I wish I had time to fully explain this crazy, wonderful whirlwind that has been my life lately. But, you see, I just got back from filming a commercial in Detroit five days ago. Tomorrow, I leave for a vacation to visit one of my best friends in New Mexico and from there, road-trip to Arizona with her. (YAY!) As giddy as I am about this, I definitely didn’t plan on leaving the state two weeks in a row. The past few months have definitely taken me by surprise, and for that, I am exceedingly grateful. And on that note—A few weeks ago, I was sitting by my favorite pool, tanning on my day off. My phone rang and I was asked if I’d like to be flown, all-expenses paid, to Detroit to film my second paid commercial for U By Kotex. Considering I should be sleeping at this very moment as I have a 6:30 am flight tomorrow, here are the Cliff Notes of that trip (I’ll save part two for the nitty gritty details.) :
Detroit Cliff Notes:
- Flying first class for the first time, and feeling like a duck out of water, being the twenty-four year old girl surrounded by a bunch of middle-aged men. But completely taking advantage of the free drinks and comfy seats. Being confused when the flight attendant handed me a hot towel. It was so tightly rolled that I thought it was sushi at first, but I followed along with the middle-aged men and wiped my face with the thing?! When
in Romeflying first class…. - Arriving at the gorgeous MGM Grand, and calling my husband, excitedly informing him that the shower was the size of our walk in closet at home. Taking full advantage of the whipped coffee/double espresso machine.
- Having a makeup and wardrobe artist for the weekend
- Sitting in on a production meeting in which I drank wine whilst everyone in the room and on conference call tried to decide what outfit I would wear for the shoot. This also meant everyone, including me, having copies in their hands of uh, me….in different outfits. Okay, that was also a little weird. But a cool kind of weird.
- Filming at the Fillmore, on the same stage that rock stars perform on.
- Being doted upon and loved by the U By Kotex peeps, just by being my naturally happy, highly energetic, slightly dorky self.
- Not being allowed to pay for anything, despite the all too generous per diem that was delivered to me. Oh, and somehow getting paid to have one of the best times of my life. Also that.
- Hanging out with the production team after-hours, while also getting a pretty incredible tour of the town. Amongst many other amazing experiences (more about those later)—I partied and mingled at a shop where bicycles and watches were made, slung makeshift slingshots at a sign in an office building, visited a breathtaking island between Detroit and Canada, drank cocktails way past closing time at Sugar House, ate a mix of delicious Mexican and Italian food at El Barzon, bowled at the oldest bowling alley in the US and climbed out of an apartment window to see an absolutely gorgeous view of Detroit. Needless to say, I fell madly and deeply in love with this underdog-rising-up city. And also the folks residing in it.
I really have to go to bed now, but a more thorough part two (with many more pictures!) is soon to come, friends. I wish I could come up with a perfect ending to describe in a few words how very smitten and amazed I am by everything happening to me right now, but I’m about to fall asleep on the keyboard. And I have a flight to catch in less than eight hours. So, er….Goodnight, y’all!
AHH YES! You look GORGEOUS in all of those outfits, and the high bun suits you WELL! I am so glad you had a blast, and were able to make some new friends too!! Still cannot wait to see your sexy self on screen!
Aw thanks, sweet friend! 😀
I had the pleasure of snieeg Boney James for the first time last September in Detroit. I will be at this concert rain or shine. Anyone who hasn’t seen him yet is in for a great concert if you go see him. Do yourself a favor and get your tickets for this show.
Sooo awesome! I’m so glad you’re open to all the amazing things life throws your way. Awesome, awesome, awesome! Couldn’t happen to a better person. 🙂
Shucks, thank-you!
Hi Paula, I live in Toronto I am looking to come down for the Robin Thicke, Musiq Soulchild and Melanie Fiona cenroct with 3 other people. Do you know if there will be VIP/PIT seats available for sale for this cenroct and if so how can I get 4 tickets?
Hrrmmm…. all expenses paid, you return and Detroit files bankruptcy. Coincidence?!?!
Glad you had an amazing experience!!
Ha! I read that out loud to a friend and we both had a little giggle. So sad about Detroit though…. I am really rooting for them, the city has an incredible amount of potential. And thanks, lady love! 😀
Sounds like you are having a fantastic time. Congratulations! 🙂
Oh, hi!!!! How are ya!? And Thank-you! 😀
Sounds like Detroit was amazing and life has been treating you well lately! Yee haw!
Haha! Thank-ya and Yee Haw back to ya!
Wow, looks like you’ve been having a fab time living life to the full (as usual!), keep it up girl!!
Aw, thanks girly! 🙂
GIRL! This is so cool! What a cool experience!!
😀 thanks, lady love!!!
The box office price is $32 vip , $17 seats, $12 lawn . we add a $3 flitaciy fee so add that to each price point.Ticketmaster adds a Ticketmaster handling and processing fee, not sure how much it is.It is always cheaper to buy at the box office.Hope this helps.
Thanks for the great info dog I owe you biggity.
Many many qutaliy points there.
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