Life:
Two weeks and I am officially off to the Centennial State. In the meantime, I have been packing, packing, and packing some more. Here is a glimpse of my room. Stressful, I know.
My cat will stay home with my family as she is getting up there in age. Although, I am not sure she is quite ready to say Au Revoir! :(
Music:
Upon request, I will be talking and sharing a bit more about dance and music. I came across a song the other day that I found really beautiful. I love the sound and the lyrics are for those who wait.
Song of the week: To Whom it May Concern by The Civil Wars
"Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one."
~Dr. Seuss
Short Story:
A few days ago, my mother and I ran some errands together. During that time, while in the check-out lane in the grocery store, my mother proceeds to start singing Someone Like You by Adele. Probably one of the funniest moments of my life. An elderly lady behind us asked if she could have some of whatever we had and we told her it was probably just our Bigby coffee finally getting to us. The elderly woman turns around and mutters, "I need to get me some of that." Too funny. Therefore, the artist of the week is:
Artist of the week: Adele
"I don't make music for the eyes, I make music for the ears."
~Adele
This is a group that you can never go wrong with. I haven't met a song by them yet, that I have not liked.
Album of the week: Hello Hurricane by Switchfoot
Fashion:
I love the high-end fashion, but sometimes you have to be practical. Of course, who wouldn't want the designer dress?! In this economy we need to know how to get that designer look for a not-so-designer-price. :)
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White Calvin Klein Blouse: $34.92 Brown, High-Waisted, Alice + Olivia Paula
Pants: $297
White H&M Blouse: $19.99 Brown, High-Waisted, H&M Pants: $24.99
Dance:
It is sad to say that Ethan Stiefel and Angel Corella will be leaving American Ballet Theatre. They will still be very much involved in the dance world, though.
*Ethan Stiefel will be Artistic Director of the New Zealand Ballet after four years as Dean of North Carolina School of the Arts. It will be sad not seeing him on the stage, although I am sure he will be a guest artist in the future. 
The new documentary, First Position, has some critics raving and some critics roaring. I have not yet seen it myself, but I do plan on it in the future. Based on the previews, much of what goes on really is true. In fact, some of these girls stories look truly inspiring. I am excited to see this film.
Not only is this documentary creating a stir, but a young girl, Michaela DePrince, is getting to the core of those who read her story. Born in Sierra Leone, she has overcome all odds and you can read about where she is now. You can find her in the last June/July issue of Teen Vogue or follow this link:
Books:
If you are looking for a romantic novel, continue reading. If you are looking for something inspirational, continue reading. If you are looking for a thriller, continue reading. You should just continue reading.
Romantic Novel(s) of the week: The Christy Miller Series by Robin Jones Gunn
Inspirational Book of the week: Under the Overpass by Mike Yankoski
Thriller Book of the week: Thr3e by Ted Dekker
Movies:
Genre of the week: Romance (Again)
Movie of the week: Jane Eyre-
with Mia Wasikowski
Series of the week: Little Dorrit-
with Matthew Macfadyen
1 Timothy 4:12
XOXO,
Mimi
1 Timothy 4:12
XOXO,
Mimi
