Simone Grewal
Events, Entertainment & Everything Else
Summer Chaos
Aug 13th
I started the summer with a list of all the things i wanted to do. I was hoping for a bunch of time off to sleep in everyday, go to the beach, and spend time with friends and family. That didn’t happen! Instead i have been working non-stop! Luckily i love what i do, so it hasn’t been so bad.
This summer i’ve had the opportunity to do tons of fill in work on Virgin 95.3FM on top of my Sunday Shift! Being on air is the best feeling in the world. I dance in the studios – and unlike Sundays…people are around during the week and they watch you!! Learned this the hard way lol! I sing in the studios – sorry Kiah Tucker……and I share entertainment news, talk trash about celebs and showcase spectacular community events!
Up next….covering the PNE for CBC TV and VIRGIN RADIO!
See you at the fair!
Simone
Summer Bucket List
Jul 8th
By the time summer rolls around we really only get 8 weeks of it! With weddings, events, and scheduling in a little relaxation time, it flies by!
I’ve come up with the things i would like to do this summer, kind of like a Summer bucket list. I encourage you to do the same, because if you write it down and put it up by your calendar, chances are you will actually do it! As i complete each task i will update it with my experience and you can decide if it’s something you would like to try! If it’s something you have done share with me your experiences simone@simonegrewal.com
Happy Summer
Simone
1. RIver Rafting at Kumsheen River Rafting Resort in Lytton BC.
This is one of my favourite things to do! I just went a few weeks ago and it was amazing. If you’ve done it, you know how much fun it is, if you haven’t – Try it. You don’t have to be a super swimmer or adventurous, you just have to want to have fun. The resort has great overnight accomodations, a hot tub and a pool.
2. Kayaking in Deep Cove North Vancouver www.deepcovekyack.com
3. Hiking the Chief in Squamish www.squamishchief.com
4. Stanley Park Picnic, beachtime and fireworks! www.celebration-of-light.com
5. Head over to Cultus Lake.
6. Head up to Whistler
Rules for Lilith – July 1st Ambleside Park West Vancouver
Jun 26th
Rules are made for breaking right…….maybe not for Lilith if you want to get in!
The concert that features big names such as Sarah Mclachlan, Erykah Badu and Colbie Caillet has their list of disallowed items on their website www.lilithfair.com
DISALLOWED ITEMS
For the safety and enjoyment of all patrons, the following items are not permitted at Lilith Fair:
- NO COOLERS
- NO BOTTLES
- NO CANS
- NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL
- NO PROFESSIONAL CAMERAS
- NO RECORDERS
- NO UMBRELLAS
- NO LAWNCHAIRS
- NO BANNERS
- NO FRISBEES
- NO PETS
- NO KNIVES
- NO BULK FOODS
- NO GLASS
- NO CHAIRS
- NO VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING EQUIPMENT
- NO LASER POINTERS
**the unopened bottle of water up to 1 litre in size to be allowed on site. Empty water bottles are also allowed.
No Bulk Foods???? Too bad!
Luxury Living!
Jun 13th
The top suite at the Four Seasons Hotel in New York is now going for $35,000 a night. The room features dynamic views of Manhattan, bathroom sinks made of rock crystal and a personal butler. Guests also have use of a Maybach or Rolls-Royce. The suite, which opened in 2007, cost $50 million to build and seven years to design. The suite is only occupied 25% of the year. Other rooms and features:
- The Living Room
1. The carpet is made of white silk and specialists are called in to do major cleaning;
2. The chandelier cost $120,000 and is made of more than 100 fiber optic bulbs.
3. Guests have a personal butler who sleeps overnight in the hotel to be on call 24 hours a day.
- The Zen Room
1. The room’s waterfall flows over semi-precious granite from South Africa.
2. There are views of the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty.
3. The waterfall is refilled daily when the room is occupied. Employees scrub down the stone to make sure the water falls evenly over the rock.
