The heat is still beating the sweat out of me and I decided to accept it as a form of detox. It's been a survival summer full of playdates, movies, and high intensity activity. This is our first week back in school and the #lilhooligans have started Kindergarten. Quite the milestone in childhood and a graduation of sorts for parenthood. On the second day I was assured by one of my twins that I did not need to walk him to class. Independence is here, and my role as mama is evolving.
I had these aspirations to write, post and share our summer adventures, but I submitted to just being in the present moment with my golden boys. We kicked the summer off with a trip to Colorado to visit some family. Our niece was graduating high school and looking back she had just been born when me and the hubs started dating. Two decades packed with life lessons. In the midst of it all, summa time I just gotta cut loose.
We partied in Vegas for a Queen's birthday, I met friends at the Queen Mary for a concert with the legendary Erykah Badu and Miguel. War and Leisure has been on loop in my house. Every song gives me those good vibes. Seeing Miguel live intensified those feelings of musical intoxication. I committed early to the Ascension Tour and will be in the audience at the Greek with my man absorbing that velvety voice and sex appeal. Waves got me on another level. I would have liked to hit the J. Cole show and rock with Dua Lipa. IDGAF is anthem for when you've had enough. Bruno, I would have loved to see the 24K Magic Tour but to hold me over I will have to watch you live at the Apollo. Perm is 24K magic to my ears and motivates my body to lay it back till its flat! ;)
Seeing artists live has always been the go to escape for me. I have been fortunate enough to see some greats in my life. Ray Charles and Tina Turner are my headliners. Music and Dance still have a certain effect on me, it tingles all over and has this powerful connection. Today, the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin passed. Her voice and music can easily be recognized in the music of today's artists. She was original, authentic and forever and ever you will stay in my heart. "I say a little prayer for you."- Aretha Franklin