In the South (Lake Union)

tee: Where the Wild Things Are from Urban, skirt: BCBG Maxazaria from Nordstrom, socks: gifted DKNY, shoes: Blowfish from DSW, head scarf: thrifted in LA

Last night I went to go see In The Heights at the 5th after doing a few loads of laundry (one more left, but I ran outta quarters...) and I definitely liked it.  I liked the format a lot especially the incorporation of more rap and hip hop, but the story did seem pretty trite despite the important issues being raised.  And the ending?  Happened in like 2 lines of the final song and was kinda disappointing despite its predictability.

I realized a number of things at the show tonight.  First it made me wish I'd been able to see it in New York with Lin Manuel Miranda.  I think his unique energy and originality would have made the show markedly different.  I also noticed how much quicker I am than the other audience members.  There were a number of jokes that I got 30 seconds to a minute before the rest of the audience.  I seemed to laugh earlier too... And lastly, I realized how strange it is to go to the theatre (especially a musical) on your own on a Friday night.  I think I was the only one in there by myself...