2018 Recap
Goodbye 2018, and Hello 2019. Can you believe it’s already 2019, and 20 years ago we were partying like it was 1999 – so crazy! For me, 2018 was just an okay year. Sure, it was filled with a lot of fun moments, but I really didn’t get to soak in a lot of those moments. To be honest I feel like I missed out on a lot of things too. 2018 was a year of struggle for me, for starters my career (or lack there of) was taking me down more than I thought it was. My job changed me from the bubbly happy girl that everyone loved to be around, to someone who lacked confidence, started arguments and genuinely was not happy. My depression from work carried over into my personal life. Honestly, I wasn’t enjoying life and was just going through the days. Thankfully, right before Thanksgiving I started a new position at a new company and I am finally feeling like I am getting back to my high energy bubbly self again.
I am thrilled that 2019 is starting off on a positive note, and cannot wait to see what this year has in store for me. One of my intentions for 2019 is to see the good, therefore I found it only fitting to share with you some of my favorite moments from the past year. Here are 12 of my favorite memories/moments of 2018:
Drove across the Blue Water Bridge, used my passport and tried poutine – all for the first time.
Went to DryBar for the first time, and discovered I love simple ways in my hair.
Went on plenty of amazing icy adventures, and learned that I don\’t need to drive all the way up north to discover plenty of beauty.
Went to the Auto Show for the FIRST TIME EVER – pathetic since I am a Detroiter. The experience was amazing and I cannot wait for the opportunity to go back again.
Driving to Illinois with my boyfriend to spend the day on a steam engine locomotive was probably one of my favorite memories/experiences of the year. This was one of those experiences that I would have probably never done in my life if it wasn\’t for A. He has a love for trains and volunteered to be a medic, and managed to get me on the train as well. People dressed in 1940\’s and 1950\’s clothing and the experience was one of a kind. It\’s definitely something I would love to go back and do again.
Something I really loved about the summer of \’18 was the fact that weekends (and even some week days) were spent out on the water. Even though I can\’t swim I enjoyed kickin\’ it on the boat, dinner, views, sunsets and spending time with good people. I will be honest with you, water adventures did not come without a struggle. If you know me, you know that I love the water and any opportunity to go to the water, be on the water…etc I take it! However, last summer was different – my self-esteem was at an all time low, and my body confidence just wasn\’t there at all. As a result, I missed opportunities to be on the boat – obviously I regret that greatly. However, 2018 has taught me that I can\’t live a life of regret (I mean really who wants to do that?) – instead I decided that I will live 2019 to the fullest and say yes to as many adventures as I can – including ones that require me to be in a bathing suit.
Attended Friendgiving with people I had never met before, and had the best time!
Rode in a dune buggy on the sand dunes for the first time ever and it was so much fun. Also a lot of memories from the dunes that will forever last a lifetime.
Found my faith once again, and learned that I need Jesus in my life. I also discovered that I absolutely love Christian music, especially TobyMac.
My baby turned 6! You guys, I seriously cannot even believe this! Time is flying by with this little one and I need it to SLOW DOWN!
$20 Rush Tickets: Rent
Broadway In Detroit announced today that for all performances of RENT a limited number of main floor seats near the front of the theatre will be available for $20, day of performance only, at the Fisher Theatre box office. RENT, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, is appearing at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre, January 8 – 20, 2019.
OMG OMG You Guys! Looks like Elle Woods is Coming to Detroit! + GIVEAWAY CLOSED
Legally Blonde – The Musical will make its Fox Theatre debut for a limited engagement on Saturday, February 9. As part of the Fox Theatre 2018-19 Theatre Series, the fabulously fun and international award-winning production will perform at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets (starting at $34) are on sale now and can be purchased at 313Presents.com, Little Caesars Arena XFINITY box office and Ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000.
Fox Theatre Series subscription packages and discounts for groups of 10+ are available by calling the Olympia Entertainment Group Sales Department at (313) 471-3099. Subscription packages include savings of up to 20 percent when purchasing three or more Fox Theatre Series titles.
Legally Blonde – The Musical is the ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power! The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be legally blonde and STILL the smartest person in the room. This contemporary, sassy musical moves at a breakneck pace driven by memorable songs and explosive dances. Legally Blonde – The Musical warms the heart by proving that self-discovery can be way too much fun and hilarious to boot.
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down, however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting more serious about his life and attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her ingenuity and charm to get into Harvard too. School begins with endless struggles, but with the help of her new friends, Elle quickly realizes her potential, and her true assets, as she sets out to prove herself to the world and make everyone a believer.
Based on the beloved movie, Legally Blonde – The Musical will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway’s brightest new heroine and, of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser.
“A high-energy… hymn to the glories of girlishness.” – The New York Times
Christmas Church Windows
Church Windows
Ingredients
1 package (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup salted butter
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 bag (10-12 ounces) mini colored marshmallows
1 bag(14 ounces) shredded, sweetened coconut
Directions
1. Melt the chocolate chips and butter in a saucepan that has been placed in a pan of water over love heat (or use a double boiler). Stir until smooth and cool for about 1-2 minutes. Add the nuts and marshmallows and mix to coat.
2. Using wax paper, shape the mixture into three round logs. Roll each log in coconut and shape wrapping firmly in wax paper. Freeze over night. While frozen, slice each log into desired sizes and enjoy.
Coming to Detroit and Giveaway: Rock of Ages
Broadway’s Best Party is turning up the volume to ten! The ROCK OF AGES Tenth Anniversary Tour is blazing across North America and will appear at the Fox Theatre for three appearances from January 18-19, 2019 as part of the Fox Theatre Series. Now is your chance to win a family 4-pack of tickets to see the show on January 18 at 7:30 p.m. Enter below, and good luck!
Tickets (starting at $34) are on sale now and can be purchased at 313Presents.com, Little Caesars Arena XFINITY box office and Ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 7453000.
Fox Theatre Series subscription packages and discounts for groups of 10+ are available by calling the Olympia Entertainment Group Sales Department at (313) 471-3099. Subscription packages include savings of up to 20 percent when purchasing three or more Fox Theatre Series titles.
Nominated for five Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, ROCK OF AGES captures the iconic era that was the big bad 1980s Hollywood. “Know What Love Is,” “Feel the Noise” and “Take Your Best Shot” at one of the Sunset Strip’s last epic venues, a place where the legendary Stacee Jaxx returns to the stage and rock-n-roll dreamers line up to turn their fantasies into reality.
Featuring the music of hit bands such as Styx, Poison, Twisted Sister and Whitesnake among many others, this Tenth Anniversary production features a dynamic new cast revisiting the larger than life characters and exhilarating story that turned ROCK OF AGES into a global phenomenon.
This is one for the ages that will have you singing “Here I Go Again.”
Performance Schedule:
Friday, January 18, 2019 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 19, 2019 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Fashion meets Food 