I Won the Hamilton Lottery - TWICE!
59: All of my love for the hit musical packed into one blog post! Lucky you!
I AM NOT THROWING AWAY MY SHOT.
I have to be doing something right, right?
To be rewarded. Or perhaps I am rewarded regardless. Ya know, because of unconditional love? Perhaps! I kinda won the (Hamilton) lottery twice and this fact makes me wonder what I’m supposed to take away from this experience. I’d like to think there’s a reason. I’d like to think when I hit a lot of green lights, it’s because God is excited about the direction I’m going. And I’d say getting to see the traveling tour of Broadway’s Hamilton TWICE in the span of 2 weeks for $10 a ticket is a sign of more good things to come.
The truth is: I did not win twice. The first time, I found out earlier the same week that my friend had won and had an extra ticket— an offer I couldn’t refuse! Though happy for me, I could see how bummed Zach was and I entered to win myself so he could have a chance to go. Insanely, I won! And we got to plan a big date night out we don’t ever get to have.
ASU Gammage is a very comfortable yet exciting space for me. Maybe because I have seen multiple shows here throughout my life, including the Lion King, Hairspray, Wicked more than once… It’s definitely been a while since I have been to a show, but sitting third row felt luxurious and— once the show began— I was in awe of how much more of the show I got to see while sitting so close— like the small facial expressions, the spit, all the things that greatly added to my experience aided my understanding of why the tickets, if purchased and not won, would be over $600 each.
So, feeling blessed and bougie, Zach and I dined at Scottsdale’s Olive & Ivy, with both of us dressed sexily for our special occasion. We ate way too much food before getting to the theater at the required one hour before the show to pick up our tickets.
Pro Tip: There are a million stalls in the ladies room at Gammage. Ignore the optical illusion that they’re all occupied and just push. The lines out the door will thank you.
Hamilton Doesn’t Hesitate
Crazy enough, each show had a very different cast, so I got to see the show again in an entirely new way, with many different character choices. It was truly an experience I’m not sure I will ever get to have again. But that’s why I have to immortalize it here.
But… how? Would I write an essay on how much I relate to Alexander? Maybe I can talk about how the Phillip Tour’s Aaron Burr was my absolute favorite character and made me see Burr as more than an anxious stick in the mud. I could write about how this musical invites a diverse, inclusive cast to portray America’s founding fathers, who were not diverse nor inclusive and straight-up owned slaves. Or I could talk about the songs from the musical that hit my heart square between the eyes…
Or I could do a bit of everything.Why the hell not?
So, without further ado, here are my most interesting thoughts, recorded while watching Hamilton on Disney+. (Feel free to sit down and watch it with me as you read.) I often reflect on Lin Manuel’s brilliance, the great skill that is acting live for an audience on stage, and what it feels like to relate to characters in new ways (that I hadn’t years ago when I listened in for the first time by myself at 10pm while visiting home during college. Some Ruffles and almost a full tub of Dean’s French Onion dip kept me company).
P.S. I am only linking the songs that my theatre experience gave new life to. :)
SHOW START
The show starts immediately and abruptly, as life does I suppose. With everyone in their beige narrator-ware for the opening number “Alexander Hamilton.” It’s exciting to see the faces of the actors portraying the characters we so love before they are officially introduced in the story— if you know the musical going into it, that is. Which I do!
This show is packed with talented individuals. Don’t for one second minimize an ensemble member’s talent. I saw “Cast A” perform with my friend, but Zach and I saw a version with many understudies that brought their own enthusiastic flare to the roles. I have so much respect for swings, who know the show inside and out, including everyone’s blocking.
Burr: “Talk less. Smile more. Don’t let them know what you’re against or what you’re for.”
Hamilton: “You can’t be serious.”
Burr: “You wanna get ahead?”
Hamilton: “Yes!”
Burr: “Fools who run their mouths off wind up dead.”
“If you stand for nothing Burr, what will you fall for?” It’s tough to hear these lines exchanged between the characters of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr because they have completely opposing life philosophies. Burr makes a stand by not making a stand, but Alexander’s question above? It’s a good fucking question, I think. But I also feel myself blush as I reveal just how much I relate to Hamilton…
Lafayette, Laurens, & Hercules are #friendgoals. To find friends that are fun to hang with, share many similar beliefs, and feel passionate enough about said beliefs to fight for them alongside you? Gold. I hope the real Alexander Hamilton had friends as supportive as the onstage versions (making jokes about having intercourse over 4 sets of corsets lol).
