Peg’s Journal

at Morel’s French Steakhouse (post show)

Same time last week, Patti and I were watching “Dancing with the Stars” live! It was my first time going to a taping of any TV show, and that was really exciting! Patti and I didn’t get to sit together since we were literally the last ones to get in. On the flipside, we got floor seats. Patti probably had one of the best seats in the house (first row, facing the dance floor). I, on the other hand, got seated and re-seated several times during the night….not that I had mind, since one of my seats were just a few feet away from the judges’ table. Seeing Carrie, Len, and Bruno so close up felt very surreal. Undoubtedly, I was completely starstruck.

Since it was a Tuesday night, it was the elimination round. We didn’t get to see much dancing, except for Julliane and Helio’s encore performance. Queen Latifah performed which was really cool. I really like Queen Latifah (moreso for her acting than her singing/rapping). Nevertheless, it was unbelievably awesome to be in the same room as all the stars (minus Jane Seymour), the dancers, and the hosts – Tom Bergeron and Drew Lachey. Can I just say that the camera DOES add 10 pounds. Sabrina Bryan (who I’m rooting for, because…you know, she’s a “Cheetah Girl”) looks thick on TV. But in person, she totally doesn’t. Granted, she’s not super skinny…but she’s normal, healthy. Everyone looks great. Didn’t Marie Osmond have like 6 or 7 kids?! Her body looks amazing. I really wished I had my camera, but no cameras or cellphones allowed. *pout*

As we left, I walked by Matthew Lawrence (of “Boy Meets World” fame). *gasp* Being the big Disney Channel watcher/fan that I’ve become, it was a really big deal. Yes, I’m a tweenager again. hehehe Anyhow, that night was like visual sensory overload for me.

Afterwards, Patti and I had dinner at Morel’s at The Grove. We sat on the patio, overlooking the Bellagio-esque water fountain, shared Gruyere Fondue, Moules Marnieres, and Steak Frites. It was such a fun evening! By the time I got home, Ashlyn was already asleep and Summer was really tired but had stayed up waiting for me. I barely saw my kids that day.

I have to thank Aric (my hero-of-a-husband), for signing up for the tickets. We got seats for the rest of this month….although I doubt I would go again. It feels totally selfish leaving in the middle of the day, arrange pick up and babysitting for Ashlyn, and not spend any time with my family just to see “Dancing with the Stars”. I mean, I can watch it on TV in HD. It’s almost the same…okay, not really. If I do decide to go again, I would opt for the Monday showing for more dancing. Patti, who took a half day from work, is totally down. She cracks me up.

I missed last night’s performance…but we’ll see who’s still in the running after tonight.

Tags: Aric, Disney Channel, starstruck, tv