In a recent visit to PCBC in San Francisco, we had the opportunity to meet with a true American hero. Everyone else laughed at me, but I took advantage. I grew up watching CHiPs with my dad and nothing will make me happier than to show him that I finally made it to the big time. A trade show with the Latin crime fighter himself. What a day!
And for the record, Eric Estrada is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet.
Found ‘em!
George and Sid are lurking between cubes, trying to blend in with their best “business professional”-ware. (Thanks goes to Charlene and Matt for supplying the Playdough clothing.)
Whitney won! I’ve never actually screamed at the outcome of a reality show competition … until last night. FINALLY a normal-looking (or juicy, as the judges called her last night) woman has been named America’s Next Top Model.
And if you have never watched ANTM before, you should, if for no other reason, watch it to learn how to do the “smiling with the eyes squint” (as seen to the left). Tyra explains it every cycle, as she did again last night. Or, if you really must know now, click here to see a clip from The Tyra Show in which Tyra gives a tutorial on how to do the smiling with the eyes squint. No, I’m not joking.
Yeah, I think I forgot to mention that I talk a lot. So what? You’d try to find the best way to clarify the correct pronunciation of your name too if your name, spelled J-A-N-A, was pronounced with an uncommon-in-the-English-language short ‘A’ sound. I removed the first category name simply because I wanted my husband (whose name - conveniently - is John) to understand the reference. He didn’t get the play on Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name.”
I wage a daily war to correct those who address me as “Jaaaaana” or “Joan-uh.” Heck! My elementary school principal once announced me as “Joanna” when presenting me with a trophy. But I have to say, I’m comforted that I’m not the only one in this fight.
So for all of those who understand the importance of branding, my name is Jana - JOHN-UH. Jana. And if you think that’s difficult, you should meet our girl Zsavonne…
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