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Lately, I’ve been working on my final project, as I bring this part of the internship with NLPGimages to a close. Although I’m still affiliated with the company, I’ve made minor changes to my schedule and I’ve chosen to participate from a distance.

Never before seen footage and the inside scoop on my experience are still to come!

Lately, I’ve taken a break from the spotlight and action-packed moments I usually encounter while interning with NLPGimages, but I’ve busied myself with other projects. Meanwhile, I’m attending a national leadership conference for underage drinking at the Rosen Shingles Creek Hotel in Orlando.

Although NLPGimages is known for shooting nightlife and celebrities, it also covers baby showers, birthday parties and government conferences.

So far, the leadership conference has been far more interesting than I expected. I’ve met members of law enforcement and students who collaborate to assess underage drinking by implementing strict compliance rules via the Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center.

Listening to speakers who have lost relatives due to underage drinking, alcohol addiction, poisoning and date rape has been an educational opportunity. Some stories were complete tear jerkers. 

Although targeted for a different audience, I almost wish I could’ve had a similar class structure opposed to First Year Florida and the online alcohol course requirements at the University of Florida. The conference has been far more interactive and has great food; needless to say, I’m enjoying my stay!

On another note, since several of you reading the post are of legal drinking age, please do your part. Encourage minors to wait their turn and stand against underage drinking.

I had the pleasure of meeting Kathi Meyer, who lost her daughter due to underage drinking. Stay tuned for her story.

I’m still operating off two hours of sleep, from capturing footage during Rick Ross’s concert. ..so I’ll quickly recap Friday.

Being on stage, among Ross and his Triple C’s music group was a tad bit intimidating. And on top of being surrounded by veteran photographers, I was wearing heels.

I was the “broad” who kept getting in everyone’s way, the one everyone wanted to move out the way. ..but the same who stuck through the concert and all its onstage chaos. You know. ..the usual stuff that happens at concerts, but magnified times 10!

Luckily, I was rolling with the boss (@NLPGimages):)

The part of the concert that stood out the most was when Ross made comments about elevating a significant other.

Ross said, bosses should strive to upgrade their partner.

“If she was living in a one bedroom apartment when I met her, I’ll make sure she gets a two bedroom”.

I think that’s commendable.

Ross performed several songs including my favorite, “Boss Lady”.

I think he freaked me out a little when he appeared to walk toward me. ..(most of the time he was within 5 feet) he looked real serious on stage, maybe that was his game face-lol. Which reminds me, I don’t recall seeing him smile in many of his photos.

Anyway, I enjoyed Gunplay’s energy and s/o to Young Breed, both of Triple C’s.

Being on stage was quite an experience!

Rick Ross will be LIVE in concert. .. My radar predicts another epic night. I think I’m ready! And of course, NLPGimages will keep you updated with the latest :)

Its taken a few days to recover from my first Memorial weekend in Miami. I’ll catch you up soon. Until then, today I kicked it with the legendary Johnny Gill in the Hot 105FM studio with Freddie Cruz! Yes, the Johnny of R&B groups LSG and New Edition. I also had the pleasure of meeting Marvin McIntyre, the ambassador of artist development.

Pictures coming soon!