SPRING FLING

Wow, am I really up right now? Have I really been up since 8AM after going to sleep at around 4:30? *yaaaaaaaaaaawn*

Last night's SPRING FLING was just...extraordinary. It was a truly amazing evening. Women of all shapes, sizes and hues flowed in steadily and after a few moments of mingling and cocktails made their way to the dance floor where they were parked for the rest of the evening grooving to the sounds of DJ RUSSELL (that man definitely knows what he's doing!).

In keeping in the vein of the NEXT TOP MODEL theme, I had my Tyra wig on much to the chagrin of a lot of ladies who were really feelin' the 'fro. I finaly took it off after around 1 or so, it was cute as all get out but you know how I love the natural and I got outright requests for the 'fro so...

Hold on, I'm watching ROCKY...ugh! this is the scene when Mick dies...ooooh, Sylvester Stallone doing he's unintelligible crying which is similar to his unintelligible speaking only louder, it's a subtle difference, but it's there.

Anyway...

Not that I needed one, but last night was a beautiful reminder of why I throw events for women. Two hundred plus intelligent, beautiful, accomplished, mature women in one space communing...no drama, no fuss, just a good time. And afterwards, I thought I was gonna have to sweep people out the door with a broom, no one wanted to leave, but that's cool, La Di Da wasn't trippin' and I just wanted folks out 'cause cute as those mauve stilletos were, my feet were on fire. I think I finally got everyone out by about 3..."out" meaning the party made it's way from La Di Da to the street where connections where made, phone numbers were exchanged and I even overhead two long lost friends reconnect.

I so appreciate each woman who came to the party and all my parties for that matter. It never ceases to amaze me how wonderful and patient they are. Last night, soooo many women were trying to get their complimentary pictures with Sheriece Wallace of City Photo Images, the line was really backed up, but it was all good, the ladies were grateful enough for the service they waited their turns. Sheriece, a true professional, took some really wonderful pictures.

In sadder news, Honey worked my door for the last time last night. Our stunning diva is moving to Texas at the end of the week. I don't know how I'll replace her. Honey is my hostess because her exuberance, diplomacy, wit and beautiful smile is the first thing I want my divas to see when they come to one of my events. Aside from that, she is a great friend and she has an inner light that brightens a room. She will truly be missed.

So, what's next? Saturday, we're all getting together on the beach for an informal day at the beach. Out&About's summer women's beach parties will be an afternoon of volleyball, spades and beach games with a little music and food (byo burgers). We'll also have a fitness trainer who will be doing 40 minute exercises in the sand. Mother's Beach is a small public beach so it'll be easy to find each other, it should be fun.

Okay, I need a nap!