I Like... (and possibly love)... This post-Holiday Season

People dance because dance can change things. One move, can bring people together. One move, can make you believe like there's something more. One move, can set a whole generation free. 

~Step Up 3

 

Going the see the Nutcracker with my niece. Christmas does not feel like Christmas at all when I don't see the Nutcracker. But when I come out of Symphony Hall after witnessing snowflakes, and flowers, and a Dew Drop, and large Mouse King being slain by a doll who cracks nuts for people, the whole world changes and is filled with Christmas magic. That's just how it is for me. 

My brother.  Okay, so he falls into the love category. He's such a joy and a delight.

Guys working on my yard. I mean, my garden. This is one the most beautiful sights in the world. 

 

When you go to the mall to buy your nephew some little Toy Story figurines, and end up buying a velvet sea foam couch as well. 

I always find my favorite things when not looking for them. 

These guys delivered my couch, and I was so happy, because I had this empty space for so long. Then when I shut the door behind them, I heard them imitating my high voice. In other words, making fun of me! Oh well. They didn't smell very good, if they want to be mean.

 

 This book! Virginia's aunt has died, but left her a mysterious package with 13 "little blue envelopes". Each one contains a challenge for her, such as becoming a "mysterious benefactor" by finding a starving artist and giving him/her money, and traveling to Rome to make the "Vestal Virgins" and offering. Her journey is filled with wonder... and magic.

 

This movie! It is a celebration of love, of life, of dance.

I took it home from the library- the source of all my free entertainment- and watched it as soon as I got home. Okay, so I fed the bunny and the kitty first. Then I watched it. Open mouthed. Slack jawed. Then I watched it again! Yes, double feature. Same movie. Only the second time, I danced along. Because it is very hard for me to hear music and not move. 

Last but certainly not least, the glorified yucca, adorned with Christmas ornaments that twinkle merrily in the sun.



"Go see old virgins! Now ask a strange boy out, you shy, retarded thing!"
— Maureen Johnson (13 Little Blue Envelopes)