Oops! The Gala
By DianneN
@DianneN (246525)
United States
June 5, 2018 11:11am CST
I'm so overwhelmed that I didn't check my calendar, yesterday. Instead, I went out for lunch and retail therapy with my friends all afternoon.
After arriving home, my son mentioned that we should leave our house at 7:20. When I asked him why, he reminded me of a gala event we were all attending at his wife's theater. My jaw dropped! How could I have forgotten???
After rushing like a madwoman, I had time to spare while my husband showered and dressed, but had no time for dinner. Luckily, I had had a large salad for lunch.
We met our daughter-in-law at the stage door, and had time for champagne with her parents before being seated in the theater. It was a fundraiser and am proud to say that lots of money was raised.
But the very best part of the event was a show by Leslie Odom Jr!!!!! He was in Hamilton, the Broadway play. He also starred in Rent, has been in over 10 movies and TV shows, and has a book out. He and his band were so worth the price of this gala. It was sold out in 5 minutes flat.
We are so lucky to have a daughter-in-law involved with the theater, and I'm real happy we attended.
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43 responses
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Jun 18
That is so not like you to forget a gala event but it sounds like you had the best outcome, a great day of retail therapy and a great night of entertainment. I am so glad you were able to make it.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
7 Jun 18
@DianneN Sometimes we just get overbooked, that is what usually happens to me when I just have too much going on, I forget things and it shocks me every time lol Time to slow it down a hair.
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@DianneN (246525)
• United States
7 Jun 18
@BelleStarr Thanks for that. I told my husband tonight that I was afraid I was losing it. I have plans tomorrow, but will try to slow down after that. It's an awful feeling. The doctor's office charges (lots) for missed appointments, but they forgave me this time. He did have to switch a client around and block out a lot of time for me. I was mortified! Deep breaths!!!
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@GardenGerty (157546)
• United States
6 Jun 18
It feels unsettling to forget such a big deal, but I am so glad you went and had a good time.
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@DianneN (246525)
• United States
6 Jun 18
It is a nice perk! We've seen so many famous actors in plays and in the audience. We used to belong to that theater for about 15 years. We'd join again, but are in Florida during the main season. At least we support the theater through donations. It's very famous in our area.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Jun 18
I am so glad that you were able to make it to that performance. Sounds like a great one.
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@shaggin (71663)
• United States
14 Jun 18
I have never heard of Leslie Odom Jr but you sure do make it seem exciting that you go to see him! What was the show about that he did was it a comic skit or play or a song? I'm a little confused on that part. My jaw would have dropped too having to get ready for such a exciting event and forgetting about it until the last minute. Glad you were able to get ready in a hurry and enjoyed yourself at the gala!
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@DianneN (246525)
• United States
14 Jun 18
It was a big deal seeing him., especially for me. He's basically a singer and sang and talked to the audience between songs. He was so good!!! Yes, stress has been getting to me. The kids buying their house, my granddaughter's broken ankle, work in the house, Doodles with his heart problem, 6 meds twice a day, knee problem, arthritis, chipmunk killing, etc….and now spraying everyday somewhere in the house or just peeing. Also, my hairdresser left his shop. Things just keep piling up, but I'm trying to get a grip.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
5 Jun 18
Great that everything worked out and you probably lost a pound or two. 
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
5 Jun 18
Did you have any other plans for the evening since you had forgotten this one?
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
5 Jun 18
That was a close call! Surely, you didn't thank your son for having to 'remind' you? 
I'm glad you had a wonderful time! 
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
7 Jun 18
Glad your son reminded you and you had enough time to pull it off! Sounds like a great evening.
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
10 Jun 18
@DianneN Not stupidity just a lapse in planning.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
6 Jun 18
Good job he reminded you then.
We can all forget things the silliest of things too
.Glad you enjoyed it alsol.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
7 Jun 18
@DianneN
Good thing you managed to get ready on time as well.
Well done and what a race for you.
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@DianneN (246525)
• United States
7 Jun 18
@lovinangelsinstead21 The rushing was pathetic. I didn't feel as if I looked my best. It's been a disastrous week for me memory-wise. Lol!
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
6 Jun 18
That was a really wonderful evening then! Good thing you were reminded by your son about the gala.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
6 Jun 18
@DianneN Sure you would. You seem to have a really great daughter-in-law and it would be upsetting not to be there for her.
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@DianneN (246525)
• United States
6 Jun 18
@toniganzon Thank you! We'd do anything for our kids. Plus, we would have been out an awful lot of money. Those tickets were very costly. It amazed us that the event sold out in 5 minutes!!!
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
5 Jun 18
Im happy you got to attend, even if you were in a hurry. -- I used to keep granola bars in my car for exactly reasons like that :-)
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
6 Jun 18
@DianneN Sometimes forgetting happens all too easy
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
6 Jun 18
Ohh that's nice! I'm glad you had fun!
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
7 Jun 18
@DianneN hehe!!!
You're welcome.
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