Cirque du Soleil

Over 25 years of wishing I could see Cirque du Soleil live. A dream come true thanks to BroadPath and a certain senior manager who can’t possibly understand the gravity of my appreciation and complete awe that this finally came true.

I have been off and on crying and I’m pretty sure Don thinks I’m nuts.

Live singing and music and just completely amazing acrobatics and… and… and…

For years I had rented Cirque du Soleil from the local gas station down the road. Every couple of weeks I’d spend a couple dollars on a VHS (yes I said! VHS!) and watch Alegria. My all time favorite; and the one I’m most familiar with. If I owned the video or soundtrack on something other than digital media, I’m sure I would have worn them both out. I can hear the music play in my head and its been well over 25 years since I’ve rented it or seen it.

Something about it just makes me feel hopeful, in awe, free. I picture being stuck in a muddy gross pen with bad smells and then switching to a beautiful field with the sun and fresh air. I equate it to the scene in the sound of music when she starts singing – THE HILLLLLLLLLLLLLLS are alive….. with the sound of muuuuuuusic!. LOL – I know, I don’t care. This is my bucket list, my feelings. You feel what you want to. Its just what does it for me!

If I remember correctly – I wasn’t supposed to be taking pictures. But, I’ll be damned if I wasn’t going to get some after wanting to see them as long as I have.

The entire show was amazing. The work, effort and live singing and swinging – was absolutely astounding. You might think I’m crazy, or cant see what I see in the performance. It’s okay! Because this is MY bucket list. Go make your own:) the sky is the limit! You might not make them all – but don’t sell yourself short! I never imagined I’d EVER get to see this! – Next one I want to see is the Blue Man Group!