I woke up on July 4th bright eyed and bushy tailed. I had a lovely breakfast (room service) and got ready to go downstairs for our 1pm pick up for soundcheck. I couldn't wait for the guys to see the grounds and the Ambassador's house. We pull up to the gate and of course get stopped by security. I was told yesterday that once we pass those gates we are on American soil - in the middle of Canada. It's a crazy concept. This international, embassy, diplomatic, foreign borders is heady stuff. …
Dinner with the U.S. Ambassador to Canada
Gee, that sounds impressive! It was one of the nicest evenings I've had in awhile. So we (The Shivers and I) get to the hotel and as you know, I was exhausted. I took a thirty minute nap before I had to jump up and get dressed for dinner. I was so stressed out about what to wear. I am so fat these days and it makes me terribly insecure sometimes especially when I have to figure out what to wear to a diplomatic function... …