If you haven’t guessed by the title, this is all about Oprah!
Oprah came to Vancouver last week!! I was thrilled! My hubby bought tickets for me for Christmas so I took a good girlfriend with me. Oprah is sooo comfortable talking to 16,000 people! She said for her it’s like wearing her robe and slippers…that comfortable. Wowza. Anyway, her inspirational talk was about how to find a common thread in your life to finding your passion. I actually got notes from this talk and will share them with you at the end of this post 😉
But first…a trip down memory lane when I went to the Oprah show. Yup, I went to the Oprah show.
Now that the Oprah show is over, I can tell you {because before the show was off the air, I might be in big trouble or something…not really}. I made up a book club to get tickets to the show!
When Oprah announced she was leaving, I checked her website daily to see if tickets would ever become available. Then one Friday evening there were last minute cancellation seats available for anyone who had a book club and read the book Eat Pray Love. No, I did not have a book club. And no, I did not read Eat Pray Love. But I needed to see Oprah! She’s been my mentor forever!! So I quickly filled out the online form and named a couple of friends as my book club members and how the book has changed our lives. Oops. Shhhh.
So on Tuesday the following week I got a phone call from Chicago!
Would I be interested in coming to see the Oprah show next Wednesday? Yes!
Would I like to bring a friend? Yes!
Did I have arrangements to leave my son mid-week and travel clear across the country and would my friend be able to do the same?? {uumm}
I said absolutely to the caller.
And might I add that I LOVED Chicago too. It’s super windy there just like they say. Notice my hair in every photo???
This is a priceless post… so enjoyed reading it and admire your gumption. Quite a story to tell and read!
melinda
Thanks for stopping by Melinda! Yes, it’s one of those once in a lifetime things. Seems surreal still 😉
Jamie
What a fun opportunity for you! Glad you got to do something you had dreamed of doing!
Thanks for your comment, Jill 😉
Jamie
Wow! What a great opportunity.
Thanks Susan!
I know this is a bit of an older post, but isn’t that an amazing experience?!! Definitely a bucket list item! I love the way you went about getting there too. 😉
I’ve been to her show twice. (I live 2 hours away in Indiana) The first time, was before she did a total remodel of her studio, so the only gift shop was a little corner in the upstairs waiting area. That show was one of her give away shows called Only the Best. Only, it wasn’t one of her better give away shows. I wouldn’t have missed it for the world though. The 2nd time I went, I got to shop in the new gift shop like you did and sit in her old chair. That was when Dr. Oz announced he was getting his own show.
Wow, Beth, that’s awesome!! You’ve been there twice?! So amazing. Too bad you didn’t get one of the Christmas shows but you did get to go to a giveaway show..so cool!
Have a great weekend!
Jamie
I’m so freakin jealous. But happy you got to go.
haha thanks dear 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Oh my gosh, I think my favorite part of this post is that cake. How cute are they?! Loved hearing all the juicy details about how you got to see Oprah; I love that you were willing to make up a book club in order to get to see her – – THAT’S dedication. 😉 I got to see Gwen Stefani on Oprah when I was in college; it was such a crazy cool experience. And it’s true – – Chicago gets the award for windiest city! Gotta love it nonetheless.
Yes, super windy! haha. It’s true what they say. It was an amazing experience and I know, my hubby and son missed me sooo much!
Hugs,
Jamie