Friday, May 5, 2006
Superchic[k] Concert
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For an early birthday present, we gave Blair two tickets to a concert by a Christian rock group called "Superchic[k]". The concert was last night and she let me come with her! We had front row seats, which was wonderful and amazing. The music was way too loud, which was terrific! Only once or twice did my hair actually blow back from the bass amp, but most of the time I could feel it thrumbing my innards. This concert never would have happened in Oregon. We lived in a tiny place, and would have had to travel to Portland, not something we could have done just the two of us. I guess it was kinda nice to be close enough to a big city to reap this particular benefit just this once. Superchic[k]'s mission, in case you are unfamiliar with them, is to bring a message of purity and modesty to combat the world's love affair with sex. Their music rocks, for sure, and all but a few of their songs just aren't for the calming moments of communion with the Lord. For someone who grew up and cut her teeth on acid rock, metal rock, psychodelic rock and hard rock, it's a real blessing. I know it's controversial and some will say "the rhythms themselves are unhealthy," but I wish I had positive messages growing up about my worth NOT being dependent upon my body size, who I date and how much skin I can show. Although I was probably the only grey-haired adult who rushed the stage (okay, I didn't have far to go, I just stood up) and jumped (well, as much as I could) and waved my arms, there were teens my size and shape who were right there with me, having a great time and not being concerned about their jiggly underarms. It was contagious. Pretty soon I was waving, hooting and singing along and NOT thinking about how silly I must look. What a wonderful vacation from the hatred I feel every day toward my body. And then looking over at my daughter and seeing that smile... After the concert we met the band (!) and they signed our t-shirt and hat. It was an amazing night! But the very best part of the night happened before the music began. Blair and I went to dinner at a restaurant - the kind with Cloth Napkins. We had an amazing time just the two of us, laughing and crying and spending time together. She is such a great girl, and is becoming such a wonderful woman of God. I'm so glad I know her! |
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