Welcome, one and all to the virtual living space of the one and only Rachel Barbra Berry. If you have stumbled upon this page, you are incredibly fortunate. I am so excited to introduce new people to me and my emerging talent. If I, however, know you in person, I bid you the warmest of welcomes and encourage you to peruse through my blog at your leisure and discover new things about the girl you supposedly thought you knew. Before I get ahead of myself, though, I should probably explain to you my humble beginnnings. I was born in Lima, Ohio to my two gay fathers, Hiram and Leroy Berry. I adore the two of them beyond all belief and their support has been invaluable to me throughout the years. I am, unfortunately, without a mother and although I sometimes feel the ache of not having a female influence I can immediately turn to, my two fathers have been excellent parents to me in every way imaginable. As I grew up, my fathers naturally spoiled me in the arts. Aside from introducing me to musicals from the age of one, I've also been priveleged enough to be given professional vocal, drama and dance training by the best Ohio can offer. This keeps up my competitive edge and helps me not only to compete against others, but to always strive for my personal best. I am now sixteen years old and a junior at William McKniley High School. I am the president of several clubs on campus, but the most notable of these is undoubtedly our glee club, the New Directions. I adore it to pieces. My fellow students need my leadership and guidance in order for us to win the competitions that we do. I am often given the solos or lead parts in our performances, simply because our director recognises the fact that I am the best. I cannot really be faulted for being the best, can I? Although the New Directions seem to be the underdogs on campus, that is all set to change. This year, we are planning to take Nationals by storm and return home with that first place trophy. Just you wait! After school, I do not intend to stay around this one carriage town. I am more than ready to take my chances in the Big Apple. Yes, you have heard correctly. I, Rachel Berry, starlet extraordinaire, will be taking my talents to the next level by moving to New York City after graduation. I am planning to attend a performing arts school there. I'm hoping to have my pick between NYADA, NYU: Tisch and Juilliard. I'm sure something somewhere will send me a sign as to which of the three I should pick, because at the moment I'm splitting hairs for which school should have the privelege of calling me their student. Hopefully Kurt will join me there and we will be able to procure a lovely apartment and live together in the greatest city in the world. For now, though, I must be content with what I currently have. I have my parents, I have my half-brother Blaine, I have a few close friends and I have my talent. Those are more than enough to get me by until I get to pack my bags and leave the old me behind in favour of bigger and better things. Whilst I'm here, feel free to send me messages. I strongly suggest that you do this now, as when I am in New York, I am going to be far too busy to answer any questions. Now is the time. Until then, I wish you farewell and invite you to peruse my meticulously organised blog. Until we meet again!
Santana, I'm not sure why you have made it your mission to attempt to torture me, but I can assure you that I will not sink to your monstrous level of intolerability. Good day.
That sounds really great, Rachel! Although, it also sounds like quote the challenge but I’m sure it was worth it seeing as it seems so important to you. As for me, nothing really exciting happened. But, I hope you have not made plans for the weekend yet.
I've already made plans for the weekend - your birthday party, of course! How could I miss the birthday of my only brother? I'm so excited, Blaine. It's been ages since we've all been to a party together.
humke replied to your post:Passover is coming to an end.
.. You had to go without bread? Am I allowed to ask why such a travesty occurred?
Certainly! The reason we do not eat bread is because whilst the Jewish people were preparing to leave Egypt and their bonds of slavery behind, they were in a rush in case the Pharaoh changed his mind, so they started baking bread for the long journey, but there wasn't enough time for the bread to rise. So to commemorate the Jewish people having to eat unleavened bread, we too abstain from any bread at all.
Then I’d gladly stop by to check it out next time! Exactly! They all have something that makes them all so great and lovable, which is why the show’s so great. I’ve been wishing for a Friends reunion really hard for a long time now. I keep hearing rumors about it, and I get just as disappointed every time it isn’t true.
I’ll always be here for you through your vehement cravings. I’m basically the baby daddy who goes out to the grocery store at three in the morning to buy nacho supplies for his pregnant wife all the time. However, BreadstiX is way more my style. I hope you’re looking for a plus one.
1 Samuel 31:13 says “Then they took their bones and buried them under a tamarisk tree at Jabesh, and they fasted seven days.” I make it only once a year, I’m not one of those who remembers about church only in Easter and thinks of this big holiday as a reason to stuff themselves with food. My doctor says I’m fine, so I look and feel myself good and sure about my decision. You don’t have to worry that I turn into anorexic, I’m too smart for it.
