Walkin' On Sunshine

Nothing like a perfectly cool, bright, sunny morning and a scheduled appearance on live television to shock me out of my doldrums.

Last week Maile invited me to join her on the San Antonio Living Show to promote her upcoming Hot Mama Photo Shoot. Having done a Hot Mama Shoot exactly one year ago, I was excited to be a model (using that term loosely) and to share with future clients just how much my own photo shoot meant to me...even in the depths of my pure and utter exhaustion the last week.

This morning I left the house relaxed and calm. Animesh dropped off children where they needed to be, so I was cool, calm, and collected. Soothing jazz music seemed appropriate. At the time....



After a stop here for some oatmeal and a grande Cinnamon Dolce Latte (non-fat, no whip, please), I decided that I needed some more serious tunes pumping through my veins to get me through this morning without an anxiety attack. LIVE! TELEVISION! EEK!



The 80s station...and Katrina and the Waves...did not let me down.



First stop? My trusty friend and hair stylist...Tonie. Tonie and I met when she did my hair for the Hot Mama Shoot last year...and the rest is history. After hearing about my TV debut, she was sweet enough to offer to do my hair for me before the show. On her day off. With her cutie patootie baby boy in tow. He was so good sitting on my lap....watching the crazy blonde lady take random shots in the mirror with her camera while getting her hair done.

Thanks, Tonie. You rock.

It wasn't until I parked, walked into the station, and picked up a pen to sign in that I got nervous. Like...really SICK nervous. My hand was shaking at the receptionist's desk.



I waited anxiously in a real "Green Room" till the other girls arrived. I wasn't there long, though. I had to empty my bladder in nervous excitement.



The ins and outs of the show were so cool to watch. This was the news room...located adjacent to the Living Show studio. I can't tell you how many times I've watched a newscast on Channel 4...for YEARS it seems. I had to keep blinking and pinching myself. Very cool.



Me, News anchor Leslie Bohl-Jones, Maile, Living Show host Shelly Miles, and make-up artist Robyn Chappell. It was a blast getting to talk with Leslie and Shelly a bit...both of whom are the nicest people ever.

So. In my humble opinion I didn't embarrass myself too badly on live TV.

But, you can be the judge (be patient...I don't come on the segment till later) and give me your honest opinion.

It's okay. I can take it.

Thanks to you, Maile, for transforming me into a "hot" mama last year....and for giving me the chance to re-live that wonderful experience again this morning.