Adam Lambert Concert. Stuttgart, Germany~

Well, it's 11am here in Germany, and after a very eventful evening I am crawling my way out of bed and back to the land of reality.
Last night I traveled 3 hours to arrive with my best girl Vivian in Stuttgart. We donned our new dresses and glitz for what we anticipated as an exciting event. Adam did not disappoint, the venue and the rude people on the other hand, left a lot to be desired....
Maybe it's just that I'm too old for a general admission type concert? Maybe that my former-former is a very well know artist himself and I'm not used to being on anything but the backside of the curtains? Either way, fighting the entire evening with a very ripe and rude German woman was not my idea of a good time.
I had purchased my M&G tickets with the idea that there was a separate area for the VIP ticket holders to stand, only to find that the line separating them from us was nothing more than a plastic emergency tape unrolled between cones???
It took only 10 minutes after the GA crowd was let through the doors and that tape was broken through in zero time flat. That left those of us with front row tickets, scrambling and fighting our way to keep those front row spots. After being elbowed in the ribs for a good 40 minutes, and also dealing with her ever increasing body odor, I just gave up and gave her what she wanted. It was such a shame!

But Adam.... Ah Adam. He made it all worthwhile. With his amazing voice, fun costumes, energetic dancers and those damn tight leather pants! Yummy!!!!
The meet and greet was enjoyable as well. I would have liked a few more moments with him just to ask one or two questions at least... Making it a little more personal for both parties involved. But it was nice none the less to have met him and to have our picture taken. I'm looking forward to seeing it!!!

All in all it was a lot of fun. Great girls night out of town! I even met two fabulous ladies from Germany who were dressed like little rock stars themselves.... Oh to be that thin again! Girls.... You were smokin hot! I loved it!

For those who have the chance to take advantage of the meet and greet, it's worth it. Just be aware that 1) he does sign autographs (we were told he wouldn't) so be prepared with one of his disks, etc.... 2) that your VIP ticket doesn't guarantee that your going to be front and center.... Be ready to shove your way in there to keep your spot.

Hope those who are looking forward to your concert dates with Adam have as much fun as we did. He is amazing onstage, and a pleasure to meet backstage!

These images were taken with my iPhone, all by being pushed and shoved. Sorry for the quality, but the experience was much fun!

A European Vacation~

There are many things I will remember fondly when I remember our time here in Europe... our travels will surely be one of them~

This summer, my husband surprised me with an amazing 7 night Western Mediterranean cruise aboard the Navigator of the Sea, Royal Caribbean. It was the vacation of a lifetime, balcony suite and all!!! Ports of call included, Genoa, Italy. Barcelona, Spain. French Riviera/ Monaco, France, Rome, Italy. Sardinia, Italy.

All I will just keep repeating is how amazing this trip was... so instead, I'll just post some images.

LVMPD Metro K-9 Trials....

A dog is mans best friend... so the story goes. Pet or working dog... they are amazing, loving creatures. They will stand by your side when no one else will. They will lick the tears, grow excited over the laughter, curl up by your side to sleep.
I have two dogs, and I couldnt imagine my life without them. My female Tiffany is my baby, and my everything. She is older now, going on 12 yrs. and blind. But she still fetches a ball, follows me everywhere and adores me... even on those not so adorable days. I love her so very much!

Recently on my trip back to the states, I went back to Vegas to see very close friends. My two girlfriends and I have been through it all, and we still love and respect one another. We spent days just talking about the past, our futures, and life in general. I had a blast. During my visit I found myself down at the Orleans Hotel for the 2010 LVMPD Metro K-9 Trials, where another dear friend was competing. It was to be a surprise, we have not seen one another in over 5 years now.

He is one of Las Vegas' finest Metro K-9 officers. We met one night when he pulled me over for a ticket for driving with no headlights... the rest, as they say, is history. Its been 8 years now, and our friendship has grown into a deep respect of each others lives and the paths we have chosen. We will forever remain dear friends, and I thank my husband for allowing this to be.

It was a wonderful afternoon at the K-9 Trials. Where dogs and their handlers from all over the west coast competed for "top dog" of the event. I have never seen a K-9 work, even if it was on decoys. They are incredible!

Here's to you my friend, for all you and your dogs do to keep Las Vegas safe. You are a blessing. Please, always be safe out there. Vegas is a better place because of all you do.

Here's to Metros top dog! Pun intended!!!!!

A trip back home....

No matter what the situation, good or bad, going home can be amazing.
Our trip back to the states was a last minute one, one that we didn't quite know what to expect. My husbands father has fallen ill and it has been touch and go for some time now. While in the field, Eric received a phone call that changed everything... so off the California we went. Not knowing what awaited us.
When we arrived, it was wonderful! Every brother and sister, 9 in all, where there from across the globe. They were there to celebrate the life of a man they all loved and adored. It was good times indeed. The food, conversation, sleep overs, late night talks. It was just how a family should be, and I had a great time!
Now, Erics father seems to be doing better. One never knows what God has in store for us and our lives. The direction it can turn can change in the blink of an eye, and I have come to realize this fact the older and wiser I become. Life is precious, and should not be taken for granted... ever.

During our trip we took some time to go visit my parents in Lancaster as well. It was so great to see them after 2 long years! They looked great, and we enjoyed our short visit. The irony of it all... its October, so everyone everywhere is celebrating Octoberfest. Yes... that was surely what I came all the way to the states to do. LOL! But now I can say that I celebrated it on both sides of the world in one month.

So here are some images of our trip... a little all over the place, but I think you'll agree... we had a wonderful time with family. Precious-precious time indeed.







Me and my parents... our first picture together in over 13 years!





Erics family... every brother and sister along with his parents. What a great family portrait!









A quick trip to nearby Solvang, California is just what we needed. For my photography, this is where I held my first camera. An Argus flip-top.







Octoberfest in Lancaster, California. Definitely not Germany!



Lancaster Blvd. has changed over the years...





My friend of 17 years Cheryl.