i've got dreams i'm livin' for.

Had an amazing day vintage shopping with @notshortandstout and found not only my favorite Moody Blues album on vinyl but also FINALLY got a good vintage Thin Lizzy shirt. Sometimes you gotta treat yourself, especially on such a magical day with a good friend. Martha I'm so glad we both went from Boston to NYC (although maybe in slightly different trajectories) and ended up getting to share some of this crazy adventure together. You're truly one of a kind and I love ya. Thanks for making my day so special 🥰💜🎶 . . . . . #thinlizzy #vintage #moodyblues #classicrock https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Asb8DAOod/?igshid=11j2de5vnjhwd

Finally got the posters from two of my favorite shows of this year framed. Thanks to @jillianjacqueline and @thewildfeathers for not only putting on two unforgettable shows, but for also offering some fantastic posters AND signing them. Just gotta find places on my walls to put them... . . . . . #music #countrymusic #JillianJacqueline #thewildfeathers #sideb #greetingsfromtheneonfrontier #neonfrontiertour #livemusic https://www.instagram.com/p/B0eRWnhA0Ve/?igshid=va4l8vtfu23q

Return Of The Jedi has been my favorite movie since I first saw it when I was eleven years old. I've always loved Luke and seeing his journey from naive/whiny farm boy to full on Jedi and watching him grapple with so many hurdles and impossible decisions to come out the other side as a total badass. Plus the lightsaber fight scenes in ROTJ are some of my favorite scenes in any movie-I've been known to watch them over and over (which will come as zero surprise to anyone who knows me). I've dreamed of having a tattoo to commemorate this love and fascination I've had with these films and this universe for years, and finally I have the perfect piece to do just that. Thank you @ivanpazart for the amazing work. I am over the moon excited by it. . . . . #starwars #starwarstattoo #lightsaber #returnofthejedi #rotj #lukeskywalker #luke #tattoo https://www.instagram.com/p/B0MT68rAudu/?igshid=1p0ujavosgrt7

Sad Summer Fest is better than Warped Tour. I said it, I stand by it. Lyrics by @themaineband 📸 by @mlsshllwll . . . . #sadsummerfest #sadsummer #themaine #YouAreOK #heavenwerealreadyhere https://www.instagram.com/p/B0AGrzvA9pQ/?igshid=1bryvkb9uyvwo

I'm leading with the last video I took of The Maine yesterday because John's words, as always, are so important and so true to this band. They are the best of the best, as people and musicians. And of course the whole crowd singing Another Night On Mars together on such a beautiful evening was a perfect moment. I know I only ever talk about this band, but I make no apologies. I love these humans so damn much. And their motif and stage setup for Sad Summer is EVERYTHING. . . . . #themaine #YouAreOK #americancandy #anothernightonmars #sadsummer #sadsummerfest @themaineband https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz6geQdgVgz/?igshid=19df52aoic9gl

When @mlsshllwll asked if I wanted to see this with her I was feeling "eh" on it and not really interested. But man, am I glad she convinced me to go. This show is absolutely hilarious, has great music, and had me laughing through the whole thing (and also crying?!). I would one hundred percent recommend anyone who can to see this show. It's my favorite Broadway experience so far (of the three shows I've seen, admittedly). The sets and lights were super cool and the actors are all phenomenal. I'm not a superfan of the movie (I like it, but haven't seen it a million times) but I'm definitely glad they went for it with the musical. 10/10 would see it again. . . . . . #beetlejuicebroadway #beetlejuice #broadway https://www.instagram.com/p/BznlYMkAW3Y/?igshid=1kwqmt5xqb7sq

Wishing the happiest #pride to my #lgbtqia family. Thank you for accepting me and helping me realize and embrace my true self. It's still a journey and I'm so thankful to be a part of this amazing and loving community. #nycpride2019 #nycpride #worldpride #bipride #prideparade #lgbtq https://www.instagram.com/p/BzWewetAhMS/?igshid=4fiolvmkrdvr

Yesterday's view from the roof at work. I still can't believe I live here sometimes. . . . . #nyc #newyorkcity https://www.instagram.com/p/BzCWPQvgkZL/?igshid=12midbj4b5jq9

