It’s All About The Story

I discovered this musical on Prime Video and thought I’d give it a watch. I’ve seen some other filmed stage performances before that are a bit wonky and wasn’t done by someone who understood the difference of watching a theatrical performance from the lens of a film audience, but this one was really well done. You were able to see the full stage at times to see the ensemble and set as well as the different interactions between characters. The music left me wondering. There were a few songs that I loved and thought were well written while others I felt like they were just trying to figure out how to make the exposition more interesting by putting it to music. The actors sang well, but the lyrics weren’t always as inspiring as other musicals I’ve heard. Where the music was lacking, the script was well done. I felt like it embraced the beloved story and characters while being its own unique telling of the story.  A few other highlights I loved were: Mr. Darcy's songs, which were my fa...

As a person and as a writer, I was definitely impacted by what transpired over the last year. I found myself in survival mode, doing what I had to in order to eat, sleep, and have a place to live. My mental and physical health were just a few of the casualties. My writing was too. Part of being able to write for me is being in a good place mentally and having adventures that inspire me. Although really nothing has changed from December 2020 and January 2021, we are definitely in a different place than we were at the beginning of COVID. So I made a bucket list. I’m tired of using self-isolation as an excuse not to have fun and do whatever I need to to stay healthy. Of course, this looks different from a safety perspective, but is still possible. I’m just going to have to be more creative. And I’m going to share my journey with you! 1. Read as many books as possible, or at least 52. 2. Try 52 new recipes. 3. Complete 52 photo shoots. 4. Go on a physical trip. 5. Complete listening to 10 ...