No more hiding

I've delayed posting this because I know hardly anyone cared about my blog.

Thanks to the few who did. I often feel very tossed aside and forgotten, that no one ever really cares about me. So when I saw a comment, you'll never know how much it helped me through my day.

Now, a few things about me,
(In case you don't already know who I am, cause like if you really know me then you knew it was me right away)

-I suck at writing poetry.

-I've had depression for the past two years.

-I'm the youngest in my family, which is code for "I'm the permanent babysitter at Grandma's house".

-I love theater. And dance. And music. They're the only things that can make me genuinely happy.

-I want to be a drama teacher. I want to give people a good experience with theater, and I want to inspire the students who really care.

-Oreos are my weakness. They're just so freaking good.

-The Tim Allen Santa is my favorite version cause he's the only Santa that isn't actually terrifying. He's the Santa I'm gonna raise my kids on.

-I want to me a mom. I want a little mini version of me and the one I love most combined into a little body. That just sounds like the greatest thing.

-I love photography. I love taking the picture of someone that they can look at and think that they're beautiful.

-I want to be a princess. Ballgowns, dancing all day, meeting a handsome prince? Sign me up. It helps that I've played Ariel and Jasmine, and work as Belle and Elsa for kids parties. I guess I'm on the right track. My resume will look great.

-I hate compliments. Like, if someone says "oh your so cute" or "your just so pretty up there on stage", that to me is so fake. Please tell me something you actually mean. Thanks.

-I fall for people that remind me of my brother. No, I'm not saying I'm creepily attracted to my brother. I want someone who will always make me smile and be my best friend, just like my brother.

-I love Disney, Doctor Who, all things nerdy, chick flicks, and basically most things you can find on Netflix.

-I hate high school relationships, and yet I want one. But boys are the worst. But they're not. It's complicated.

-Christine Daae is my absolute dream role. I love her character so much. And Nelson, I feel like she should have chosen the Phantom, too.

-"Ireth" is elvish for my first name. Don't judge. Here's the link to the website where you can find yours. Your all welcome.
http://www.chriswetherell.com/elf/

Well, I guess the girl who has been hiding is finally premiering at the Opera. Sing on, Angel of Music.

-Kelsea Kocherhans

I remember Christmas

I remember when Christmas was trying to stay awake to hear reindeer on the roof,

Ignoring the heavy pull of sleep on the excitement in our eyes.

I remember when Christmas was writing letters to Santa,

Adding a few extra presents at the last minute to see if he was the real deal.

I remember when Christmas was getting to see your cousins,

Wondering who would play Mary in the nativity this year.

I remember when Christmas was fitting all the siblings into one, small bedroom

With giggling and snuggling to wait out the long, cold winter night before Christmas.

I remember when Christmas was picking out the classic stories before bed,

Christmas Oranges for my sister, How the Grinch Stole Christmas for my brother.

I remember when Christmas meant happiness,

excitement,

laughter,

memories,

love,

and family.

I remember when Christmas was being surrounded by the ones that I love,

And wondering how I could ever ask for anything more.

The words that jumped out