"I only culture you because I love you!"

I am forcing my bud Abby to watch Slumdog Millionaire. She:

A) Thought it was a musical (and she despises musicals) and
B) Hates Bollywood

But I think she might end up liking it.

I want to learn how to do a Bollywood dance! They're so exciting!

I went to a summer dance class tonight (at Movement Unlimited Dance Studio - best dance studio ever), and I was just thinking about how much dance has done for me in the past year.

At the beginning of last year, I was extremely shy in dance class. I was really self-conscious about dancing and moving in front of people. I didn't like to put myself out there when it came to any type of dancing, whether it was auditioning for a musical or even hanging out a school dance. I just basically refused to dance in front of people.

But now - I can step up in a dance class and just enjoy myself. I don't care as much what people think. I dance because it's so much fun.

I noticed how much I changed when I went on a trip with a club from school. There was a DJ and a "dance" going on, and I got right in there with everyone and danced! Then, I helped to lead a line dance! I learned to let go and just dance. I love it.

The next obstacle is to learn how to let go and just sing in front of people. It will definitely be a huge obstacle for me.