<p><a href="http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1220184.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3547" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" src="http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1220184-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a>You know how some people joke about turning into their parents?</p>

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<p>Well, I've turned into my Uncle John.  He'll be front and center at a Broadway show and will fall asleep.  It drives my aunt crazy.</p>

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<p>I practically dozed off Saturday night at the opera.  During each of the three acts.</p>

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<p>But wait a minute!  This is not like me!  I never fall asleep at the theatre!  I am an "arts person"!  I consider myself an "arts advocate"!  I was an "arts teacher" for 16 years!  I performed in the theatre for over 10 years!  It's in my blood!  I revel in all things artistic!</p>

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<p>Except for opera.  I'm coming right out and saying it:  Opera is Boring.</p>

<p>(you can take the girl out of musical theatre, but you can't take musical theater out of the girl.)</p>

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<p>I have tried it a few times now, and it's a complete snoozaroo.</p>

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<p>Believe you me, there was no one more excited about dressing up and</p>

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<p><span style="font-size: 12.7315px;">tually thought I was getting sick sooooo tired.  but nope.  Just sheer boredom.  and disbelief.</span></p>