Vegas & Stuff

I just returned from Las Vegas where I performed two of my first hosting gigs. I must say that even though I was in Sin City for an entire week, I wasn't altogether ready to leave for home at the end of the event.  I had such a great time, and staying at the Venetian made it all the more sweet especially given all the sophisticated shopping and dining available there.  Oh yeah!!...LOL.  It was a little bittersweet however because the last time I stayed at the Venetian Resort and Casino it was Sept. 11, 2001......yeah, that dreaded day, that's where I was, and I hadn't been back until now.  Where were you that day, on Sept.11th?
The Nightclub & Bar show was a blast of course!  I ran into Toby Keith's booth for his new Mezcal, called Wild Shot, and yes, I did a shot but did not, I repeat, did not eat the worm, haha!  The shot did make my throat a little numb but I guess that's to be expected when you're such a light weight type right?  I also ran into Teresa Giudice of Bravo TV's The Real Housewives Of New Jersey, who has a sparkling wine called Fabellini.  It was great to see her and sample her product.  I liked it!  Sometimes for me, it's all about the bubbles.  They often go straight to my head.....Mmmm yummm.  It's pure fun!  There were so many great shows with music to see and hear.  DJ's were scratching, and the music was loud. Strobe lights were flashing and everyone appeared to be having a great time.  It was all audio visual candy.  I fell in love with this band that played 'til late into the night, but all I wanted to do was jump on stage with them and sing along. Yeah right....I'm sure they would have gone for that.  LOL!!  The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Of America (WSWA) show followed, and that's where I interviewed about 50 different products on video and of course they all wanted me to sample their specialties.  I had terrific fun with that.  Mixologists were mixing all kinds of concoctions for me to try.  My feet were in pain and I think I owe my pedi gal a huge tip for all those extra foot massages she gives me.  My Jimmy Choos were on fire!! Oh my poor feet.  They ached until no end.  I forgot all about the pain once I decided to go shopping at the Christian Louboutin store for my "job well done!" reward.  Yes, I'm very much a girly girl.  A new pair of shoes ALWAYS makes me smile.  I do enjoy my hosting gigs.  It's incredible to be in front of the camera.  I so do love it there.  I'm actually starting  a new magazine and TV show that will focus on eating, drinking, traveling, and socializing.  This is all supplemental to my singing career.  I am in fact going in the studio for the next three days to record what will be my 5th CD.  It will be released as an EP because it was released before but only in Europe.  Now I'm recording and releasing the USA version along with the addition of five brand new tracks that haven't been heard before.  The band is rehearsing regularly and sounding beautiful!!  I'm still looking to fill the spot for a dobro player and pedal steel guitar.  We're getting there!  So far, everybody sounds great!
Yeah, this is me, working hard and feeling so Blessed to be able to do just that.

~ta ta....until next time,

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