A Very Phantom Party

I am your Angel of Music. Come to the angel of music... I am your Angel of Music. Come to the Angel of Music...

This weekend I had the honor of attending a dear Friend's 13th birthday party.

 Phantom of the Opera themed.

As many of you know, POTO is a huge love of mine. Actually, that needs to be repeated. HUGE HUGE HUGE HUUUUGGEEE!!!!! love of mine.  I watched the trailer for the 2004 movie, and even though I knew nothing of the plot, or story, I felt drawn.  I felt grief for the poor masked man. And then I read the book, and was hooked. Heart, soul, and mind. I cried myself to sleep the night after finishing it.  I couldn't believe Christine had rejected Erik for RAOUL. (I still can't believe it. I mean, COME ON. What does Raoul have that Erik doesn't have 100% better?).

So when I heard that this party was being planned, I was already looking forward to it. Then the invitations arrived, it was requested, but not needed, that we come in masquerade fashion.  I was even more overjoyed. Dressing in costumes are just my THING. I love masks, gowns, frilly hats, trains, and feathers. 

My costumes really needs a post of its own, so I wont go into to much detail on its production, except that I have had the fabric for 2 years, and the pattern for 1 year. This was the push to finally make it. And I procrastinated. Finishing it a mere 10 minutes before having to walk out the door for the party. 

(Up above, I'm the lass in the blue and white medieval gown with the white, feather topped mask. Almost in the middle)

Let your mind start a journey
through a strange new world!
Leave all thoughts
of the world you knew before!
Let your soul take you where you
long to be !
Only then can you belong to me ...

 I actually had never met Lina (The birthday lady), so when we first got there, it was just a bit awkward. But I think we hit off relatively well.  (Lina is the girl in the pink dress and pink mask).  When I first got out of the vehicle, I had to contain a small fangirl attack right then and there.

They had hired a guy to dress and act like Erik.

Yeah. I was going to have an overload unless I managed to get myself under control. Which I did. I am glad to tell you all I did, in fact, not rush and hug that poor unsuspecting fellow. 

And you got to love my totally derpy face up ^there^.

                           You will curse the day you did not do all that the Phantom asked of you!


Mr. Erik-man put on a little performance for us, we had a little open mic singing (Which, I did do. I was so terrified, but, I think it has helped me.  Now, I'd be less scared to sing in front of a crowd....I can't have stage fright if I want to be a Musical performer).

Me and a girl named Bethany (Who I did exchange contact info with, she was awesome ^.^) sang 

'Think of Me' then the radio broke, so that was the end of that. 

 Masquerade!
Paper faces on parade.
Masquerade!
Hide your face, so the world will never find you!
Masquerade!
Every face a different shade.
Masquerade!
Look around -
there's another
mask behind you!

There was a party game that tied in with the ring Erik gave Christine in the story.  We were all given a little golden ring, and were supposed to keep it, and not lose it, all through the night. Sound easy? No. You lose the ring if you said the word 'Phantom'. Whoever caught you saying it was allowed to take your ring. Whoever had the most rings at the end of the night won a prize. 

Try not saying 'Phantom' at a Phantom of the Opera party. It's harder then you think.

I lost my ring once, then got it, and then got another ring, so I did ok. But Bethany had like, 10 rings. XD Ring mogul.

Pitiful creature of darkness...
What kind of life have you known?
God give me courage to show you you are not alone... 

 

Everything was just perfect. We weren't able to stay for the sleep over  and movie part (I'm GOING to buy POTO one day...That way I can watch it each time I need a cry) but I still had a blast. I made new friends, and just enjoyed myself completely.

I fangirled, laughed, fake fainted (It was a MAGNIFICENT collapse. I do wish they had gotten a picture of that), won a contest for most answers to a POTO trivia game, and was stuffed most wonderfully on the delicious dinner that the cater's served. French catering. I think yes, thank you.  And had a lovely amount of chocolate.

I completely enjoyed myself.

We love, we live, we give what we can give
And take what little we deserve
We love, we live, we give what we can give
And take what little we deserve
Once upon another time

Sadly, all images are NOT mine. They are completely and wholly property of  Mesa Cole Photography.  As you can tell, she is a WONDERFUL photographer, with a clever eye. Give her a look, will ya? It's the least I can ask, seeing how I stole her pictures.


Oh, My Brother got a blog. He hasn't posted anything yet, but he hopes to get into this 'thing' called blogging. 

And then a few friends and I started a RP blog! (Oh Ellyn, I'm having many flashbacks from Cleiti days. And discovering JUST how hard being a mod is....). Give us a look through at 'The Incantevole Tales', if you want. ^.^ FYI, I write Bly and Xander,

In the 80's!!!

Before I begin my very much fun post...You deserve to see this video:

Now.  I'm not much of a fan of the Eighties...they hair styles, clothing, everything, just seems really 'out there'. And even while I'm an outgoing (at times) person, I'm not THAT out going.

So. I was invited to an 80's themed party by a good friend of mine, Sarah. (sorry, she hasn't a blog, Tumblr or Pinterest I can link to). at first I was like, "oh, just get some Stone washed jeans, a colorful shirt, I'll be ready to go!" And I might have been able to skimp on that, had my Mother, dear Mama, not remembered so MUCH about that time period. Lovely.

See how I went? Oh, L-R: Joanna, Me, Sarah, Rachel, Bethany.

We went to Goodwill, bought as close to Stone washed as we could find pants, that shirt (which I LOVE), The Belt, and then, Mama teased my hair. Mama had a blast. Naturally, she didn't primp herself up AT ALL.  Each time Mama had me look at my hair and see if I liked it, I would do a dying moan noise. Honestly, I couldn't believe she was doing this to me.  I dearly hoped I wouldn't be the only one to be in dress.

