I am so utterly relieved that the holidays are just about behind us... most wonderful time of the year my arse!!!
However, all was not wasted this holiday season because I did finally have the pleasure of catching a live performance of Jersey Boys. You might recall that I mentioned in a post about Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons from way back in February of 2014 that it was my intention to see the show the next time it passed through town, and last night, I did just that. I have to say that, hands down, Jersey Boys has now secured the #1 spot of my all-time favorite musicals. It was truly phenomenal from start to finish, but I had no idea that it had so much foul language and vulgarity... yikes! Regardless, I sat there mesmerized throughout the performance. I laughed quite a bit... I teared up at times. Heck, I even braved the tornadoes that passed through Dallas last night, as well as the flooded streets, because nothing, but nothing, was going to keep me from seeing it. I've already made quite a few posts about Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, so I had to opt for today's tune because it was not one that I have included thus far.
Another holiday tradition for me is to make sure that Angelica, Granny, and De have some type of Christmas celebration full of gifts, surprises, and special treats. Angelica and I have been matched through Big Brothers Big Sisters for going on eight (8) years now. Unfortunately, I was not able to hook up with Angelica & her family before Christmas; so today was the big day! The absolute highlight was helping Granny purchase De's senior class ring. Granny asked me if she could get it engraved on the inside with the words: "Granny's Love". How could I turn down a simple request like that?!?! For a mere additional $8, her engraving wish was granted, and she broke down into tears right there in the store. (I've included some pics below for those of you who have been keeping up with this yearly event.)
Finally, inspired by not only last night's trip to the Winspear Opera House, but also by my outing to see The Brian Setzer Orchestra a few weeks back, I've decided to take myself to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's New Year's Eve performance, which they are advertising as a night of "Viennese-inspired revelry". I was able to score Row A, Seat Number One, in the Orchestra Terrace. Now, before you get all impressed by the location of the aforementioned ticket and wonder how in the world I was able to afford such a seat, might I remind you that one of the benefits of being a "party of one" is that once there are only single seats available, they become substantially discounted; so what was originally a $99 ticket was discounted down to $29 since it was the only remaining spot in said Orchestra Terrace, and I happily snatched it up! Therefore, I will include the tune with which I will be ending 2015 and ringing in 2016 --- behold, Strauss' "On the Beautiful Blue Danube"...
Until next time...
XOXOXO
Anastasia
Ooooooooooh bay-ay-by.
Sweetie pie
Before you say goodbye
Remember if he ever leaves you high and dry
Don't cry alone in pain
Don't ever feel ashamed
If you want me again
Just don't you worry 'bout me.
I love you
No matter what you do
I'll spend my whole life waiting if you want me to.
And if this is goodbye
You know I'd rather die
Then let you see me cry-
'Cause then you'd worry 'bout me.
However, all was not wasted this holiday season because I did finally have the pleasure of catching a live performance of Jersey Boys. You might recall that I mentioned in a post about Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons from way back in February of 2014 that it was my intention to see the show the next time it passed through town, and last night, I did just that. I have to say that, hands down, Jersey Boys has now secured the #1 spot of my all-time favorite musicals. It was truly phenomenal from start to finish, but I had no idea that it had so much foul language and vulgarity... yikes! Regardless, I sat there mesmerized throughout the performance. I laughed quite a bit... I teared up at times. Heck, I even braved the tornadoes that passed through Dallas last night, as well as the flooded streets, because nothing, but nothing, was going to keep me from seeing it. I've already made quite a few posts about Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, so I had to opt for today's tune because it was not one that I have included thus far.
Another holiday tradition for me is to make sure that Angelica, Granny, and De have some type of Christmas celebration full of gifts, surprises, and special treats. Angelica and I have been matched through Big Brothers Big Sisters for going on eight (8) years now. Unfortunately, I was not able to hook up with Angelica & her family before Christmas; so today was the big day! The absolute highlight was helping Granny purchase De's senior class ring. Granny asked me if she could get it engraved on the inside with the words: "Granny's Love". How could I turn down a simple request like that?!?! For a mere additional $8, her engraving wish was granted, and she broke down into tears right there in the store. (I've included some pics below for those of you who have been keeping up with this yearly event.)
(Angelica's treasures from her shopping spree)
(Granny's warm pajamas, which is the only thing she ever requests)
(What De's senior class ring will look like when it arrives in 6 weeks)
(Granny's engraving request)
Until next time...
XOXOXO
Anastasia
Oh I can see
There ain't no room for me-
You're only holding out your heart in sympathy.
If there's another man
Then girl I understand.
Go on and take his hand
And don't you worry 'bout me.
Oh I'll be blue
And I'll be crying too-
But girl you know I only want what's best for you.
What good is all my pride
If our true love has died?
Go on and be his bride
And don't you worry 'bout me.
I'll be strong.
I'll try to carry on.
Although you know it won't be easy when you're gone.
I'll always think of you
The tender love we knew.
But somehow I'll get through
So don't you worry 'bout me.
There ain't no room for me-
You're only holding out your heart in sympathy.
If there's another man
Then girl I understand.
Go on and take his hand
And don't you worry 'bout me.
Oh I'll be blue
And I'll be crying too-
But girl you know I only want what's best for you.
What good is all my pride
If our true love has died?
Go on and be his bride
And don't you worry 'bout me.
I'll be strong.
I'll try to carry on.
Although you know it won't be easy when you're gone.
I'll always think of you
The tender love we knew.
But somehow I'll get through
So don't you worry 'bout me.
Ooooooooooh bay-ay-by.
Sweetie pie
Before you say goodbye
Remember if he ever leaves you high and dry
Don't cry alone in pain
Don't ever feel ashamed
If you want me again
Just don't you worry 'bout me.
I love you
No matter what you do
I'll spend my whole life waiting if you want me to.
And if this is goodbye
You know I'd rather die
Then let you see me cry-
'Cause then you'd worry 'bout me.
I'll be strong.
I'll try to carry on.
Although you know it won't be easy when you're gone.
I'll always think of you
The tender love we knew.
But somehow I'll get through
I'll try to carry on.
Although you know it won't be easy when you're gone.
I'll always think of you
The tender love we knew.
But somehow I'll get through
So don't you worry 'bout me.
