Beauty and the Beast

I just so happen to be a big fan of Beauty and the Beast. It also just so happens that Bountiful did Beauty and the Beast this year. I went Monday, Thursday and Saturday matinee. And, yes, I could have seen it more. I loved it! I have never wished so bad that I had done musical.. sigh.. I'll just enjoy the shows:)

So.. Thursday when I went I wore my belle dress. Colton (the beast) told me to wear it and I promised I would. So.. I wore it. Yes, little girls came up to me before the show to just say hi. I wore my sweater to detract from exactly this attention but, alas, that failed. Oh well, it was fun! I'll take any excuse to wear that dress. I'm obsessed. Because I wore it Colton told me I could get my picture with him so here we are-


Chelsea (Belle) was fabulous!! Her voice is so incredible. loved it.


Ahh. The best picture of the night:) Beauty and the Beast

mechale lauren

Just for Today

Lets face it. I'm completely overwhelmed. I'm so ready for this week to be over. But I have to keep reminding myself to just take it a day at a time and remember the sage advice from an Ann Lander column. Just For Today-

Just for today I will live through the next 12 hours and not tackle my whole life's problems at once.

Just for today I will improve my mind. I will learn something useful. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.

Just for today I will be agreeable, I will look my best, speak in a well-modulated voice, be courteous and considerate.

Just for today I will not find fault with friend, relative or colleague. I will not try to change or improve anyone but myself.

Just for today I will have a program. I might not follow it exactly, but I will have it. I will save myself from two enemies — hurry and indecision.

Just for today I will exercise my character in three ways. I will do a good turn and keep it a secret. If anyone finds out, it won't count.

Just for today I will do two things I don't want to do, just for exercise.

Just for today I will be unafraid. Especially will I be unafraid to enjoy what is beautiful and believe that as I give to the world, the world will give to me.

And allow me to add- Just for today I will take a deep breath and realize that I can do it.

mechale lauren