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Kimberly Akimbo

What is it like being someone that has a rare disease of physically aging incredibly quickly and that learns they may not have much longer to live? Kimberly Akimbo is a more modern comedy musical that tells the story of high schooler Kimberly who doesn't quite fit in with her peers and has a dysfunctional family.  Generally light-hearted while touching interesting themes, there were a few cute moments and songs. I got lottery tickets to see it with orchestra seats, and would recommend if you are tired of old musical tropes, like(d) Glee, are a theater kid/socially awkward, or relate to family drama/deal with family expectations vs. living the life you hoped.  The company songs are the general highlights - such as "This Time" and "Great Adventure". I think this show won so many Tonys because it is for theater people: refreshing compared to a revival, the characters have certain quips and most people can relate to the difficult or unenjoyable aspects of high schoo...

Wailea Beach Resort [Marriott] Hotel Review

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The Wailea Beach Resort is basically as close as you can get to White Lotus [Four Seasons Wailea] in Maui with Marriott points. The advantage of this hotel is rooms closer to the beach/ocean, which also comes with more families and children- but another highlight is an adults only infinity pool area.  Pros: Location - Wailea has amazing views, and some rooms give you an ocean view  Adults only infinity pool  Water slide, option for [complimentary] scuba lesson Cons:  Pricey (a lot of points), and upcharge food and drink on resort as expected Rooms felt a little dated [especially shower] Resort can be confusing to navigate at first Spa-pool was an upcharge [along with infinity pool cabanas], only 2 small hot-tubs for entire resort Booking: Around 380,000 Marriott points for 5 nights - the cash rate would've been 700ish a night. Was considering the AC Wailea for 200,000 less points but it is a lot further walk to the beach.   Arrival:  From Kahului Airpo...