After we all put in our hours and made sure the event went well, I just kind of reflected on my life. I called my dad who wanted to know all about it, and he kept telling me, "Enjoy this, Alison.. This is your moment."
His words have never sunk in more than there... Working at large events like this was a dream, not something I realistically thought would be a reality. And now here I am, just about to turn 24, and on one of the largest red carpet events in Vegas history. I don't know whether to laugh, cry, scream, or just sit and reflect.
The Kirvin Doak Communications girls on the red carpet.
I've been going through some difficult situations this past week. All turning me more and more homesick and feeling that itch to move on from Vegas. But I refuse to let anyone or anything take this moment from me.
I remember my first night in Kansas City before starting my internship.. I looked out of my apartment window at this big glowing gold church steeple that is a centerpoint of downtown. I looked at the skyscrapers right outside my window, and I thought "Alison... you are living out one of your dreams. Right now. You're here, in this city, about to start a major internship and about to start your life."
I couldn't have felt more like that last night. I am so blessed to have come so far and to have had amazing family and friends to support me and encourage me to keep believing in my goals and my future. It's been a long road, but I made it this far, and I have no plans of turning back now.
Now to the juicy stuff... All of the celebrities are so much smaller in person. I know you hear that a lot, but they really are. George Clooney is sooo skinny and wasn't much taller than me with my stilettos on. Brad Pitt - skinny skinny - seriously! Matt Damon was the only one that looked like he was what I would consider a regular sized guy. And I noticed he had a little grey hair growing in the back... How old is he??
Anyways.. It was fantastic. It was great to bond with the girls I work with, and just to experience something on that large of a scale.
AND in other great news, my very very dear friend Devan just found out he was approved for another year of eligibility playing football with the Iowa Hawkeyes. After getting injured last year during his senior year, he was forced to sit out most of the season. I am soooo excited that he will get to come back and hopefully end his last year the way he wants to and enjoy all of those moments on the field one last time. I could not be more proud of him.
Up next for me - the next four days will be consumed with the Las Vegas Springs Preserve grand opening followed by Jewel performing in concert at their outside amphitheater on Saturday night.
Someone pinch me.
2 comments:
You know, it took me a good couple of years to feel at home away from home. At the 6m mark, I quit my first job and ran home. Mom let me hang for a couple of weeks then sent me packing back to Colorado. Best thing for me! I dug in, made more friends and....well, 13 years later I'm still here and very happy with my decision to stay. Not saying you should want to stay in Vegas for 13 years but know that home will always be there. Iowa is a great place to be from ;-) See the world!
Thanks, Maria.. I know you're right. Everytime something goes wrong here I think it'd be easier back there, but when I'm back there, I know things are just the same. Vegas isn't where I want to be for the rest of my life, but I think it's the right place for now. I just need to remind myself of that when things get tough!
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