“Then count the stars and the ten million woes,
just you and the universe - judging each other.”

-Explode - Nelly Furtado, Folklore (2003)

I officially landed a gig managing my next event. This time, it’s in Vegas, baby! I’ll be there for a week, starting on January 18th, working Monday through Friday at the IBS (International Business Systems) Trade Show at the Hilton. Specifically, I’ll be working with Kohler, Inc. managing their demos. Which means I’ll be directing people and audio technicians to make sure everyone’s in the right place at the right time with the right mic. I’m told it’s a keep-you-on-your-toes kind of gig, which will be wonderful for me. I’m going today to get some Dr. Scholl’s inserts.

I’m really lucky to be involved with this company and I can’t wait to continue my work with them. I’ve found the fast-paced, high-stress world of event management one that I could really make a home in.

Thank goodness I feel MUCH better today. I took the day off to sleep. Apparently, that’s all I needed. That, and a day where I drank more water than alcohol - and not coconut water. I think I need a major detox. And blasted, if I could get on a sleep schedule that worked for me that would be great.

I feel like I’m coming down with something major… I really hope it’s not the flu.

The first Monday of the year!

I couldn’t sleep at all last night due to some unwanted noises coming from about 15 feet about me. Plus there was a bug flying around our room and I just knew it was going to crawl in my mouth if I fell asleep with my mouth open. So needless to say, the quiet calm of the studio is very lulling today. I don’t know how much I’ll get done but I hope I can stay awake.

You know the rest.

My thanks to all those who attended my New Years Eve bash at the studio. I was really thankful that I got to countdown to 2009 with some really great people. Singing karaoke till our vocal chords bled, drinking till our livers turned inside out, eating till our abs disappeard and and finding other fun ways to destroy bodies! It was honestly the highlight of 2008. That’s not saying much though since 2008 pretty much sucked. It definitely had some moments… like our road trip, shooting some music videos, painting my office… :/ On the whole, I could have done without this year. So 2009 should be the year that stuff finally happens for me! I’ve already enrolled in classes so I can finish school and I’m feeling very optimistic about my recent epiphany and how it will affect my career (see post below).

I predict that 2009 will be the most prosperous year of my life so far.

Cheers! *tink*

I write this with bitterness and hurt feelings. Poor decision? Probably, but I resolve it to be my last.

It’s recently come to my attention that I am driven not by logic or reasoning, but by my emotions. They say that better business and life decisions are made when emotion isn’t allowed to color the reasoning. But to be honest, I can’t think of one decision I’ve made in my life that wasn’t a direct result of my then current mood. So where does that leave me? Emotionless.

I have a hard time with this because I do a lot of business with friends, and have lots of relationships built on networking. It’s kind of an all or nothing deal for me here - if I take emotion out of something somewhere, it’s going to affect all the aspects of my life. Maybe I’m ready for that! No, I won’t become a bitch, nor will I be cold-hearted. What I will (try to) be, however, is a strong, confident and effective decision maker who demands respect from my associates by my actions. I will make no apologies for my choices, nor will I excessively explain myself as I now tend to do.

2009 will make for an interesting year…

Now I’m hungry for a pop-tart.

I love pop music. Britney’s new album, “Circus” is actually pretty darn good. All things considered. The songs are well written for her, which is 90% of it. Catchy hooks and edgy production!

There’s one interesting song called “If U Seek Amy.” I was listening intently to the lyrics trying to figure out who this “Amy” person was, or if it was a euphemism for something else… Well upon closer inspection (and a little googling, the answer  was found. “If U Seek Amy” when sung, sounds an awful lot like “F. U. C. K. Me”! After the feeling of being completely duped, it sank in - how brilliant! As offensive as the actual phrase is, the song has no implications that it’s about anything other than a night out on the town. Brilliant! I wish I had thought of it.

In this day where we’re constantly seeking for the next novelty on the radio waves, songs like “I Kissed a Girl” and “U + Ur Hand” color us that addicting shade of blush. I’m not saying it’s right, but it’s certainly what we want. “If U Seek Amy” is the next adventure in taboo and loopholes. I can’t wait to see what’s next!

Ok so it’s true… Every year we (Houston) has a major weather event like a hurrcane or tropical storm, we get SNOW! People always joke about how it never snows down here but let me tell you this: We have it good!! We don’t even have to shovel it or drive on it really, but once every 5 years or so, we can enjoy its beauty gently falling to the ground. So I think I’ll make me some hachacklet and enjoy the flurries! MERRY CHRISTMAS SUCKAS!

Man! What a day I had yesterday!

Technically, it was a 15-hour work day. But honestly, it was definitely the most fun I’ve had working in a while.

I was contracted by a Special Events company to be a stage manager for this event downtown. I blindly signed up for it, repeating the mantra “if it pays, I’ll do it.” I had no idea I’d have that much fun and be this tired afterward. The event was a benefit for the Ron Stone foundation, but mostly it was a gathering of celebrities (mostly news anchors) that had their roots in Houston. Clint Black also made an appearance. I got to see first hand what goes in to an event like this. The affair seemed light and quick to the guests, but I’m sure few of them really knew how much actual set-up was involved. I was part of the team that oversaw the different crews; lighting, sound, video, etc. Making sure everyone knew what they were supposed to do. When the show started, I managed one side of the stage, ushering the VIP guests, including Mr. Black, to the stage.

I gotta say, I felt very important! I got to meet the Governor of Texas, a couple former Governors, and a slew of news anchors I grew up watching. It was an honor to meet these people face-to-face. But to be honest, I didn’t really recognize a lot of them until they made their way to the stage and I could see them on the big screen and hear their voice through the PA. Then it would click — “OH! I just escorted the channel 11 weather man on to the stage. Duh” Being surround by all these icons, and the whole dedication to the late Ron Stone made me a little nostaligic and proud to be from this great City. I never even thought I’d say that (especially after surviving the 8 year long I-10 rennovation. But I really am proud to be from a city full of great people like the ones I met last night.

The day was a blast, and totally exhausting, and hopefully the start of something good for me.