“I’m passionately smashing every expectation! Every action’s an act of creation!”
The famous song “My Shot” takes place now, making it the third song in this song-heavy musical. Hamilton comes on strong but is chaotically good, young, scrappy, and hungry FOR SURE. (Emphasis on scrappy!) It’s really cool to see people that are passionate about something. It’s such a risk to share what’s on your heart, but the support Hamilton receives is the real reward for being authentically himself. Go Ham!
“The Story of Tonight” hit so well with both casts I saw at Gammage. Those harmonies are even more delicious in-person, especially from row 3! Holy shit, guys, I am not lying when I say I felt like I was on stage with them! (And man, do I wish I could be! … Should I try to be? God, I miss acting…)
I am inspired. Even if I don’t see progress in my own life, maybe my actions will still have an effect on the fight toward equality through injustice. Who knows what Oakley will grow up to be… maybe an activist or maybe (hopefully) he’ll be on a stage like this one, performing his heart out! I pray, when Oak does find his passion (maybe it will continue to be cars, who knows?), he will use his passions to make good change in the world.
The Schyler Sisters number is iconic. Everyone should experience it. Also, the stage spins, for those who don’t know. So, as an actor in this show, not only do you have to be A+ in your blocking, but you also have to be on cue or you might SLIP on MULTIPLE moving conveyor-belt-type circles. I would need to get over my motion sickness more if I ever wanted to perform in this show.
I can’t watch this performance without 1. restraining myself to my chair so that I won’t get up and dance 2. thinking of this mega meme music video using real photos of the historical figures that my hilarious cousin Emma shared with me way back when…
And, since you asked, if I were to play anyone, regardless of gender, I would want to play Thomas Jefferson/Lafayette (there are 4 actors who play different main roles in act one than they do in act two), but until they put on a gender-bent, local production, I would audition to play my main gal: PEGGY SCHYLER/MARIA REYNOLDS! I even got a photo with her after the second performance!
HI MILIKA CHERÉE!
“I pray the king shows you his mercy, for shame, for shameeeeeee” This song has honestly always been one of my favorite songs to sing along to. In this song, Alexander’s friends encourage him to stand up to someone publicly speaking against them in support of the king, who is purposefully very pompous and annoying in his delivery. It’s super fun to sing his part because you have to do his infamous stuck-up drawl.
The person shouting this is also an ensemble member for most of the show, jumping in to play other nameless characters. Don’t get it twisted, ensemble members are not just there to fill the stage, like I did as a freshman at Liberty High School along with many other students in our production ofYou’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
“Burr, I’d rather be divisive than indecisive. Drop the niceties.”
“My sweet submissive subject, my loyal royal subject, forever and ever and ever and ever and everrrrrrr!” I relate even more to the American rebels that lead this show hearing this line. The king wants to be able to control them, feigning care for them while actively threatening them. Call me Taylor Swift, ‘cause I know that stance all too well.
I got the pleasure of seeing two different King Georges live along with the recording of the adorable and wonderful Jonathan Groff pictured above. I thoroughly enjoyed the sometimes subtle and sometimes not subtle differences between all of their performances. Maybe they wanted to play King George a bit scary and slightly deranged. Maybe they wanted to play him as a silly, little guy that somehow had control over an entire country. If you get the pleasure of viewing any performance of this song, you won’t be disappointed.
Next, we are introduced to George Washington in his thunderous first number “Right Hand Man” which is guaranteed to give you chills in my book. Every Washington I have seen has been different and they have all redefined what it means to be strong and intimidating in their own way, but my GAWD did Kameron Richardson hit it out of the park…we’ll get to that.
“Helpless” tells a love story amidst the chaos… this is when things start to feel so personal. We see sweet little Eliza (SHE IS SO FREAKIN’ CUTE— ARE YOU SERIOUS??) falling head-over-heels for the tomcat Alexander. It was so interesting to see the difference in chemistry between Kendyl Sayuri Yokoyama and Blaine Alden Krauss in the main cast performance versus Kendyl’s chemistry with Nick Sanchez, a Hamilton standby, on the nights I saw them perform. Even though Blaine’s cool kid vibes were reminiscent of Zach’s nonchalant attractiveness (I found myself shook by that fact during his whole performance), Nick and Kendyl’s chemistry was so sweet and I truly believed in their care for each other.
