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Showing posts with label photos. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

{#WordlessWednesday} Snowglobe {#Photography} #LifestyleBlogger

Did you miss my coverage of the annual New York Botanical Garden Annual Holiday Train Show? If so, see more pictures HERE!

Have you ever owned a Snowglobe?

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FTC Disclosure: All opinions are 100% MY OWN. This is NOT a Compensated Post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

{#WordlessWednesday} Sometimes you just need a pretty place to sit! {#Photos} #NYBG

Find yourself a pretty place to sit today!


Couldn't resist snapping a shot of the artwork on the walls, but when I re-visited my pictures I couldn't help but notice just how 'zen' sitting there was (what I saw when I 'looked up' is a photo series for a different Wordless Wednesday Post!)







Above: For some reason there was never a time when the bench under this painting didn't have someone sitting on it, so I couldn't get a full shot with this one! (Just like I don't like people snapping shots of me just because it's a public place I don't do it to others!)

Which is YOUR Favorite?

Brownie points for anyone who can guess where specifically these photos were taken!

Happy Wordless Wednesday!

Bloggers feel free to link up by leaving us a comment with the URL to your Wordless Wednesday Photos as we'd love to see your pictures for this week, just remember, no giveaway links, WW only.

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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post, no monetary compensation has been received, and all opinions are 100% my own!  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

{#WordlessWednesday} No My Brain Doesn't Want to be PICKED, it Wants to be PAID! #Humor #Photo

No My Brain Doesn't Want to be PICKED, it Wants to be PAID, Wordless Wednesday, Humor
If you like me, don't forget to Pin me!
When you get those 'Can I pick your brain?' emails that drive you nuts, send them the link to this page with a smile!

Noticed how I used overlay to carefully and sneakily put in butterflies all over the skull neck and shoulders?

I don't know about you but a cup of coffee just won't cut it, if you want to pick my brain pay my hourly consulting rate! If you want an advertorial I will gladly send you the rate sheet, no need to pick my brain!

Happy Wordless Wednesday on the interwebs! Bloggers feel free to comment with the direct link to your Wordless Wednesday Post today and we will be sure to stop by and show you some love too! (No Giveaways and no links to just your homepage - Wordless Wednesday Posts ONLY please!)

Butterflies what do you reply when someone asks to pick YOUR brain?

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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post, no monetary compensation has been exchanged and all opinions are 100% my own!  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

{#WordlessWednesday} It is a Gold Foil Wrapped Magnum Kind of Day! {#Photo}



Now, Now Butterfly get your mind out of the gutter! What did you think I meant? Leave your link as a comment and we will be sure to stop over and give your Wordless Wednesday photo some love too! (No Giveaway links please!)

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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post, all opinions are 100% my own!  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Junior High School Graduation #ThrowbackThursday

I have already shared High School before so I thought I would share a Junior High School Graduation Photo for Throwback Thursday this week!

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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post and all opinions are 100% my own!  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

The five funniest @elfontheshelf Photos across the interwebs + why the elf now sticks around past the holidays!

Elf on the Shelf A Birthday Tradition
Elf on the Shelf A Birthday Tradition


Earlier this year I got to attend the Niche Parent Network's New York City Meetup at Dylan's Candy Bar hosted by Elf on the Shelf. I got to attend the Niche Parent Conference in it's inaugural year in 2012 (when it was branded as Niche Mommy, here is my recap of that conference in case you missed it: http://www.ascendingbutterfly.com/2012/08/weekly-moment-of-gratitude-new-orleans.html) and this year different cities held pre-conference meetups before this year's conference. Since I wasn't able to attend the conference this year, I am glad I had the opportunity to attend the NYC meetup.

As I am not a mom and do not have children, I learned quite a bit about Elf on the Shelf as I was not familiar with the tradition or the company's backstory. Lisa of the blog Atypical Familia is a niche parent ambassador and she coordinated the NYC meetup. In attendance at the meetup was Christa Pitts. Christa, who is the daughter of Carol Aebersold and sister of Chanda Bell who are the co-authors of Elf on the Shelf.  It seems the original story went through quite a bit of rejections before they got a yes, and as an entrepreneur I really enjoyed hearing about how the tradition evolved into a book and how the book and elf are now a part of the holiday tradition in so many homes.

