The Adventures of Kinky Reggae: A Vagabond for Beauty

Last night I went to what I think was one of the best concerts I've seen- The Mormon Tabernacle Choir. I really didn't want to go to Ravinia alone, but then I thought, I better get used to this. I could be single for the rest of my life, and my friends don't always have the same interests I do. And I can't let that stop me from doing things I enjoy. Besides, I needed some time to myself. I was really upset all day yesterday about some things that were said to me the night before. My friend had no idea he was being hurtful, but it was pretty awful. It was one of those things where it might not be hurtful in most situations or to most people, but it was to me because of past experiences. Anyway, I think I'm better today. So the concert was amazing. They sang hymns, and folk songs, and even stuff from Broadway shows. I was so wrapped up in the music that I didn't even notice I was alone. And I got all choked up during Battle Hymn of the Republic and Some

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When the Lizzie McGuire movie comes on the Disney Channel, and there's that big singing scene at the end, I can close all my blinds and sing and dance, and no one sees.

Friday was a crazy day! I only got a few hours of sleep Thursday night, then I babysat for four-year-old twins all day Friday. They're adorable! We played pretend. I got to be the pink Power Ranger, and then they decided my voice sounded like Princess Fiona's, so I got to be her, too. We had a great time fighting the bad guys. Then I headed over to my friend Liz's good-bye party. She's moving back to Florida, and I'm really going to miss her! She is my favorite friend to giggle with. I think we must be really annoying to the people around us, but that's just what we do. Luckily, Florida is a place I visit regularly, so it's not like I'll never see her again. Here is a picture of Liz, me, and Hannah on our camping trip a few months ago: We had such a crazy time that weekend... horseback riding, going to the quilt show, skinny dipping, pitching a tent in the dark, drinking delicious chocolate peanut butter shakes from Sonic... it was great. Oh, and I can&#

But the problem with reading an entire novel in one day is that it consumes you. Your emotions become those of the characters in the book; your world is their world. And then you finish reading and you can't remember what your world is like anymore.

When I'm watching a movie, and it starts to get upsetting, or I'm afraid something bad might happen, I can fast forward to make sure that everything is okay, and no one will ever know.

I had to spend some time outside, so I just threw down a blanket in Dvorak park and laid there reading for while. It was perfect until butterflies ruined my good time. Okay, I should say butterfly, singular. But it kept coming at me! Yesterday was fabulous, too. Charity and I went to the Art Institute for free, thanks to the museum passport program at the library. Then we went to La Pasadita for the best Mexican food in the city. Then Charity left, and Nina came over. After seeing six guys go into the apartment building across the stree, Nina and I concocted a plan to meet them. We figured they must be watching basketball, so we waited till halftime, then went outside. We had seen one of them smoking on the way it, so we figured he'd come out for a cigarette. Alas, there must be a back porch on that building, because they did not come out. We consoled ourselves with tater tots from Skylark. Then, the scariest show ever was on Discover Channel- A Haunting . I haven'

Summer is officially here, and I am so excited. I realized I've already accomplished two things on my to-do list: tennis and The Color Purple. I feel kind of out of sorts, though. I don't know what to do with all this free time. Today I went for a four mile walk along the lake, which was nice, and I rented The Incredibles since I haven't seen it. I'm also in the middle of the book Inkheart , which is fabulous. Very exciting, and I love how it's all about books. I have plans for just about every day for the rest of June, but I would really love to just hop in my car and go somewhere fun and new and exciting. It would be cool if someone would come with me, but I can have fun by myself, too. The only issue is money. So if I could find somewhere fun and cheap to go, I would be so happy. I love exploring new places. If anyone has any suggestions, that would be great...

I have a feeling you read this blog. So if you are reading this, you need to know that you are creepy and I want nothing to do with you. Don't call my phone and block your number. What is wrong with you??? Leave me alone!

I think this was one of my favorite songs in The Color Purple, which I got to see on Saturday. I really liked it! Although most of the story is pretty depressing, there was enough humor to keep it from getting too sad. And it has a great message. I was especially impressed with the music (which I guess is good, considering most of it is music). I saw that Fantasia is playing Celie on Broadway, and I would love to see that. One thing I am still trying to figure out: Is Celie a lesbian? I haven't read the book or seen the movie, so that kiss really caught me off-guard! Also, isn't there supposed to be a comma after hell in "Hell No?" There was one thing that bothered me during the performance, however. Two of the most obnoxious women ever were sitting in front of us. One of them had TWO cell phones. She turned them on silent, but she actually took calls and talked on the phone during the performance! We were right on the aisle in the back of the balcony; she