hayley

I love the cold!!!

Beginning of October and its already cloudy and chilly in Syracuse. Its such a nice change from southern california too. Ill be walking from the theater and everyone is bitching about how cold it is but i think its insane to wear layers and scarfs for actual coldness as opposed to looking good in Newport's 70 degree weather.

My uggs died today though...I dont own any rainbooties and i figured these boots will do for the walk I have but they failed. Theyre sitting in my dorm now drying off so hopefully they will be up for another trek tomorrow.

I felt so proud of myself today. I have a two page rough draft due in actually twenty minutes that I kept putting off. So last night I hadnt started it yet and I had no idea what I was going to write about but I figured, I get out of class at 10:50, then I have class form 2 til 3 and then its due at 5 so Ill work on it from 11 til 2 then work on it in during my 2-3 class and then be done! ....and i actually did it. In retrospect two pages isnt a big amount but for me it usually takes hours to complete a few pages. And the fact that I just cranked it out made me feel accomplished woo

Whats odd too is my eating habits/exercise. Over the summer I actually made an good effort to go to the gym three times a week and it became a really convenient habit. But once school kicked up I figured I would get acclimated first and maybe try the gym when i have a free moment. So i finally went to the gym and it kinda sucked. The equipment was really old and it was insanely crowded. All of the football jocks took up the weights and machines so even if I did manage to snag one I would feel awkward benching 15s while surrounded by macho men. The gym iss just something I have to get used to here. But I figure I am already getting a good work out in because my dorm is located on the very south end of campus on top of this hill we call, "the mount." So every morning I walk down about 250 steps to the quad, then about another 20 minute walk to the theater which is actually a really nice walk when the weather is nice. And then the walk home is all up hill so thats about a 30 minute walk back (including the monster stairs which I actually took pictures up on facebook).

Im keeping a food journal now just to be aware of my eating habits. My class is starting soon so ill update later.

I've heard back from all of my schools and the decision wasn't too difficult.

NYU(theatre): Rejected
Ithaca(theatre): Rejected
Depaul(theatre): Waitlisted
Syracuse(theatre): Accepted
Hofstra: Accepted
Allegheny: Accepted
Illinois Wesleyan: Accepted
Millikin: Accepted

I was really disappointed about NYU: Tisch because it has been my dream school since I was in sixth grade. I remember writing a letter to my "senior in high school"self in the sixth grade. I wrote to myself saying something along the lines of...

"Dear Hayley,
You are reading this after you have graduated Corona del Mar High School and you are own your way to NYU to become a famous actress. This is sixth-grade Hayley. Your favorite artist right now is Eminem and your favorite clothing store is Pac-Sun. Good luck in the future!
Sincerly, Hayley"



But when I didn't get in I really wasn't too upset. Before I heard back from NYU I was telling Ryan, "you know, I kinda just want to get into NYU to say that I turned it down." NYU became one of my 'ivy schools'. I would love to say I got in but I realized that its just not right for me. Its a great school and I definitely want to apply to Tisch for grad school but I want my college experience to have the brick buildings and greek life and the whole package.

I toured Hofstra University on Monday just to see what my choices were. I really didn't expect much so I was really impressed when I saw how beautiful the campus was. The trees were all skeletal and looked like they were from a landscape painting. They had a great communication and business department and a pretty good looking theatre. However, it just didn't feel right. Although its a wonderful school, It wasn't in the best neighborhood and I felt that the school lacked spirit.

I kinda new that I wanted to go to Syracuse mainly because this was the school where they told me I was accepted right after I auditioned. It felt really good because I knew they wanted me and seeing how there is only 20 people in their program, it was hard to turn it down. But when I toured the school today and yesterday, I felt so at home and eager to start school right away. The buildings are all styled in gothic or late romanesque brick and ivy crawls up some of the buildings. The Visual and Performing Arts building is the most beautiful on campus too! Its like a monumental brick gothic church and all the performing arts classes take place in this church. I walked in from the snow and I could hear all of the classes in-session. The classical instrumental band echoed through the halls. The door of a male student's voice lesson was creaked open so you could hear his warm-ups and his voice was amazing. Ahhh it was so cool. I was then able to tour the Syracuse Stage which is located about 4 blocks down the street, away from campus. The equity theater uses the main stage regularly but the director will cast Syracuse students from time to time. Everything about the theatre was perfect. The Syracuse University stage is a bit smaller than the equity stage but in comparison to the little theater its heaven. All of the dance classes and workshops are located in the same building as the stage so the BFA Acting/MT majors basically live in the theatre.

I could probably keep writing about the school but im guna call it a night. I can't believe that I finally found a school that fits. I forgot how I even found Syracuse, maybe my dad mentioned it, but either way I'm going there!

btw...our mascot is an orange.

Feels like a good time to update.

I finally dropped my Laguna film off at the store and I will be picking them up today *mike and dave I will tag you on facebook asap :)* I am really looking forward to see how they turn out. Everyone took really great shots, it will be fun to compare styles.

