Tubing the 'Natchee 2009

This year for our summer staff event, we went tubing on the Wenatchee River. I don't have all the photos yet because I had to use a disposable on the river and I'm too busy to go to Bartell's and get it developed (in other words, I haven't found someone to do it for me). We got off to a slightly rough start (s.o.p. with Spa Scotta). Judy got lost, Siobhan's battery died, Shanti forgot her aqua socks and I almost fell out of the shuttle van window. Despite these little setbacks, we had a blast. I want to know why everyone isn't tubing every single day of their life. That was the most relaxing day I have had in a long time, not to mention the company was excellent.

Last year, we celebrated the end of Summer with a picnic at Gas Works Park, an event that is affectionately referred to "Bum-a-palooza 2008". We were surrounded by a rag tag group of obviously drunk urban campers with overly hostile dogs. The guys were pretty friendly though.

My only complaint about this year's trip is the apparent love of porta potties by the businesses on Highway 2. Build a ladies room for the love of god. Not everyone has the constitution of steel needed to enter one of these cesspits of hell.

Tots and I Got Minxed!

Tots aka Kenyatta and I went and got our nails done today by Jessica Hoel at Salon Bella in Bellevue. We wanted to check out the Minx nails and see what they were all about. We had a great time with Jessica. I love meeting people who are as passionate about what they do as I am, not to mention experiencing something completely new like the Minx. I am interested to see how long they last. Jessica told us to expect anything from a couple of days to a couple of weeks.

I Scared a Drag Queen.

I love drag queens. Why? Makeup. Costume. Shoes. Attitude.

Spa Scotta attended the 2009 Comcast Cablepalooza event last night. Cable people know how to party. Special Guest? Bebe Zahara Benet. Oh sister girlfriend, you know I was ready to flip my wig. Bebe won Rupaul's Drag Race. Me being me, I had to get a photo and gush for a minute with my girl, Bebe. In a fit of overenthusiasm, I blurted, "I'm going to stalk you all night." The look Ms. Bebe gave me can only be described as horror-struck. I quickly amended, "But only for tonight", hoping this would allay her fears but no go. During her "number" she studiously avoided me and Raina, purposefully moving around us to dance with other members of the audience. Seriously? I'm 5'3, honey. I was wearing flip flops. You could have outrun me.

I really didn't think you could scare a drag queen but I guess I was wrong.

Drag Queens=0 Jessica=1

Back to School Clean Teen Skin Events

Get your skin Back to School beautiful at Spa Scotta's Clean Teen Events, hosted on Sunday August 16th and Saturday August 22nd. These events focus on teens and preteens and the unique skin issues they face during this time of their lives. This is a fun and informational experience where they learn good skin care techniques, dispel skin myths and ask the questions they have about their skin.
We are inviting your teen to spend 30 minutes at the Spa Scotta Beauty Bar™ experiencing dermalogica’s latest skin products…Clean Start. Participants will get a chance to try the products at the Beauty Bar while we share tips about good skin habits.
These events will run from 12pm until 3pm. These event are complimentary but you do need to RSVP to secure one of the limited spots. Please contact us at 206-522-5800 to reserve a space.

Happy Friendship Day Peeps!

This is one of my recent fav pics of some of the staff, the cheezy factor is level orange. I love the glamour shot flavor of this photo. Anywhoo, it's Friendship Day. I found this out on Twitter.

Am I the only one slightly mystified by Twitter?

We have been having "social media" meetings for the last couple weeks. My website designer/guru Marc Rapaport thinks Twitter is a fad, my social media director thinks it is a powerful communication tool, I don't have a horse in the race at this point but I'm still going to the track. I am interested to see what Twitter becomes or begets as time goes on and I certainly don't want to be left behind when the technology train leaves the station so I am Twittering and Blogging and Facebooking and Flickring and.......