While last week was very busy, this week is only somewhat busy. It feels more balanced while still giving me things to look forward to and I’m liking it.
Admittedly, I am part of the raging fandom that is the Fourth Wing/Empyrean series. I live for the romantasy. I get lost in fan theories. I post my own takes on social media. The 3rd book in the series came out last week and tickets to all release parties/events sold out months ago. But then a friend could no longer attend the launch event on Friday with the book’s author – moderated by Olympic medalist and absolute icon Laurie Hernandez – and I snapped up her ticket. It was so much fun. I loved being in a packed theater with fellow book nerds. I loved getting a signed copy. I loved learning that Laurie Hernandez is a total kindred spirit. I loved fully embracing the fandom itself. I loved the triple wine I brought to my seat. It was an EVENT and I’m so glad I went.
Shawn and Kathleen recently bought a house and we got to see it on Saturday. It is such a cool home with so much gorgeous original detail. I am so happy for them…and I’m so happy for us because while it’s a whole dang house like you only envision in the burbs, it’s still in their same Bronx neighborhood – technically still NYC – and a hop skip and a jump away from us.
For his big Xmas gift, I got Albert (and me) tickets to Candlelight Concerts. A friend had gone to one and after seeing the post in her IG stories, I looked them up. From then on, I was constantly served ads…and it worked. The concerts allow you to enjoy live strings music while surrounded by hundreds of candles. They have classical options, but I think the most interesting are their more unique musical stylings. They take on The Beatles, Ed Sheeran, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Queen, or, in our case, a mix of hip hop. The music was fabulous and the experience A+.
Peaches to Apples 