Maybe if i got 35 of my friends together and we all put in $1000…….wait do i even have 35 friends?
xoxo Simone
Ebert’s Review for Sex and the City 2 – Ouch
Jun 8th
Roger Ebert has given “Sex and the City 2″ a ‘one star’ rating. His review reads:
“Some of these people make my skin crawl. The characters of “Sex and the City 2″ are flyweight bubbleheads living in a world which rarely requires three sentences in a row. Their defining quality is consuming things. They gobble food, fashion, houses, husbands, children, vitamins and freebies. I know something about taste, and these women spend much of the movie dressed in tacky, vulgar clothing. There’s more cleavage in this film than at a pro wrestler’s wedding.”
Super excited for Sex and the City
May 26th
Here is an event that i am organizing. Excited to wear a Halston Heritage dress and get together with the who’s who of Vancouver. Have to squeeze in some time to catch the flick too!
Big News in TV Land
Apr 12th
– Source News 1130 Radio
CBC has anounced former Global BC anchor Tony Parsons has been named the new co-anchor for the CBC Vancouver 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. newscast. He’ll replace Ian Hanomansing, who’s now working on “The National.”
In other news Conan O’ Brien will also return to television on TBS!
TBS will broadcast The Conan O’Brien Show beginning in November. O’Brien says, “In three months I’ve gone from network television to Twitter to performing live in theaters, and now I’m headed to basic cable. My plan is working perfectly. “The good news: I will be doing a show on TBS starting in November! The bad news: I’ll be playing Rudy on the all new Cosby Show.” The one-hour show will air Monday through Thursday. It will be followed by Lopez Tonight, which currently averages more than 1.2 million viewers.
Also making news, Kevin Eubanks is leaving the Tonight Show.
Vancouver to L.A. changes all around.
Stay Tuned for more.
Simone
How much do you love your dog?
Apr 4th
We’ve got a new dog in the family, an American bulldog name Miley. We love her and smother her with copious amount of attention. Right now she is inside, but as she grows she will get shifted outside into her new home. Petsmart has their most expensive doghouse listed at $209.00 and that would be nice for our spoiled princess….but she won’t be as spoiled as the dogs that belong to Tammy Kassis who spent over $20,000 on a house for her pooches.
Source: http://www.speedytown.com/index.php/2010/04/03/tammy-kassis-spent-20000-for-luxury-doghouse/
Chelsea, Darla and Coco Puff can definitely brag to their barking friends, about having the most luxurious doghouse in the world. Featuring hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, central heating and air-conditioning, this mini-mansion is literally fit for royalty. In terms of design, it has hand-made curtains, mini blinds, expensive wallpaper and ceiling fans.
And they all have to thank their owner, 42-year-old Tammy Kassis a former insurance agent, from Los-Angeles, who lavishly spent around $20,000 on this over-the-top dog mansion. She loves her two Yorkies and one Pomeranian to death, and she decided to give them a home of their own, when an owl almost snatched one of them up.
She asked deluxe kennel builder, and owner of La Petite Maison, Alan Mower, to create a small replica of her own home, a beautiful Victorian mansion, for her adorable fur balls. Next on her shopping list is a small plasma TV, because the spoiled trio loves to watch Animal Planet.
Now they are spoiled – hope Miley doesn’t see these pics!!
xoxo
Simone
Scrumptious Seattle
Apr 3rd
Seattle is one of the best cities for a day trip or weekend getaway. The border line ups were insane this weekend, but having a Nexus helps, and once you hit the I – 5 you feel the adrenaline kick in for the all the wardrobe and food options that lie ahead.
Food is always the tough choice with some many great restaurants. How does one choose? P.F Changs China Bistro, California Pizza Kitchen or the Taphouse? This time we chose the Taphouse, which has over 160 beers on tap. A cool place to check out with a great vibe!
Our dollar is really good right now, so it’s the perfect time to take advantage of this great city and all it has to offer.
Happy Easter Long Weekend : )
Simone