I can pretty much say I was completely bowled over by shiny. I apologize if I came off to anyone like a complete freakin' flake-- coming straight from work + daylight savings time is kicking my ass + tired + over-stimulated + ubiquitous shiny = me being kinda zoned and flighty at the same time.

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Overall-- it was a good show. Stellar dancing, a good mix of fusion pieces, great costuming, high energy. Also, it was great to see so many of the dancers also accompanying Issam in drumming. They really understand the music, and it shows. I zhagreeted until my tongue was tired. Also-- Memo to Miles Copeland: did you gank your hair off the Crypt Keeper? I mean, what's up with that, dude? Get somebody to fix that mess posthaste!

Non-show highlights:
-- Getting quality time in with Abby in the car. Trading war stories. Being terrible gossips. Ahem. :)
-- Seeing lots of people I like: Greg and Pam, Colleen, Julian, Lorne, James (the LJ-less). Also seeing Asharah and Maduro.
-- Also getting to meet Ruthanne and Cat.
-- Props to Julian and Lorne for saving us fan-freaking-tastic seats.
-- Getting specialized Rachel Brice prop playing cards that the tribal girls threw from the stage during their first act.
-- Dinner and wine for under $25.
-- Julian's chocolate truffles, which were amazing.
-- And a major thanks to gsh for my ticket. Best birthday present ever! :)