When I see the closeness of the Schuyler sisters and how the story shows how much they care for each other, I always find myself wondering if all the actors even get along. I mean, don’t they have to if they’re touring? Are there tour feuds? Tour romances? I can’t help but wonder who is actually kind in real life…
I should read this book. Add it to the list! I got back into reading recently and I had forgotten how much being someone who reads books means continuously adding to a long list of books you want to read... Anyone else have Amazon wishlists full of books?
TALK ABOUT BLOCKING. If you don’t already know, the blocking for “Helpless” is the same blocking they use for “Satisfied” because they show the same events from another sister’s perspective. And if you just go ahead and jump into Disney+, you can see the amazingness that is the combo of these two songs.
“Satisfied” is indeed one of the best and Lencia Kebede slayed me with her insanely powerful vocal chords. “To your union” and everything afterwards had me gasping for air, clutching my metaphorical pearls. C’mon.
Man, can you imagine your sister secretly being in love with your husband? That would probably suck really bad. 😅 Did Eliza ever find out about that?
“I will never understand you… What are you waiting for?” Ugh. It hurts how much I relate.
Deon’te didn’t play Burr, he WAS Burr. He was honestly meant to play this role. And I now completely understand and empathize with Burr in a way I never did before. Burr is the narrator of this story but he’s also a part of it. The dichotomy was really cool to see live. The performances I saw (thankfully Deon’te was Burr in both performances— PHEW) made it abundantly clear that Hamilton was not only overshadowing Burr, but physically pushing past him in many instances. Each time, Burr’s reaction kinda broke my heart a little bit. I actually wanted him to be able to wait for it and still win, even though I have previously only been annoyed with Burr for continuing to hold onto an obviously unsuccessful philosophy.
“Life doesn’t discriminate
between the sinners and the saints,
it takes and it takes and it takes.”
This show is so progressive, so inclusive, so representative of America now. Lin Manuel Miranda is quoted saying lots about why Hamilton resonates with so many, many times pointing out that the diverse casting helped people connect more with the story in a way that “wouldn't have been there if it was 20 white guys on stage.” The show feels more accessible. More than Congress, more than Hollywood, more than Peoria, Arizona that’s for fucking sure. But it’s hard to ignore the fact that it was 20 white guys 200-something years ago, that were still debating whether people of color were people. This show adds people to the story that were never invited into it to begin with.
“Tomorrow they’re’ll be more of us!” Aghhhh I always forget about this mini heartbreak of a reprise by dead Laurens. This line cuts through me every time. It’s hopeful and yet so sad. (Is this Hadestown?) I hate that the letter informing Hamilton of his best friend’s death also claims that his wish to free slaves dies with him. It is one of the quiet nods to slavery in this non-slavery focused musical.
This song has been my favorite for forever. Have you listened to it yet? Do that now. I’ll wait.
I’ll wait.
I had such a fun time last month seeing 3 different Hamiltons make similar but different character choices, in fun parts like the one below, where Hamilton fangirls about being chosen for the Constitutional Convention.
“Why do you write like you’re running out of time?” Talk about a relatable song for a Gab! This entire number is almost cringey to me because of how much I see myself in it. It’s not like Alexander Hamilton is some sort of untouchable saint. Far from it. There are no definite sinners and saints in this musical (except maybe Eliza but even she is a human person who probably should have just had the lady balls to go up to Alexander herself instead of making her lovestruck sister do it), but I do find it slightly uncomfortable relating more to who many would consider a “sinner.”
Woah. Hamilton declaring “I’ve seen injustice in the world and I’ve corrected it” feels so powerful. He saw the issues and he did something about it. Is it that simple? How do I change the world?
“Why do you always say what you believe?
Every proclamation guarantees free ammunition for your enemies.”
The fact that Hamilton would anonymously publish things and people would still know it’s him is… goals, honestly. To have that distinct of a voice as a writer!
Burr and Hamilton arguing always gets me because I feel like I have this argument all the time.
Hamilton: “Do you support this constitution?”
Burr: “Of course.”
Hamilton: “Then defend it.”
Burr: “And what if you’re backing the wrong horse?”
This is one of those times that I feel like I’m in a movie. One like Easy A, in which the character is living a story similar to the one she is reading in school, that story being the Scarlett Letter. For me, watching the musical live during this time in my life has me pitying and hurting for the Elizas and Burrs in my life. I may not understand standing to the side, but I wish that I could be granted peace of mind. The musical has a reoccurring theme of asking Hamilton when he will be satisfied, when it will finally be enough. And when he lets go of Eliza and Angelica’s hands to make sure he doesn’t throw away his shot at the end of Act 1… damn. It hurts, but it also feels… inevitable.
