Some of Kevin's Norwegian coworkers have been in town the last couple of days, and we went to a musical with them last night--"Les Miserables." I saw the musical in 2000 in London, and I found that 8 years later, I had the same observation: If Javert didn't keep stopping and bursting into song, he probably could have caught Jean Valjean! I used to be in drama club in high school--I was obsessed with plays and musicals, and I even used to think that "Cats" was kind of awesome. At some point I must have lost my ability to suspend my disbelief (and any and all appreciation for overwrought songs and jazz hands!) When I go to musicals now, I sit quietly and politely applaud whenever appropriate, but in my head I'm composing goofy little songs like "I want coffee and donuts, coffee and donuts from Dunkin Do-o-nuts, Do-o-nuts," to the tune of that "Barber of Seville, Figaro" song.
Kevin and I are flying to Las Vegas on Friday. We have plans to drive to the Grand Canyon, to see the Beatles-themed Cirque Du Soleil show and of course to play a little blackjack. I think this might be the kind of culture even I can appreciate!
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I cant do musicals - drive me crazy! Have fun on your holiday - you get to get away a lot!!
But what about "Dreamgirls?" You liked "Dreamgirls," right? I cried like a baby...
Yes, Sin City! Love it. You guys are going to have a blast. Can't wait to hear about it and see some pictures (hint, hint). If you see Bette, tell her I think she's still FABULOUS! :-)
Be prepared for the HEAT of Las Vegas. Once, while visiting John's mom (who lives there), I left my work ID badge in the car. It literally melted into plastic goo. Enjoy! :)
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