Monday, November 24, 2014

Twirls....

It has been a long time since there was an evening of cultural dance in this building.  I spent more time in the car than at the actual event but it was totally worth it!!  I am SO proud of these guys - their first choreography attempt and they nailed it!!  The energy in the room was electric! 

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And the party afterward....wow, being swept around the dance floor in a polka with a strong partner has ended up being the theme for the year.  I am looking forward to the next time! 

Friday, November 21, 2014

Winter's Tale...

Beverly Penn: What's the best thing you've ever stolen.
Peter Lake: I'm beginning to think I haven't stolen it yet. 

I should probably read the book since the movie touched me so.  Despite the comments about a flying horse, the movie did give pause for thoughts about life (very similar to Stardust).

Adult Willa's reaction to seeing Peter again brings tears to my eyes, even now a week later.
And upon watching it a second time, I knew that I had to own the movie.

Cue the cheeseball!

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Cinderelly!

Cinderelly, Cinderelly, Night and day it's Cinderelly

Another I HAVE TO SEE IT!!!! movie on the horizon....Rose from Downton Abbey and a prince with ocean blue eyes....yup, I'm in!




Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Dievs svētī latviju!

Mēs maza cilts, 
Mēs būsim tik lieli, 
Cik mūsu griba.
 - Rainis
 

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Brilliant!

Like I needed another reason for the Ireland trip....

Besides the once in a lifetime show with these two and their dad, they go and publish this fantastic creative video that makes me want to hang out with them even more AND gives me a new band to listen to (a discovery like H.I.M. thru Viva La Bam).

Bonus is that proceeds from the song benefit a great charity! 


Monday, November 3, 2014

Coming Home...

The pageantry was still there despite the rain! And shockingly the team won!! 

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A milestone anniversary for the Band Director and Assistant Band Director - both made my college marching band experience incredible. 

Kudos to the alumni that marched - I was not up for doing it and really happy that I chose not to when I woke up to rainy weather. 

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It was a nice relaxing weekend full of good friends and drama free hanging out (and of course - Cards Against Humanity)!!