Ok....so maybe I was the most 'out there' person attending...it was worth it as soon as Sarah saw my wild hair, and colorful outfit. "I LOVE IT!!!" said she. And, we all know, making a birthday girl (even if her brithday was a couple months ago, and her family just got around the the celabration) happy is the point of the day.

 Earrings and hair sprayed hair. Boy, we emptied nearly our whole Hair Spray bottle on my hair.

 If you dont look at ALL of my hair, it DOES look a little cute...

 Me, and Joanna. Best girl ever.

 Doesn't this look like a 80s year book picture?

 80s poof.

We did indeed have so much fun! We played a few games, but most of it was spent talking. And Sarah just gets more, and more awesome.

 After cake and Pizza, they turned on a bubble and fog machine. I officially want a fog machine now. It was so cool. Everything had the 80's (cigarette) haze to it!

 Another outfit thing, see my lovely belt? I really like the belt and shirt. They are SO comfy.

 A disco ball! Added a fun touch.

 They had various posters set up around the room, and this was one of them.

 Another one. My favorite one. If I could meet any President, dead or Alive, I'd pick Reagan. He is just incredible.

Reagan also happens to be Joanna's hero as well. She needed this picture.

It was fun, getting out and dressing weird. I'm not the type to stand out and be the center. I don't like dressing funky, or taking fun chances. Getting out of my comfort zone is good for me, however. 

Highlights:

Disco lights//Hair that doesn't move//Dr.Thunder//Red Velvet cupcakes//Phantom of the Opera songs//Giving Gifts//Super Amazing People//My favorite color blue//Pink Socks//Bubbles//Artificial Fog//Old Songs//Old Movies//Doing new things//Sarah//Joanna//Rachel//Bethany//Thank Goodness, Instagram//Star Trek Funny Stories//Riding in a Mustang//Domino's Pizza.

Expanding yourself, Nothing else like it.

And, hey! This was nonschooler homeschooling! I did History today...first hand.

Signed with a hairspray bottle,

Thoughts of spring Blog party! And a birthday wish.

 There is a blog party going on at 'Dancing Barefoot' (there are WAY to many 'barefoot' blogs...) I thought it looked neat, so here I go!

How would people describe your personality? (If they could only use ONE word.) Are they right?

A: um...I don't know....I have had some people say meek, but I DO NOT think I am meek...I would say I am more like 'creative'.

What celebrity/celebrities would create a “Star-Struck” feeling if you saw them in real life?
 Natalie Portman.  Without a doubt.


Who is your favorite blogger? Why?
I have to many to post here. Okay, well, I guess a few are Shaynie, Qui, Leia, Jo, Emily, Autumn, and Ellyn.  There are tons of other cool girls...I don't follow blogs unless you're awesome! ;-)


What is your comfort food/drink?
 CHEESECAKE.  I have a pretty big weakness there...but does that count as comfort food? If not, maybe Chicken noodle soup.



Be brave – tell us something very random and weird about yourself.
weird and random...I have PLENTY of 'random' things, but weird?  I guess that I have always wanted to be Darth Vader for a costume party....does that count though?   Okay...I want to dye my hair black or red as well. But not at the same time.

Movies: Action, Drama, Romantic Comedy, Documentary, Comedy? What are your favorite genres?
 All.  That is it, If it is a movie, I'm happy.  That is, as long as the music is good in it.


Books: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Romance, Biographies, True Stories, Self-Help, Devotional/Study? What are your favorite types of reading material?
 Fiction. Or Sci-fi. 


Music: Funk, Rock, Country, Jazz, Classical, Film Score, Blues, Classic Rock, Crooner, Alternative, Heavy Metal, Techno? What are your favorite types?
Film score, country, Christian rock and maybe some classic rock, all depending on the song itself.

If you inherited a million dollars, what is the first thing you would do with your money?
Buy a Canon mark 3.  Then I'd buy a Thunderbird Convertible.


Name one weakness of yours (confession is good for the soul).
 weakness....Music....Cheesecake....Vintage clothes....High heels....movies.....Accents...

If you could live anywhere at all (and take all your loved ones with you), where would you go?
 Ireland, or Paris.  Most likely Ireland though. If I lived in Ireland long enough, could I get an Irish accent?


Strange Talent? Can you juggle basketballs, put your legs behind your head or perform some other strange feat?
I'm perfectly normal...thank you!   I can make a fairly decent Aussie accent though.

What’s something you consider yourself to be good at? (Don’t worry, it’s not bragging, it’s acknowledging a God given gift).
Photography is my talent. Writing is my hobby.


What is one of your favorite things to catch a whiff of?
Vanilla icecream scented candle and maybe a crayons too.  Yeah, I said crayons.

When you leave a social gathering, do you wish: You would have talked more or You would have talked less? 
 Probably the less.




If money wasn’t a factor, what stores would you shop in?
 Cato, other really cool Vintage, retro stores.


What is your greatest fear or strange phobia?
 I don't truly have one. well, I'm kinda shy to folks I don't know.





What is your greatest accomplishment?
I haven't done much in my 15 years of life....




What are your favorite animals?
 Goats and Horses.


Are you a hopeless romantic?
uh, maybe?  What is a hopeless romantic?




What movie or book character can you most relate to?
 Jo from 'Little Woman'.  I share SO many things with her...


Your turn!




Before I get off, I'd like to wish my friend Emily a happy birthday though......

 HAPPY

 BIRTHDAY

 EMILY!!!

 Here are you some cupcakes...

And some cake!

Have a fantastic day....JUST LIKE YOU!