So I'm looking for entries from 10 years ago and I used to write a lot. I miss that. I kind of have my WordPress arranged so that it's kind of similar to posting here, but I just don't do it as often as I should. I'm going to call that a 2020 goal. And this is what I wrote on December 4, 2009, well, just the subject line:

this latest randy interview is absolutely killing me.

I have no idea what interview it was. I didn't link it. I guess I was just talking about the comment? I miss this. I miss being obsessed with something? I'm fixated on things. I'm very much on the pulse of all things theater. I'm more outspoken about adoption and adoption issues and adoptees. I'm more vocal about seeing diversity in the theater. At 24, I don't think I would've been capable of doing any of these things unless it was under lock and key here in this journal.

I didn't do an end of the year review last year, but I'm going to attempt to do one this year! And an end of the decade review? That's what LiveJournal is for. I can just sift through 10 years of memories with a little bit of reading.

Um, what else? Went to New York this year? I want to blog about that, too. Saw the following shows:

-Hadestown
-Little Shop of Horrors (2x)
-Betrayal
-Soft Power
-Cyrano
-Moulin Rouge

That's all I've got! Nice little trip down memory lane.

It's been so long since I've been over here to write something. I still miss it something fierce, but it's hard to stick with it when everyone is spread out. I'm in the middle of my recap 2016 project like I try to do every year. Failed on 2015, but trying to do something with 2016. Despite it being a REALLY, REALLY SHITTY YEAR for America, I did have a great personal year. Went to WonderCon and ComicCon for the first time. I'm an addict now. Went to a ton of theater. Got to travel with some of my favorite people and LJers and see some of them not only once, or twice, BUT THRICE. It happens so rarely, but it sure felt good. Went to New York to see Hamilton. Did some solo traveling in Washington D.C. Took a train more times on the east coast than I have my entire life. Planned a last minute holiday trip to Vegas. I had so much fun. I can't wait to share it all. Probably on my site! Need to get that going. I also do YouTube now. Yep. That's a thing that I do. You can find the link here. Just filled with a lot of gratitude this year that I was able to do the things that I did and that I had great company to share it with be it with friends, family, or by myself. I feel really lucky to have that. I'll leave you with some preview photos. Hope everyone's doing well!

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Oh, hi, LiveJournal. It's been a minute, hasn't it? Everyone's just kind of all over the place and I utilize all kinds of social media that I haven't revisited my old haunts. But I wanted to today! I really want to try to get into the habit of writing. I need to start posting on my site more and start using that. If you want to follow me over there, that's where I'll be! I'll provide the link at the bottom. For now, let's talk about Mother's Day. Every year, I try to take my mom somewhere new, somewhere nice. And we've never been to The Melting Pot before so we decided to give that a shot. There used to be one closer to us in Pasadena and we've never been there so we went to the one over in Thousand Oaks. They were open for lunch for the day, which works for my mom since we both like just going out for lunch and hanging out in the afternoon. Besides, Game of Thrones was on in the afternoon.

( Warning: Food Photos. You'll be hungry after viewing.Collapse )

Never been to Melting Pot before and I walked away pretty pleased. Yes, it's expensive. I think my brain temporarily short-circuited after looking at the bill because I couldn't figure out the tip to add. As we drove away from the restaurant, I realized that I had been short on the tip, and felt incredibly guilty. The little devil on my shoulder said, "It's okay. You'll never go back. Just leave." The bigger angel on my shoulder said, "Are you fucking crazy? Why would you do that to someone? CALL THEM WHEN YOU GET HOME." What did I end up doing? I called them when I got home to add to the tip. I'm not that terrible.

But I pay for the experience to dip things. I love fondue. There aren't restaurants that cater specifically to the idea of fondue and I love it. Everything tasted fresh. The chicken and steak were my favorite parts of the entree. The chocolate was fantastic. How could it not be? The girl at the front desk was adorable. Our server was really, really great. Everyone seemed discombobulated that it was lunch and not dinner since they're usually only open for dinner. We were greeted with a, "I hope you're having a great night." They were charming errors. No complaints here and my mother still talks about what a wonderful experience she had. So we're looking forward to going back! Hope other celebrants had wonderful days, as well.

I can't say with confidence that I'll post here regularly at all, but I am looking to reengage my site and considering an interview part of the site that'll feature different artists that I admire. I've purchased a lot over pop art over the years and there are some talented artists that definitely need to be featured somewhere. That's in the works! For now, visit aimeecurameng.com to see what I'm up to and my recaps from events I've been to last year. Until next time, LJ!

From the second New Kids on the Block tour in Anaheim, CA.