GALA: 70s TV

Last Saturday night, my school held its annual gala in the transformed school gym to the theme 70s TV Shows. It's funny that  so many of our own parents were not even born in the 70s.

From shows like Mork & Mindy, the Love Boat, Fantasy Island, Little House on the Prairie to Laverne & Shirley, Saturday Night Live, Wonder Woman, and Mash, attendees had an excellent time dressed up in inspired frocks of the day. J and I chose to dress as Mork with rainbow-colored suspenders and striped long sleeve tee. "Nanu! Nanu!"

Gala Fun, y'all!

Happy 50th Month {March 4}

I thought I would sing you a little tune today, "Careless Whisper" by Wham!

As you can tell, J & I had a little fun at this year's St. Paul's Gala.

I feel so unsure
As I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor
As the music dies, something in your eyes
Calls to mind the silver screen
And all its sad good-byes

I'm never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool

Should've known better than to cheat a friend
And waste the chance that I've been given
So I'm never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you

Time can never mend
The careless whispers of a good friend
To the heart and mind
Ignorance is kind
There's no comfort in the truth
Pain is all you'll find

I'm never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool

I should've known better than to cheat a friend
And waste the chance that I've been given
So I'm never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you

Never without your love

Tonight the music seems so loud
I wish that we could lose this crowd
Maybe it's better this way
We'd hurt each other with the things we'd want to say

We could have been so good together
We could have lived this dance forever
But no one's gonna dance with me
Please stay

And I'm never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool

Should've known better than to cheat a friend
And waste the chance that I've been given
So I'm never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you

Now that you're gone
(Now that you're gone) What I did's so wrong, so wrong
That you had to leave me alone

Songwriters: Andrew J. Ridgeley / George Michael

Wham!, y'all!

Happy 50th Month {March 3}

On the 3rd day of my birthday month, my school held its annual Gala in my honor (not really but the party was fun). Set to the theme of Decades of Musical Memories, J and I donned the costumes of 80s favorite duo, Wham! It was a fun night for all.

And to all a good night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#thereal50, y'all!

Painted the Town Green

Last night, J and I had a wonderful time at our annual school's gala at Generations Hall.

Set to the theme, Paint the Town Green, guests wore many shades of my favorite hue. My bow tie in crab print and pocket square in shrimp and martini print are both by NOLA Couture on Magazine Street. My jacket and pants are by Ralph Lauren POLO, of course.

J and I were picked up at home in style by a couple of my favorite parents. Yes! They own a stretch Hummer. It is not a rental. It was a total surprise.

The pre-party began at Swizzle Sticks, one of our favorite bars located in the Loew's Hotel.

After a couple cocktails, pedicabs pedaled us to Generations Hall. More eating, drinking, and dancing to the tunes of the Creole String Beans was fun for all. The LIVE auction of several class items was a hit. 

GALA fun...

Though our creations, Monsieur Baleine and Monsieur Crabe, were not part of the LIVE auction, I am happy to report each brought in $660.00 for a total of $1320.00.... pretty impressive!

After the gala, we ubered to the Rusty Nail and then home safely.

It was another enjoyable night. It is always fun to connect with folks outside of school.

Painted the Town Green, y'all!