The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread — Page 280

I remember my essay. I wrote about Velvet Goldmine, which if any of you have seen it, know that it's a CRAZY movie. I wanted to stand out. And I enjoyed it. I hope all this college apps stuff goes ok, and keep me posted on how it all turns out. I remember when the acceptance letters started arriving, it was intense. But, because I know everything, I'm sure you will all have great things happen!!

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This is why I love angelic1. She's so modest, and does know all.

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18 is always better than 17. In my opinion. You'll love it!

18 = college = freedom = fun! (especially if you live in nyc)

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My sister is a senior and she told me the other day she's thinking of just applying to only 3 of the 5 schools she wants to go to, just because the applications take so much time. I'm trying to talk her out of it.

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Elphie, that's what I'm trying to tell my sister. The three schools she is planning on applying to are selective (they're arts schools, not really competitive in the traditional sense, but selective) so I just suggested she keep her options more open.

Crap. How do you know if a TB test is positive? How big is the mark supposed to be? Mine looks bigger than I would have expected. I'm going back to the doctor tomorrow, but I REALLY can't have it be positive- I'm starting work on Monday!

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*looks around* Sure is lonely here tonight.

I think I've pretty much decided to do the assistant directing thing. I've just decided I love my co-teacher. I really should go up and give him a huge hug and kiss, but that might be awkward.

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mmmmmmmm. Clean, warm laundry smells so good!

I need to buy a copy of The Normal Heart. Maybe I'll do that this weekend.

Sometimes I get depressed about my lack of a life. But only sometimes. :-P

Guess what! Guess what! In exactly ONE WEEK, I will be in NYC! I am supremely excited.

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Hello! I am at my friend's dorm at Columbia. She's Anyway, so I borrowing her laptop for a few minutes to catch up with you guys.

So yeah, no Raul on Sat. But that's okay. I had lots of fun humping his pictures with you girls!

I DID get to meet the kitten again, though! At the benefit! First of all, I have to say that Raul (no accent, I'm on a laptop) blew me away at the benefit. He was just... so raw and passionate... and... GUH! As soon as he stepped on stage I couldn't breath. He just has THAT much intensity. He brought me to tears. It was so beautiful and such an incredible experience. And for such a great cause! I loved it!

AND THEN - I got to talk to him after the show! I was SO nervous. SO NERVOUS! I really wanted to have my talk with him, but at I didn't want to keep him for too long. I didn't want to take up any of his time. If it hadn't been for Ang's roomate... I'm not sure if I would have talked to him at all.

He lept looking at me while I was waiting to talk to him. He KNEW that I wanted to talk to him but that I was too shy. I finally walked up to him though and he gave me a huge smile and I just started talking. I was SO nervous but I somehow managed to tell him everything that I wanted him to know because I felt like he deserved to hear the words. I was skaing the whole time and he just kept smiling. He was just THE SWEETEST.

I somehow managed to say something like "You're amazing. You're such an inspiration to me. I've read so many interviews that have really made me think. I really want you to know that you have inspired me to be a better person. So I just want to thank you for that." Yeah, something like that. He seemed so touched! He was just like "Wow.. Thank you so much." Then I gave him my gift!!!

Okay, here's the jam story. I saw the Sunday matinee (best performance of Chitty I have seen, btw). And right before they sing the title song when they decide to go for a picnic, Erin said "Oh look, I brought a basket!" Then Raul said "Did you bring any boysenberries? Because I like those, and I LOVE the jam." I thought it was SO funny! So me, being the nerd that I am - I bought him Boysenberry jam. Yes, I know. I'm pathetic.

Anyway, as soon as I handed it to him he just started CRACKING up! He was laughing so hard. Then he said "I really do like boysenberry jam!". So we took a picture and he posed with the jam. I can't wait to show you the picture. He's laughing so hard in it. It's the CUTEST! Then later in the night he was being interviewed and he started talking about the jam. Then he looked to me and said "He wanted to know about the boysenberries." Haha. I'm DYING to see that interview.

Anyway, it was a fantastic night. Before he left he thanked me again for coming and for the kind words. I ended up bumping in to him again on the street but I was on my phone and didn't want him to think I was a stalker. So I ran away really fast. Haha.

It was a perfect night. SO perfect. THEN last night my friend and I saw Chitty twice from the front row and Raul was SO giggly. We actually found out about the closing as the cast was finding out. Which was between the matinees. It was so sad because all of the kids were crying. We saw the show that night and I knew that Raul would either be really sad or really happy after finding out about closing. Well, he was SO HAPPY! He was so giggly and goofy and off the wall and all over the place. He played most of the show to me and it was just fantastic. I think he is SO happy to leave this show.

Anyway, after the show his SUV was parked by the stage door and he actually came out. He didn't sign. But he looked up and smiled and said hi to me before he drove off. That just meant so much to me - that he went out of his way to say hi. I figured he would just bloew everyone off and bolt. So I guess I feel like I've gained some respect from him. Which means the world to me. I mean... just the two seconds it took him to smile and say hi.. on his own. Yeah, that meant alot. Since he said hi first. Like before I approached him.

Okay. I'm done rambling now. I'll post the picture whenever I get home from the city. It's my favorite picture of him yet.

OHHH, YAY! That's SO great! I'm super happy for you! That's HILARIOUS about the jam, and I can't wait to see the picture. If it's better than the last one, it must be something to see. *faint*

Oh, by the way, here are some new pics of Raul/Erin on bway.com. Very cute!
https://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Photo_Op.aspx?ci=520646

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I don't know why that picture made me laugh so hard! I mean, the hockey team? That's so random! Or, maybe it's that Raul is surrounded by women. ahem.

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It's very random! But funny.

Stefanie, when are you leaving NYC? I really want to meet you!

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Kittens and jam! Too sweet!

And G, I love you. Period.

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Isn't it?

I have lots more.

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