I originally had this entire crazy emotional recap in one post – but then I previewed it and it was like 775 scrolls & just wayyyyy too long. So I decided to split it into two parts. So, here we go. I’ve been busy, but I also have been putting off recapping my Dancing with the Stars experience. I don’t want it to be over. I just want to keep reliving it & reliving it everyday. It was, by far, one of the most magical experiences of my entire life. I really don’t even think I can adequately put into words how incredible of an experience it was. I was in tears (my go-to emotion) almost the entire time I was there. So, get ready, for a very long, very emotional post about one of the best weekends of my life.
Leanne and I met about 2 years ago through blogging. We commented, emailed, stalked and slowly started texting and getting a little bit closer. Last year, DWTS was on tour & Leanne made a comment about it on Facebook and I told her, I will go with you. 100%. Uhh hello, nobody loves DWTS like I do -but she does, so touche. We clicked. Then, 72 hours before the show arrived in Phoenix; I ended up in the Hospital (this is before my implants were removed) and I wasn’t able to go. I was an absolute wreck. On top of my body shutting down & having to be on strong antibiotics and morphine just to stay comfortable – I was completely crushed I wouldn’t be able to go to the show. Leanne sent me this picture of herself holding a picture of my face while she was at the show- and I just knew. I knew this gal was a keeper. I also sobbed uncontrollably for an hour – I remember a nurse frantically asking if I was in pain, and I told her I was missing Dancing with the Stars!!!!
(So, I’ll explain the craziness about how Dancing with the Stars happened in my post tomorrow. But this post, will be about our other time in LA)
The weekend came. Leanne and I packed up the car with our dresses, heels & purses small enough to NOT carry diapers and wipes & we were off. 7 hours alone in the car with each other after barely ever talking in person. I was nervous at first, what will we talk about, will it be awkward – but it wasn’t. Walls came down, we connected & there were honest, raw conversations that we got to have. It was so refreshing to talk to someone I knew wasn’t judging me, my situation, my life, my home. The drive went fast & soon enough we arrived in LA. I am so thankful for the amazing people in my life, people have been so kind and generous – Jason, a dear friend of my families was able to give me his discount for a hotel right by the Walk of Fame that Leanne and I were able to stay at for two nights. THANK YOU JASON.
We explored the Walk of Fame, Leanne got a tattoo (I chickened out last minute!) and we had lots of food, fries & girl talk. We even watched television, colored & got tons of sleep. We explored the Grove & never even worried about potty breaks, begging kids to eat, or worrying about staying on schedule. Heaven I tell ya.
We even got a chance to meet up with an amazing friend and fellow blogger Renee & her darling new baby girl Annika for coffee & macarons – because #bloglife. It was so good seeing Nay. I met her 3 years ago at a blog conference & we meshed so quickly & effortlessly. She is part of my closest blog Tribe & the one I turn to whenever I’m having a panic attack, have a question about kids, or even just need a push to tap the publish button.
So, I’ll just end that here & then tomorrow I’ll share our DWTS day. AH!
See you tomorrow.
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