The Emergency Jeans Story.
See the jeans I'm wearing here? While in Philly I had to buy them at Old Navy at 10 am because I didn't bring the right thing for one night there. You would have laughed seeing me in a Dr. Who dress and a J.Crew trench coat desperate for warmth and grabbing the first size 14 I could find!
maybe ally…sees “Days of Wine & Roses”.
What a beautiful & rich show. Rich in its performances (Brian D’Arcy James & Kelli O’Hara are exceptional) but also rich in its subject matter and storytelling. As someone who's lived a very similar life (hyper-independence due to a family who weren't always taking care of themselves as they should), I found this musical to be quite the reflection on rebuilding family & quite the damnation of alcoholism.
maybe ally…sees “Girl From the North Country”.
So I didn't get the chance to see this off-broadway in 2018 and certainly didn't get to in 2020 when it made its Broadway debut but I always kept this musical in the back of my mind. So when I accidentally entered a lottery for tickets a few things happened:
I realized what I’d done and sorta kicked myself a bit.
I made a plan in case I won… and then I won.
One & a Half Days in Philly.
So what's a girl to do when she accidentally gets tickets to a show that's not in her city? She goes to Philly! With her partner in crime for not only that show but amazing art, great food, and more stories to tell in the future.
For Mom.
I welcomed the opportunity to honor my mom in my way. While it may not be a way she would love. She would understand and accept. That was always her way of thinking as I got older and tattoos would show up on my body. She called me a walking piece of art a lot. She always joked it would be easy to identify me if needed. She didn't judge. She always poured love into me.
International Women’s Day.
I want to tell anyone who identifies as a woman that it is ok to remind folks every single day that there is power within you. Remind people of your confidence. Remind people of who you are and why you're this way. It's ok to be the energy that lights up a room. It's ok to exist and be!
Travel: New Orleans
I loved the people. I loved the food. I loved the culture. I loved the spirit. New Orleans gave me the kind of respite I've been lacking since my mother passed away. A real refresh and focus on life. I got to not think about my troubles for just a little while and I got to embrace love, kindness, and beignets!
Commotion For the Dress?
The theme was Black Excellence and I like to think I showed up! I knew didn't want a traditional gown but also knew I wanted comfort if I was to survive the night. I put my own spin on the theme by adding Vampire vibes to the outfit.
Stoney Clover Lane: New Orleans.
Be still my beating heart. As soon as knew I was coming to New Orleans I knew @stoneyclover would be a stop I'd make. It was my first time visiting a shop that wasn't in New York and this location is gorgeous! It's beautiful and as you can see I had a lot of fun shopping. I picked up quite a things that I'll show you all soon.
Now Traveling…
Heading to New Orleans for a few days. It's my first time there! The catalyst is a wedding but I'm heading there a few days earlier so I get to see all the sights & sounds. Don't worry I didn't forget about the food either! It'll be fun.
maybe ally…sees “Titanique”.
You have to listen to people when they tell you to run to a show. You especially listen when it's people who don't nor ally do musical theatre but had a blast! So what did I do? I ran and saw @titaniquemusical and let me just say I didn't stop laughing for 90 minutes straight!
Affection Spell.
This spell binds two people together with the intent being an affection towards each other. A more in-depth love spell would require the second persons permission. This one is as I like to put it, to simply get noticed first.
Communication Spell.
Unfortunately for me, the person I attempted to spell with didn't speak to me. People who are avoidant are so hard to reach because they need healing of their own and it blocks your work in many ways.
In fact, I needed a cord-cutting ceremony a week later to try and help me grow out of my Infatuation.
maybe ally...Tries Everlane Jeans.
Are you seeing these jeans! Oh my goodness these jeans. You know I always get a little nervous when I'm trying out a brand I've never shopped at before but I think I struck gold with @everlane and that makes me very happy because I love being able to branch out a bit nowadays.
maybe ally…sees “The Play that Goes Wrong”.
Go into this play blind. No really go into this play not knowing a thing and you'll be all the better for it. The laughter that comes from your body will be completely genuine and probably unhinged.
The Carnelian Crystal.
101: Carnelian helps boost self-esteem, creativity, motivation, love, passion, and courage within a person who feels they need just an extra bit of pep in their step. It is thought to give the wearer a sense of life and vibrancy.
maybe ally…sees “Kimberly Akimbo”.
You know that feeling you have when a show finishes and you wish you could see it for the 1st time again? That's how I felt after seeing @akimbomusical on Broadway the other night. Goodness me did I feel loved, warm, & so happy to be in this life and willing to live it to the fullest. That's what Kimberly Akimbo does to you. Especially that ending. Never felt more at ease with how I approach the world and all the things I wanna do in it.
maybe ally…sees “MJ The Musical:.
First things first. I have never been able to take someone to their first musical ever. The pressure! But I knew that this was special and deserved what is easily for me the best show on Broadway @mjthemusical and let me tell you the look on the man's face after the show said it all. Happy to have given you a birthday to remember @makethecaul!!!
Feeling It Lately.
Having anxieties means stress for me is an almost everyday occurrence in some way. Never at these levels. My mom was a buffer a lot of times. She would shield me from stressors in the form of people & things. I don't have that protection now and stressors are more apparent. It's a new world for me to adjust to and I'm not doing so well.
Recognizing I Need More.
I had a really good conversation at dinner yesterday that got me thinking about what it really means to slowly form destructive patterns, how to recognize them, and more importantly how to stop them before they get out of control. I got to thinking about this month. It'll be a month now since my world changed.