Targhee and I got to go on a little get away this weekend to go see WICKED!!!
Can I just say... I LOVED IT!!!
I have been waiting to see this ever since I heard about it. I already knew most of the music:)
The tickets are so expensive whenever it has come to Utah so I've been patiently waiting for my chance.
We found the tickets for dirt cheap (as far as Broadway tickets go) in Boise, Idaho and we snagged them up!
Targhee said, "Happy Birthday:)"
My birthday is in November, but I'll take it!
We dropped Leilani off at my sister's in Tremonton (thank you so much Tif!!) and headed up north for 4 1/2 hours through the most boring countryside ever created.
I've been blessed to see a lot of countryside, but I believe I have found the forsaken country.
Poor Idaho.
Actually, I lived in Idaho for a couple years and found many many beautiful places, but this was just sad.
That's it folks!
This is all you see for 300 miles.
We had a book on tape for half the drive but that was even more sad than the scenery.
"The Pearl" by John Steinbeck.
What a depressing story!
I suppose that is how most people view life though. Sad, depressing, money hungry, and then you die.
I'm so grateful for the gospel.
Anyway, when we finally made it to Boise we went door to door shopping for the best deal on a hotel.
We weren't looking for a room of luxury, just a place to rest our heads, so Motel 6 it was.
Dear, dear Motel 6.
Yes. Do not plan on a night of luxury if you are staying at a Motel 6:)
I woke up in the morning with a kink in my neck that practically brought me to tears. Really!
We quickly changed out of our travel clothes and into something a little more appropriate for a Broadway show and went to find some dinner.
We stopped at Murphy's Seafood and Steakhouse and had some yummy dinner. The food was good, but our waiter, Colby, (he looked like a Colby so the name just stuck with me-lol) looked like he had too many tables on his plate so we were a little neglected. I started feeling anxious by the time our food arrived that we might be pushing our time limit. I chased Colby around some tables and shoved our card in his hand and said "We need to GO!" I think I scared him and Targhee admitted that I did look a little scary, but I did not drive 4 1/2 hours to miss my show by 10 minutes because Colby couldn't multitask.
Thankfully, we made it through the doors with enough time to run to the bathroom just before the show started:)
I was thoroughly entertained for three hours and felt completely content when the curtains closed.
Thanks Babe for a Wicked weekend!
Jeff and I went to Wicked a few years ago and LOVED it as well! Just don't read the book, it is not good :) and yeah, the Pearl, so depressing, that would make that boring drive much worse than it is already. We have family in Boise so we make it a couple times a year. I am glad you guys liked it, and glad I have a friend who rocks out to Popular, Loathing, and Defying Gravity too :)
ReplyDeleteOh Yay, I am so glad you liked it. I LOVE WICKED!!! I actually cried during the song Defying Gravity because I was so happy. Lame I know. And as far as motel 6 goes, Brysen and I feel that Motel 6 is like McDonalds, it is about the same everywhere you go, cheap and decent enough. That is the only place we stay, well that and hostels. I am glad you were able to see it. Oh happy times.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Sorry I missed your call the other day, I hope you were able to figure it out.
I'm going to Wicked in July! I can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you enjoyed it!
Yay, how fun :). You always seem to be doing such awesome things! I've never thought of looking a bit further away to get good show deals, it's a great idea! Also...we are living in Centerville for the summer and I am yet to find a job so if you have free days and want to play, let me know!
ReplyDeleteBud, I love it when you tell stories! Can totally appreciate you getting a little agitated with poor Colby. And I'm so glad the play lived up to your expectations! I also cried during Defying Gravity the first time I saw it, so I feel ya, Kate! Glad you had such a good time.
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