I Adore You...

Adore Delano... I'm going to sound like such a fangirl in this post. But that is OKAY! Because she is the cutest thing ever! As I mentioned before, Drew and I waited 3 hours in her line at DragCon, to meet her, just for them to tell us she was done for the day. 

But luckily, she was going to be in  SLC the next weekend! So, my two AMAZING besties, James and Ricky, decided to buy me tickets to see her. 

I got all dressed up and prettyfied to meet her... Put on my Adore shirt, and took a shot for good luck... (more like liquid courage).

James and Ricky, of course, went in drag. Drew and I went as our gay ally selves. :P

We hung out and got ready for her to come out. The first performer was Mae Daye. A traditional Lipsynch Queen. Then Flame Fatale's kind of disturbing rendition of "Almost Lover" live. 

Finally... She was here. She had the cutest personality. You could see it in her expression, that she was just so grateful for every single fan out in that crowd, cheering for her. Almost, as if, she didn't believe us :). She was so modest and humble. 

It was an AMAZING show! I haven't been to a show in so long! I was so happy that she was my first in years :). At the end, the owner of the club came out and gave her a gift. It was a t shirt that said S.L.UT (Salt Lake UT) :D. She teared up and said she just feels so blessed. 

But! It was time to get up close and personal with her! We got in line and were one of the first up there. She walked up the stairs to get to her station, and saw my shirt, I said, "I love you, Adore!" and she replied, "And I love you, and your shirt;P"; She grabbed my hand and held onto it... I about fainted. She's got really soft skin for a man, by the way :). 

We got up to her and immediately, she commented on how much she loved Drew's beard ;). Which, he did not stop talking about it, the whole drive home ;). I was so nervous. Drew just went right up to her and man hugged her :D, I took two baby steps, breathing really hard, when she grabbed my arm and said, "Oh, you're so sweet! Don't be nervous!" We told her how much we love her and how cute she is. We mentioned how we waited so long for her at DragCon. She said that they were kind of grumpy there. And a bit disorganized... Yeah, my thoughts exactly :). She signed all and everything I got from DragCon. Except for my shirt :(, I was just so caught up in the moment and forgot!:) She smelt really good, too. 

It was incredible! I will never be able to thank James and Ricky enough :D:D:D:D 

Stay Colorful.

Brandyne White

Purple Psyche

Vacation #2, 2015

Yes. I said Vacation #2... Just 2 weeks after we came back from Disneyland, DragCon was afoot!!! And we couldn't miss out on that! 

Rupaul's Drag Race is a Television Drag Queen Competition, searching for the next Drag Queen Superstar ;) My cup of tea ;) 

Not only are my Mother, my siblings, my Grandma, my daughter, and I, completely OBSESSED with the show; I got my dear husband hooked! He can't get enough. Yep, he's a keeper ;) . 

So, I rounded up this lovely bunch, and we headed out! 

Our first day, we roamed around LA and Hollywood. I had never been before. 

"Party!"

The first day of DragCon was Incredible! We met so many great DragQueens! They were all so sweet! I did spend WAY too much money there, though ;) Tsk Tsk. 

 Ivy Winters

 Raja Gemini

 Latrice Royale

 Willam Belli

 Manila Luzon

Ross Mathews

Willam Belli

Peaches Christ

After day 1, we were off to dinner and a bar or two. Then back to the hotel. I got an awesome Adore Delano tank top, and a autographs from all the Queens I met. I also purchased that flower head piece :) 

Day 2, we picked up some Greek food at Santa Monica Pier. And just got too excited to stay, so we headed out to the Convention Center. 

Adore Delano is both Drew and my favorite Drag Queen... On day 2 she was scheduled to appear. Drew and I were in her line for autographs and pictures for 3 whole hours.... Just to get up to the front and them tell us she's done. Of course, this isn't her fault... Still... I was absolutely heart broken... The one Queen I WENT to DragCon for... But! I have the most amazing friends, and turns out, Adore was coming to Salt Lake City that very next weekend. So my dear James and his fiance, Ricky, bought me tickets to see her then... I was able to enjoy the rest of the trip :D

Afterword, we headed out. Hitting the Santa Monica Pier one more time...

