The Life Of A Showgirl's Release Already Feels So Different From Past Ones, And The Official Release Party Is Taking My Swiftie Anticipation To Another Level

Taylor Swift dressed as a showgirl, surrounded by dancers in the Bejeweled music video.

I haven't been a Swiftie for all of Taylor Swift's releases, but I've been a fan long enough to know that something feels really special about The Life of a Showgirl. Like many other Swifties, I'm counting down the days for Taylor's 12th studio album. I also kept my schedule clear for that entire weekend, though that's not really a stretch for me, as listening to Taylor Swift music and staying home are two of my favorite things to do. So why did I feel a mixture of excitement and relief when the Official Release Party of a Showgirl news was announced?

It took me a couple of days to come to an answer for that question, but the conclusion I came to was that this theatrical event meant I had a Taylor-related place to be for at least a couple of hours during The Life of a Showgirl release weekend. There was a place I could go to be with other Swifties, and that feels important, especially after The Eras Tour.