Christa Pitts from Elf on the Shelf
Christa Pitts from Elf on the Shelf

I love this flipagram video that Lisa posted of the event (if you don't blink you will catch ME in the video too!):




Throughout the years I have seen some funny Elf photos on the internet and I couldn't resist sharing a few here!

Here are five super funny Elf on the Shelf Photos from across the interwebs:

She poops peppermints, gotta love it! (Via Flickr)


Chug! Chug! Chug! (Via Flckr)


Maybe the peppermint poops are cuter, LOL! (Via Flckr)


The Sons of Anarchy Edition! LOL (Via Flckr)


Gotta keep fit for all the Elf on the Shelf Hijinx! (Via Pinterest)


But wait there's MORE:

Elf on the Shelf A Birthday Tradition
Elf on the Shelf A Birthday Tradition


Elf on the Shelf now has a Birthday Tradition! There is a book which outlines the little-known story of how Santa's helpers celebrate birthdays at the North Pole and each kit includes instructions for inviting your scout elf for a birthday visit as well as a festive birthday outfit. There is also a Birthday Countdown and Game and the Birthday Chair Decoration Kit too!

Group photo of bloggers at the #NicheParent14 Elf on the Shelf New York City Meetup
Group photo of bloggers at the #NicheParent14 Elf on the Shelf New York City Meetup

My Take:

When I was younger we used Advent Calendars to countdown to Christmas. It seems like the Elf is taking over, and with all the hilarious hijinx the elf can get into I can see where kids really have fun with it. The possibilities are pretty much endless! I may have to bring mine out for some holiday wine tasting!

Where is your Elf on the Shelf right now butterfly?

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FTC DisclosureThis is NOT a sponsored post, no monetary compensation has been received. Nor are there any affiliate links in this post. As always, all opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.


Wednesday, September 10, 2014

{#WordlessWednesday} @mallatbayplaza #RetailTherapy {#Photo}



The Mall at Bay Plaza in Bronx New York went from completely open air to partially enclosed with some stores still open air outside of it, thought I'd share a picture of the new look for Wordless Wednesday!

Happy Wordless Wednesday Butterflies! Could you use some retail therapy right now?

(Bloggers feel free to link us to your photos, but no giveaways here please!)

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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a Sponsored Post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

{#WordlessWednesday} Guess What? #TrapperKeeperIsBack & I found their 80's Prom Booth at #Mom2Summit {#Photo}

There is so much to say and share about the recent Mom 2.0 Summit Digital Conference, that I thought I would start with a fun photo booth opp I participated in. 

Trapper Keeper is Back!

Talk about blast from the past! Here is a picture of me in the 80's prom themed booth:

Trapper Keeper #TrapperKeeperIsBack 80's prom booth at #Mom2Summit


I thought this:

oh snap! Trapper Keeper is Back!

Happy Wordless Wednesday Butterflies! Feel free to link us to your WW post, by posting the link as a comment here, no giveaways please!


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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a Sponsored Post. No monetary compensation has been received to share our event recap experiences of Mom 2.0 Summit.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

My Baptism Collage - Throwback Thursday #TBT























My mom told me when I saw the priest about to pour the holy water on my head, I screamed out 'Oh NO You Don't!' and he said 'Oh Yes I do!' and the entire church laughed!

Fellow frizz prone girls can relate to not wanting someone wetting their hair when they are all dressed up right?

Happy Throwback Thursday Butterflies! - If you posted a #TBT photo today, feel free to post the URL so we can hop over and check it out!

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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

{#WordlessWednesday} @Ascending1 meets @TheLEGOMovie #Photos




Bloggers feel free to post a link to your Wordless Wednesday Post as a Comment! (No Giveaway Links please!)

Happy Wordless Wednesday!


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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

{#WordlessWednesday #Photo} Wasting away in @jimmybuffett 's Margaritaville at the @ResortsCasino

I think this one speaks for itself!



If you are snowed in today like I am, take some time to enjoy Wordless Wednesday across the Blogosphere!

Bloggers feel free to post a link to your Wordless Wednesday link as a comment below, we are not formal enough for an official linky widget around here!

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

{#Photo} Wordless Wednesday: A peek at my New Year's Eve Celebration! @Banrockwines #PinkMoscato #Wine

Banrock Station Pink Moscato, Wine
Banrock Station Pink Moscato, Wine


This is a delicate and really well balanced Moscato, it's not super sweet and it's very enjoyable! Bloggers feel free to post the link to your Wordless Wednesday Photo as a comment below and we will be sure to visit you too! (NO Giveaway Links please!)

