HNT ~ I want to join the Cirque-us.
I’d only seen Cirque Du Soleil on video. This has little bearing on the live experience. As a performer, I know this well. Theater is already in 4 dimensions, and so it cramps and flattens on film. SO, I was thrilled to be able to get discount tix to see the new offering from Cirque, oVo.
I didn’t realize it would change my perceptions about how I see myself.
I love circuses, even as far back as cheesy ass Ringling Brothers. But I’m not bendy, I’m not an animal trainer, I’m dissatisfied with the standard “clown gig,” and I had no fancy physical geek tricks.
But Cirque has room for me.
oVo’s loose story is about bugs, doing the shit bugs do when they are human sized and have no fear or bones.
But wait…among the contortionists, acrobats and jugglers…the aerialists and the undefinable magic makers, there was a fat Black Ladybug lady…and she is one of the central characters in the show! In the circus! And she was awesome!
And she looked like me.So, maybe I can join the circus one day.
Until then, I will hold the lovely shiny butterfly close to my heart. Â What butterfly? Well! At the end of the show, more happy happened. Seeming millions of these came fluttering out of cannons in the top of the Grand Chapiteau at the end of the show. I brought them home, tucked in my bra, where they stuck.
But I want them to remind me.
Remind me that big bugs can fly, too.
Happy HNT!
Click the golden butterfly.....
Thanks for the share! This is the second wonderful review I have heard about this show, so I hope I have a chance to see it.
Love the pic of the lady bug!
(hugs)
DISCOUNT tix here, girl!! http://www.mollena.com/2009/12/cirque/
love
Mo
DAMMIT i can’t seem to make the fucking link visible. There IS a link up there….feel with your cursor ;-)
http://www.bayareaonthecheap.com/ovo-cirque-du-soleil-discount-tickets/
Oh how wonderful neat! and those butterflies are just lovely :)
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Yay! Thank you miss pixie!! :-) Happy HNT!
I LOVE the Cirque. And those fotos make me happy.
((hugs))
YOUR happy makes ME happy and the world is, officially, a better Place.
xoxo
~Mo
I’ve never had the pleasure of Cirque – my brother went earlier this year, but not me. (One day …) That said, I’m delighted you shared this with us! Maybe there’s room for you, and for me!
Your click-through was one of my favourite images this week, so it’ll be in my Sunday roundup.
xx Dee
Woooooooo!! That is so wonderful! Thank you for honoring me!
xoxo
~Mo
Happy HNT :-D
Oh VERY pretty. Love your beautiful smile and the click thru is *most* excellent!
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Much appreciated, Vixen! Happy HNT!!
xoxo
~Mo
I’ve never been to a show but I want to, oh do I want to! Maybe someday I’ll finally get to see it in person. Absolutely beautiful HNT!
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I hope that you do too…it is a most excellent way to have the pure sensation of amazement the likes of which are rare for us form whom childhood is but a state of mind :-)
Happy HNT!
~MO
The shows are fabulous…. I followed the butterfly and you look beautiful too. HHNT!!
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*curtsy* And thank YOU, southerngirl, for visiting….happy HNT!!
Peace
~Mo
You have an absolutely lovely smile.
HHNT!
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I love this post, not least because I too want to run away and join the circus. This totally reminds me of the incredible feeling I got when I was finally able to get my fat ass flipped up into the aerial hammock and fly like a real girl, proving that you don’t have to be skinny to do circus arts, just very, very determined.
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Saw OvO and loved it!Cirque is the only reason I want to go to Vegas … to see the BIG shows … O, Ka, Zumanity (18+) etc.
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Oh my gosh, I want to go see Cirque Du Soleil up close and personal so bad. One day, I will.
This is a great post. I’m glad you were inspired.
Also, gorgeous pictures. ;)
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i love your HNT! very whimsical and pretty ^_^
I wish Cirque De Soliel shows were a bit more affordable for me. I have had near misses inn catching thier show. I love the costumery and you just cant turn down a guy in spandex. :)
Love the ladybug costume. She looks so happy and free. :) You would make a hot ladybug too but I imagine pasties on you (not a kid-friendly showing, but you get the point). :)