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ON MY WAY TO TENNIS PARADISE!
Do you remember where you were when the gravity of the pandemic hit you?
I do. Vividly. I was wandering around an empty Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 16, 2020 just one day after the tournament was officially canceled. The entire place was set up and ready to welcome hundreds of thousands of fans. Rows upon rows of food and shopping booths, massive stadiums meant to hold thousands, happy videos of the players waving on screens to be seen by no one. This place that is usually thought of as “tennis paradise” was suddenly a ghost town.
Despite the tournament being canceled, my crew and I had been kept on to try and make some videos to be used once the tournament was rescheduled but I couldn’t help shake the weird feeling of WTF is going on. At that time we all assumed this thing would last a month or so…HA.
Since then, I watched as all my work POOF disappeared in the blink of an eye. My friends who I worked this event with suddenly out of work. No travel + no live events + no work in my world.
Now, a year and a half later, the team and I are returning to the desert and I can’t help but get a little emotional thinking about the full circle moment this marks. The entire crew, players, and anyone who attends will be vaccinated. We have found a way to once again do our jobs in the safest way possible right now. I’m not naive to think that there might not be breakthroughs but I’m just feeling beyond lucky that the jobs I looked forward to working each year are coming back.
I’ll be working once again as a host & emcee entertaining fans, interviewing players and creating videos with an incredible crew. I’ll be sure to share as much as I can on IG stories when I have a free second because no joke these are 12-14 hour days and I kinda run around like a crazy person.
Most of all I’m just so excited to be back in Palm Springs, employed, and getting to see and work with my dear friends. Life is truly SO good. Thank you for following along on the journey because man, it’s been a wild few years…
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FAV PURCHASE - I’ll be honest, I’m not one to invest in expensive sneakers but in preparation for the tournament, I thought I’d see if spending a little extra $$ meant more comfort. In the case of my new sneakers - it does. Plus I found them 61% off at Nordstrom Rack. They feel like walking on clouds and have this cushy pillow on the back of them that I wish every pair of gym shoes had. If you’re looking for the perfect long day shoe - these are them.
FAV READ - if there’s one thing I know I need to work on it’s my negotiation skills. I’m really no good at it and honestly, it’s one of the most important parts of my job. A friend suggested this book that she said changed the entire way she negotiates I knew I had to read it. It’s written by a former international hostage negotiator for the FBI - so you know the advice is legit. Read it if you’re needing to get better at your negotiating skills in the bedroom or in the boardroom.
TOP 15 THINGS TO DO IN STOWE
Wondering what's the best fall destination in the US? It's hands down Stowe, Vermont. And tonight I'm sharing my top 15 FAVORITE things to do, see & experience in the "Color Capital of Fall". This recent trip out east was the PERFECT way to kick off my favorite season & the leaves were just starting to pop while I was there so they should be at their peak in a matter of days at this point. I hope this video inspires you to visit this charming town or helps you as your planning your adventure.
HAPPY ENDING (AKA SOMETHING I FOUND FUNNY THIS WEEK)
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xx Allecat
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