America's Next Best Dance Crew

I never thought I become addicted to one of those voting off talent shows on T.V. but America's Next Best Dance Crew is really really good. I've always secretly wanted to be a hip hop dancer so I covet the talent of these people. They dance street and hip hop and do great choreograph. Plus there are a lot of very talented Asian people which I always have to support. Next week is the finale and I can’t wait. I hope my favorite team Jabbawockeez wins. I think they have the most talent.
I’m also doing one dress for a fashion show at school. I’m really excited about it but kind of stressed too. I’m always afraid that I’m not creative enough but I don’t want to do too much. I know my designs are simpler than most and I like clean lines and solid colors. Prints are not my strong point. I think I’ve done a good design until I look at the person next to me and I feel like they’ve done so much better then I have to tweak mine. Then I feel like I’m not very good but I really need to focus on my visions and likes. I know I have to not compare myself to others because we all know how bad that can turn out. Plus those that I compare myself to always turn to me and say they like what I’m doing so I think the lesson I need to know is that I have to have confidence in myself and I’ll be O.K.

Phantom of the Opera

D.U. and I went to Phantom of the Opera last night and I had one of the best nights of my life. Any theater experience is always nice but this was Phantom. I've wanted to go since I can remember. This was when I was in Cali still and dreamed of going to the San Francisco Opera House. Probably because I wanted to be like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman (not a prostitute but being at that theater). I was hooked as soon as the chandelier came to life and Phantom's theme song roared through the stage. I was in awe of the creativity that puts the whole production to life. I didn't like the movie too much but this totally makes up for it. I love how you get to see the actions but still have to imagine that they really are on a boat ride, or peaking on the roof top with the city below or running up and down stairs to a secret underground lair. The singing was phenomenal. I've always loved the songs but to hear it live and projected so well. Everything was wonderful. The musical was also a little humorous and scary. I startled a few times. I won't ruin the ending but I really want to know how it gets accomplished. D.U. had seen it already and was prepared to study the ending and still he couldn't figure it out. They always say it's the magic of cinematography but I think theater work has a lot cooler magic. We also got to go to the starlight room. Translation: no waiting in line for the bathroom. I felt so V.I.P. To top off a great evening D.U. suggested we wait backstage and get autographs. This is not a very typical Linda thing to do but I was excited so off we went. It was the best topper for the night. We got to meet some of the stars and they were so nice. They signed our playbill and let us take pictures. We weren't prepared for autographs so we didn't have a pen. D.U. had to run all the way back to the car and get us one. Good thing he's in shape. I wanted to follow the Phantom to his hotel room but I didn't. It wasn't because that was stalkerish and crazy but because I couldn't think of anything witty to say to him other than "good job." So we left on a great high and the desire to go to as many musicals and Broadway productions as we possibly can. I am so going to see Wicked and possibly Wedding Singer and Spamalot. Life is much more fun when you're willing to be adventurous. I am going to do a lot more things that I've just always fantasize about.

Overeaters Anonymous

I've been eating so much lately it's not even funny. I know I love food but the love affair needs to end, or at least take a little breather. I just get into this weird pig out mod where I can't stop eating. My clothes are getting tight and everything feels loose. It's do or die time. I cannot afford (money wise and pride wise) to buy a bigger size. So here's to curbing my appetite and fitting in my clothes again.

Balls

Last evening I get a phone call from my old rommies SP and SH. They were on their way home from church on the 410 and I10 exchange when their tire blew. I automatically offered to go help. I was still at church so I wasn't that far. For a split second I thought about asking one of the guys around to help but I thought, whatever, I know how to change a tire and I'm fully capable. I'll do it myself. So there I was on the shoulder of the freeway, in 4 inch heels and a not so long dress changing a tire. I know my crack was totally showing to oncoming traffic but you have to do what you have to do. I am proud to say I got them changed in under 10 minuets because I was still able to make it back to church for the end of CES. I have so much more balls then most guys I know.

Project Runway

I had a fashion show last night and it was awesome. I've been interning with a local designer for the past month and it's been an experience. At times it was a little stressful and other times it was very chill. I didn't really know what to expect. On the day of, we were just putting last minuet details on the clothing and I thought it was just going to be very homey. When I pulled up to the venue, it was this huge incredible house that seemed more like an art gallery. There was an open bar (always classy even if you don't drink) catering, and artsy dressed up people. Totally not my scene at all but it was great to be a part of it. I got to watch the models get ready and help. I had no clue what I was doing. I've been a part of a large fashion show before but on this one I got to be more hands on. I do enjoy to he madhouse during a show when the models have to change clothes and you have to rush and there are clothes everywhere, naked bodies (but no one cares cause we're all too busy), and yelling and screaming. It's always do or die and you just have to roll with it. It's quite a rush. This aspect of fashion is not at all what I want to do but it is so much fun to be a part of and experience. I was glad my friend K was able to make it. It was a huge step for me in allowing someone I know into my life that they are not a part of. I always have trouble opening up in that way. Whenever I've had any productions or events that only I am a part of, I don't really like my friends and family to be there. It's very personal to me. It's not that I'm ashamed, I think I'm just afraid of disappointing those I care about. I didn't want anyone at my graduation and I've always gone alone to award ceremonies, plays, and symphonies that I've partaken in. I am working really hard on being more open this year and allowing people to join in my accomplishments and joys.