Friday Favorite – Cirque de Soleil “O”

While I was in Las Vegas I had the immense pleasure of being able to attend Cirque de Soleil’s performance of “O”.

I had never attended any of the Cirque de Soleils, but had always wanted to. I knew that this was a good opportunity to see one especially since “O” is not a traveling show. It is permanently situated in Las Vegas. This is because part of the show is done in the water and so a special stage has been created for it.

This show was like being transported into a dream world of theater. The music has an afro-cuban world beat sound to it and the costumes were colorful and gorgeous. Apparently each one costs about $10,000 and they last for about 20 shows. All of the entertainers are SCUBA certified.

There were flying ships and amazing dives, synchronized swimming and gymnastics. It was truly a breathtaking spectacle. I sat on the front row and actually received a flower from one of the characters in the show. How Cool! However, I think I would recommend sitting a little bit higher so that you can get a better view of the synchronized swimming. I was on their level, so I could only see heads, feet and hands poking up.

All in all, it was an amazing show full of colors, sound and incredible talent – next time you are in Vegas be sure to see this one!

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A few of my favorite things…

Well, I decided to make Fridays the day I share some of my favorite things. Today it is lavender chocolate. Hey, I know it sounds weird, but don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.

I can’t speak for any others,  I don’t even know if other brands make it, but this one is excellent. You would think that it tastes really perfume-y or flowery, but it really doesn’t. And if you like milk chocolate, you have to at least try this one!

This company makes other blends of chocolates, so if lavender isn’t your thing, maybe chili pepper is.

This is the best chocolate!

Here is an excerpt from the description I found online:

“NEWTREE, the renowned Belgian chocolatier has developed recipes with innovative ingredients, each thoroughly researched by nutritionists and biochemists, for proven health benefits. The results are quite spectacular. TRANQUILITY is one of the family of six luscious chocolate bars that combine all natural chocolate, fruit and botanicals, for fabulous and healthy treats. Escape stress with the sensuous, smooth silkiness of milk chocolate with lime blossom and the finest lavender from Provence, in sunny Southern France. TRANQUILITY transports you at any time of day, but especially before you sleep.”

HMMM…sounds dreamy to me! Let me know what you think!

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