I'm a little behind on documenting my book reading progress for the year, but I just finished my thirteenth book of 2019 so far this morning (a proofread) and I was reminded that I haven't posted these in a while. So here are a few of the books I've read since my last post: Saints For All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan, The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain, and The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti. These three were all decent reads, although none will go down as all-time favorites, but some good and engaging fiction nonetheless. (These were books 10, 8, and 6 of the year, respectively.) . . . . . #readinglist2019 #justread #books #booklist #saintsforalloccasions #thepostmanalwaysringstwice #twelvelivesofsamuelhawley https://www.instagram.com/p/Byd0P2Yg4vx/?igshid=1m2d7uawtj0wk

Ready for Bob Seger with two of my absolute favorite ladies 💜💜💜💜💜 https://www.instagram.com/p/ByL7_sTAq99/?igshid=1j3em3fkmqfd8

When mom comes to visit and makes you this happy all the time 💜💜💜💜 https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJvLGVgrud/?igshid=c7hs3dtsqs8u

You could say I had a good time last night. 😊💛 @jillianjacqueline was not only a wonderful performer, but a wonderful human too. @jackiedenomme and I had the best time and it was great to finally hear some of my favorite songs live. A great way to end a long week at work and my four-week streak of shows at the Gramercy Theatre. Until next time! . . . . #jillianjacqueline #gramercytheatre #livemusic https://www.instagram.com/p/BxVTFEOB5aX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kamoersfxmkv

Maren Morris put on an incredible show and proved once again that she can sing and perform better than almost anyone. Such a wonderful night with my dear friend @notshortandstout and got to sing myself hoarse. This is a hell of a lot different than the last time I saw Maren at the Paradise in Boston - not just for being about a two thousand person attendance difference - but it's clear the last two years have drastically changed the kind of show she can put on. The sets and lights were unreal. I would and will gladly see her again. GIRL is an excellent album and this tour is one that can't be missed. . . . . @marenmorris #marenmorris #livemusic #terminal5 #girltheworldtour #girl https://www.instagram.com/p/BxGCEseAEnt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1azi5kb8zwcow

Saw @thewildfeathers on Thursday and they have got to be the most absurdly talented band I've ever seen. Very thankful Kip Moore had them open for him last year or who knows when I'd have found out about them. Their harmonies and guitar work are just unreal. A fantastic night, and yet another trip to the Gramercy Theatre. That's my third week in a row there, and I'm still set to go back next week for Jillian Jacqueline. But first, Maren Morris tonight at Terminal 5. . . . . #livemusic #gramercytheatre #thewildfeathers https://www.instagram.com/p/BxDc3L9AGxO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bvzabqmfehnv

One of my favorite things to get at shows are posters, especially when they're personalized to that specific show. Was able to frame a few of my favorites, a couple of which I've had for several years. Now I just have to figure out where to hang them... . . . . #themaine #fouryearstrong #chrisstapleton #lovelylittlelonely #YouAreOK #riseordietrying #riseordietrying10thanniversary #rodt https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw0AfBmAxKy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b2lp99rrze2t

Finally got to see @cassadeepope live after a very long eight years. Last time I saw her, I was in college and she was still fronting Hey Monday. Luckily she remains an incredible performer, killing it as a solo country act. Love her voice and her stage presence and seriously hope the next show is much sooner. Also, I may need to look into a season pass type deal to Gramercy Theatre cause I feel like I'm there at least once a week. Back again on Thursday for Wild Feathers and then again the week after. Continues to be a great year for shows. . . . . #cassadeepope #livemusic #gramercytheatre #cmtnextwomenofcountrytour #cmtnextwomenofcountry https://www.instagram.com/p/BwyXOAsgat5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sqe1si0u1iys

These essentially look like the same picture, but that's what happens when you're at a show after three and a half hours of sleep and a ten hour work day and the most you can manage is sitting in the seats in the back of the venue. Against The Current was great tonight and it was awesome to see them after several years of them not touring much in the area. I don't really understand how such a powerful voice comes from such a small person, but Chrissy remains a force. I wish I had half her energy. Maybe my photos would be better 🤷🏼‍♀️ Anyway, great show. Now gonna go into a coma for the night. . . . . #againstthecurrent @againstthecurrentny #pastlives #pastlivesworldtour https://www.instagram.com/p/BwYjrthA4Nf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m9piuuvd58n2