Happy FIRST Wordless Wednesday of the New Year! Happy 2014 Butterflies!

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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a compensated post, however I was provided with a bottle of Pink Moscato for editorial consideration free of charge. All opinions are 100% my own!  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Friday, December 13, 2013

What do you think of your Facebook 2013 year in review? #lifecoachcorner



What does your 2013 Facebook year in review look like?

Was it all your shiniest moments of the year?

Where there moments it highlighted that you would just as soon forget?

As a Life/Career Coach and Social Media Consultant, I find my annual Credit Card Statement that highlights my 'major' purchases of the year (both personal and professional) interesting, I also find the Facebook Year in review a reminder to stock of the events of the year that is ending, to make changes for the year that lies ahead.

If your highlights were work related, do you still feel passionate about what you do?

If they were all personal do you feel you shared too much or too little of yourself with your friends and family?

I personally have always felt mixed about Facebook, and only joined it as an additional promotional vehicle for Ascending Butterfly, were it not for blogging it's a Social Media Platform I probably would never have joined at all.

SO BUTTERFLY, WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT FROM YOUR FACEBOOK 2013 YEAR IN REVIEW? ARE YOU ON THE RIGHT PATH FOR 2014?


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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Butterfly Kiss!



Happy Wordless Wednesday, no formal linky here so bloggers just comment with a link to your Wordless Wednesday Post so we can go visit your photo today too! (No Giveaways Please!)

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Thursday, November 7, 2013

The 90's + Bangs = #ThrowbackThursday

The 90's + Bangs = #ThrowBack Thursday : The Christmas Edition!

Our next giveaway in The Annual Holidays Buying Guide coming up soon, in the meantime be sure to get your final entries in for the $100 Staples Gift Card as this great giveaway ends SOON!

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FTC Disclosure: This is not a Sponsored Post, Throwback Thursday is just pure fun!

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

{#WordlessWednesday} @StPatsNYC This Landmark Church May be Under Repair, but it's Still a Respite in a Busy City!

St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Archdiocese of New York. Manhattan Landmark Catholic Church
Entrance to the stairway to heaven? You Decide!


The Landmark Church St. Patrick's Cathedral may be under construction but it is still very much an amazing respite in a busy city. It's a moment to make the crazy, hectic day come to a stop so you can center yourself, and re-set your spiritual battery!

Here are some photos I took amid the construction:

St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Archdiocese of New York. Manhattan Landmark Catholic Church

St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Archdiocese of New York. Manhattan Landmark Catholic Church
Taken from the perspective of the row I was kneeling down in, can't you almost feel the peace and stillness?

St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Archdiocese of New York. Manhattan Landmark Catholic Church
Prayer To Saint Patrick  is framed under a beautiful Waterford Crystal Cross at St. Patrick's Catedral in New York City (You definitely want to press into this photo to make it bigger, this way you can read the prayer, and then don't forget to hit the backspace to come back here and leave your comment!
Happy Wordless Wednesday Bloggers! Link us to your Wordless Wednesday Photos by leaving your link as a reply to this thread and we will be sure to check them out! (No Giveaways Please!)

Don't forget to check out the giveaways section to enter our current giveaway for a $100 Staples Gift Card or go directly HERE+ A little fashion loving butterfly whispered in my ear that a fun Fashion Contest is coming up this week next so stay tuned!


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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a Sponsored or Compensated Post. As a life long New Yorker who spent a great deal of time working in near proximity to the Church, I find myself always stopping in when I am near the area! But if any camera companies want to get involved and Sponsor a Wordless Wednesday I am always game! :-)

Monday, October 28, 2013

#MotivationMonday - Get #inspired by @Angela_Bofill + check out #Photo & #Video highlights from her @SmoothJazzNY Tribute!

Angela Bofill

You may remember that I hosted a reader giveaway for a VIP Experience for the Smooth Jazz New York Encore Sail for the Angela Bofill Experience. While this giveaway is already closed, please remember we are a Media Partner for Smooth Jazz and will be working them again VERY SOON for a fun giveaway, so check back SOON! (If you LOVE Wine, and especially love exploring and trying new Wines, and you are New York City Based, then this is going to be for YOU!)

