1964 the Tribute

Yesterday I won tickets at work to go see 1964 the Tribute at the Palace Theatre downtown! It was late in the afternoon, and I quckly called Adam to tell him that we were going to the concert that night. I was SO excited. When I was 13/14 years-old I went through this complete Beatles phase and have loved them ever since. We had the best seats...they were loge seats, and we were smack-dab in the middle. We had a little table next to our seat and a menu to order appetizers and drinks from. Granted...everything was rediculously expensive so we passed on the eating at a theatre experience. Donna, a friend of mine from work, won tickets right next to us. Her and her husband came, and it was a fun night for all of us.
I know, I know..talk about the show right? Well, it was AMAZING!!! They sounded and looked just like the Beatles with their mop tops and black suits. They played Can't Buy Me Love, Nowhere Man, Yellow Submarine, 8 Days a Week, and pretty much all the great ones up to 1964. They had great energy and really reached the audience. Now I'll admit...Adam and I were probably some of the youngest people there. It was fun to watch the older generations step back in time and dance like they were in their teens because the band definitly got people up and out of their chairs. It was so fun singing along, clapping, and dancing to these classics. The night was great.
I'd also lilke to put in a little thank you to my husband who isn't really a Beatles fan. He was a good sport and enjoyable even though I know he would've rather gone to the Indians game! Speaking of...there was one guy at the theatre who must have been confused as to were he was spending the evening because he came to the show decked out in Indians gear from head to toe. Adam and I are betting the his wife told him they were going downtown for a "surprise," and he was expecting a night out to the game. He must have definitly been surprised when it wasn't the game! Teehee!

Johnny Appleseed Festival!

Adam and I decided to kick-off Autumn with a fun trip to a festival. Every year Mapleside Farm throws the Johnny Appleseed Festival to begin the season. I guess it's a pretty big deal around here that Johnny Appleseed brought apples to Ohio. Adam and I are still trying to figure out whether this guy really existed or if he's just a tall tale. Either way, we're really excited that they throw a festival every year in his honor because it is a great way to open up fall. We ate yummy apple butter BBQ pork sandwiches, apple fritters, and...nothing says fall like apple cider! There were a lot of booths with crafts and food. We also got to pet an alpaca...a cousin to the llama! Our favorite part had to be the wagon ride through the apple orchards. During a small pause on our ride we found out that although horses have no problem pooping when they walk...they find it impossible to walk and pee. It was so funny to see the reaction of all the kids on the wagon ride when this happened! Nevertheless, it was still romantic going for an autumn hay ride with the love of my life!

Every time the season changes I think, "This is my favorite season!" Honestly though...autumn has to be my favorite. The other seasons had to grow on my before I enjoyed them so much. There is something about autumn though that reminds me of home and warmth. I don't know if its the warm yet vibrant colors of the leaves or if its the smell of cinnamon and apple, but this time of year always helps me to refocus on creating a home full of warmth and love.

Dix & Eaton

Tuesday began my exploration of the world of Dix & Eaton. I have taken a receptionist position with this PR firm and had the opportunity to begin this week. I get to work in downtown Cleveland in one of those tall buildings that looks so important. Coming from a family that stays as far away as possible from downtown "anywhere," I never really expected to work in such a building. I seem to have suddenly fallen into my Dad's world, and it's been quite the experience. When I was a little girl daydreaming about the future, I never quite envisioned a world of paperwork, networking, codes, computers, lunch breaks, attempting to climb the business ladder, and dress slacks. While the "start of something new" (that phrase can never be said or typed without the High School Musical song popping into my head) has been very stressful (not a big surprise since I'm great at making everything more stressful than it needs to be), I have loved every minute of it and feel like I can't soak it up quickly enough. I love being needed and having responsibilities towards others. I feel so blessed to be working for a company that is so willing to help out and be open to new ideas. I have never worked in a place where others have been so eager to reach out towards me and immediately made me feel like part of the team. I have been pleased with the relaxed, but productive environment and feel like it is somewhere where I will be able to develop talents and skills as well as assist others in doing the same. This job is a huge blessing in my life right now, and I am grateful for all the help and support I've received in pursuing it.