Switchin' it up

Wha?? Two blogs in one week? Shocking, I know.


.. but  what can you say... when you're in it, you're in it.

All my posts have been updates on my life. Sure, that's exciting. But what about updates on new things I like? Things that make me happy? New trends I've been watching?

yaaaa, now you're with me. Okay. So this blog is a teeny window to my mind. I believe in putting things into the universe; if you put them into the world.  So why not share the things that make me happy with the world? Ya, good plan.

things that make Annie happy:

1) Anthropologie "Georgina" duvet cover... aka sleeping on a CLOUD.

Heaven

Ummmm If I were to CREATE a bed, an 'Annie' bed, THIS would be it. Flowers, texture, love... it's got it all. Granted, it'd be a couple hundred less dollars. But still.... this is a cloud. This is a dream. This  makes me happy. I will make this bedspread, and I will swan dive into every morning.

...yup.






I mean... c'mon...











2) ZUMBA certified!

I've been pretty into Zumba for a while, and it turns out it's
pretty easy to get certified as a teacher! You schedule a certification date and they send you DVDS, program language, etc... you get all the new
Zumba moves for a year!

... and guess what... my daddy sponsored me!!! For my birthday, he essentially sponsored me so I can get certified. I hope to then freelance with gyms around the area... how fun!! (and lucrative.)


3) Hats.

I've never been a hat person. Ever. I like them, sure. But for some reason they never look quite as good on me as I want them to. NOT this time. I am SO for the floppy hat trend. SO down.

 I don't even mind if I never wear one- what matters is when I walk the streets of New York, every which way I watch the wrap dresses gently sway, listen to the autumnal boots click clack behind me, and the hats... oh, the hats.  preferably in a deep wine, or dark rust.

Add a feather around the brim, and I'm SOLD.


4) Movies!!

I am pretty sure I was hiding under a rock for a solid 12 years, because I've managed to miss ALL of the classic movies. Godfather? Haven't seen it. Indiana Jones? Nope. Forrest Gump? Nada. So I'm making it a mission to be more up to date in the cinema world. Why? Because I love them! I. love. them.

Recent loves?


... I first saw this movie the same week that two of my close friends, two separate couples  got engaged. AND the lead character's name is Annie.

Coincidence? I. think. NOT.


If you haven't seen it, see it. Funny.

Goal: Watch them movies. Watch, watch, watch.




5) Cy Twombly

Yup. Cy.

 My mom turned me on to Twombly's work, and I can't get enough. Instead of buying art when I needed to decorate my walls, my poor artist sensibilities decided to create some pieces. As an homage, I decided to make some pieces inspired by Twombly. His  deconstructed flower pieces get me every time.

The inspiration for my wall art

Even in picking pictures for my blog, I can't choose just one.








Goal: Buy an original Cy Twombly. Monet? Van Gogh? Ehhh
maybe later. Cy? Yaa, that'll be the first purchase.













There. 5 things Annie loves. This should be like Ellen, or Oprah. I should give away cars and trips to Australia. Or at least this article should get some sort of award. Clearly, my journalistic skills are deserving of merit.

And, just because I'm on a high... here's a 6th one. Enjoy.

This is clearly me. As a child.

... and as an adult.

Movin' on up!

Phew! Ready for a big update?


Well that  was fun! My show opened and closed and was amazing. The original Broadway directors and Producers came to see it, too! Pretty great. The artistic director and music director asked me to come back- nay, demanded. Their season coming up includes 'Lend Me a Tenor' and 'Secret Garden,' which  are pretty good shows for me, so we'll see.



My step-mom Jennifer was in town for an event her father was throwing the next day. She flew in, raced through Grand Central, and made it on a train to white plains with two minutes to spare. Amazing, right? What a terrific audience...




It. gets. BETTER!!!! I knew my New-York-family Leah was coming, and I was already was grateful. To the moon grateful. But then, I found out... my cousin SUE FLEW IN FROM CHICAGO!!! Can you believe it? She texted me at intermission and I just about lost it. I could not be more amazed, more flabbergasted, more honored. It made my week.

The lobby... oh, you know. SWANKY. 

In other news.... (drum roll pleeeease....)

...I'm moving!


To 41st and 10th! In the heart of it all! I took a class with a casting director and met my friend, Andrew. He and I got along great, and have stayed close. His roommate is going on the 'Bring it On' National Tour, and he needs to fill her spot!

I've had my mind open to moving for a while, and this seems like the perfect opportunity. 43rd floor, 24 hour doorman, laundry, gym, 360 degree rooftop view... for what I'm paying now.

Big. Tall. Mine. 

... ummm YES PLEASE.

 Life's a changin' and I'm excited to see where it goes!

There! In the center! I'M GOING TO LIVE THERE!