Lin is a genius. I wish I had learned history through this musical; I would have enjoyed it wayyyy more. When I went to DC a few summers ago, this musical definitely brought life to historical figures I would not have cared about otherwise. Making the cabinet battles rap battles was the best choice. I am giddy and eager to sing along every time these battles come on.
Each cabinet battle I saw had a different dance for the line “Would you like to join us or stay mellow doing whatever the hell it is you do in Monticello?” and, let me tell ya, what a treat! I wonder if each pair of actors playing Jefferson and Hamilton come up with something different. Seriously, so fun!
In the stage musical I saw, kid Phillip did the Naruto run during “Take a Break” and it was hilarious every time.
“Screw your courage to the stinking place!” is a line that stood out to me as weird. I guess the stinking place is… the trash? Or is it the burning place?
The actress who gets to play Peggy AND Maria Reynolds gets the best of both worlds: a cute, silly crowd-pleaser and a sexy, dangerous woman with a killer song “Say No To This.” While watching at home, I couldn’t stop myself from performing this song in my living room in the most dramatic, loud way possible. I’m in love.
I am a big fan of Hamilton cheekily throwing out the phrase “hate the sin love the sinner.” I think this is the only way that this phrase should be used.
“The Room Where It Happens” is another deliciously choreographed performance that begs to be brought alive on the stage.
Finding out how the sausage gets made (at a church) can be a rude awakening and can motivate some people to go vegetarian, but me? I’m an omnivore— through and through— and I am certain that amazing, mouthwatering meats can be made elsewhere. (The metaphor went fun places, huh?) “My God, in God we trust, but we’ll never really know what got discussed!”
A performer that viewers at home don’t get to bask in the full glory of? THE CONDUCTOR. It was so cool sitting in Row 3 (both times) and being able to see how he pushes and pulls the tides like Poseidon.
“You get love for it. You get hate for it. You get nothing if you…
wait for it wait for it wait”
The onstage character of Hamilton has never addressed Burr while he was narrating until now, and it is obvious how much it shocks Burr, who is deeply disturbed by Hamilton’s success alongside his own failures. Like I said, the actor playing Burr WAS Burr. The pain was palpable in a way I prefer over Leslie Odom Jr’s performance.
Also, fun fact: I am a woman! So, I have not been allowed to be in the room where it happens, historically.
Experiencing this story (this poetry, this work of art) in a theater is so much more amazing than watching the recording, but I am still thankful for a taste, Disney+!
This musical has me wanting to learn more about how the government works?!
As I’ve said before, curse words communicate a passion that adds to storytelling. I am definitely bummed that Disney+ censored a couple big moments that curse words gave more power to. (Like in “Washington on Your Side” — shown below)
“One Last Time” is George Washington giving his Farewll Address as he steps down as the first president of the United States. It is also the last time that the actor portraying Washington gets the chance to blow our friggin’ socks off with insanely controlled vocal riffs and a heartbreakingly passionate performance. You know this one’s done right when you’re tearing up by the end.
“I am unconscious of intentional error. I’m never the last too sensible of my defects, not to think it probable that I may have committed many errors.”
When the musical transitions into the “Adams Administration,” King George and Narrator Burr interacting is so funny and different with every pairing! The Burr I saw live was pleasantly surprised by the king’s enthusiasm to see what would happen next and they had a moment of feeling the rhythm together. When the actors and the audience are all having a genuinely fun time, you can feel it in the room. I love it so much.
“As long as he can hold a pen, he’s a threat.” Hamilton or Lin Manuel Miranda? Hehe
I completely understand wanting to be sure you have control over how your story is told. It was probably very anxiety inducing. What are they saying about me? How will they use this against me? What will they try to use it to convince people of?
Wow. Lin-Manuel is an amazingly talented writer and rapper, but it is a whole different experience to listen to this song sung by a Broadway-level singer. Shoutout to the 2 Hamiltons I saw, who both knocked it out of the park! (Let it be known that I still think that Lin plays Hamilton amazingly. What he lacks in vocal range, he makes up for in his emotional range.)
This song really showcases how much Hamilton believed in his way with words and the power of his own voice. He had been able to write his way out of every issue he had faced in his life. It makes perfect sense why he thought his words would bring the solution once again.
