1. Brett Banford on So You Think You Can Dance.
Because I grew up around dance, I really like this show. It's different from Dancing with the Stars because the dancers on this show put their pounding hearts into what they do. Some of them have given up a lot and risked ridicule from naysayers in order to do what they love. They've suffered through aching pains and muscle spasms for years learning to move like they do and I admire their strength. They are fascinating to watch because they are talented and I actually want to see them succeed. And some of the choreography is so cool or beautiful.
And there was one guy at the Salt Lake auditions this year who actually made me cry.
What?! I watch stuff like this all the time, but this time was different. I totally lost it.
Check this out.
Did you see the dancers in the background, cheering and pounding their fists in the air? Yep, I think that's when it rained the hardest.
Here's a review written by a guy named Jason Hughes from TV Squad:
Inspiring Story of the Night
Down's Syndrome was the spotlight handicap of the night. I'm not trying to make light of the condition, but rather the fact that it's become almost trite for SYTYCD to give air time to varying disabilities to show that you can do anything no matter what cards life has dealt you. I don't even know if I can criticize them for doing this as it is inspirational to see these performers, but at the same time is it necessary to give us a blind dancer last week and Down's Syndrome this week? Especially since none of these dancers are good enough to move on. Or maybe I'm just a cold-hearted bastard.
Maybe. Okay, probably. Ssssssssss...
2. Cohen's First Dental Cleaning
Ah, yes. I do not wish this on any parent, yet we all must go through it, right? After weeks of waiting for the hematologist's clearance (Cohen had a lot of calcium/tartar buildup I couldn't get off with a toothbrush - weird things happen when you don't eat by mouth...), yesterday morning I held him down in my lap as his head lay in the hygienist's lap and she cleaned his teeth while he screamed until he gagged and heaved, but thankfully did not throw up. I know it didn't hurt and he's been through much worse, but I was still shaking when I left. I hate holding him down like that. I managed to keep the smile on my face until I got to the car and then...
you guessed it.
This wouldn't normally make me cry, but I couldn't help myself.
At least his teeth are sparkly clean now and I have a few months to recoup before next time.
3. And Finally...
You aren't going to believe this.
I cried when I saw this and this and this. And the rest of the pics there too.
What in the heck is wrong with me?
I'm not even a Democrat!
I'm not even a Democrat!
I think I need to see a head shrinker.
2 comments:
AWWWWW HONEY!!! I'm sorry you've been weepy lately. And ya know, any of those first two could have made me well up too. But the third?! REALLY?! ;-) Perhaps you were weeping for the future - HAHAHAHAHA ;-) Don't feel too bad though, you have so many things going on, it's only fair to yourself to get it all out every once and awhile! I hope Hannah has a great birthday/party! And you guys have fun and can relax a little after its over - good luck honey! Remember, if you need a shoulder to cry on, mine is always here :-D
Wow, I didn't realize how long it had been since I visited your blog. We all get weepy at times & like Chriss said with everything going on it's going to happen. The first one would have made me teary eyed as well as the second. I'm glad Cohen & you made it through okay and hope that the next time is easier. The third? Well, it was definitely an historical kind of moment for our country but I don't think I'd have had the tears. Whatever it takes to get through though. ((hugs))
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