Anything about Everything

  I used to hate looking back on the year before moving to the next one. I think a part of that stemmed from unhealed hurt that I kept avoiding. Getting back into this blog, sharing MY truth, and connecting with so many has been one hell of a ride but it has also helped heal a lot of hurt.  First up, as it happened on the second day of the year.. Mike and I made things official. It may not sound like much to anyone but me, and that’s okay. I spent 8 years in a loop of bad dating stories and was about to give up. Then I met Mike and the rest is history.  Getting back to concerts this year made my music loving heart so happy. Sure, the majority of them happened while I was homeless, but at least I made the best of my situation! Live music does something to my soul that just fills me with joy. Dan and Shay was a top 3 moment this year and I will never forget it.  Traveling to Houston this summer was awesome. I got to know the people I see every week on a deeper level, l...

If you are a human with access to Disney Plus, you are very aware of the newest addition this month - the Broadway production of Hamilton.  I was never really into the idea, even as a history nerd, and where tickets were so difficult to get, I just couldn't understand why there was such a draw to this show. He wasn't even president!  Well.. I have eaten crow and am now obsessed with the show and all the little nuances that go with it. I have been listening to the soundtrack nonstop (yeah, that was a reference...), and often find myself singing something from the show throughout the day.  I am honestly blown away by the incredible work that Lin-Manuel Miranda put into this production and the way it is portrayed. From the cast selection to the music, the set to the costumes - it's a serious stroke of genius. The show is centered around Alexander Hamilton (I am not going to summarize it.. do yourself a favor and sit down for 2 hours and 40 minutes and ENJOY IT!), and his dem...

Day 22 of 30 As we wind down the last week of the May blog challenge, the topics seem to be getting a little more serious and heavy - I will do my best to keep things light and positive - because that's what Anything about Everything was founded on. Today's Discussion: How you've changed in the last 2 years I think this ties in amazingly with the overall energy of this blog. What have you done in the last 2 years to set yourself up for victories?  The last 2 years have been a bit busy for me, with a lot of soul searching and an understanding of what I want out of life. I have overcome some obstacles with ease, while others seemed to be harder than anything I have ever handled in my life. Being raised Catholic certainly helped me get through a lot of the last 2 years. I am not going to get preachy on you, but I know that I was not alone.  I'd say about 2 and a half years ago, I realized that I was in a deep and dark slump that no matter how hard I tried,...