Mary Poppins & Giving Back

I absolutely love New York City during the holiday season. Skating at Rockefeller Center, the shops at Bryant Park, the decorated windows at the department stores; it is all so magical. The holidays to me are meant to spend time with friends and family. It's not about the presents to me, it's more about giving to those less fortunate.

Last night I saw Mary Poppins on Broadway with a large crew! First stop was dinner, Market on the West Side, approximately 3 blocks north of my office. I have past if before, but never really noticed it. My dad pointed it out so we said why not. My dish was delicious.

Mark & Bean(Emma)

After dinner we headed over the to theatre located in the heart of Times Square. Seeing the tourists and everyone enjoy the city I call home was great.

I never actually saw the Mary Poppins movie; therefore I had no idea what to expect. It was by far one of my favorite Broadway shows to date. The singing, dancing, and set was spectacular.

It was a great evening with family and friends!

This am I was up early and at the soup kitchen around the corner from my by 6:30am. I am fortunate to live in a wonderful city, have a roof over my head, have food on the table, have a job, etc. There are so many people less fortunate than me that giving back puts a smile not only on their face, but mine as well. We served breakfast this morning and I will be serving dinner two nights this week! Having the kitchen around the corner is great.

I am looking forward to dinner tonight with great friends!



Priscilla, Priscilla, Priscilla

Big City Broadway Show:

Wednesday night I received a BBM from my good friend Leanna inviting me to see Priscilla Queen of the Desert on Friday night, her mom won the tickets at a Raffle. Having heard the wonderful reviews I jumped at the opportunity to not only see the show, but spend time with her as well. We decided we would meet at the theatre around 7:45pm. I could barely contain my excitement by the time rolled around to see the show.

While I was waiting for her, an older women was standing in front of me and she mentioned to her friend this is her 7th, yes I said 7th time seeing the show and she said each time it gets better. How could you see the same show 7 times I wondered. Well I will tell you how, that was hands down the best show I have seen on Broadway and I have seen quiet a few. The costumes and the set design were truly amazing, along with each and every actress. You could easily sing along to almost every song and believe me its a dance in your seat kind of show.

I give this 5 Stars and recommend that each and everyone of you who reads this: Don't walk, Run to TKTS or the Box Office and purchase tickets ASAP.