Dear SAB,
I know that your auditions are over for the summer and that I don't quite meet the requirements for anything, but please let me come to the summer program. I've been dreaming of attending your school my whole life, and today, you can make that dream a reality. Please consider me. I've included a video of my latest performance of the Four Swans from Swan Lake. There's only one swan, and the lighting doesn't show off my turnout very well. But, my mom used to go to your school :) I was there in the Winter of 2010, and Kay Mazzo said I was beautiful, so I think that I'll be accepted. Please let me in. Miss Novitski, I'm really easy to take care of: I go to bed early and don't talk back. Miss Robichaud, I don't really even know what money is and have none, but I know that you have lots to give away, so I don't think that my not being able to pay is too much of an issue, right?
Thanks for everything. See you this summer!
Myna Bontorno
Monday, March 22, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Lead Me Into Life Eternal . . . ahhhhh
Hey there! Thanks for visiting my blog (my parents still think it's about them though - don't tell them it's not anymore). 
Besides my parents' happy faces in the morning after I sleep for most the night, I've seen some pretty cool things while here in our new stomping ground. 
For example, check this guy out - 
And check these out - whoa! I've been learning a lot about how our nation came to be so great. I used to think it was because of all the free binkies and stroller rides, but after visiting Fort Sumpter, I realize that it's because of the great people and righteous principles that it's been built upon.
Speaking of nice people, this is where the monks live. We got to tour Mepkin Abbey (well, mostly the grounds) with some new friends. The trees were beautiful: Japanese Tulip, Magnolia, humongous Oaks. We're under a root system here. 
The best part of the Abbey was my date. He first caught my attention because we both use the same binky brand, and I just can't resist a full head of hair. I think this might be the one!!! (heehee). The date went well: I only burped twice, and no one had a messy diaper - it was an enchanted afternoon.
Other than that, I am just getting cuter and cuter. That takes up most of my time. Here are the fruits of my labor.
Cute polka-bum.
Oh yea, I sleep a lot too. Night everybody!
Besides my parents' happy faces in the morning after I sleep for most the night, I've seen some pretty cool things while here in our new stomping ground. For example, check this guy out - And check these out - whoa! I've been learning a lot about how our nation came to be so great. I used to think it was because of all the free binkies and stroller rides, but after visiting Fort Sumpter, I realize that it's because of the great people and righteous principles that it's been built upon.Speaking of nice people, this is where the monks live. We got to tour Mepkin Abbey (well, mostly the grounds) with some new friends. The trees were beautiful: Japanese Tulip, Magnolia, humongous Oaks. We're under a root system here. The best part of the Abbey was my date. He first caught my attention because we both use the same binky brand, and I just can't resist a full head of hair. I think this might be the one!!! (heehee). The date went well: I only burped twice, and no one had a messy diaper - it was an enchanted afternoon.Other than that, I am just getting cuter and cuter. That takes up most of my time. Here are the fruits of my labor.
Cute polka-bum.Oh yea, I sleep a lot too. Night everybody!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Pete's Parable
In a far away land a young man set out with 20 gold pieces and a sharp mind in search of happiness. On the road of life he came across three merry merchantmen.
The first merchant said: "Here boy, you'll never find a better deal than this - the Elixir of happiness for just 5 pieces of gold. Cheap enough that if you don't like it you won't be broke. And it's got fine reviews from lots of people. What d'ya say?"
The young man declined and continued his journey. He came across the second merchant man who hailed the young man as follows:
"Young man, I've got for you a deal you'll never regret. For just ten pieces of gold I'll sell you our very Elixir of happiness. Developed by the finest engineers in Wisconsin; we're so certain that this will work that we provide a lifetime guarantee. If you discover that this doesn't provide you with complete happiness we'll tweak the recipe for you as many times as you require, for the rest of your life, until we satisfy you. You can't do better than that, now can you?"
The young man smiled and again declined with the intuitive assurity that he'd yet to be offered true happiness by these merchantmen, and he continued his quest.
When the man arrived at the third merchantman his hopes were slight that he'd find what he was looking for.
"Here sir," called the merchant man, "If it's happiness you seek I can't offer you anything better than that which I have."
"Those are the most honest words of introduction I've heard yet," said the young man, "And what is the charge for this elixir of yours?"
"That depends on how much you have," said the merchant man.
"I have 20 pieces of gold."
"Well then that's the price," replied the merchant.
"And if I'd told you I had 30 pieces of gold what would have been the price, may I ask?"
"Why, 30 pieces of gold, of course."
