Chanteal's Blog

HELLLOOOO!!!

2005-09-29T08:56:00.000-04:00

Wow, so I am really bad at this blogging thing.... I'm going to try really hard to post every month or so. I figure that would be a good time span b\c evidently I can't do it every week, that would just put way too much pressure on me. Anyhew, so much has happened in the way of life since my last postage, so I'm going to do the best I can with my limited amount of time, and I don't think that you would want to read a novel!!
1. The summer program went really well, I had a great time dancing, rehearsing, and performing. Chaperoning went well, the students were actually relatively good for a change, and I didn't think that I would be able to remember all the kids’ names, but after three weeks I was able to call everyone by their name, well almost everyone. It sure flew by fast though, and it was a nice change to have five weeks off from work and just dance, I did pop in periodically, but mainly just dancing!
2. I went and saw my sister in St. Louis about three weeks after she moved up there. I found a cheap flight and just had to go for a few days. We had a lot of fun together bummin around her new town. I really enjoyed the area where she lives, and STL seems like a really great place to live. We were able to go to the botanical gardens which were refreshingly beautiful. I got to attend her new church, I love the building it's so cool. I think she's met some really cool people there too so I am so happy God has blessed her so much in this short time she's been there.
We also went to a really yummy chocolate bar, and visited the City Museum. City Museum is so awesome!!!! I can't even describe it, it's like a playground for adults, it's a bit hard to fit sometimes but it is so much fun:)
4. MOVED OUT YORK DOWNES, THE PORTAL TO HELL!!!!
3. Dancing and work started up again, and all is going well, having fun, and soon will be working on Nutcracker. Work isn't too busy, but I'm sure with Carmina Burana coming up at the end of October, we'll be selling more tickets at the window!!! Oh yippee, I'll get to deal with some really happy customers!!
4. My mom and dad came to see me this past weekend, I love them so much. They helped me out tremendously with getting my apartment more settled. We had alot of fun buying things, and building them too. My dad finally got to go too his first pro baseball game. The Braves didn't win but it was still a good game, and man I wish I could go more often they are quite enjoyable. We also went to the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University, specifically to see the Egyptian Antiquities they have. They have their own permanent collection of mummies and the such, also the Petrie Museum from London was on exhibit there, so it was amazing. Thanks mom and dad you rock!!! I wish you could have stayed longer:(

I'm sure there are some fun things I did that I don't remember, but I don't need to bore you any longer with my ramblings. Now it is time for me to just let life play out and I will tell you all in a future posting, until then I love and miss you all, may God Bless you!

2005-06-20T17:06:00.000-04:00

Hello all whom I know!!!
It has been eons since I have blogged my tiny existence of a life on the web, so here goes it!!
Well to start things off, I went back to my beautiful home state of Montana on May 31st to see all of my wonderful family and friends. It was so much fun to surprise Sarajane, she had absolutely no idea that I was coming home to see her graduate! I was only home for a week and got really ill while I was there, so it put quite a damper on things:(Wouldn't you know the only time you have to spend with people you never get to see, you just have to go be the sickling. I was still able to hang out quite a bit with everyone though, went to the graduation ceremony, and a few graduation parties. I missed everyone so much, I loved being able to just sit and chill with everyone as though we'd never been separated for a long period of time.
It was lot's of fun to be able to be home with my sister, we were able to share in our sickness together, so I wasn't completely alone in lying on the couch and continually watching movies, thanks Brit!! It was lot's o fun to hang out with the ma and pa too, although dad was working pretty hard, and when he wasn't working I was getting ready to see all the friends in town.
I got back to Atlanta on the 8th and started right back into the groove of things the next day, so I have been continuously busy and am still nursing myself back into good health(hopefully I will be all better by this weekend). It was surprising how much I missed Atlanta while I was back home; I really truly enjoy my life here:)

I just got done with all of my performances with Spitzer Dance Company this weekend. They were alot of fun, and it was so wonderful to work with his company, I love all of the dancers, and they bring so much passion and joy into the studio. Thank you all for making such a good experience and joy to perform.
Any hew I am so tired now and I have to go and scour clean my home to get ready for people to stay in my apartment this summer, and I have to get ready to move out this weekend to chaperone the ballet's summer program, so I will talk to you all later and tell you more about life and hopefully some fun things I have done and will be doing. I miss everyone back home, thanks for spending all that time with me, and giving me rides home :) I love you all and wish you the best of luck in all that you decide to do. I especially want to say how much I love Sj and Tara, you two are irreplaceable and mean the world to me. God-Bless ,
Chaniqua

Helloha!

