February 2012
110 posts
The Greatest Stage in the World
With approximately six hours until we took to the stage at Carnegie Hall, we went to the Time’s Square Hard Rock Cafe to eat lunch. I’m sure we were getting SOME looks, because we were already wearing our performance attire (we did not have a place to change in Carnegie Hall). So we were there with our dresses on , our tuxes all put together, excited to take to one of the most renowned performance...
The ManualAires.
We fight. We argue. We disagree. We laugh. We smile. We cry. We’re a family. From the beginning till the end. That’s the way it’s been. We have our ups. We have our downs. We have our moments. We have our fights. We share our laughers. We share our pain. Working together got us where we are today. Carnegie Hall. The beginning of a story. The beginning of our journey. Being led by...
These past few days have been extraordinary. When I made the final walk onto the Carnegie Hall stage, I stood amazed. It took everything not to cry when I was thinking about how this is my senior year and soon we will all part our own ways, not to say some will still continue to be my friends. My roommates and I are packing and it is sad to know that we have to leave this great city but are...
It's not over.
Im so grateful to be apart of the group. You all are the main reason I go to school. You’re the reason I smile & know the true meaning of friends. You’re my second family. Like Tiffany said, we may fight and not agree at times, but in the end, it’s all love. No matter what. You guys are honestly my life. And I wouldnt have it any differently. This trip was amazing. And...
New Perspective
When asked to describe what the trip to NYC meant to me, I replied with “A whole new perspective on life…” The ManualAires are my 2nd family & oftentimes the first thing that comes to mind when I need a pick-me-up or something to make my day better. I, myself, don’t have the best relationship with my mom & dad, & I’m sure I’m not the only one, but...
The Calm before the Storm
I’m backstage in Carnegie Hall and…wait, did I just really type that?! I need to do it again, I’m backstage at Carnegie Hall…whoa, that’s cool!
Anyway, we are getting ready to line up for dress rehearsal, and excitement is tangible. This is COOL!
Somebody's Daughter
The excitement today over many things was almost tangible. The students all had a great time, going different directions and doing different things (all under the watchful eyes of their chaperones, of course). This included adventures in Chinatown. Yes, the students got to experience the joy of actually being able to negotiate the price of something they were buying. The stories they shared at...
A Magical Evening
If you have been following us up to this point. You know that last night, we took a dinner cruise around New York harbor. Being out on the water was great enough as it was, but eating fine dining, with great conversation, live music and dancing made the evening unforgettable.
For dinner, there were many options people could select from. I had a pork loin. My wife had the brazed beef...
I have to say I was overwhelmed coming to New York, It was so hard to imagine the enormity of this place. Yet somehow it feels exciting. We have a packed schedule, and that’s not an understatement. I would not have it any other way. Since landing here we have eaten some cool places, attended two Broadway shows-War Horse and How to Succeed in Business without really Trying (both AMAZING shows...
Chelsea Piers
Were having a amazing time on the rocky wavy cruise ship. We have live entertainment. There playing lots enjoying music that none of us could stay in our seats. Everybody had a great time some didnt have their eyes on the dance floor as two young men from France were invited on the dance language didnt interfer with the musics ability to bring people together. I think everyones favorite part was...
Ok so right now this is Crystal comin to ya live rocking on a boat viewing the Big Apple! I am currently waitin on my main course to arrive…I ordered the ribs…yummy! I also can’t wait for the cheesecake to come……wait not jusr any cheesecake…new york stle cheesecake….hopefully not going to stay up so late tonight as last night…ok I probably will. ...
This trip so far has been amazing…. the city so far is pretty beautiful. So thankful for this opportunity. - Katie