Anyhoo, I should be walking to Ms. Topping's class right now but I felt like I needed just two more hours of sleep to function. I need my beauty sleep for Ryan/Maddie's rockin East Berlin Wall themed birthday tonight.

Its such a beautiful day today, I heard that it was supposed to rain but it doesnt look too promising.

My mom has been a bit on edge recently. I have been trying to ease the tension, thinking that I was doing something wrong to cause her to scream or moan every 10 minutes, but now I am just going to let her go through this phase I suppose. Last night I held my second rehearsal for one of the Drama 3 shows and it went pretty well overall. But when the first person arrived I could hear my mom bitching and growling *literally* about how I don't do laundry and how her children are scum, "we cant separate the whites." I can see how that would be upsetting, but I closed the laundry room door and carried on with rehearsal.

Cello lessons are going well, not really progressing. It's funny, when I practice I think it sounds awesome so I record it just to hear my best Yo-Yo Ma impression, but its nothing special lol. I need to practice some more...

Yep, I am officially late to English. I might get some coffee instead

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! A day early but it cant hurt. I made valentines for my classmates and pals so I can hand those out at break. You can never get too old for a friendly valentine card and a box of candy hearts.

Alrighty, time for me to go. Have a great weekend everyone. Like Stev-o Manning would say on every morning announcement, with the same lack of energy and wit, that never gets old..:

"Keep it Clean"

1. WHO WERE YOU NAMED AFTER?
Probably page 48 of a baby name book, my parents just liked the name Hayley. My middle name Elaine was named after my grandma, Doris Elaine Jennings.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Sometime last week I think but I dont think it was over anything in particular. Hormones!

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
On a good day, especially when I am taking notes in class with a pretty color pen.

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Turkey for deli sandwiches, but chicken for a panini.

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
No and not planning on it anytime soon!

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Eh probably not, I can be really obnoxious. Maybe for entertainment

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
A little, when it can be super funny (in my mind)

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yep!

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
If I did it would be incredibly spontaneous. I cant think too much about it

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
I agree with momo, cheeries is really good. Coco puffs and captain crunch is also delish

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Hell no! Im always in a hurry somewhere

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is always a good default, cookies and cream, mint chip, or the occasional rainbow sherbert.

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Their confidence, if they carry themselves well and are comfortable in their own skin. Confidence (not cockiness) is always key

15. RED OR PINK?
Pink :) but not pink clothing

16. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
I have a habit always wanting some sort of attention, it can get incredibly annoying

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
A lot of my old school friends. A part of me wishes I was graduating with the kids I went to middle school and freshman year with, but I am happy where I am now.

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO COMPLETE THIS LIST?
YES.

no I couldnt care less...

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Black pants, brown booties

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
CBS News (who listens to CBS news??)

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Cerulean i think, or an oceany green blue

23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Rain on pavement and the dusty smell of the South Coast Repertory stairwell, it is my most favorite smell in the world.

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My grandma asking her if I could practice cello at her house. She was hesitant...

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
Yep yep

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
haha

27. HAIR COLOR?
I want it to be a solid dark brown but it always fades to some off color

28. EYE COLOR?
Bluish-green.

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Nope I would lose them

30. FAVORITE FOOD?
Tacone's Chicka-Boom Sandwich

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
I am a sucker for happy endings.

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Revolutionary Road

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
HAHA, my tacky blue tie dye nightshirt from Lake Tahoe.

34. Summer or winter?
Winter

35. HUGS OR KISSES?
Both

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?


38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?


39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
The Dollhouse (eh not too bad)

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
thats sooo 90's

41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?
Grey's Anatomy. Derek didnt propose!! stay tuned...

42. FAVORITE SOUND(S).
Crackling fire, rain, thats all i got right now

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles i guess, not a huge fan of either.

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
France or Sweden

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Maybe frowning

46 WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
San Ramon, bay area

47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?
Obama

48. HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER?
I checked into Seattle Grace Hospital and our eyes met.

My Syracuse audition was last Sunday and overall it went really well so my nerves are a bit better.

I was really nervous on sunday but I think it added to the performance which is always good. But since it went so well Im not as freaked for Depaul, im hoping that helps me.

I was looking at a student review website for colleges and I was stoked about Syracuse, but the comments were really divided. Half of the students/alumni loved it and the other not so much. It was a great way to see the real side of the school but my idealistic view of college was put into perspective. Apparently the majority of the students there were said to be rich snobs with BMWs and Lexus' filling the parking lot and if youre not in the Greek system youre screwed. But a positive comment mentioned that while there are a fair share of party hardy greeks, its a large enough school were you can mingle in other groups. Such is every school I suppose. Im hoping the theater school will be its own little world and I want to tour it soon.

Audition Recap!

Syracuse: check!
Depaul:
NYU:
Ithaca:

I removed Marymount Manhattan University and Illinois Wesleyan University, I wasnt really feeling the vibe.