okay so it’s been four weeks and a few days that i’ve been on my before i go book tour.  most of it has been absolutely fantastic.  meeting so many wonderful people who have totally supported me and the book has been the most rewarding experience so far.  hearing everyone’s thoughts and feelings while reading before i go and especially when they have finished are the most special moments for me. 

there are days i have been frustrated, elated, homesick, anxious and excited and everything in between.  just like when i’m home in los angeles.  the obvious difference is i am having all these feelings on the road!  not in the comfort and privacy of my own home.  i decided to write down the things i have discovered on my book journey so far and here are my discoveries… 

1.  i discovered i won’t gain ten pounds if i don’t work out every day 

2.  i discovered i don’t like working out every day

3.  i realize i love traveling in an rv and totally get it now

4.  i am reminded how great it is to get hugs from my mom, dad and sister…all of whom love me unconditionally and endlessly (already knew it was great but i was reminded just HOW great it is)

5.  i discovered life exists outside of los angeles…with good people and four seasons and CLEAN AIR!

6.  i discovered i hate not being able to have girl-time on a daily basis with my best friend sybie

7.  i am reminded of how much i love my best friend sybie

8.  i discovered los angeles has the most expensive gas prices 

9.  i discovered i can chew a ridiculous amount of gum at any given time

10. i discovered my love for i can’t believe it’s not butter spray goes far deeper than even i could ever imagine 

11. i discovered one of the greatest gifts i’ve been given is having the best colorists in the world for my “natural” blonde hair… THANK YOU tracey at neil george in beverly hills and now gina at serge normant for john frieda in nyc.

12.  i discovered i have very little control over anything, and have discovered i don’t like that.  at all.

13.  i discovered i have so much determination, persistence, faith and belief that this book will touch so many people, more than i ever thought possible…

…and i have discovered i have that determination, persistence, faith and belief even when i think i don’t