“And when my prayers to God were met with indifference,
I picked up a pen— I wrote my own deliverance!”
This song ends with the same vibes as the spooky tune that led Elsa too far in Frozen 2. When Hamilton “overwhelms them with honesty” to protect his legacy, he goes too far, airing information to the whole world that damaged the view of his family. “But not too far, or you’ll be drowned.”
The musical, which has a run-time of 3 hours and relies heavily on songs for most all of the storytelling, suffered many content cuts due to the dense amount of information that needed to be communicated in its stage time. If you’re a super fan like me, you have probably heard the lyrics and full songs that were cut due to time, but one of my favorites is “Congratulations.” This song is an extended version of Angelica’s part in “The Reynold’s Pamphlet” and was actually performed in the linked video with the original cast. I totally understand the decision in cutting songs, but it is really cool to get more of the story and more amazingly written music.
“The Reynolds Pamphlet” paints a portrait of the chaos that ensued upon its publication. This includes a lot of comical bits from characters who are benefitting from Hamilton’s questionable choices or are simply entertained by the drama happening in the colonies. We see the personal reactions of those affected by the publication’s announcement of the “amorous connection” between Alexander Hamilton and Maria Reynolds, including Alexander’s own son Phillip.
This song was a bit anxiety-inducing and a little too familiar. Do I relate to Hamilton once again? Did I choose to share personal information about myself publicly and my life was affected heavily by it?
“You could never be satisfied. God, I hope you’re satisfied.”
I could watch the show a million times and still probably see something new in this number. The amount of blocking amidst the papers flying, lights flashing, different characters being highlighted… There’s definitely some gyrating and humping the floor in the choreography to further illustrate how people gossiped about the letter afterwards.
I think the deleted original segments of “Burn” were heavy-hitting and powerful, but I think the finished version of the song really explains how heartbroken Eliza is and how she feels the best way to respond is by not responding and burning their love letters. Who would want to be written out of the narrative? Not me, said the Gab.
One actor gets the privilege of breaking the audience's hearts twice in one night by playing both John Laurens and Phillip Hamilton, Alexander’s son. The second time is definitely the most devastating, with Phillip picking a fight with a man who is most certainly not a man of honor. He was shot in a duel, even after he does what his father instructed and aimed his gun at the sky.
The ensemble member who played George Eacker in the first performance I saw played Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in the performance I saw with Zach. I can’t tell you how talented I know Dharon Jones is because he was terrifying as George Eacker, hilariously crude as Hercules, and shy and serious as James Madison. I was monstrously impressed. And then, the second performance’s George Eacker, Tyler McKenzie, was less scary and moreso creepily apathetic about taking someone’s life. The character choices just continue to amaze me!!
Phillip’s death scene was literally too much for me when I saw it live the first time. When I watch shows, especially live in the theater, it feels like I am in the story. And the idea of losing my son… it made me disassociate the whole entire next number. I do not even want to imagine, but now I am. THANKS LIN MANUEL.
“It’s Quiet Uptown” has never stood out to me in particular before. I also tend to avoid listening to sad songs like this one on the regular as I am too sensitive for that shit. Now, however, this song feels personal in the way “The Reynold’s Pamphlet” did and I am finding myself listening to it more... It’s almost too specific.
Believe me, I know that organized religion is not everyone’s cup of tea, but I still consider myself a Christian (though I do want to distance myself from the toxic, evangelical Christians) and seeing Hamilton begin to pray in his darkest times is very comforting to me. God is who I’m leaning on as I “work through the unimaginable.”
“I don’t pretend to know the challenges we’re facing.
I know there’s no replacing what we’ve lost and you need time.
But I’m not afraid. I know who I married.”
You may be thinking How did they possibly transition back to anything after this? And they did it— by having Jefferson ask if they can get back to politics and Madison comedically wiping away tears and, with an unsteady voice, pleading, “Yes please!” It’s a great moment when an entire theater is wiping their tears away and laughing at the same time.
Was Burr the first politician to start openly campaigning?? If so, I have another reason to dislike him…
This scene— in which Hamilton publicly shows support of Jefferson’s presidential campaign— is so tense. We see Hamilton, with the power that his hard work and authenticity earned him; we see Jefferson, shocked and thankful for Hamilton’s support; and Burr, completely expecting and relying on Hamilton’s support and coming to the devastating realization that someone he had always considered a friend was now seemingly sabotaging his chance at winning. And this all happens at what is presented as a public forum, so we see Burr painfully trying to hide the betrayal he feels has taken place. “Jefferson has beliefs. Burr has none.”
