magic but Real

I started reading and I kept falling asleep. I want to be faithful to blogging for my loyal readers and my own records, but… y a w n

Every once in awhile I have a crazy daydream where I am in a Broadway musical. Even as a chorus member, I would eat up the experience. As a little girl, I had the pleasure of watching my father perform at our local community college in some fantastic shows. I sat in the back with white gloves and conduct the performers or so they tell me as I can't remember. From such shows to road tours of Phantom of the Opera or Crazy for You to Broadway to see Mary Poppins or Miss Siagon, I can’t get enough. Even though the white gloves are a little small and I’ve grow in my understanding of the theatre world, I am taken away by the magic still. The dancing, singing, and costumes blow me away. Of course, I give props to lights, sound and scenery for making the rest seem so flawless and spectacular.

Now, I have heard many times to go after dreams. I believe that. And I do. But just like I think it would be cool to be an astronaut or 4-star chef, I don’t see this daydream becoming a real day job. Yet, I pursue challenges that bring me joy and growth none the less. What happens when I go to Africa (a trip TBD), go back to school, become an inspirational speaker, get married, or author more than a daily blog? Daydreams will turn into realities topped with another layer of the imaginable. These moments will certainly be as magical as a Broadway show. Maybe without the sequins or spike tape, but I’ll still have a cast of characters, a good soundtrack, and lights- flashing, dimming, and whatever I can get for when the sun goes down!

I think of it as I hear the kids say what they want to be when they grow up. I hope Claire becomes a doctor and Julius becomes a pilot. I have no doubt that someone(s) out of 26 kids will change their mind; I wanted to be an accountant or genetic engineer for a while. These are not random dreams but sought after goals.

I really like Katie Melua. There’s a magical life and career. She has a similar sound to Norah Jones or Eva Cassidy. She has a song “My Aphrodisiac is You” which is funny but sexy. The jazzy, minor keys lull me into calm…and probably sleep.