For approximate forever I’ve been wanting to see Cirque du Soleil. So when Emily hosted a giveaway I ran over to sign up to enter.

I literally bounced around in my seat when I got the email telling me I won.

My wonderful husband Erik was a no-go on tickets.  For some reason the man has something against men in spandex.  Me? I have no such qualms – but I needed a date.

Of course the first person I asked was the person I told I would ask if I won – Casey.  Then, to give us a proper ‘girls night’, Emily’s husband backed out to leave room for Shireen – and our party was complete.

I’m not sure what I was more excited for – Cirque, or girls night.

For dinner we did Santorini’s with a little OPA!! (i.e. saganaki) thrown in. I shared the Chef’s special with Casey…and if there had been more of the Spanokopita we might have had a throw-down over it – it was that good.

Then it was onto Quidam.

Casey described it as a panic attack brought to life (the first half).  While filled with impressive feats of strength and agility – the amount of disturbing images included left us a little disoriented.

The second half by far topped the first, disturbing imagery and all.  I absolutely loved it and would go back again – just not to Quidam.  I’d pick another show.  While I loved all the artistry and amazing acts – I think my favorite was the Clown.  He brought in some audience participation and laughs that were needed among floating zombie heads and gaping chest wounds (yes. You read that right).

Then again, my real favorite part of the night was getting out with friends.  Laughing and sharing the evening with them.  Spending time with people that are like me and share the same interests and struggles.  It’s something I don’t think I do often enough.  it’s easy to get lost in responsibility – sometimes we need to get lost in laughter with friends to make the rest of it possible.

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Photo credit to Cirque du Soleil. We weren’t allowed cameras 😉