Mondays To Remember

There are a couple of things on my mind to write about tonight. I had a hard time deciding on which to write about, so I tossed a coin. Below is what won.

Without going into too many details I work in the beauty industry. I am a sales rep for a very well known distributor in my state. The owners are quite well known all over the US as great business people who help our clients succeed. We distribute seven product lines, one being very VERY well known. You see their ads in fashion magazines and I would say 98% of women know who this is and several men do as well. The owner of this particular product line in quite famous as well. You see his face in the ads and he is often seen with famous actors such as Brad Pitt and other A list famous people.

For weeks I have been told how he is very down to earth, very giving, etc.

Last night I had the opportunity to meet this man. Now this was my first what I would call "A" list celebrity that I had ever had the opportunity to meet. On one had I was a bit excited to be a part of this event taking place and yet on the other it meant another night I had to find someone to watch Evan. The Mom in me was torn by the career woman and this is not a pretty place to be.

The event was in the city. As I parked my car and stepped out I stood tall, I took in the wonderful summer air. I straightened my little black dress and pulled the strap up on my high heel. I began to walk the four block walk to the venue. The venue is situated in the middle of brownstone homes with iron fences, cobblestone walkways and streets with old street lighting. Shops have been redone in the latest brick & stucco patterns. I walk past two beautiful fountains. I passed little martini bars and coffee shops filled with people relaxing after work. I walked along the cobblestone walkway smiling and saying hello to the patrons sitting in the outdoor tables. As I walked I ran into others on their way to the event. Each of us in our black dresses, men in their black pants and hip oxford shirts. WE all looked quite fab! I finally stopped in my heels and looked around and took in the moment. This small town girl from a town that is no larger of 500 people is here. HERE! In the middle of this moment. It felt a bit story book.

I am not really one to hang on a famous name or person. My heroes in life are not famous people, but at this moment I must admit it felt pretty good. I.....ME....yeah ME. I was in the middle of these beautiful people and I knew at the end of the evening I would be the one sitting at the table with the man himself not the majority of people walking next to me. Yeah this was a fun evening and gave me even more to want and achieve for. I must admit a little taste of that life can leave you wanting more of it.

So okay I am glad I went, although this will not be the last time I get to spend time and see this man as working with this company means many more events to come. Oh and Yes! What everyone said was true, he gave a wonderful speech and was very gracious. I watched him give up his seat for a woman he did not know with a baby and I watched him take time for each person to say thank you for selling my product. He wants you to believe in him and the product.

Wonder if you all can guess who this is................