One. On Monday I laughed until my sides ached, which is one of the better ways you can start off a week. Dave Ross and Kyle Kinane had a fantastic comedy set at Vaudeville Mews. And I was surrounded by these lovely gents from PHS days, making the whole situation even better.
Two. Everything leading up to the ArtForceIowa Open House on Wednesday afternoon is pretty much a blur. But all the chaos and frenzy funneled into a successful event! There was art on the walls, students galore, performers singing, an interactive assemblage project exploding, doughnuts being eaten, etc.
Three. I sent my Grandma Jeanne a Happy Mother’s Day text. 5 days later she sent me this:
Would you look at the use of that space bar?! I’m keeping this forever. I know she’s reading this. I love you, Grandma. You’re really cute.
Four. I woke up Thursday with a really sore throat and by Friday afternoon it was gone. I thank this guy…
I’m a believer.
Five. These songs.
Six. Saturday was second annual outdoor Water Ride. Thanks to generous sponsors like Des Moines Water Works, 100% of the proceeds from this bike ride go towards clean, sustainable water wells and education in Ghana! We only had around 25 registrants at the beginning of the week, causing us all to mildly freak out. But we had over 70 riders yesterday and it was one of the most beautiful days EVER for a bike ride! The staff at Orlondo’s graciously “hosted” us and provided riders with specials on pizza and beer (they also brought us volunteers jello shots and maracas?…I don’t get it, but I’ll take it) Thank you to everyone who helped and supported- thanks to you, Tsipasi’s water well will be officially operative on Memorial Day!
Seven. What a week. Phew. Sometimes the best gift you can give yourself is a guilt-free nap. True story.
Love,
Taylor
Love, Taylor 