I left this sail incredibly inspired by the strength of Angela Bofill, the entertainer and the The WOMAN! A two-time Stroke Survivor, Angela not only refused to give up on herself she refused to give up on her passion, her MUSIC. She was incredibly open, honest, raw and shared such an incredibly positive outlook and a perspective filled with humor and a love for life and each moment. When you get the chance to be in the presence of someone who keeps their energy so high and doesn't let any obstacles weigh them down, you can't help but feel inspired. You feel motivated and uplifted. You feel like anything is truly possible. And that's the gift Angela gave me that night. While my VIP experience on the sail was amazing, my nights with Smooth Jazz always tend to be, this one however held a more special place in my heart. A year to the date I was to be on the very same sail, but life veered me of course, and I never made that sail, I never made that ship and I spent a year and a half in and out of the hospital. Overcoming a ton of challenges of my own. I don't really know if I did it with the same humor Angela did, but my quiet Grace got me through. And being on that sail, on that night was already incredibly nostalgic for me. It already reminded me of how far I'd come since last year. And then seeing Angela, and hearing HER tell HER story filled me with renewed hope that there is nothing that can stand in MY way, unless I let it.

Lenny Green of The Quiet Storm Kicked things off during the Smooth Jazz Encore Angela Bofill Experience Cruise in New York City, October 2013!
Lenny Green of The Quiet Storm Kicked things off during the Smooth Jazz Encore Angela Bofill Experience Cruise in New York City, October 2013!

The concert had an incredible line up! Maysa on Vocals, Alex Bugnon on the Piano/Keyboard and Kim Waters on Saxophone all joined together to pay tribute to the one and only Ms. Angela Bofill. Other artists sent in Video Tribute Messages to her, and she sang and played the cowbell along to some of the songs. She mercilessly teased Kim Waters and kept the crowd, not just engaged, but happy, we were all smiling and cheering her on!

Maysa performing during Smooth Jazz Smooth Cruise Encore Angela Bofill Tribute Experience
Center: Maysa performing during Smooth Jazz Smooth Cruise Encore Angela Bofill Tribute Experience

Far Left Standing Angela (vocalist), followed by Maysia (vocalist in the blue dress), and far right: Saxophone Player Kim Waters
Far Left Standing Angela (vocalist), followed by Maysia (vocalist in the blue dress), and far right: Saxophone Player Kim Waters

Saxophone Player Kim Waters,  performing, Angela Bofill Tribute Experience
Center: Saxophone Player Kim Waters,  performing during Angela Bofill Tribute Experience

Left: Angela, back up singer, Center: Maysa who is helping Right: Ms. Angela Bofill to her seat on stage!
Left: Angela, back up singer, Center: Maysa who is helping Right: Ms. Angela Bofill to her seat on stage!

Angela Bofill on cowbell and Kim Waters on Saxophone on the Smooth Jazz Encore Cruise October 2013
Angela Bofill on cowbell and Kim Waters on Saxophone on the Smooth Jazz Encore Cruise October 2013

Alex Bugnon performs at the Smooth Jazz Encore Sail Angela Bofill Experience, New York City, October 2013
Alex Bugnon performs at the Smooth Jazz Encore Sail Angela Bofill Experience, New York City, October 2013

Left: Ascending Butterfly Right: Mama Butterfly taking in New York City at Night on the Smooth Jazz Encore Sail, October 2013
Left: Mama Butterfly, Center: Alex Bugnon, Right: ME! Ascending Butterfly, Smooth Jazz, Smooth Cruise, Angela Bofill Experience, New York City, Jazz, Music, Concerts
Left: Mama Butterfly, Center: Alex Bugnon, Right: ME! Ascending Butterfly - it was so cool meeting Alex Bugnon in person!

Saxophone Player and Jazz Musician Kim Waters at Angela Bofill Experience Smooth Jazz Encore Cruise Sail jazz, music, concert, New York City
Left Mama Butterfly meets Right: Saxophone Player and Jazz Musician Kim Waters!

Saxophone Player and Jazz Musician Kim Waters at Angela Bofill Experience Smooth Jazz Encore Cruise Sail jazz, music, concert, New York City
Left: Saxophone Player and Jazz Musician Kim Waters and Right: ME! Ascending Butterfly

Angela Bofill signs CD's for Fans after the Smooth Jazz Encore Cruise October 2013, New York City
Feel like you were there with highlights from the concert filmed on the LG G2 Smart Phone:




 
My Take:

The concert was amazing and I left totally inspired by Angela Bofill, she is a fighter in every sense of the word, and her sense of humor and spirit made everyone smile! It was super touching to see how emotional it was for her when they showed clips of her performing throughout the years.

