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Pitiful. Pit-i-ful. P.I.T.I.F.U.L. Ugh!

Some kind of way I got sucked into watching "The Bachelor" and the thing is, I ENJOYED it.

I consider myself a strong woman. Empowered. High self-esteem. So, the whole notion of 25 women flying thousands of miles to all live in one house together, begging some strange guy that they have never met before to please, PLEASE, PLEEEEZZZ give me freaking flower so I can feel good about myself is, well, it's just a foreign concept to me.

But there I was, curled up in front of the television wondering, wagering who it was gonna be. Which gal would get the rose and Jason's proposal?

I arrived at JFK airport around 8:00 in the morning after taking the red-eye from LA. I was tired, needless to say, because, no matter how much you THINK you are going to "sleep on the plane," they don't call it the "red-eye" for nothing.

After taking the tram to a different terminal, I headed to the ticket counter of Emirates Airlines where the young ticket agent, chatting away on her cell phone, waved for "the next customer," took my passport, started typing up my boarding pass, never missing a beat in the conversation with her girlfriend. (We all know when it's "bizness" and when it's "girl, I'm getting off at six.") After about 3 minutes, she hung up, still typing away, and having yet to look up, she says, "What's going on over there? We've checked in a lot of celebrities. Yesterday, it was Michael Jordan."

"Over there" is Dubai. And we'll get into why it's the NEW spot for the rich and famous a little later.

I told chatty Cathy that I was going for the opening of the Atlantis Hotel, which is anticipated to be one of the most spectacular events of the year.  The agent smiled and told me, "Oh, you are going to have a good time on this flight! The plane is really nice. You should go to the second floor private First Class/Business lounge - it's beautiful."

Becoming even more excited, I thanked her, and headed upstairs.


The Lounge

"Have you ever been to our lounge before, Madame?" said the gentleman who greeted me beyond the private doors.

"No, I haven't. This is my first time."

"Well, welcome. Let me show you around."

As a kid, Halloween was one of my favorite holidays. I blame the person who created this day for the incredible sweet tooth that I still carry with me. I absolutely love scary movies like '"oltergeist" which I am watching right now - petrified, even though I know the outcome. "Come into the Light! No, stay AWAY from the LIGHT!"

On this Halloween day, I visited the cast of the "Today" show for their annual costume reveal. This year, it was a Fairytale theme - Matt Lauer as Humpty Dumpty, Meredith Vieira dressed as the long-nosed Pinocchio, Ann Curry was a beautiful Cinderella, and Al Roker was a very tasty Gingerbread Man. There was so much energy coming from the crowd - most of them donning very creative Halloween outfits themselves. But, no one caught my eye more than this adorable little guy:

Dressed as a spider caught in a web, with mommy suspending him from behind in a baby harness, this ingenious costume won the "Today" show's top prize.

He didn't cry once, enjoying all the attention but really not knowing what all the fuss was about. Just give him his pacifier and all's good!

Peace, Shaun

I really owe this picture to Jay Leno.

I was about to tape my weekend show in the hallway across from "The Tonight Show" when I saw all the secret service hovering around. I was so surprised to see Senator Joe Biden was one of Jay's guests and I really wanted to have a picture with him. I asked one of the friendlier looking secret service men if I could have a picture and he said maybe I could catch him as he was about to walk into the studio.

I didn't want to take a chance of missing him so when I saw Jay Leno walk by, I asked if he would make the introduction. Jay, being the lovable guy that he is, agreed, and I started to walk with him towards the room when another secret service guy grabbed me by the arm and told me I couldn't go down there.

I said, "Please?"

He said, "No ma'am, sorry, NO pictures!" still holding my arm.

Jay told him I was fine and not a threat and so, he reluctantly let me go and I walked toward the room - as more secret service stared me down, menacingly!

I peeked inside and there Senator Biden was getting prepped for his appearance by one of "The Tonight Show" staff.

Jay said, "Senator Biden, Shaun Robinson." The Senator flashed that Colgate-smile and said, "Hi."

Then, I said the only thing that came to mind..."Senator! I've given a lot to your campaign!" - which did get me a laugh (except from the secret service).

"May I take a picture with you?" He said, "Of course! Come on!"

So happy, I jumped next to him and handed my camera to... the secret service dude who almost arrested me.

I think I kind of saw an eye roll from him, but he took a great picture!

Thanks Jay!


Shaun

What a morning it has been! Rattled nerves after I nearly missed my flight to Beijing - a trip I have been anxiously awaiting for three months now.

I was so proud of myself for not overpacking (3 suitcases) for three weeks, only to arrive at the airport and be told my connecting flight to San Francisco was delayed.

Oh no!

But the airplane gods were looking out for me and here I am, sitting in a 747-400 with Serena and Venus Williams right next to me and on our way to China! Have to turn off my BB.

See you when I get to the Olympics!