2005-05-24T13:28:00.000-04:00

Greetings Everyone!!
So I have discovered I am an awful bloggster, I really need to be more diligent with my postings, they are severely lacking! Anyhew a lot has been going on these past few weeks such as our spring concert which was on Sunday thee 15th, it seemed to go pretty well we had some hitches but otherwise it was good, it was fun to be performing. I am excited to have some shows coming up with the other company I am working with, Spitzer Dance Company but more about that in the next posting. I had to help out with all the lower level spring concerts and rehearsals that whole weekend, so my life consisted of being at Georgia Tech, which by the way after some fun exploring seems to be a pretty cool campus:) We had this whole past week off of dance so that enabled me to go to the Opening of the one the only STAR WARS EPISODE III!!!!
I thought it was fantabulous!!! I was one of the nerds that went to the 12:01 am showing, I met my friends who had been there since 4:30, we played some cards ,ate , and the three of us saved a whole row for the ballet peeps it was quite fun. We had some real in life storm troopers there, with special guest appearances from Padme and Darth Vader, it was sweet:)(If I would have had time I totally would have dressed up myself maybe done some bun's on the the side of my head).

Other interesting facts about my life in the remote region of Atlanta: I recently went to a delicious Vietnamese restaurant called Nam's. It was awesome food, and you know you won't find that in Montana. I also went swing dancing, that's always a good time, watched a great movie"In Good Company", I highly enjoyed that film and am dealing with the neverending awful apartment complex known as YORKE DOWNS(more about that in the next postage).

I have to go now though because I've got some intense things to get to at work, so I will post later. I miss you all and hope to see you soon;) hehehe, only some people will get this.
Lots of my psycho love,
Chanteal

SERBA

2005-05-04T16:03:00.000-04:00

Good Wednesday everyone!!!
Hope all is well, I don't have alot of time to sit and type but I just wanted to say hello to everyone and that I miss them. I had alot of fun this weekend at SERBA in Durham, NC. I left on Wednesday and returned on Sunday, and I haven't stopped going since. We had really great teachers including the amazing Finis Jhung!!!, I still can't believe I was so privileged to take a class with him. We also had one of my favorite teachers Stephen Pier, whom I had this past summer at the Atlanta Ballet Summer Program, and a Russian woman who we had some serious language barriers with. I had some really great jazz and modern classes. I learned some of Fosse's Steam Heat, and did a little bit of Hip Hop, it was so grand. I also was able to have a character class with Mr Pandi from North Carolina School of the Arts, it was such a blast. My friend Tabatha and I were paired with eachother and we rocked that class( that is when we didn't mess up:) We watched two hour long performances every night and cheered on our fellow class mates who got to perform in them, afterwards we were all supposed to go to the themed parties where we could eat and dance to some "groovy" music. My chaperones were the best, and very accomodating for my diva needs ;0 and I was able to make my appearance at the party, grab some grub, and walk across the street back to the hotel so I didn't have to stay up so late, and endure the painful show of the way too young girls dirty dancing, thank you very much! I did however stay all night at the Gala Evening which was really beautiful, wonderfully catered,and had a five piece band that played great songs, I had so much fun dancing the night away, I really need to do it more often.
I'm still pretty tired form major lack of sleep, we had very early mornings and I don't sleep to well in hotels so it's been great to be back in my bed trying to get some quality down time. I should be fully recovered by tomorrow,I hope:) I've been quite busy since then so I will write to you soon about all the other happenings in my life, have a blessed week.

P.S.
I want to thank my wonderful roomie Tabatha, Claire, and
Hannah, I don't know what I would have done w/ out you, you
made that experience so great. I love you:)

I'm Back

2005-04-25T11:58:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone!!!
I am alive, I do exist. Sorry for my recent lack of communication skills I've been a tad on the busy side this past month and I think it's about time I updated my blog. Let's see if I can summarize some of the recent events in my life. At the beginning of the month my mom, sister, and aunt all came to Atlanta during my spring break, that was a ton of fun, it was quite wonderful getting to see my family and spend time with them. I already miss them and can't wait to see them again. We went all over Atlanta, went to an awesome Braves game, visited CNN center, the World of Coca-Cola, the World Congress Center, Underground Atlanta, Little Five points, and many shopping areas. The best part of our trip was our excursion to Hilton Head Island & Savannah. We spent some time on the beach which was fabulous until I got Sun poisoning :( , it wasn't too bad but I was a little angered. The best was our time in Savannah, it was a gorgeous day and we walked everywhere. I have decided that at some point in my life I will live there, I love it. Of course the houses I want to live in are in the millions, so I'll definitely have to find my Southern Sugar Daddy; ) That evening we took a Ghost tour of Savannah's Historic District, I really enjoyed it, maybe even a little too much, its highly recommend in my book . Visit my sisters blog to see some of the awesome pics from our trip.
I also just recently joined my Church, which was really exciting, I am so happy to be a part of the family. I'm really looking forward to this summer where I hope to help with the Vacation Bible School.
Any hew, I just got done with Cinderella this weekend, it was a great show. I was a horse, it was actually quite stressful b/c we were in charge of getting the ultra heavy carriage on with Cinderella in it and not to mention the footman and coachmen were also on it, we were some buff women.
I can't think anymore, so I will write back soon, I will let you all know how SERBA(South East Regional Ballet Association) goes, I miss you !!!

