I tried to figure out what to do for you guys. It is Valentine’s weekend. It is Friday the Thirteenth – a conundrum of days. I ran across this quote.
"A pearl is a beautiful thing that is produced by an injured life. It is the tear [that results] from the injury of the oyster. The treasure of our being in this world is also produced by an injured life, Jesus Christ(to my way of thinking – I am not touting religion, but reflecting on world beliefs). (Think about yourselves) If we had not been wounded, if we had not been injured, then we will not produce the pearl." Stephan Hoeller We become better people because of life’s challenges.
We have all had sorrows, disappointments – some of us to a greater degree than others. This goes along with our play. Had it not been for people as these characters based on truth, our world would be so much different. As actors, search within your selves for the truth you can bring to the stage.
As team players, our ensemble, be grateful for the blessings that we each have – regardless of the economy, the drama, the political climate. Compile a list of blessings that you have – add to the list when you think about it.
This is my Valentine’s gift to you – reflection. I also have a token for you to carry with you – a button with a heart. To See the Stars has such heart. We are such a close family, and that is the first blessing I am adding to my list.
Love you guys. Go to your lockers and pick up your hearts.
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I really like that quote Mrs. Couch! it's a good one! um...i have A LOT of blessings! God and Jesus in general, my family, my friends (which includes you guys), my comfortable lifestyle, the opportunity to go to school(even though i don't want to), living in America where I can have freedom, and so many other things. i just won't list them all! thanks for this cool post mrs. couch!
ReplyDeleteAW I love you mrs couch!!! My biggest blessing right now is probably having the best director in west texas if not the world!!! Other than that I am just blessed to be alive and everything else that goes along with that
ReplyDeleteawwhhh... thanks mrs. couch... I am very blessed to have such a wonderful, caring, teacher! Like TA, i have a lot of blessings as well: God, family, friends, good health, and not to mention living in the great state of Texas... haha.. happy singles awareness day to those whom it applies. and if not... happy valentines day to you as well.
ReplyDeletei love you mrs couch!!! =] you are the best teacher/director/2nd mom/friend ever and thank you for everything you do for all of us!! happy valentines day everyone
ReplyDeleteoh i have oh so many blessings and i would go on and on... but one i would say that i think we have probably taken for granted is the fact that we are healthy and have our legs =] i just finished a book where a guy was in a wreck and he was paralyzed and it really made me think about how blessed we are to have that healthy legs =1
ReplyDeletenice quote...jeez i have many blessings...freedom, my senses, food, money, friends, married parents, siblings, my Harley Boy =], my Chet, books, and i cant think right now so im sure ill have more later
ReplyDeleteHAPPY V-DAY EVERYONE!!! get fat
ReplyDeleteI liked your quotes. there are so many things that i have been blessed with. happy valentines and thanks for the heart pin and candy
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ReplyDeleteI think that this quote has touched each and everyone in some way. I can't belive i have such good friends as y'll. there are branches and there are roots i hope y'll see me as a root. Happy Valentines Day. And God Bless you all. Oh and thanks for the candy i really appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentines Day. I am blessed to have an amazing Cast and Crew to work with on a daily basis. And also an amazing director.
ReplyDeleteHappy V Day everybody. and im blessed that we have our families, friends, and teachers that will always help us with whatever.
ReplyDeleteyour the best couch.
Hope you have a great V-Day.
Josh
OH MY GOSH!!! guys we are so blessed to have each other and to have such a great directer to lead us! that was a great quote! i loved it! HAPPY VALENTINES DAY GUYS!!!! I LOVE YOU ALL!
ReplyDeleteKARA- im totally gonna get fat! lol
Hey to all! ok i am taking this opportunity to let it all out.
ReplyDelete-my family(mom, dad, connor)
-my family(couch,kylee,john,joel,kayla,molly,...well you know! all you guys!)
-my house
-my cats
-running water
-clothes
-food
-good health
-a beautiful day
-roley chairs
-dead trees
-electricity
-loving,married parents
-an annoying brother...wait a sec...??
-101 Dalmatians
-food
-freedom
-grandparents
-acceptance to college
-this fantastic BLOG!
-...school...i guess...
-ONE ACT PLAY! (seriously couldnt get by w/out it)
-COUCH. you get one all to yourself Mrs. Couch..i dont think i say it enough but i love you to death and appreciate everything you have brought to my life! You make me a stronger individual along with bringing me closer to others. You push me to be my best with encouragement. I can't imagine my life without you in it :)
-flowers
-a bed
-food
-wii
-air conditioning/ heating
-Michael Buble
-hugs
-telephones
-Every person, good and bad, that has come into my life making me the person i am today.
Happy Singles Awareness Day :)
Love you all
happy V day every body i am blessed with all of my family and friends all the cast and crew and the best director ever
ReplyDeleteIn dreams and in love there are no impossibilities,
ReplyDeleteAnd it is extremely cool. sometimes I start thinking that my life is not going as good as it could be...But everythung happens for a reason and if I start listing all thing and people I am blessed to have it will take forever
Family , friends
And ofcause all you guys ( most of you go in category friend )... First time in my life probably I have group of people with whom I spent a lot of time and I have negative feelings or indifference to none. I LOVE YOU ALL
Ms. Couch you are amazing person and director. best ever <3
and it is important cuz love to your mother is the first feeling with what u come to this world and love to the world you leave is the last one
Love and be loved
ANd Dont try to find a perfecy person but an imperfect person you see perfectly
<3
Mrs. Couch... I don't know how you do it, but you always seem to come across the right quote at the right time. You're simply amazing and I always take something away from the words of wisdom you share with all of us lucky enough to call you our teacher - or some of the other things I think of you as - mentor/2nd mother/friend/angel/etc. You can see where I'm going with that.
