Rock Your Socks

These little girls are going to rock your socks off- trust me!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7HJOTVA-t0&feature=channel

Wow! I know.

And all shall know the wonder...

Sunday afternoon will forever be on my mind as one of the best theatre experiences I have EVER had. Sunday I got to see the Tony Award Winner of 2007...

I have nothing but GOOD things to say... nay, not good- EXCELLENT. It such a beautiful, beautiful musical. I refuse to give anything away if you haven't seen it, but it is a musical that deals with so many issues that teens face- sexuality, first love, puberty, angst, confusion... the list goes on, but this musical takes it all on. And it has some of the best music, written by the INCREDIBLE Duncan Sheik! He is a music genius!!

My seat was FANTABULOUS! Here is a seating chart so you can see just how good it was:

Ok, look at the purple... and then find L on the right... YEP! I was THERE! This is the second closet I have ever been to the stage, and it was worth every penny!!

My cast was nothing short of miraculous. Their energy was amazing. Their acting real and raw. The voices were powerful and moving.

Christy and Kyle as Wendela (Vendala) and Melchior, were sensational!!

The B**** of Living was my FAVORITE number!! Those boys were INSANE!

And yes, the girls who awesome!! I love Gabby, in the red. I wish they would let her solo more- because she was FIERCE!

Sigh. I left my HEART with this musical. It was everything I was hoping it to be and more. If you live in HTown, it will be there til the 18th... GET A TICKET! And if you do- call me and I'll go with you. You can make it my graduation present. :)

And here is a video, since I don't leave you lacking, do i?! :) :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-yvzGjTvKo

This is my cast singing The B**** of Living. Gotta love 'em!!!!!!!!!

Kelly's FAVORITE things #2

Ok, I know, I know...

It hasn't even been 24 hours. I'm going crazy. I'm super homesick. I have no connection to the room mate who is living with me at the moment. I don't really have any friends who are here, so I have no one to talk to. I have been in my room all day long. Alone. It's been a horribly depressing day.

But- on a happier note, I have another favorite thing! If you know me, you know all about it. But I've been missing it terribly- which I find myself missing when I am homesick or wish I could be anywhere else.

And what is it?? What could it possibly be?!

Yes. One of my favorite places of all time is the most amazing place in the world: The Houston Zoo. I want to work there. I love it more than any other place. I would go every week if I could.

Here are reasons that I love it:
1) The carnivores!!!! I worked in Carnivores the summer before my senior year of high school. It seems like so long ago- but it was the best summer I have ever had. It defenitely a blessing from the Lord. My dad and I were talking about the zoo the other day, and he told me that the Zoo was the one thing that I was passionate about. I mean, I did other things that I loved, but the Zoo was the one place that I would wake up at 6am for with no complaint. I scooped poop with a smile. I fell in love with EVERY animal that I met and got to work with.

Pandu and Jammu

Nieve

Miracle

2) The campers! I had the most fun teaching Zoo Camp the summer before I started college. It was so much fun, and I learned a LOT and I found out that I really love to teach kids. I especially love to teach kids about how wonderful animals are and how they can help save animals. The kids were precious, the days were HOT but the rewards were AMAZING. :)

The little blonde boy in front is my favorite camper- Julian. He was SO cute!

3) Ok, my favorite animal of ALL time was a Zebra named Adam. He came when I called him. He tried to follow me when it was time for me to leave. He loved me. I loved him. I miss him so much!

So, now you know. The zoo is the best place in the whole entire world! If you haven't been since you were a kid, then you have really missed out because the zoo is better than it's EVER been! I love it, and I hope you love it too!

Kelly's FAVORITE things #1

I will be updating you from time to time on things that I REALLY love. Like, silly things. Or yummy things. Or serious things. Who knows?! And who knows when you will get this kind of update? I guess when I feel like it.

So... without further ado...

My favorite thing #1:

AMERICAN GIRL DOLLS!!!!!


Hahaha. Yes, laugh yourself silly, but I truly love these dolls and books and yes, even movies! I went in my dad's closet when I was home, which used to be my mom's, and I got down my box that has them in it. I have 3: Kirsten (my first... I think I was in 3rd grade? Maybe?), a "look a like" doll, which they call Just Like You. She has brown hair and blue eyes. I know, she looks just like me. :)
The 3rd doll I have is Felicity. I LOVE her. She is my favorite! I bought her with my babysitting money in Middle School. Back when they were only, like, 70 dollars. Oh how times have changed.

Now, why do I love them so much??

1) They are POSITIVE role models for girls!! There are a lot of things out there that break my heart for this generation of kids. But American Girl Dolls are just such happy, positive reminders for girls that they BE anything and DO anything. Wonderful, wonderful!

2) Umm... they are SO cute!! Like, really, really cute! How can you not go Aww? When you see them?!

3) They all have books that go along with them, which encouarge girls to read! And you know how much I love reading.

4) There are 4 movies: Samantha, Felicity, Molly and Kit. There will also be a movie coming out soon with the new Girl of the Year, Chrissa. I find them very cute and entertaining- check them out!

5) They have their own STORE!!!!! No one knows how badly I want to go to this store! I found that there is one in Dallas, so I may need some girls to road trip with me up there. It must be a pretty amazing place. :)

To date, 9 American Girls, 5 Best Friends of American Girl Dolls, and they have had 7 "Girl of the Year" dolls to date, with the current Girl of the Year, Chrissa, having 2 Best Friends. I know! 2!!!
Here is a pic of Chrissa and her friends:

Are they not PRECIOUS?!

Ok, so now you know. I still love dolls! If I could, I would own them ALL. No lie. And if I ever find one, for like, REALLY cheap- heck yes I will buy it! I hope that one day I will have a little girl who loves dolls and American girls as much as I do!