All Bow Down.... Mrs. Carter World Tour

Yeah, I think it is safe to say this past weekend topped my summer thus far. The world is aware of my love for Queen Bey, so you can only imagine how quickly my emotions got out of hand as my sister and I headed towards the stage (because somehow... we lucked out with floor seats). Yes- I cried. Before the show even started. Needless to say, B outdid herself once again. I will NEVER forget this past weekend in Dallas. And you better believe I am finding a way back there on December 9th when she comes back. Although the whole concert was an emotional high, I'd have to say my favorite moments of the night were when she sang Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You and of course when she flew to her second stage to perform Love On Top, Survivor and Halo. Here are some of the photos and videos of the night that I can honestly say will probably top my wedding night.

Art in Motion

Like I said before, one of my favorite choreographers is Emily Shock. If you didn't know what I meant by "her musicality is out of this world", watch this. I think I've watched it already 500 times. Enjoy.

Summer 2013 Wishlist

a few items I have been fantasizing over that I might splurge on this summer:

Grateful for Such Brilliance

I think about this weekend & I'm like... is this for real? I was more than excited to be back at my old studio to take some master classes with Barry Youngblood & Emily Shock. Last year was the first year Starstruck had this specific camp called "Rocky Mountain Dance Team Workshop"- an opportunity for dance teams to work with guest choreographers. It was also my first time working with Emily Shock- a definite must on my bucket list of choreographers to take from. I took the camp last year as just an individual even though it was geared more towards teams. So this year I was excited to be back at it while also being able to take from Barry which I hadn't done before. His hip hop classes were just straight fun. The energy was so high, and while I probably lost 3 pounds of sweat during his classes, I couldn't stop laughing, smiling, and enjoying the choreography in his classes. Then there is Emily. I watch her choreograph and I feel like I am watching something so eccentric & one of a kind. Her musicality is out of this world. I was able to assist her during her jazz classes & then was able to learn a spot for Macy (who happens to be on a mission in Africa right now- you go girl) in the senior contemporary piece which by the way, turned out genius. I am so thankful for opportunities like these.

The Best Type of Surprise

My sister and I were told a few months back that we would be taken on a "mystery trip" in the beginning of June for Mom & Dad's 30th Anniversary. You have to know how strange this is coming from Steve & Suz Nevin... I love them to death but they are not exactly spontaneous. Katie & I were only told to pack our bathing suits and clothing for warm weather, but we weren't told anything else. When we arrived at DIA we saw we were headed for Atlanta, GA. When we landed, we were surprised with a family dinner at our favorite- Del Friscos! Then the next day at breakfast we were told that we were now headed to Sea Island. Katie and I did not know much about the place, so we were excited to be taken somewhere new to us. Let me just say... the vacation was hands down one of the best in my life. Good ol' Steve-O really pulled through for the girls and bought us all massages and facials at the spa. I never wanted to leave! PS... check out the picture below of the crab I ate one night at dinner. It was bigger than me, but so delicious!

Constant Changes

It seems as if lately, things in my life have taken a complete 180. By complete 180 I mean that in a matter of a few months, I decided to take the biggest risk of my life thus far, & now it seems God has lead me to a completely different path than I would've thought I would be on. But I think that is cool... to not live such a predictable, routine life, but to surprise yourself with risks you take and new adventures you embark on. In a few months I will be enrolled at LSU and will definitely be embarking on a new adventure. I am so excited to see where this new journey takes me. I am looking forward to making new friendships but also growing as a dancer & student. I feel so blessed to be put on this new path.