Thursday, February 19, 2009

The snow capped mountains...

VO Audition - STATE FARM - 2/20/09
Fashion Show Audition - OTIS SCHOOL OF DESIGN - 2/20/09 (Taya-Morgan)

...aren't they beautiful? Every time I'm out and about they catch my eye in the skyline. It's been years since I've been skiing. I really wish I could have gone this season. Maybe next year. On a healthy note, this is week four of me hitting the gym 3 to 5 days a week. But get this, I've gained a few pounds! My husband says I'm building muscle. I sure hope he's right!...:)...

Last time you heard from me, I was gearing up for a very busy weekend. In case you were wondering, I was able to make all of the parties/events...:)...On Friday (2/6), I attended a small shindig in celebration of Pasadena. It had been quite a while. The next night (2/7), I attended Donna Wisdom's (event planner to the stars!...:)...) 40th Birthday Bash. (See photos.) Donna's event was really nice. It was held at a quaint little spot called Studio Eleven in L.A. She had a couple of masseuse's on hand, and I was VERY tempted to get a massage, but feared I'd get too sleepy!....:)...Later that night Kendra and I headed over to Neyo's Pre Grammy Midnight Brunch, which was being held at The Kress in Hollywood. After an hour and a half of looking for parking, we were promptly turned away by LAPD and LAFD, (because of overcrowding) once we reached the door! Aggghhh! They had shut down the red carpet and weren't letting anyone else in. From what I heard, they even turned Kathy Griffin away. Neyo himself was sitting out front in his pimped out car (of course...:)...), surrounded by paparrazzi and people with camera phones, graciously apologizing for the whole situation.
On Sunday (2/8) night, I headed over to Cabana Club in Hollywood for a Grammy Awards afterparty hosted by Wesley Jonathan. It was okay. I hate going by myself to events, especially when they are at nightclubs. I didn't get to meet Wesley Jonathan, (actually I didn't even see him) but I did get to walk the carpet. I also met a kid named Frankee Razor from this season of American Idol. That was an early night for sure.

This past weekend, I was invited to a couple of Valentine's Day Events, one was a Runway Magazine Fashion Show Event (back at the Cabana Club), and the other was a Charity Event with Brody Jenner over at The Highlands Hollywood. I just couldn't make them. I was too exhausted. Besides that, it was my anniversary weekend, so I think I just needed some down time at home with the family...
On deck for this weekend is the Oscars Gifting Suite, a Black Tie Gala, and a Comedy Show. Pics and details to follow. With award season in full swing, I feel like I'm out on the social scene too much these days. I need to be on a set somewhere!...:)...

Friday, February 06, 2009

Love (and parties) is (are) in the Air...

Okay, so nothing much has gone on with auditioning as of late. I'm not worried though, because I know I'm in good hands right now. It's just a matter of time!

Fortunately things seem to be going pretty well with building a bit of interest in me, so I have been keeping busy socially. As the weeks have gone by, I'm beginning to realize that my "social networking...:)..." is taking time away a lot of my family time. To curb that, I try to bring my husband along as often as I can. I also try to leave for events after my kids are in bed. I think those things help relieve some of the guilt I'm having about it all. I tell ya, I really can't imagine how celebrities deal with being away from their families so much. Especially when they have to be away for months at a time filming.
Anywho, this weekend in particular is going to be a busy one for me. I'm "supposed" to be stopping through at three birthday parties, a pre-Grammy Event, and a post Grammy Event. Believe it or not, there are three other parties/events that I got invites for, that I'm not going to be able to make! We'll see what goes down though, because I have a ton of homework to get done this weekend as well. Yes, I'm still in school!...:)...You know me, always got a lot going on at once. Before I forget, I'm also proud to say that I've been back in the gym full time! 3 to 5 times a week! Yeah!...:)...

The photos below are a few pics I've taken lately. The first was taken before I left for a Day of Reckoning/Afflicition Fight Viewing Party at Libertine in Hollywood on Saturday, 1/24. I was supposed to be on the red carpet for this event, but they were so unorganized it was crazy! Two days later on Monday, 1/26, my friend Tyreese Burnett had a screening of his short film "JESUS' SECRETARY" at the Bungalow Club in Hollywood. I was beyond tired, but I ended up having a good time. I ran into several friends there, and even SAW a couple of celebrities: Tyson Beckford and Vanessa Bell Calloway. I didn't have enough energy to ask them to take photos with me though. Maybe next time. The last pics are from when I went to my friend Victor Orlando's FUN-JA-LA Christmas Concert back in December.





I hope to have more news (and pics) to post in the coming weeks.

P.S. Happy (Early) Valentine's Day! My hubby and I celebrate 7 years that day!...:)...Woo-who!


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