On cool beans and the art of imitation

I find that the more time I spend around a person, the more I begin to behave like them. I think that we're all a little bit like that. By spending a good deal of time with someone, I begin to pick up on their little hand gestures, speech patterns, or unique expressions. For example, Lydia has a multitude of people whom she calls "Paco" for no real reason... this has kind of grown on me and I know enjoy calling people "Paco" myself. (The real Paco by the way is the most fabulous waiter at Acapulco.) Also Steven's little thing where is says "cool beans" when he thinks something is neat has worked it's way into frequent use with me. The last few days it 's become super prevalent in my mind that I am a huge imitator. I love repeating the things that people say, mocking the way they say them. Accents are also lots of fun and I like messing with those (talking like an India Indian but also having the tongue on the roof of my mouth, a newly discovered obnoxious talent). I quote movies like crazy and can memorize songs lyrics in a heartbeat but this week I've overestimated my talents it seems. On Thursday I tried out for the play at my school. Now, don't get all excited because I found out today that I didn't make it, but I've learned that I was wrong in thinking that being a good imitator would make me a good actress. See the play I tried out for I'd never heard of or seen before. Therefore I was cold...nothing to imitate. I'm really not sure if writing about this was in anyway productive, but now you get to hear all my excuses and such...your welcome. I'm trying not to make that big a deal out of it... pray for me that I find a different outlet through which I can shine my light (that was pretty much the sole trying out purpose). Glass Half Full Moment: for me imitating is way better than acting because imitating shows flattery (usually) and we're supposed to be imitators of who?? Jesus so I guess being a good imitator should come in handy with that business (some days more than others) and you know being an actor of Jesus would be no good at all. Sorry it's been a bit since I've written anything especially noteworthy...thanks for reading anyway. Oh and a PS, I'm published!!! I've been being a total braggart about this because I can. in Newburgh and Evansville, stop by a bridal store and get a free magazine because my prom article is in there...page 27. Cheerio now and sorry if I know you well and stole an expression of your for this post :)