Day 133: March 7, 2011.

Today begins the final week before spring break!  I can't believe at how quickly this semester has absolutely flown so far, but I also can't believe the amount of things that have to be accomplished this week before I head on home for the week Saturday afternoon!  

This week is also what's known as "7th Inning Stretch" here in the dance department.  Each semester we do two dance rotations, simply meaning we get two different sets of dance teachers, switching after seven weeks.  As a way to wind down as one rotation comes to a close (usually right before a break like this) and in order to give us a little bit of a break, we only have one dance class each morning.  This is VERY much appreciated, seeing as we then either have a longer break after ballet (which is still scheduled at 9) or we get to sleep in, not having to be at the studio until modern at 10:45.  Like today, we had ballet this morning from 9:05 to 9:35 and then no other dance classes, so I had a nice long break from 10:35 until dance history began at 2.  As I look ahead into the week at everything to be checked off the list and as I think about the level of physical and mental exhaustion I'm experiencing these days, seventh inning stretch couldn't come at a better time.  With one of our spring showings happening this Thursday and Friday night, tonight, tomorrow and Wednesday include a good deal of tech and dress rehearsals, so some extra time in the morning is really great to have!  

And it's the perfect way to head into spring break! :)

Today, heading into the home stretch before a much-needed school break makes me happy :)