I heard that the broadway musical "Wicked" is magical and a must see. In March we tried to get tickets for a May showing but they were sold out. Now I am waiting for next May's tickets to go on sale. A few weeks ago at a yard sale I picked up the book from which the musical was inspired. I am a hundred pages in and feel like I am 300 pages deep. The book is filled with astonishing details and such imaginative words. I love the way the author, Gregory Maguire, has given a voice to the Wicked Witch of the West; where she has come from, why her skin is green, and who she really is. This is definitely a "can't put it down" book. "The Wizard of Oz" has been a childhood memory for many people for many years. In 1900 Lyman Frank Baum wrote the original "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and in 1939 Judy Garland graced the screen as Dorothy Gale. 95 years later Maguire twists the story around and shows the world a new side of Oz. He makes his reader feel a connection towards the vixen who has been hated for so many years after keeping our little Dorothy captive in her castle.

I know that Maguire has great inspiration from the orginal "Oz", but what made him want to give the green-skinned witch a voice? Some might question why he is giving evil a voice and wonder why we should listen to her side of the story. So far I have discovered that everyone deserves to be heard, no matter how green their skin is. Every child deserves a chance in this world no matter where they were raised or how much money their family has. I will continue on through the magical pages and dare to step inside "The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West"

"Eat, Pray, Love."

I have just finished reading "Eat, Pray, Love." and I must say that I miss Elizabeth Gilbert (the author). I feel as though I am without a good friend; someone to listen to and someone who was listening to me. My heart and soul wanted to cry as I turned to the very last page. Gilbert has opened my eyes, soul, heart, and mind to a much bigger world. She has taught me how to see things through a different light. I am still learning and growing myself and wouldn't dare compare my life to what Gilbert has gone through. However, she puts in perspective every day life situations that should not be so difficult to deal with. I have found respect in letting things roll off my shoulders and whatever will be, will be.

I know in the previous blog I have written about my sister and how we have not spoken in some time. I have written about how I want to know if we will reconcile and I want to know if she cares about me. But it has to play out as it will. Although it pains me at times to wonder why it happened, I have to know that it happened for a reason and to just let it be. I am at peace with past drama and hatred. I can only look forward.












Happy Birthday Babe! 5/15

Mother's Day Scrapbook!!

Here are a few pages from the scrapbook I made for my mom for her Mother's Day gift. She loved it and knew that I put a lot of work and love into it. I loved it so much myself that it was almost added to my collection instead! But I knew how much more she would love it as a gift. But now I get to look at it every time I visit her! Although there were some tears along the way, I had fun putting it together. I cherish those special moments with my sisters when we were younger, especially since we are not as close now as we were then. This was my first time using stamps in my scrapbook...I can't wait to get more! I bought the clear stamps with an acrylic block (I have never seen stamps like this before) and I have to say that they were simple to use and very easy to clean.

Happy Scrapbooking!