Butterflies if she can keep pursuing her passion after such major setbacks, why can't YOU?

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FTC Disclosure: Smooth Jazz New York provided Ascending Butterfly with tickets to the Angela Bofill Experience Encore Sail for editorial consideration, all opinions are 100% my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may visit our full giveaway and disclosure page for complete policy information.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Wordless Wednesday: Check out the #Photo Highlights from @kimcoles show #ohbutwaittheresmore + Mama Butterfly's Birthday!

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Butterflies the day I keep it entirely Wordless on a Wordless Wednesday you should probably WORRY! I'm not good at the whole wordless thing which is probably what drove me to blogging in the first place! The reason there are words in this post are a good one. This is a tale of Twitter. And Twitter is what I do best, I'm sort of like the 'Tigger of Twitter' - and you know from Winnie The Pooh, that the wonderful thing about Tigger is that Tigger is a wonderful thing!

Actress Kim Coles is one of the first 'celeb' followers on Ascending Butterfly, Kim and Dita Von Teese are the two first celebs to really get me! With Kim I share a love of inspiring others and much like Wendy Williams says often 'she's like my best friend in my head'. Kim put out the call on twitter that she was hosting a contest to win tickets to her one woman show while the show was here in New York City, and I entered and won! I couldn't have possibly been more excited. One of the things that always excites me about Blogging Conferences is finally meeting the bloggers I've spoken to only virtually for so many years in person. And that is the same excitement and enthusiasm I felt at heading off to see Kim's show.

In fact that night was My Mom, Mama Butterfly's Birthday so we headed off to the West Bank Cafe's Laurie Beechman Theatre together to check out the show and celebrate mom's birthday! (I highly recommend ordering the bottle of Prosecco and the Fried Calamari).

Here are my photo highlights:

West Bank Cafe Laurie Beechman Theatre
Once you enter the West Bank Cafe and walk towards the back, there is a stairwell down to the Laurie Beechman Theatre


Ascending Butterfly and Mama Butterfly at the West Bank Cafe Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City
Left: Me! Ascending Butterfly (the red top I am wearing is by Igigi!) and Right: My mom, Mama Butterfly, Happy Birthday Mom!

Actress Kim Coles signs autograph at Oh Wait But There's More one Woman show post show meet and greet at West Bank Cafe Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City
After the performance there was a meet and greet! Left: A cut off Mama Butterfly and Right: Actress Kim Coles



Left Mama Butterfly Right Actress Kim Coles signs autograph at Oh Wait But There's More one Woman show post show meet and greet at West Bank Cafe Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City
That's Better! Left: My Mom, 'Mama Butterfly' and Right: Actress Kim Coles signing an autograph!


Actress Kim Coles poses with fans during post performance meet and great of one woman show Oh Wait But There's More at the West Bank Cafe Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City
Left: My Mom, 'Mama Butterfly' (The Leather Jacket Mama Butterfly is wearing is by Wilson's Leather), Center: Actress Kim Coles, and Right: ME! Ascending Butterfly (the trench coat I am wearing is also by Wilson's Leather!)

My Take:

Most of you probably best remember Kim Coles from the hit television series 'Living Single' that featured an amazing ensemble cast. Her character 'Synclair James-Jones' was sweet and naive and the popularity the show gained brought Kim the Actress fame and success, but like every life journey she has had many challenges along the way, her one-woman show 'Oh Wait, But There's More!" chronicles the arc of her performing career from it's start to where she is today. It's very raw, honest and powerful, her innate sense of humor and good nature shines through all the way. And the meet and greet after was amazing. If a picture is worth a thousand words, these to me are absolutely priceless. It was fantastic to finally meet a 'virtual friend' in person, but the show itself was wildly inspirational and motivational for me and getting the chance to share it with Mama Butterfly on her birthday was literally and figuratively 'the icing on the cake'!

Even on what was supposed to just be a night out to 'just be' I found myself inspired and learning lessons! Another awesome day to be grateful for.

Butterflies if there was a one-woman show (and of course for our male butterflies - a one man show) about your life, What would the title be? Mine? Ascending Butterfly of  course! I'm on an upwards journey!

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