More High School Musical
Just when I think we've seen it all related to the Disney hit High School Musical, something else comes along! We just saw High School Musical at the Muny last night and it was very entertaining.
I happened to have three daughters in the target age range when the first movie came out. They couldn't watch it enough, like most every other 'tween and teen in the country.
Since then we've seen High School Musical the concert, High School Musical on stage at the Fox, High School Music on Ice and now High School Musical at the Muny! Yes, that's a lot of High School Musical. I've enjoyed each one for different reasons. I love that there are always kids in the audience singing along to the songs. I love the theme about being true to yourself and not just "going along with the crowd". But I have no idea what type of production could possibly come next. A High School Musical themed circus?
I have to say, I'm ready for something new. The next frenzy may have something to do with the Jonas Brothers and their new Disney movie "Camp Rock". Will it too appear on ice, concert stage and Muny stage? Only time will tell.
Lunch, Shopping and Mammograms!
I am overdue for a mammogram and really don't have a good reason for putting it off. Yes, I've been busy with work and kids finishing up school for the year. I also don't feel an urgency since my first mammogram was fine and I have no family history of breast cancer. I guess the "walk in" option at my local hospital almost makes it too easy for me to procrastinate. When something seemingly more important comes up, I tell myself "I'll go next week". Well, the weeks are turning into months very quickly!
Recently I heard a great idea from another woman, when it comes to making sure these very important screenings don't get skipped. She, her mother and sister set aside a certain date once a year for lunch and shopping. The only catch is, the first thing they do on that day is get mammograms. It makes the day something to look forward to and productive at the same time. Of course you can use your imagination to come up with funny names for this interesting combination of activities!
As we approach the big "Susan G. Komen For The Cure" race on June 21st, breast cancer is a topic we've been talking about a great deal here at the station. It's a terrible disease and so many women and their families suffer. The rest of us can do our part to remind each other to do breast self exams on a regular basis. I for one, will also be inviting a few friends to "do lunch", along with some shopping and a mammogram!
