This past Saturday my girlfriend and I saw the musical Wicked. It had come here a few years ago, but I never saw it, and I’ve regretted it ever since. I tried to read the book a few times and I just couldn’t get into it so I think that’s why I was never interested in seeing it the first time it came. After hearing the amazing reviews, I made a decision that whenever it was coming to Vancouver next, I would see it. It did not disappoint!!!! From the opening scene of the monkeys, I was mesmerized. I love the spin of the “bad witch”. I like that there’s a back story and that there’s more than meets the eye.

I could totally relate to Elphaba’s character and how she felt like she didn’t belong at school. I liked that she didn’t change herself, despite Glinda’s best efforts. She stayed true to herself and stood by her convictions. I liked that one of the themes explored was that true beauty is not the conventional beauty that society portrays, rather it’s in the eye of the beholder. One of my favourite lines is when Fiyero tells Elphaba: “BUT YOU’VE GOT ME SEEING THROUGH DIFFERENT EYES”. He’s looking at her soul, her spirit, not her outward appearance, but her beauty within. He loves that she fights for what she believes in. In the end isn’t that what love is all about!?!?!? Loving the person for who they really are. Sure physical beauty may attract to the person initially but if there’s got to be a bigger connection. Elphaba shows us that it’s what on the inside that counts!!!!!

I could go on and on but I wouldn’t want to spoil it if you haven’t seen it. I definitely will be seeing this musical again and bringing my family this time.

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This Sunday I had plans to go for High Tea with a good friend, but she and her family were sicker than dogs this week so that had to be postponed. Instead my husband decided to get a sitter and we headed to the mall for an impromptu coffee date. It’s extremely rare that we ever get a chance to run errands just the two of us. What a nice treat. We got coffee and had something to eat at the food court, and then we just putzed around the mall. I took a look at some cameras as in the Spring we will be purchasing a new one!!!! I can’t wait for a camera that takes better, faster pictures. Then we headed grocery shopping, exciting, yes I know, but hey any parents out there will understand how nice it is to just get groceries in peace. Anyways that was our date, although short, it was still nice to just have a few hours to ourselves. Below is what I wore. I’m absolutely in love with this quilted purse from J Crew. It reminds me of Chanel, but much more affordable. ( I apologize for how tired I look in these pictures. These were taken on Monday after a rather challenging end to Sunday.)

Sweater & Shirt (Gap). Blazer (Banana Republic). Jeans (J Brand c/o Aritzia). Boots (Browns). Purse (J Crew).

It’s that time of the week for my link up. Thank you to all 95 of you fabulous ladies who linked up last week!!!! A great turn out. THANK YOU!!!!!!! If you are interested in co-hosting I have spots open starting March 27. Please email me at vodkainfusedlemonade@gmail.com. If you’ve already co-hosted and would like to again, don’t hesitate to email me.