New Appreciation for On-Air Personalities

I never knew just how much work goes into creating a television show until yesterday after spending 10 hours in front of the camera. Out of that 10 hours only 12 - 16 minutes will be used. Can you imagine how much footage you'd need for a one-hour show?? I'm writing a pilot for Bravo, but after yesterday I'm not so sure I'm up to the challenge. Who am I kidding...I'm all in.

I want to give a shout-out to my girlfriend Mia Butler of TBS' Movie & a Makeover. She appeared in two segments with me and I must say, she's amazing!! She really knew her stuff!! Thanks Mia. I owe you big!

And thank you to Bistro VG for letting us take over your restaurant. You're saints...P.S. enjoy the security camera footage from the dressing room. Jokes on us...we didn't know there was a camera in there until late in the day.

Thanks to everyone for a job well done!!

What a Difference 4 Inches Makes

I'm a shoe girl through and through believing the higher the heel, the better. The only time I don't sport a strapping pair of stilettos is at the gym or in the shower. Other than that, it's four inches of pure love for my tortured tootsies.

This week all that changed. I've been stuck at home with a bad cold and my 16 year-old dog whose bladder is on a two-hour time clock. To facilitate my frequent trips down the elevator and out to the dog-run, I traded in my favorite Choos (gasp!) for easy on, easy off flip flops (cute ones though).

I didn't mind until it happened. I had on my favorite Juicy sweats and rhinestone flops, my hair was a bit frazzled, but easily mistaken for bed-head (naughty girl), and my face, vacant of any and all make-up, was a fresh glow-or at least that's what I told myself. Just as I stepped into the communal elevator so did the hottest guy in the building. Poof!! went my swagger. Not because I looked casual, but because I felt short.

My magic heels always give me an inflated sense of self-confidence, but today when I needed them the most, they were gone. I'm sure he didn't know the difference. Scratch that. The difference was he didn't notice me! A woman in sexy heels always turns heads. Rhinestone flip flops, not so much. Hmm...do you think I'm over analyzing this?? I guess that's what girls do.

All in all, I'm absolutely amazed at the difference 4 inches makes - to me. I guess size really does matter after all.

Stand By Your Man - I Don't Think So

When faced with the most gut-wrenching realization-my husband is sleeping with prostitutes-what should a faithful wife do?

Governor Elliott Spitzer's wife, Silda Wall Spitzer, struggled with just that and, as you can see in the photo, she chose to stand by her man.

Silda, you're a better woman than I. I doubt I'd be standing beside him. I'd most likely be standing over him, stiletto heel placed firmly on his wandering willy. Then again, I haven't walked in her shoes, so it's easy for me to say.

What would you do if you gave your very public husband your undying love, three beautiful children, political support, and he repaid your kindness by repeatedly hiring hookers behind your back? Hmm.

Governor Spitzer gambled his political career and his family for a little strange. Why? The answer may be long and complicated or it just might be as simple as a sense of entitlement. I tend to believe it's the latter.

The broad question is: Why do men cheat?

I think it's because it makes them feel good. Duh.

A man feels powerful and adored when a woman (who doesn't know his faults) looks up at him with approving eyes. He can be anything he wants to be, so long as she belives it to be true. His wife knows the real man and therefore Peter Pan has to grow up - at home.

You can keep your husband's interest by allowing his imagination to soar. Gag! I know it seems silly, but give it a try. You'll see a happy little boy walking around in your gorgeous man's body.

Good luck:)

10 Things I Learned While on My Trip to Germany

1. In the absence of the universal symbol (a woman in a dress and a man in pants) denoting which restroom you should use, the word Herren means men and Damen means ladies. I found this out the hard way.

2. A bored taxi driver with a death wish should not be mixed with the Autobhan, loosely stacked luggage and two weary travelers.

3. Not everyone speaks English. Sprechen Sie Englisch?

4. Heidelberg is rich in history and well worth the visit, especially the castle. It's fun to put on a crown and live the life of a queen (if only in your head).

5. Spatzle in Munich is better than Spatzle in Heidelberg.

6. If you want ketchup with your fries at McDonald's, it'll cost you 25 cents (worth every penny).

7. Carbs and champagne are fattening. Who knew?

8. Cash, I mean Euros are King.

9. Just because you put two bags on the baggage carrier at the same exact time, does not mean they will arrive at the same exact time-or even within two hours of each other. Patience is a virtue.

10. There's no place like home.

Pole Dancing

My girlfriend attended my belly and pole dancing class with me yesterday and had a blast. She learned how to whip around the pole like a pro and left with a newfound respect for all the exotic dancers out there who twirl away five nights a week.

It's an incredible upper body workout and one I hope to never give up. I'm finally seeing definition in my arms, which is something I never achieved with my traditional workouts.

I may never put my talents on display (I'm 33 and realize that some things are better left to the 20-something crowd) but I will most definitely put on a show for my man.

Now where do I find the number for a pole installation service...

Stiletto Shoe Club

I attended the stiletto shoe club last night and had a ball. It's such a great way to meet like-minded women. Shoes and cocktails-what's not to like? The repercussion, that's what.

I'm headed out to my belly dance class in a few minutes, knowing I'm in for another lecture. Did you know that wearing high heels can shorten your achilles over time causing you to be less flexible? I didn't either, until I tried a certain dance move to no avail.

The lesson: you don't have to give up your heels, but you do need to stretch.