I think everyone should have a friend like Cheryl. We became friends in 2005 when we worked together at the bank. Cheryl is the type of person that I can always laugh with, no matter what the circumstances. My job at the bank was less than ideal and I usually cried at least once a week. She could always make me laugh.Cheryl's birthday is December 20. I think it is fitting that she was born so close to Christmas because she is truly a gift to everyone that knows her.
On December 2, we went to the Charlotte Youth Ballet perform the Christmas classic, The Nutcracker to celebrate her birthday and attend my final live event of the year. The Charlotte Youth Ballet cast features local and international professionals paired with talented regional students of ballet. Students of ballet from 3rd through 12th grade are invited to audition.
We headed uptown to the Dale Harton theater at Central Piedmont Community College. I was very pleased to discover it's one of the few venues uptown with free parking. Our seats were great and within minutes of sitting down, we were transported into Clara's magical journey. There is something so soothing and familiar to me about this play. So many things change from year to year, but the story of Clara never changes. It brings me back to my childhood and ignites my imagination.
Of course, throughout the show, Cheryl and I got a case of the giggles and were very lucky not to get kicked out. But that's what friends are for, right?
This is my last scheduled live event for the year, but I have more blogs coming about what this experience has meant to me and what I plan to do next year, so stay tuned!
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