It was such an awesome trip with friends. Can't wait to go again, next year... But, hopefully, they get a little more organized next year. ALSO, RuPaul wasn't in drag... Why are you hosting a DragCon, not in drag?? That was a little annoying, too... But it was great all in all!!! Highly recommended. And go with money! Haha. 

Stay Colorful. 

Brandyne White

Purple Psyche

Vacation #1, 2015

A lot has gone on the past couple months! Soooo busy... Not complaining, just stating that everything all happens at once!! Shock of the century, right?

 I guess we'll start off with Disney land... So. Fun. However, it was so, extremely hot. The weather was ridiculous... The week before we were there, it was about 50 degrees and raining... The week after, 75-80 degrees. But oh, no! Don't worry! The week we go, it's 97 degrees at 10 in the morning! Which made Burke ornery, which made us ornery. But around 6 every night, when it cooled down, and Burke had had a nap, she LOVED it ;) . Her favorite was meeting Olaf from Frozen... She was laughing her little heart out at him.

My favorite part would have to be the World of Colors show in California Adventure :). It was so beautiful!

 It was so fun. I hadn't been in years and years. It was nice to go back with the original family, with a few additions ;) . 

Later that week we headed down to San Diego to visit the In-Laws. Also a blast! We reunited with old friends, extended family, and Drew put his top of the line skill to work, by giving his brothers and old friend a haircut :) . We hit all the food places we wanted to, let our hair down, and hit the beach on our way out. Burke's grandma LOVED the time with her. It was so nice to have a little break, just me and Drew. And she had so much fun, too! So that helped settle some nerves. Burke get's a little crazy when she's bored ;P . 

So, in a nutshell... My first vacation was a success ;)

The only thing I would change would be the heat at Disneyland... I feel like I would go in October or February next time. :) 

Stay Colorful.

Brandyne White

Purple Psyche

It's been a while...

I have been really anxious as of late... I have always had high anxiety, ever since i was a kid. But it seems like it has gotten REALLY bad recently... I had a panic attack over a lost shoe of my daughters'. Freaking out at my husband for stupid little things like not having the litter box cleaned by the time I got off work. Or even more trivial scenarios such as not cleaning up his beard hair out of the sink! I was so affected by this anxiety that I was questioning even having more kids...

I was worried about too many irrational things. I would lie awake at night worried that Burke would feel left out or not loved. That she would retaliate and get angry with a new baby around. I know that jealousy is just human nature; Am I grasping for too much to want her to be excited for a baby brother or sister? To want her to protect and cuddle him/her at all times. I know that I am conscious that the problem could potentially rise, so I know it won't, I will not let it. But the thought of her feeling neglected always came crawling back into my head. Like a devil shoulder-angel whispering in my ear. 

I always get talked down when I have a panic attack. Told the same thing. "When the baby is getting attention from you, then Drew will pick up Burke on his lap and give her the same attention." or "She is so bored. She requires us to entertain her. With a sibling, they will entertain themselves. It will be good for her." and "Just involve her in helping out with the baby. Make her feel important to the babys' growth." 

As I said, this always works. But then worries would come creeping back. So, I went to the Doctor. I am now medicated for anxiety. It's been about 3 weeks and I feel great. I'm finding that I am doing things, just to be nice. Not to say I wasn't nice before, I hope ;P. But I would just get nervous and anxious about time management and how people would react if I did anything outside the current "Plan" for that day. 

Plans were not allowed to be broken. Schedules were supposed to be kept. It was not acceptable that life just changes plans. People would just consider this behavior snooty or spoiled. But I really just couldn't handle change... Abrupt forks in the road. 

Back to being nice: I have taken the garbage out to the front of the driveway for my husband... Just because I felt like it... I laugh. I actually can get my butt off the couch to clean the house. I have no problems getting up for work anymore. I may get a little tired sooner, and go to bed earlier than I normally would. But I see that as a good thing! Before the medication, I was an insomniac. I would stay awake until 2 or 3 am then have to wake up at 8am for a 8 hr shift. 

I am so grateful for modern medicine... No more worries... Well, not as many ;) I just wanted to express my excitement. I can relax now. Enjoy a bubble bath without 1,000 problems on my mind. I approve this pro- modern medicine message. Trust your doctors!  

Stay Colorful.

Brandyne White

Purple Psyche