Day 186 – Mansion Movie

Today’s intention is absolutely one of my favorites by far! My social club that I joined earlier in this blog invited me to join them tonight for an outdoor movie on the back lawn of a local ocean side mansion called “The Marble House”. This beautiful mansion is a very famous tourist attraction. I have never been to it before tonight. Well, apparently there was a much bigger turn out than expected because it was said that there were approximately 1,000 people there tonight.

So, when I got there I was looking everywhere for the girls. I couldn’t find them and didn’t have anyone’s number with me. I ended up just putting my chair down, walking around for a bit then resolving to just watch it by myself. Then they found me! Being that it was BYOB and picnic style, we all had wine and snacks to share and there were local vendors selling things as well. But the girls and I were well prepared.

Then the movie came on and I was skeptical at first to find out it was a documentary type movie. But OMG I was so happy because it was all about Iris Apfel- a quick witted, flamboyantly dressed 93 year old New York diva! It was an inspirational piece about creativity and how a beautiful soul, a true free spirit continues to inspire. She has such an enthusiasm for life, style, fashion and self-expression that I found myself lost in the movie and simply in awe. One of my favorite quotes of the movie is when she said “Curiosity and a sense of humor are two of man’s greatest gifts”. 

The lady I was sitting by and I got into a great conversation after the show was over about fashion and self-expression. I told her that I have always considered myself a “gypsy soul” – I blow where my life’s wind takes me and live life to the fullest every day. Obviously, I also told her about this blog and she was very interested. She shared some things about herself and it was a great conversation.

I am both inspired and happy to have been a part of today’s intention. I am happy to have learned about the life of Iris and can only hope people find me inspirational in some way, shape or form. Heather is my inspiration and I love her so much. #HGAL #summernights

At the beginning before I found the girls- lol

 

Yay! With the group #somuchfun #suchgreatladies