"Peculiar," said the young man. "And why should I give up my entire fortune to this one product of happiness?"
"Obviously you won't need your fortune anymore," replied the merchant man, "There will be nothing more to use it on; you'll be happy, and have all that you need."
"And what guarantee can you give me that this Elixir will work?"
"I can guarantee it now and throughout eternity. There is not a man on earth that won't find true happiness in this which I offer, because it is composed of the purest essence of man, and though you cannot recall, it is in fact the very reason you chose to enter this path of life. It could only be obtained here, and you, at one time, knew that, and set out in search of it. Now you've found it and you have only to remember that this is what you sought. But all that will become clear to you after you've paid the price."
Well sure enough the young man was convinced, and if not entirely convinced he was sharp enough to realize that there was no hope in obtaining all he wanted for less than all he had, so he emptied his pockets and bought the merchant's wares.
The man never regretted his decision, for to this day he's never had less than what he had while shopping for happiness, and indeed he finds that he has more than he ever knew he could possess.
The first merchant said: "Here boy, you'll never find a better deal than this - the Elixir of happiness for just 5 pieces of gold. Cheap enough that if you don't like it you won't be broke. And it's got fine reviews from lots of people. What d'ya say?"
The young man declined and continued his journey. He came across the second merchant man who hailed the young man as follows:
"Young man, I've got for you a deal you'll never regret. For just ten pieces of gold I'll sell you our very Elixir of happiness. Developed by the finest engineers in Wisconsin; we're so certain that this will work that we provide a lifetime guarantee. If you discover that this doesn't provide you with complete happiness we'll tweak the recipe for you as many times as you require, for the rest of your life, until we satisfy you. You can't do better than that, now can you?"
The young man smiled and again declined with the intuitive assurity that he'd yet to be offered true happiness by these merchantmen, and he continued his quest.
When the man arrived at the third merchantman his hopes were slight that he'd find what he was looking for.
"Here sir," called the merchant man, "If it's happiness you seek I can't offer you anything better than that which I have."
"Those are the most honest words of introduction I've heard yet," said the young man, "And what is the charge for this elixir of yours?"
"That depends on how much you have," said the merchant man.
"I have 20 pieces of gold."
"Well then that's the price," replied the merchant.
"And if I'd told you I had 30 pieces of gold what would have been the price, may I ask?"
"Why, 30 pieces of gold, of course."
"Peculiar," said the young man. "And why should I give up my entire fortune to this one product of happiness?"
"Obviously you won't need your fortune anymore," replied the merchant man, "There will be nothing more to use it on; you'll be happy, and have all that you need."
"And what guarantee can you give me that this Elixir will work?"
"I can guarantee it now and throughout eternity. There is not a man on earth that won't find true happiness in this which I offer, because it is composed of the purest essence of man, and though you cannot recall, it is in fact the very reason you chose to enter this path of life. It could only be obtained here, and you, at one time, knew that, and set out in search of it. Now you've found it and you have only to remember that this is what you sought. But all that will become clear to you after you've paid the price."
Well sure enough the young man was convinced, and if not entirely convinced he was sharp enough to realize that there was no hope in obtaining all he wanted for less than all he had, so he emptied his pockets and bought the merchant's wares.
The man never regretted his decision, for to this day he's never had less than what he had while shopping for happiness, and indeed he finds that he has more than he ever knew he could possess.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
I Wonder As We Wander
Two Months Old!
Just joking with Dad
Monticello - "it's on the nickel"
The Three Amigos: Ollie, Myna, Teddy
Today in Charleston, we were approached by a man who apparently lacked many of the blessings we enjoy: good food, family, the ability to have needs met. We felt an immediate sense of discomfort and desire to flee the situation. After a bit of small talk, we were able to leave as we wished to do. Later, as we reflected on this uncomfortable meeting, we realized what a great opportunity we had missed. What a great chance we had to explain to someone who needed help where to find the blessings we have and that he needs. The Gospel of Jesus Christ has not only provided a spiritual foundation for our lives and the possibility to become better in this life through repentance, but it also has taught us to be wise with our finances, to be healthy by eating nutritious foods, stay away from addictive substances and behaviors, to look for joy in the world around us. As we thought of where our blessings came from, we realized that each and every one is from Heavenly Father and is a result of living the Gospel. Even our meeting, and therefore our marriage, was brought about by both of us being at a Church activity that our ecclesiastical leaders recommended we attend. And so, we want to share this with all we know, so that they too will be able to partake in the blessings available to them in this life.
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