I have been working on this post for almost a month now, filling it with wonderful words and thoughtful phrases. I poured my feelings into it to let the reader know how much I truly love. How deeply I feel. The time and energy I expend...all the Heathery things you've come to know and expect. It all started to look the same to me- the same old stuff. So I erased that sucker and here's what's left.
Life Through Paisley Glasses
A positive view of life through the eyes of a girl who loves life, family, joy, friends, Disney and paisleys.
Monday, October 28, 2024
Do You Really Though?
Thursday, September 19, 2024
MAGIC of GIANT Proportions
Me and my giant, Bumblebee |
You know those moments in life when everything just seems to come together and you're amazed that everything could have been orchestrated that perfectly? There are more moments like these than we realize-I mean getting home safely every day in this insane world is pretty magical if you ask me, but there are stand outs that need to be acknowledged as well. I mentioned in my last post that I was going to share...and it's time!
I have never been to Colorado. Things kept whispering to us that we needed to plan an adventure there, so we got to work setting up a last minute trip before I went back to work at my school. Things seemed to fall into place quickly and rather easily, so Chad and I were looking forward to it. We had several activities lined up, and we were excited to see somewhere new.
You know how I am about dimes. Before we even checked our bags I had found two dimes and a penny, and I felt this was a great start. Our flight went well, even through turbulence, and we arrived in Denver after a huge rainstorm-their first in weeks, and one that helped quell some raging wild fires there.
While we rode the shuttle to the car rental place, my daughter Meghan let me know that one of our favorite bands, one we know and call our friends, was IN Colorado Springs to give a concert and help debut the new Ford Amphitheater there. MAGIC GIANT was opening with OneRepublic and they were giving away some tickets on Instagram!!!https://www.fordamphitheater.live/venue-info/ |
I messaged Magic Giant and so did Meghan, and then Chad and I went along our way (crossing our fingers) in absolute awe of the Colorado beauty we were in. After a fresh rainstorm, it smelled heavenly and looked so green and lush. Our hotel was lovely, surrounded in forest and green. We went towards Old Colorado Springs and spent the evening in the charm of it all. It was just beautiful. I mean absolutely breath taking and every kind of terrain you'd imagine all around us in vivid colors. We went to bed that night just stunned at the beauty we were in, and excited for all the places we were going to adventure to.
In one of the store fronts in Old Colorado Springs. |
Had to take a picture of this because it reminded me of my Jennifer. |
Not to bore with travel logs, but the next day Chad and I headed out to Garden of the Gods. That in and of itself is absolutely stunning.. Rock formations shot out of the ground in every direction, forming wonderful feasts for the eye. Everywhere we looked there was something beautiful. Just glorious. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and again marveled at the astonishing beauty of it all.
By 4pm, the ticket giveaway was over. To be honest, I felt so special and loved that Magic Giant had even found the time to say hi to us, and that was enough for me. But as we were hiking by a stream, my notifications went off and we found we had tickets for that night (August 10). They asked if we thought we could make it. I was thrilled as we flew to the hotel to freshen up and get to the venue. I was so excited to see everyone from Magic Giant and so grateful they had pulled strings to get us there. I hadn't expected it, and I was so very surprised and pleased.
You have to understand that Magic Giant really is magic. They have amazing, uplifting, happy music. Their spirits are just wonderful to be around. Every one of them in the band and crew are just lovely humans. Meghan met them at a music camp that changed her life and saved her life and soul. Literally. They are magic. They reach people. I got to meet them last year and I did not want the time with them to end. 🎵I know I know, that we're all pretending, this night is never ending🎶 They just make the world feel good and their light gives so much hope. They are incredible individually, and as a whole. I can't describe the feeling you get just being in their presence and being able to soak up their energy and love. So this was big. I couldn't wait for Chad to meet them after the show.
When we got to the box office, our tickets were there. I honestly was so excited to have them and figured we'd be on the lawn taking it all in. When we opened the envelope, I almost fell down. 14th row!!!! Right in front of the stage. It made me cry. I felt so blessed. I was very happy to be able to catch Austy and Zang before he show to profess my immense gratitude. I know they had to work to get that done for us. And they were just gracious. They said it was their pleasure, and thanked US for making time for them! My word. I am still humbled.
That's me!!!!!!!!!! |
And the concert. Oh, the concert!!!! It was magnificent! I knew every word. I sang and danced and even cried a little. It was truly magical. They put on an incredible show. The talent is unreal. The feeling you get watching them in unbeatable.
The incredible band. Just amazing people. |
https://www.onerepublic.com/ |