I've finally decided my future lies beyond the yellow brick road

Let me take you back in time to a little while ago when we went to an Elton John concert. It was a busy day, which started off with a visit to my Baba's grave for a 'day of the dead' where Macedonians gather at cemeteries, bring some food to eat and remember their loved ones.

My mum made these delicious corn quiches. Have I ever told you that my mum's a fantastic cook?

Then we went to one of my favourite places, the valley. 

 I figured the snakes wouldn't bother me in this snakeprint dress. Maybe they'd think I was one of them.

Mind you, my sister has spotted a snake here in the past. I almost regret that I missed it. I think I didn't notice because I was too busy talking (of course!). We've even seen a wallaby in the valley, which was exciting.

Basking in the sun.

That's an old train line in the distance.

Outfit details:

Dress ($10), vintage bag ($7), sunglasses ($2) and boots ($5) - secondhand market finds.

Coat- secondhand. Mum bought it but it was a little too tight on her. It was in the 'going to the op-shop' pile but I have since rescued it!

All up my outfit cost $24! I'm impressed. 

Sometimes my dad likes to complain that I buy too many clothes, but then I like to remind him that my whole outfit costs less than a single item he is wearing, such as his brand sneakers (that I bought him for a birthday present, haha!)

And now for the Elton John concert! Our foster kittens, Sonny and Cher, looked on as I put on some purple eye-shadow, got dressed, while my mum was exclaiming "hurry up, we're going to be late!"

"When are rock-stars ever on time?" I reasoned. At every single concert I've been to, the performers are never on time, in fact I'm always bored senseless having to wait and wait.

So we took some photos in the garden, got excited and practised our dance moves. My sister took the photos and was very patient as we carried on! 

Mind you, we couldn't find a car-park in our old trusty spot, got totally flustered, got lost on the 30 minute walk to the venue and sweated bricks as we were late! Elton started right on time - at 8pm - and proved my 'all rock-stars are late' theory wrong! Thank God my sister led us in the right direction, I am totally hopeless when it comes to these things! I could hear the sounds of 'Benny and the Jets' pulsating through the air as we scrambled in.

Outfit details:

Dress - opshopped and last worn to see Fleetwood Mac.

Boots- I was thrilled to find these brand new boots at a secondhand market with the tags still on.

Amethyst and mother of peal ring - a present and market find, respectively. 

We found our seats and sighed a relief when Elton John began 'Tiny Dancer'. I would have definitely sulked if we had missed that!

My other favourite songs of the night were:

I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues

Rocket Man

Candle in the Wind

My mum loved 'Daniel'

I'm Still Standing (with a montage of Elton's career and achievements was wonderful).

Crocodile Rock

Saturday Night's Alright

And just like that he quickly walked off stage and I wasn't ready for the concert to end. Thank goodness he came out for an encore of 'Your Song' and my other favourite 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'.

Elton explained that this was his final tour (ending in 2021) as he wanted to spend more time with his children in the last part of his life. As he departed the stage in his sparkly pink robe (this is Elton John, after all!), he had a tear in his eye. It was so touching.

We had a fantastic night. I'm so glad my sister convinced us to get tickets. I have moments of true wonder and awe in concerts, it's like my faith in life and the world is restored.

Now, where can I find a pair of boots (a la' Elton) like this...

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 Title: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John.