I had never given “Your Obedient Servant” the time of day, as a song. It always felt like a bit too much to me— until I saw it live. This number is the first time Burr and Hamilton actually communicate directly on the subject of their differences. They send letters back and forth that result in all the information needed for Burr to challenge Hamilton to a duel.
I think it’s absolutely insane that duels were ever legal. Like, you can just shoot people you don’t like and that’s… fine?
Also, I completely forgot that Ariana DeBose was the first “bullet” in the original Broadway cast. The bullet is a huge part of the musical, with the constant references to “not throwing away Hamilton’s shot.”
I need to read Alexander Hamilton’s writing. I saw bits of it on my trip to DC, but Zach and I were the only members of our group that had seen the musical at that point, so I was stuck singing lines from the show whenever we passed a bust of Lafayette or when we visited Washington’s old estate.
The power in Hamilton’s last performance is tangible. “The World Was Wide Enough” takes us into Hamilton’s inner monologue moments before the bullet that ends his life is shot out of Burr’s gun. He asks all the questions he has asked all his life and gives his final speech, as he desperately clings onto every moment he has left to say something meaningful. The person playing “the bullet” grips the invisible death dart with their thumb and index finger, slowly making their way across the stage toward Hamilton as he frantically says all he can.
“Legacy, what is a legacy?
It's planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.”
I came out of the performances realizing how underrated Burr is, but then realized maybe that was not the popular opinion. (Not that I’m used to sharing those lol)
“I survived but I paid for it.” This is what Hamilton knew he would not be able to shake and didn’t want his son to have to carry through his life: the insane heaviness of having taken someone’s life. I can’t imagine.
“Now I’m the villain in your history.” The Burr I saw perform this line was masterful in his delivery. In the original, we see Burr explain, while shell-shocked and numb, that he is now painted in all his mistakes in history books. But in the live performance, I saw Burr hold the same pained expression he had when he learned of Hamilton’s support of Jefferson. He wants to keep up a good face, but his reputation is ruined and his heart is broken.
The last number of the show “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story” has a similar vibe to the opening number, beige outfits and all. We see all the characters reflect on Hamilton’s life, now that we know who they are.
To quote myself when watching through on Disney+, “Washington’s slavery realization was iconic and amazing and should be taught in schools.” Even though the issue of slavery and the founding fathers’ roles in it were not a main topic of the show, I really liked Christopher Jackson’s soundless performance of Washington understanding his part in this issue.
When Eliza begins singing about how she established the first private orphanage in New York City, you have to be asleep to not be crying. “In their eyes, I see you Alexander.”
THE GASP ARE YOU KIDDINGGGG. There is a final gasp to end the show that really needs the context of the entire show to make sense. But the actress in the live performance I saw and Phillipa Soo on Disney+ both make different yet equally impactful choices on the gasp’s delivery.
The bows come right after but I am sobbing and fumbling with my phone wishing the curtain call could last as long as the intermission at least. They deserve me slapping my hands together while sobbing for way longer than this. And I also really want to capture a photo of the cast that had me completely enthralled for 3 hours.
I have a rule when I attend a live show: If I loved it, I start my standing ovation at the beginning of the ensemble’s bows. (“You are always the first to stand” — a quote from an observant Zach.) This rule seemed especially relevant as the ensemble was so intrigul to the show’s cohesiveness and impact. And because I was in the third row, I started the standing ovation.
FIN
That was a lot. I’ll end here. If you made it here, you get a cookie. Thanks for reading!!
🌻ART SHOW & TELL🌻
I was looking through my Rhyme Recycle Bin and I saw this nugget I really liked…
Pray
But only if you
Believe in me too
Stay
But only if you
Actually want to
Don’t give me words
And say to trust you
When even small rain storms
Can rust you
Pray
But only if you
Believe in me
Time for some TLCCC💕
Treating myself to: Dinner at Olive & Ivy.
Listening to: The new Aurora Album!
Crafting: Embroidery! and collaging in my journal
Craving: cold stuff to help me not die in this AZ heat— like Pink Drinks & Macha Lattes.
Caring SO much about: drag shows & live performances! And celebrating my Zachy’s birthday! Happy birthday, Zach!