susan_jordan

I don't have many regrets in my life but a moment in my life that I'd love to re-live was being in Manhattan. My friends and I visited the Big Apple last September and I loved the vibrancy and energy of the city. The weather was fabulous and I remember taking in the sights and sounds while I sighed a sigh of content thinking to myself "I'm in Manhattan!!!" Maybe for many, it's not a huge ordeal... but I'm a huge Sex and The City fan and being in the city where the show was filmed was a huge treat. I'm a city girl at heart and unfortunately live in the suburbs.

A bit of drama escalated in NY between some friends so unfortunately I didn't get to appreciate the city to the full extent that I wanted to, but it was still a memorable moment. Sitting in Times Square watching the lights at night.
A great night!

So, it's November 1st.

I've had a rough few months regarding relationships and work. However, I do feel optimistic about it being a new month. I'm glad to say that October is done with. Last night, my initial plan of giving out candies to trick-or-treaters and watching a scary movie on the tube with my mom got changed. Some relatives invited themselves over to play cards with her. I hadn't made any plans as my mom didn't want to spend Halloween by herself giving out candy, so I had nothing to do. I sure didn't care to watch a bunch of old peeps play card games. Lucky for me, my best friend called me and had nothing to do so I ventured over to her apartment and gouged on chips and home-made guacamole while watching Sex and The City episodes (I finally convinced my best friend to watch the show and now she's hooked!), plus I don't mind watching repeats.

I woke up this morning and decided I should put in some much needed exercise. What is it about working out on the 1st of the month? Does it just give hope that this will be the month that I finally commit and stick to work-out routine? Here's to hoping.

After working out, I had the dreadful task of straightening my hair (which is naturally curly) but this is the routine I must stick to as this is my "new look" for the next few months.

My mom invited me to go watch "This Is It" the Michael Jackson footage for his tour that never happened due to his passing (R.I.P KING OF POP). She knew I wasn't having the best of days and wanted to cheer me up. So after a bit of contemplation, I figured "Why not?". Picked up my auntie and we headed to the theater.

I wasn't sure of what to expect but I was happy to have viewed it. If you are not a genuine Michael Jackson fan than, I strongly don't recommend to watch it. But for those who do want to take in every moment of live performance, great music and little quirks about Micheal prepping for a show...than this is for you!

It's clear Michael is a perfectionist (it's probably the Virgo in him) as he has detailed specifications of what he needs. He's so polite and genuine when dealing with the sound stage staff, and dancers. Yet, when it's time to get things done, he doesn't play around. I was constantly reminded of songs I forgot about and you'd never know he was 50 yrs old as he can still kick it with the young bucks who dance as back-up.

I am glad I went to see it...the company, the november air and the memories of Michael lifted my spirits.

It's that time of year again...HALLOWEEN!

Growing up, I used to LOVE Halloween. I'm not sure if it was my fascination with scary movies or the cool crispness of Autumn, but something about Halloween always gave me excitement. Oh, how I loved dressing up, painting my face and pretending to be somebody else. For one night, you could be whoever you wanted to be. My sister and brother would get all amped up about what streets we were going to cover first. It was a night where you could wander the streets in the dark and getting free candy. What's not to love?

But as I grew up I started losing interest in it. Don't get me wrong, there was always this little yearning inside that got me excited as I loved watching the FearFest specials on tv leading up to Halloween night. It's just that I was going through some spiritual changes and started wondering if I was going against my beliefs in celebrating Halloween. Some would say it's harmless, some would say it's the devil's holiday. So for a few years, I didn't really acknowledge it. I thought if I had kids than I'd celebrating Halloween would be a no-no.

But I see it differently now...it is what you make it to be. I'm not one to purchase a oujia board or start a seance. But there's a little magical mist in there on Halloween night that I rather enjoy. So tonight, I'll be handing out candies, watching Halloween Trilogies and making the most of my night.

Have a safe and happy Halloween everybody!