Slightly surreal

My time here has been quite amazing and surreal lately. Last week was the Mark Twain Prize honoring Bill Cosby. Sunday night was the Artist Rehearsal Dinner at the Lincoln Theater. The dinner was on the stage with a platform built out into the seats. Some people that attended were obviously Bill Cosby, James DePriest, Malcolm Jamal Warner, Dick Gregory, Sinbad and Bill Russell, just to name a few. The night consisted of the artist toasting Cosby. However, the best part of the night was Wolf Blitzer telling me that I know how to throw a good party. I will never forget that moment. Ever.

On Monday was the Mark Twain Prize event. The event consisted of a dinner, the performance and a post-reception. The entire day was so busy and a blur with people changing guests' names and people deciding that day they wanted to go. I worked as a runner at the registration table, which can get a little crazy but overall went well. My other task was being a handler for Billy Taylor, a jazz pianist. I was to guide the 88-year-old man to the reception and his car. As he was leaving, he provided me with some wise words to always work with people and not against them. It was such an amazing night. You can check it out on PBS starting November 4.

I have taken advantage of any event that I can work at for the experience. On Saturday, I helped at an Austrailian Embassy post-reception for the opening of A Streetcar Named Desire. I had the chance to meet the cast including Cate Blanchett. I also worked a Halloween-themed reception for families after a National Symphony Orchestra performance.

I am currently planning some corporate dinners by myself! I had my first one tonight for Global Wireless. The evening consisted of a backstage tour, cocktails, dinner and a performance. I also have Hilton and Toyota in the next couple weeks. Also, I am helping with the Cast Party. I have been a part of all the decision making so I am excited to see it all come together in a few weeks!

My mom is coming on Thursday. We are going to go see Streetcar and definitely some shopping and wining (our favorite things).

*With my internship coming to an end soon, I am currently job searching. To those reading and know of any openings, I would greatly appreciate it!