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lattéthe creamiest trendschristine l. strawnlooking to the future...feature with a little help from someone else<strong>The</strong> year is coming to an end. For most, this means looking forsummer jobs, signing up for summer classes, or debating aboutwhether to use SPF 15 or 8 while relaxing by the pool.Inevitably, the end of the year leaves most looking briefly behind atyearbooks and reflecting on the year, but eventually, these thoughts willmove forward. People want to know what is going to happen next.Celebrities like Cher and Michael Jackson advise people to call psychicsif they have questions or concerns about love, money, or other areas oftheir lives.Everyone’s seen advertisements for psychics on TV and opportunitiesto have a reading over the telephone, but now the extrasensory scenehas gotten a little trendier.Justine Kenzer, who is based in Los Angeles, conducts readings overinstant messenger. Though she does not reveal the names of her subjects,she has been linked to certain stars in “Friends” and “DesperateHousewives.”Like all psychics, a reading will cost a wayward soul more than thechange found under the cushions of the couch.It’s a rocky world out there, however, and SPF 15 may not be enoughto get you through everything life throws your way.To schedule a reading, go to psychicgirl.com or e-mailjustine@psychicgirl.com.“Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence,but of those who have already taken possession of their future.” [coco chanel]looking ahead...the last day of school isn’t theonly day to get excited about!<strong>May</strong> <strong>13</strong> — National Apple Pie Day<strong>May</strong> 14 — Astronomy Day<strong>May</strong> 15 — National Chocolate Chip Day<strong>May</strong> 15 — Straw Hat Day<strong>May</strong> 15 — True Confessions Day<strong>May</strong> 16 — Wear Purple For Peace Day<strong>May</strong> 16 — Love a Tree Day<strong>May</strong> 17 — Pack Rat Day<strong>May</strong> 18 — Visit Your Relatives Day<strong>May</strong> 18 — Rooster Day<strong>May</strong> 19 — National Do Dah Day<strong>May</strong> 20 — Flower Day<strong>May</strong> 21 — National Waitresses/Waiters Day<strong>May</strong> 22 — Buy-A-Musical-Instrument Day<strong>May</strong> 23 — Penny Day<strong>May</strong> 23 — National Turtle Day<strong>May</strong> 24 — National Escargot Day<strong>May</strong> 24 — Morning Radio Wise Guy Day<strong>May</strong> 25 — National Tap Dance Day<strong>May</strong> 26 — National Blueberry Cheesecake Day<strong>May</strong> 27 — National Jazz Days<strong>May</strong> 27 — National Ancestor Honor Day<strong>May</strong> 28 — National Hamburger Day<strong>May</strong> 28 — Whale Day<strong>May</strong> 29 — End Of <strong>The</strong> Middle Ages Day<strong>May</strong> 30 — My Bucket’s Got A Hole In It Day<strong>May</strong> 31 — National Macaroon Day<strong>May</strong> 31 — Speak in Complete Sentences Day*according to smithsonian kids’think you’repretty trendy?Impress the world with yourtrendspotting or trendsetting.Reporttrends to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Viking</strong> <strong>Views</strong> PublicationsLab today!trendee, trendoSick of staring at thatugly toilet plunger?Disguise the awful, germyplunger with a ToiletTree! <strong>The</strong> proceeds goto planting one millionreal trees—toilettrees.comstyles for everyoneIt’s time to getpersonal. Now,at customizedgirl.com,you can order shirts,sweatshirts, pants andeven underwear with yourown personalized message.Gear with text has beenaround for awhile—now it’stime to make it your own.all photo illustrations by christine l. strawn.Mom may not bereminding you not todrink out of someone else’sglass anymore, but it’s still agood idea to keep track ofyour cup. Now, with etch it’cups…it’s fun. Just peel the“off” part of a disposable cupand reveal a black etch-ablesurface. Use a fingernail andmake the cup your own.Who knew functional couldbe so fun?—plumparty.comis it still hip? chinwag (CHIN-wag) noun.words to keep you up-to-date*chat, gossip.toothsome (TOOTH-suhm) adj.delicious, agreeable, pleasant.*or at least, interesting.