, the other butt is A."

Itch-bay Stage Manager Candice

Today we had our Hammer Time for both shows.

I was in the zone BIG time. I took my job serious and got things done.

Jason Blasing gave me three stage hands for the shows.

Two to help move things and one to help Joel with patch work.

We went through both shows pretty well, I thought.

At the end Warren tested our fastness between Meredith & Audrey's set and Ashley & Kylie's set because there is a major set change.

We will have to work on set transitions tomorrow.

I was stressed today and took my anger out on door frames and other things.

But I felt in control.

I don't care what people might think of my insanity; I don't care. I'm doing my job.

Tonight we have the Scratch Track showcase. It should be a good show.

*Candice punches couch*

What Time is It?

My early morning was insane.

I went to bed in the student lounge, woke up not knowing what time it was, and then went down to the studio to sleep until my session.

Woke up at eight and recorded Tyler playing the guitar for AnnaMarie's song and then had class.

Then our tech class was on saudering. Boooring to Candice but I probably should know what I'm doing.

Then I slept for two hours and had the rest of the day off until my meeting with Jason at 9pm.

We updated the stage plots which went really well.

Gee...WE can do it and not fidget...yet the Execs cannot and it's their job. Interesting.

Now sleep because we have Hammer Time for both shows again tomorrow.

Then showcase tomorrow night.

"I'm glad to hear I'm not just the rice in your burrito."

Authority

Today was a busy, stressful day.

We had two Hammer Times for the two shows.

I got there early to set up. blaaah. I'm so tired.

It started late because we didn't have the ear packs (in-ear monitors) ready. It always seems to me that we are NEVER ready for anything.

We know when SOUND check is, but we don't prepare enough time for LINE check. rawr.

Then I took a shower and got ready for Community Dinner.

Ashley called me and we talked for awhile. I miss her so much.

Community Dinner was good.

Afterwards AnnaMarie dressed me up for the showcase of Zach and the Coyotes at a venue in Nashville.

She did an amazing job and I kept getting compliments from the girls. And I got a whistle or two from some guys.

The girls thought I looked like a super model. Best Comment Ever.

The show was great. Zach and the guys did an awesome job and I felt so confident with the way I looked.

Did I mention I wore high heels?! Haha.

It was a nice break from CMC.

Tomorrow the work continues toward the goal of Tour.

It will be stressful but I'm looking forward to Tour.

Road Trip.

Late night this morning.

I really miss you, sleep.

"Gosh, now we have to look better than Candice!"

Uh Oh

The last few days have been filled with recording, going to the Hard Rock to see alum perform and a showcase for Logan Henry.

This week coming up is going to be filled with getting ready for tour and recording sessions including one late night.

BUSY!

I may or may not blog this week OR on tour. We will see.

Tonight I am in charge of video for the showcase.

Then hopefully sleep.

This dark weather is making me down.

"I'm getting sick of this."

Burning Out

The show went really well last night so I am looking forward to Tour.

I believe I did my Stage Manager responsibilities well.

Today I got to sleep in and then we had a meeting about the show and what is going on this next week.

Tour starts next Sunday. wowsers.

Then I had my recording session with AnnaMarie which was good.

And tonight I have a late night with Dan.

Days are going by fast as well as slow and before we know it the tour will be here and gone.

:P

"I'm an idiot, sorry, let's try that again."

CANDICE!

The days have become so filled with stress and work that I don't have the energy to explain...

Class.
Production Meeting- people were rude.
Line Check- happening during meeting
Lunch
Sound Check- chaos and stress

Performance tonight, then I can relax.

My back hurts.

"You don't take crap, that's why I wanted you to be my Stage Manager."