I Heart Jeannie Mai

The bestest kickoff to my Holiday season–giving away good looks.

// December 7th, 2009 // A-freakn-men!!, Fun, Looking Good

A few months ago I found out about  a nursing home that cares for elderly people who no longer have the ability to care for themselves. Some are disabled, some single or double amputees, and after visiting I saw that all were so full of heart. After hearing about their “Cocktail Fridays”, (evenings with Myles serving yummy virgin drinks), seeing their schedule mapped out with movie nights, and meeting a few of the patients who would come out to visit on the set of my show, How Do I Look,  I quickly learned that the patients and I shared one major thing in common- we look forward to having any reason to celebrate the life the we have.

So this past Saturday a few friends and I spent the most the most spectacular day with the patients of Highland Park. There isn’t any person I’ve ever met who doesn’t love the to feel radiant or have personal attention, so how perfect to combine it by creating a Spa-licious day!  I’m so blessed to be surrounded by TALENTED PEOPLE. And by that I not only mean people with specific areas of expertise, but I’m talking about people who can jump into any area of need to give. So there we were, like little elves offering hair cuts, make up, nails services, massages, rounds of some fierce Bingo, and decked the halls (literally) with some homemade decorations!

It was amazing talking with the residents, hearing their stories, and later dancing the night away with their new present of a karaoke machine and a framed Christmas photo opp Everyone looked unbelievable, of course. I almost felt selfish by the end of our night because I had been so blessed by the memorable moments of smiles and words of appreciation that I will never forget. I want to begin by thanking every single person who jumped in to offer every effort you put forth. Thank you husbands and boyfriends who came to the girliest day to holiday it up with us. Thank you my Bory, who allows me to bring my imagination to life. And the biggest most special thanks to Jamie Krell and the family of Tractenberg PR for the unbelievably generous donation of  goods for the patients to pamper themselves from here on. (We were even able to put the fabulous extensions on a cancer survivor Wendy pictured below!)  And huge thank you Christina, for capturing these picture perfect moments for us. You’ve got to check out all the pics captured on her link here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/seechou/sets/72157622950562450/ , and for more of Christina’s work, go to Christina Chou/seechou photography.

Special thanks to Shinobi Studios for placing the cherry on top finish to our night by giving these guys personalized pictures they can keep forever. Check out how ADORABLE they turned out here!

And of course check my facebook for more. Luv u Highland Park