ReplyDeleteGeez, I have LOADS to be thankful for... TONS of blessings, so I'm gonna copy Lizzie here and get it all out... And I would apologize for the length of this post, but why should I be sorry that I have lots to be thankful for? I shouldn't, so I won't. =)
Here we go:
-Family (Those in College Station and those who are here)
-2nd -but much closer- family (All of you in OAP. I absolutely love the poop out of you guys, you can't even imagine.)
-Couch (Especially you. You are a blessing to every life you touch... Whether it is your family, us in OAP, or the poor guy that has to take the orders from the people who mistakenly yell into the intercom after reading the note you placed on the perfectly functioning speaker that says 'speaker broken, please yell'. You bring a smile to us all along with your intuitive and deep knowlege and understanding of life that we would not have had otherwise. I love you so much and I couldn't imagine my life without you.)
-Religion
-The opportunity to finish my senior year here with all of you wonderful people.
-Good health (For the most part. haha)
-Food
-Indoor plumbing
-My brothers, Clay and Josh
-Their girlfriends, Lauren and Lauren
-Muffin
-Bindi
Yes they get their own dashes! They are very special to me. =)
-Chocolate cake
-Mint chocolate chip ice cream
-Good times
-Bad times
-All things beautiful in nature and life
-Sunsets
-Sunrises
-Stars
-Rain
-Sunshine
-Sunscreen
-The ability to Laugh
-The ability to Cry
-The ability to say I'm Sorry
-Cheesecake
-Living trees (haha)
-Being a woman
-Having men around to make fun of
-Good movies
-Kittens
-Puppies
-Freedom
-Boundaries
-School
-Language
-Art
-The Theatre
-The fact that we don't have an orcestra pit in front of our stage for me to fall into...
-Talent, or the lack thereof
-Awkward moments
-My car... It has been through so much since being given to me... Poor thing
-LIFE (Man oh man, it is hard to appreciate life as a priviledge instead of a right until you almost lose it but this is something we all need to learn... It IS a privilege... Don't waste it.)
-Soft toilet paper
-My wonderfully soft pillow
-Music
-Hugs
-Kisses
-Cell phones
-Honest people
-Road trips!
-Clothes
-Butterflies
-Dreams
-Ceiling fans
-Comfortable shoes
-Diversity
-Individuality
-Deep conversations
-Simple conversations
-Stargazing
-The ability to Dance
-The ability to Run
-All 5 senses
-True friends
-Good teachers
-Moulin Rouge
-Wicked
-Broadway
-Community Theatres
-Internet
-Books
-Love
-Christmas lights
-Night lights
-Parking spaces near where I want to be
-Peanut butter
-Oreos
-Sweats
-Swings
-Quiet moments
-Smiles
-The color of Fall/Autumn
-The fact that I've never needed to use exlax
-Hot showers
-Fabric softener
-The little plastic things on the tips of your shoelaces
-Weekends
-The arrows that tell you which way to put the battery in...
-Memories, and other peoples lack thereof
-Soldiers
-Caller ID
-GPS
-Air fresheners that look like trees
-Cheese
-Mints
-Mint gum
-Tic tacs
-Recordable/Rewindable/Pausable/etc. Television. (The coolest thing since sliced bread. )
-Insurance
-Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Daniel Radcliffe, Rob Pattinson... etc.
-Scooby Doo
-Tom and Jerry
-Children's books
-Growing up on the outside
-Staying young on the inside
-The fact that no one has ever given me a fruit cake as a gift
-My Ipod
-Sports and the fact that I DON'T have to play them if I don't want to
-Pluto (The coolest ex-planet that ever existed)
-The Macarena
-White people with afros... (It's funny... Lol.)
-The ability to have an amazing night out with friends without even thinking about alcohol or drugs.
-Grilled cheese sandwiches
-Fuzzy socks. =)
-The occasional home-cooked meal. Yummy. =)
-Naps
-Ace bandages
-Ice
-Heating pads
-Pictures
-Color
-Powerade
-That my computer has only stopped responding and forced me to restart this once (So far, knock on wood)
-E-cards
-Speedy transportation
-Rails
-A warm house to come home to
-People who care
-Perspective
-Amazing quotes
-Every opportunity I have been given in my life and every person I have met, good or bad.
I guess I'll stop while my list is still pretty short. Haha... jk. =)
Love the pearl metaphor. =] I agree.
ReplyDelete:) I love that quote and I love you Mrs. Couch.
ReplyDeleteIm so thankful for OAP and everyone in it. I remember when I was wanting to be in oap but I wasnt for sure that i would be excepted. When I came everyone was so nice to me... it really changed everything for me and i am so thankful for ya'll!!
awww. :)
ReplyDeletethat is a great quote!
i have about a million and one blessings:
my family
my boyfriend in pennsylvania
my new amazing friends
and the old ones.
a new roof over my head.
JESUS CHRIST!
food
clothes
being an american
love
one act play (my new favorite activity)
shallowater.
these gummy worms i'm eating! yum.
and ms. couch! you are such an amazing person and teacher. i'm glad i came to shallowater this year! it's so crazy; before i never really thought about acting all that much,
but now i live and breath it, at night if i can't go to sleep, i just go through the lines of our play! it's insane, lol but i love it!
Love you all!