Twinkle Twinkle Little Ship

Who says going to the islands means you're losing out on all the Christmas cheer. These twinkling lights over paradise beg to differ - - there is holiday spirit wherever you look. Spending a chunk of December in the islands isn't avoiding anything, it's a slowdown, an embrace of what's really important and a chance to let go of the things that aren't!

What are you all doing for the holidays?

I can't wait to visit the Sea Turtle Rescue center and hopefully get to hold a little baby sea turtle. They are my favorite lil guys in the world..I will probably cry when I touch one. They are so darn cute!!! I love them!! I wish I could smuggle one home.....

Thanks in advance to the Ritz Carlton - St. Thomas, Kelly Steward and the entire Ritz Carlton team for the complimentary second honeymoon!! xoxo

Honey Badger Don't Care if You Like My Show...But Here Ya Go

Honey Badger Don't Care! It Takes What It Wants!


Allright, kiddos, here it is!!! First time ever, standup comedy!!!
Huge Thanks to my friends that showed up!! I would name them but they didn't give me permission to put them in my blog. And I would also like to thank Honey Badger for getting me through another stressful time with a video view before the show. Because he doesn't give a sh*t.



PART 1


PART 2


Hope you liked it! But if you didn't, I disabled comments, so I won't know. Come on, you try that.

Post Holiday Hurrah rah rahs!!

Happy Sunday all!! I have been on sort of an online vacation - meaning I basically stayed the F off the computer, which you guys noticed because I got some concerned emails!! I also turned off my phone so I'm really slow about returning texts. I will be back in full force tomorrow and I love you ever ever so!!! Thank you for all your love!!

Don't worry about the previous blog posts when I was feeling down, remember, we all get down and just because I put mine out there doesn't mean I'm extra down....I'm doing fine, full of sunshine, and probably in a few months will have something else to whine about but I'm super happy and very optimistic about the upcoming year!!

First of all, I wanted to thank everyone for coming out to my stand-up act at The Comedy Zone. I can't tell you how scared I was. I was so catatonic beforehand that some were thinking I wouldn't do it. Including me. You guys, that is SO SCARY!! But I got through it. I think it was clear that I was a newbie.

I was watching the open mic session beforehand and thinking, OMG I can't do this. I can't. All that confidence they have. OMG. So I had champagne. I didn't drink it. I was so freaked out. Marion Karr and his wife are the best. They were so calming to me...my friends and husband where everywhere but I had to stay in the back and wait for the Celebrity show to start.

I found out that you can't even be in the main show unless you graduate from Comedy Zone school, so I was really feeling sick thinking I didn't belong there, why did the owner think I belonged there, I was having all those internal voices telling me not to do it, and Sid Davis, Marion Karr, his gorgeous wife, and Richard Hilyard kept giving me little back pats while I paced. I was so freaked out. No one else looked freaked out. I was so afraid. I was too afraid to even get amped up. I usually get wound up before something I'm nervous about, like before I host events, but I was just still and petrified. It was the scariest thing I'd ever done.

But they clapped. And they laughed. And my friends hugged me, and I think it was a good show. I am not sure I will do that again, but it's something to check off the list, right? Now I would honestly like to maybe audition for some kind of theatrical thing in Charlotte. Not necessarily make the cut, although if I did, I'd have to commit, which is exciting, but I am afraid to do that, so I think I will try that too.

What else? Oh, ofcourse the holiday was nice and the food was great. Ours was relatively quiet, which is how we like things given our fast lifestyle. We did the Turkey Trot at SouthPark which benefitted several local charities, and next on my agenda is the Second String Santa event at the NC Music Factory, which I will be hosting at the Saloon.

There are so many great opportunities in Charlotte to give back, that it really erases all those negative feelings I get sometimes.

Anyways, I love you all and I will be back in full force Monday (tomorrow)
Going grocery shopping now! Just had to respond, there were 38 emails in my box and about 20 unanswered texts asking if I was doing better, so thank you thank you and yes!!! Happy girl here!!

Happy Thanksgiving, you turkeys!

Me and my little gobblers. David participated too but *someone* had to take the pic!


Had a great night at the Comedy Zone last night , woke up super early this morning to do the 5k Turkey Trot in the SouthPark area with the whole family - did great! Everyone got medals, it really was some nice family bonding time. I totally reccommend making something like this part of your tradition. It brings you together , it's good for you physically, mentally, gives you warm fuzzies and now you have burned plenty of calories to compensate for the carb/calorie apocolypse that's going to happen later. See? Everyone's a winner!!!!

So, it's happy dance time.

Allright guys....so my jackass parade of a twitter feed and my sparkling personality (?) have earned me not just hosting privileges but I am now going to be doing an actual stand-up set instead of just bringing out the acts.

This could really go either way. I am nervous/excited!! I don't really care if I get booed or anything because there will be strategically placed thugs in the audience to prevent that. Just kidding. Not Really. Ok Really. Or DID I? Muuhahhahaa

Anyways, now I'm writing my material because this is never something I thought I'd do , like FOR REALS...I always admire people's ability to do that, but I never saw myself doing it on an actual stage. I had no problem making myself a sideshow at school or work, but that was pretty much the extent of it.

It is the night before Thanksgiving, so my guest list allotment is pretty hefty. PLEASE contact me at sdp1108@gmail.com if you would like to bring a date, family or friends. It's an all ages show (although I'd still keep them at least 18) and I need to know by Wed morning.

You'll go to 900 Seabord St. and enter through the Saloon , preferably around 730pm. Check in and you'll be guided down to will-call where your tickets will await. I will be on site so if you encounter any problems getting in, please ask for Mike the manager and he will track me down.

DS Sanders is hilarious.

This is such a neat little venue and I'm always proud to be affiliated with the NC Music Factory , as we've been working together for awhile now!!!

My formal website is www.shannondawnmedia.com if you want to see what professional Shannon is up to, but other than that, please come support me Wednesday, if not, I am in talks for a more regular relationship with the Comedy Zone.

Please email me right away so I can hold your table. Love and snuggles and probably a shot or two. BAM!!!

There is also a huuuuge party going on at the Saloon that will be in full swing after the show so feel free to knock a few back afterward before we have to all give thanks and be nice to each other tomorrow!!!

Love you ALL the way to the moon!!
-Shannon

Me, a Microphone, and a Free Night Out For You. 2 Dates to choose from.

I can honestly say that things got better today!! Funk officially over and we are transforming into funkY!!

Charlotte people! I have two nights to offer you. The first is tomorrow at the Comedy Zone, Julian McCullough of Comedy Central and VH1 fame, one of the most sought after comedians will be in Charlotte tomorrow night starting at 8pm. I have partnered with Comedy Zone and have the ability to get you and your friends a table. Please email me at sdp1108@gmail.com to get on my guest list and I'll get you all set up. Here is the Comedy Zone website for information on the venue (dont bother buying, the tix are my pleasure) and the address which is at the NC Music Factory.

http://www.cltcomedyzone.com/calendar/

The second exciting bit of news is that I will be on stage prior to the main act who is DS Sanders from BET, Comedy Central, and HBO. I would love for some support and will be happy to set you and your friends up with a table especially on this night - we're making it US Airways night in honor of my former coworkers, and I'd love to see a great turnout. This will be my first official attempt at standup comedy. This show is WEDNESDAY, the 23rd, and you can bring your family who is in for the holiday and get them a great laugh. Please email me at sdp1108@gmail.com so I can set up your table.