Label,Fold,Insert,Seal., etc. etc. etc.

2005-03-24T19:23:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone!!!
Hope your day was absolutely wonderful, and full of sunshine:) I have had an interesting week, I have just been working alot in the Box Office, started Ballet classes again, and haven't really rehearsed anything. It will be nice to get back into more of a dance schedule.
I'm looking forward to this next month, I will be doing some group sales stuff for the box office( an new task to learn), and Hayley and I wil be running a lot of the Box Office while my boss creates next years season on ticketmaster. It shall be very interesting.
Last night and today I worked all day and I mean allllllll day doing a mailing for the Ballet's Subscribers, a couple thousand people, it is insane hence the title of my post. I have a few papercut's and I think I will be going blind, I just hope it is all done correctly so we don't have to do anything over again. I have to come in tomorrow morning to do some more of it, uhg, but hopefully I will be able to enjoy the beautiful sunshine later in the day.
Oh yes, I now also volunteered myself to be the Premiere Class( ballet level I am in) representative for SERBA uniform fundraising. Why did I volunteer myself? hmm I don't really know now, it seems like it will be a pain, but hopefully we can be creative and earn the 3200 dollars we need, YIKES. It will be loads of fun.
Any hew, the busy life never ends,but better than lazy I suppose. I can't wait for my family to come next week, I will actually have a week where I will not be too busy with dance and work and I will get to be around all the people I miss and love!! I am so happy:) I hope you all enjoy what you are doing and have a fabulous weekend and HAPPY EASTER!!!!!!!!!!!
LOT'S of LOVE

Rain,Rain,Rain...

2005-03-17T16:10:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone~
I have had a hectic last few days, and it hasn't stopped raining:( I'm really not enjoying this cold wet weather, hopefully it will stop soon and I will be able to enjoy beautiful sunny day's.
I had my two Kids in Step shows yesterday and this morning for Snow White. Yesterday's was really great, today's was not the best, however it was still fun. The kids really seem to be enjoying it, and today I met a lady on the street that said her favorite part were the Tree Spirits and that they were beautiful:) ( Kudos to us). I have one Swan lake left on Saturday, and two Snow Whites left that will be done on Sunday afternoon. I'll miss performing, but I will be relieved to not have such an awful schedule.

I am so excited for my family(mom,auntie di, and brit) to come see me, and it will only be two weeks until Britney is here YAYYY!! I will have a housefull of people though in my little dwelling, I hope y'all pack light;)
Any way I got to go, have fun with your winter weather in Montana!

Link about how disgusting my apartments are:
http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/GA-Atlanta-Yorke-Downs-Apartments.html

Can you say ?

My roaches are really disgusting and I don't think this stuff works:(

Tree Spirit

2005-03-16T17:56:00.000-05:00

This is me looking ultra hot ;) in the dressing room, getting ready for Snow White.
Tree Spirit
Originally uploaded by Chantiliqua.

Monday Morning :)

2005-03-14T12:10:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone!!
I had a wonderful weekend, I hope you all did as well. I had several shows this weekend, but was still able to fit in some fun and relaxing activities. Yesterday I hung out with my awesome friend Liz, we went and ate Subway at the beautiful Piedmont Park. It was so wonderful and relaxing(it was 77 degrees!!). We then went and saw a classical guitar and violin concert, starring Liz's guitar teacher, it was fabulous. Afterward we went to Jake's Ice Cream, a local ecclectic ice cream shop, mmmm it was excellent. Last night I had a show at the Fox, and then I went home to sleep :) Anyhew, pray for me today, we have adjudications today for some dances that we are trying to get into this event called SERBA in April, I am nervous!! I'll let you know how they go though, have a terrific day!!

My First Blog!!

2005-03-12T09:47:00.000-05:00

Hello all, and to all a good day!!!
I am so excited to have a blog, especially now that I am getting a camera phone, that way you all can see everything and everyone here in Atl. I have a busy day today so this blog is short, but I hope y'all enjoy as I start add more to my page. (I really hope I can figure it out!) I miss you :)