No business like show business
Melanie - October 2, 2008
So you know what helps when you're trying to blog about an event?
Being able to get on the internet.
I'm not sure why the wireless connections in Nashville don't love me, but they have all basically shut me out since I arrived. Needless to say, I'm hoping the twitch in my right eye will subside now that I am back in the comforting arms of internet access.
As I may have mentioned once or eight times, I am at the DVD taping of Vicki Courtney's Bible study, "Five Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter" and I don't even know where to begin.
On Tuesday evening, we had dinner at the home where the taping is taking place which just happens to be the home of Kelly Minter ("No Other Gods") and April Dace (big time Bible study DVD producer).
I'm pretty sure somewhere she has a fancy office with lots of leather and mahogany.
This is April.
Don't let that serious demeanor fool you. It was a total pose as she demonstrated how to be a serious Bible teacher.
A serious Bible teacher who serves her guests raw chicken.
April and Kelly hosted a lovely dinner and all the ladies participating in the study had a chance to get to know each other. It was a great dinner right up to the point where April announced that some of the chicken wasn't fully cooked.
Chicken we had already eaten.
Awesome. My first non-starring film role and I'm going to end up with food poisoning.
In all honesty, the chicken was fine and appeared to be cooked but April worried all night that we were all going to be sick because everyone in the industry knows that nothing really kills a Bible study discussion like some E.Coli.
After dinner we headed back to the hotel. And, truly, God was with me because the hotel room came complete with 142 pillows and I was actually able to sleep.
Our "call" (see how I learned some industry lingo?) was at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning and they took us to our dressing room.
Otherwise known as a small space in the back of an RV. It was very glamorous and came complete with a mirror that allowed us to see only our stomachs. And isn't that really all that matters?
A few minutes later I was given the greatest gift a girl could ever get.
A professional makeup artist.
Her name is Jeannie and I asked her if she would like to come home to Texas with me to do my makeup every morning. Sadly, she declined. I think it had something to do with the fact that I frightened her with my overeagerness and, also, that I couldn't actually pay her anything.
Apparently, Jeannie is also a licensed therapist and a cattle rancher. That is someone who can meet just about all your needs.
And she hovered over us just like we were baby cows (calfs?) all day.
At one point I became concerned with my hair. I could just tell it felt flat, so Jeannie came over to work some magic. Did I mention she used to work on the set of "Hee-Haw"?
You just know anyone that spent any time on the set of "Hee-Haw" knows how to get a girl some big hair.
My hair achieved new heights.
So I spent the day with some fabulous women, learning about the conversations I need to have with my daughter, and how to tease my hair effectively.
There's so much more to tell y'all, but it's going to have to wait.
After all, my "call" is coming early.
Melanie
Melanie
Sophie
Sophie
Paige
Paige
Kris
Kris
Comments (13)
She did NOT used to work for Hee Haw!!!
Oh my gravy, did y’all talk about anything else??
I would have so many questions, I wouldn’t even know where to begin…
Posted on October 2, 2008 12:34 AM
I want a personal make-up and hair artist! :) I can’t wait to hear more about what you are learning!
Posted on October 2, 2008 1:14 AM
I loved your outfit!!
Posted on October 2, 2008 6:23 AM
I’m so stinkin jealous right now!!! You are having a blast aren’t you??!!! Hee Haw and Bible study info all in one setting. LOVE IT!
Praying for you girl. Soak it all in. Can’t wait to hear more! Hugs, Fran
Posted on October 2, 2008 6:54 AM
April and I are clearly destined to be very close friends because DO YOU SEE HER SUNGLASSES ON HER HEAD?
I’m sitting here typing this comment WITH MY SUNGLASSES ON MY HEAD.
I have chills.
Posted on October 2, 2008 7:47 AM
Big hair and bible study - Beth will be SOOO proud!!!
Posted on October 2, 2008 8:18 AM
I have to tell you how very giddy I am for you, Melanie! I keep giggling and smiling. I know this was such a wonderful thing to be a part of!!
What a very neat experience…well, except for the chicken. Hee hee! Those are the kind of experiences we all wish to forget, but just “cain’t.” Ya know?
Posted on October 2, 2008 3:29 PM
Oh girl! It looks like you are having so much fun! LOVE the behind the scenes photos. :)
I’m really looking forward to this study coming out…I want so badly to host it in my home with my gal pals.
steph.
Posted on October 2, 2008 8:15 PM
So Fun! I Love it! : )
Posted on October 2, 2008 8:27 PM
Girlfriend, You look to cute! Love the outfit. A makeup artist, too much fun!! I am so excited for you!! I was so excited to learn that you had 142 pillows in your hotel room. Clearly you are God’s favorite. :)
Can’t wait to hear more. Love, Patty
Posted on October 3, 2008 9:25 AM
I really would like to know more about that airbrushed makeup…Do you think there’s a Airbrush for Dummies or Airbrush for Beginners somewhere?
Posted on October 3, 2008 10:03 AM
Did you say Hee-Haw or TBN (the big-hair network)
Posted on October 4, 2008 11:28 AM
Your eyes are really looking big? Was it fear? Or, was it disbelief that you were letting this person “fool” with your hair? You must show us an “after” picture. Did you change your hair after she worked on you?
Posted on October 5, 2008 9:53 PM