As long as you're happy, healthy and not jeopardizing yourself or our efforts at winning Nationals, I have no qualms with your dietary restrictions. Although I certainly hope you're not planning on giving food up entirely for Lent.
How was your holiday, Rachel? You didn’t miss anything. It’s always pretty quiet around Lima during the Jewish holidays, which probably is not coincidental. I missed you tho.
I missed you too, my darling. Who but you could I call in my moments of insanity? I do believe I went to bed one night actually craving breadsticks. I may need to make a pilgrimage to our favourite little eatery very soon.
That sounds rather painful, Kitty. I know that you work very hard to be at your best and would not do anything to intentionally harm yourself, but I'm concerned. Are you sure this is what's best for you?
I have to say that although these days without bread have been most difficult (and the lack of wheat, barley and grains has made me quite lethargic), I feel oddly rejuvenated and more empowered by my heritage than ever. Tell me, what have I missed as I celebrated the Exodus of my people from Egypt those thousands of years ago? Anything exciting?
Okay, I can see what you mean, I guess. I think there are still some good ones out there, but they are hard to come by definitely. I’ve watched a lot of the princess ones with Stacey, so I saw Beauty and the Beast, but I like The Lion King. That scene with Mufasa and Scar always gets me. Toy Story is up there too.
The Lion King is definitely a masterpiece. Elton John's music really adds so much emotional depth to the whole thing. Although we do not talk about Mufasa and Scar because it's too soon. It's always going to be too soon. My own tear inducing moment in that movie is where, after Mufasa has fallen, Simba runs up to him and keeps telling him that they have to go home and then just lies there under his paw. So incredibly heartbreaking.
It was just a bunch of cartoons, which don’t get me wrong are awesome on Saturday mornings, but that’s about all. But, the last Disney movie we all watched was Monsters Inc. which is one of a favorites. But, no Dora the Explorer..which you seem to have some type of beef with.
It just seems to me to a very unintelligent show, is all. I never enjoyed it. Cartoons in general, in my opinion, are just going further and further downhill these days. Monsters Inc is adorable. My favourites, I think, will always be Beauty and the Beast, Mulan and The Lion King. And yours?
Do I have to pay anything for that? I might take you up on that offer. You were? Your parents are awesome! I don’t know who I relate to the most. Maybe Ross. Is that weird? Because he’s a total weirdo.
I'm almost certain it's free the first time. I'll definitely let you know when we'll be attending next. Ross is probably the most unique, but I have a soft spot in my heart for him. I do for all of the main six. I find it difficult to dislike any of them.
I think the way both groups operate really plays into who we are as performers. The Warblers tend to prefer a more cohesive approach, while the New Directions are fun and spontaneous. Both are highly entertaining in their own right, though, and that’s what makes us contenders for the top spots at Nationals. It’ll be a good show, regardless of who places, but I’d be lying if I said you didn’t have to watch out, Miss Berry.
Of course, of course. I really enjoyed the original songs you guys did at Regionals — is there a chance that’ll be making a comeback? Or am I asking for too much information?
Yes, with our two groups and Vocal Adrenaline in the fold, it'll be quite difficult for anyone else. I believe that we're all very evenly matched for different reasons, but obviously the New Directions at least believe we have something very unique under our sleeves that will give us a competitive edge. I'm sure you'll be very surprised! I can't wait to see what all of you come up with. I'm always so impressed about how every single person in the Warblers is needed to make a melody. Any clues for what you have in store?
Wash yo mouff out with soap! You could sing the obituary columns to me out of the paper and it would still probably sound amazing. But we’ll figure something out. Catch up with me during your free period tomorrow and we’ll compose an all encompassing list of prime duet possibilities. I’m down to try anything once, at least. I guess you’re not wrong there. I would rather try to raise the money through a method that falls under my moral alignment this year, however. And I would like to raise that money. Academic decathlon finals are in Detroit this year. The birthplace of ice cream soda.
You're very sweet, Arthur. And adorable. And other adjectives. Feel free to add you own because my vocabulary isn't extensive enough to contain my love for you in a few words. I'll definitely do that. I think the fact that the two of us are the founding members of glee club and haven't yet done a duet is absolutely shocking. Well, you can't miss out on Detroit, then. Don't worry. We'll find a way. Maybe in free period we can brainstorm fundraising ideas too?