HOLY SHIT YOU GUYS!
Please pardon the use of all caps and my current favorite (but seldom said aloud these days) swear word, but I have big news to share…
I’M GOING TO A TAPING OF THE OPRAH SHOW TOMORROW!
About a week ago I signed up for an “I could be a last minute audience member if needed” list, and this morning I got an email confirming that I got tickets…AND I STILL HAVEN’T STOPPED SHAKING!
I’m seriously so excited.
You can blame the all-caps typing on the shaking.
I need a drink.
So the taping is tomorrow and I’m bringing my friend Jill since we signed up for tickets together and both had that, “You’ll never get picked, but dammit, if you do, you better bring me!” look in our eyes when we clicked our way to this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Oh! And Greg! Yes, I need to give credit to my husband Greg because this truly, honestly, was all his idea. We were watching TV and a commercial about it being Oprah’s Farewell Season came on…
Me: Wouldn’t it be so neat to attend a taping of the Oprah show?
G: You should try to get tickets.
Me: Yeah, I’ll get right on that.
(What can I say? I’m a skeptic.)
Moments later G informed me that he registered me on Oprah.com and a few days later I was signing up for last minute tickets…which brings us back to today.
I’m still shaking.
And still in need of a drink.
Since I can’t think straight (as you have probably noticed) I decided we needed a plan. Here’s what I’ve got so far:
OPERATION OPRAH
Dusty & Jill’s plan to attend a taping of the Oprah show and then quite possibly take over the world.
Tonight
6pm: Work out. (I’ve heard the camera adds ten pounds which means I need to lose twenty by tomorrow if I’m going to be Oprah ready.)
7:30pm: Our second Operation Oprah meeting (the first was when I ran down to her office screaming, “We got in! We got in!”) at The Draft House Tavern (yes, a bar–I told you I needed a drink) to discuss what we’re going to wear and our strategy for charming the pants off the people who determine the audience seating arrangement.
10pm: Try very hard to get some sleep.
11pm: Try harder.
11:59pm: Do you really want dark circles for Oprah? Get to sleep dammit!
Tomorrow
5am: Wake up, get ready, and try to refrain from screaming, “Oprah, here we come!”
6am: OPRAH HERE WE COME!
6:05am: Starbucks.
6:05am-10:30am: Jill and I drive to Chicago and talk nonstop about how excited we are. No texting allowed.
10:30am: Arrive at Harpo Studios. The fun begins!
11am-3pm: Attend taping of the Oprah show. Try not to explode from excitement. Become Oprah’s new best friend. (Sorry Gayle.)
3pm: Take over the world.
Like I said, it’s a rough draft. We’ll hammer out the finer points over pints tonight–but not too many! Nobody wants a hangover on Oprah Day.
What am I forgetting? Anything?
I need to do laundry!
I need to shave my legs!
I NEED A DRINK!
SHUT UP!!!!!
I’m so jealous- the farewell season. You must report back pronto:)
So cool! I’m jealous… maybe you’ll be on her favorite things show. Don’t where a white top!! It’s a no no… but they probably told you that in the email.
O.M.G. SO COOL! Do they allow cameras there? This is pretty much the coolest thing I’ve heard in a while!
Oh my goodness! I am SO jealous and so excited for you! Please report back with full details! Have so much fun!
eeeek! I just squealed a little for you! I want to see her SO BAD and now that this is her farewell season I have a feeling that dream will never come true :-(. Have fun and I can’t wait to hear what the show is about!
Wow! Sounds like fun! Make sure you post a blog on what the taping was
OMG! SO EXCITED FOR YOU AND (might I admit) SO JEALOUS! Just when I was ready to take “Attend a taping of Oprah” off my Bucket List, you’ve inspired me to hope for last-minute tickets. I expect a full report when you return. I mean, assuming you have time to blog after you take over the world with Oprah…!
THat is aweseome!
Congratulations – make sure to post on what the show was / what you got. 😉
OMG, I am so flipping excited for you!!!! I so hope you get an Oprah hug and can somehow share it with us all!!! Safe and happy travels!!
Erika aka~earthmuffin ala thenest
Holy crap– have so much fun!!
LB
Jealous (in my best Napoleon Dynamite voice).
Have fun.
THAT IS SO FLIPPING COOL!! I am so excited for you
FABULOUS!!!! I’ll be thinking of you next time I see Oprah, how exciting ! Are you drinking now? I need to send you some wine!!
xo
Kate
LOL! That is so fun!!! Make sure to tell us all about it! Have a great time!
Congrats, Dusty! I attended a taping in 2008, and it was a blast to see Oprah up close. Two tips: wear a really bright top, and be willing to sit alone. For those two reasons, the production people put me in the front row, right in the center. The cameras like really bright, light-reflecting colors, and there are an odd number of seats in the front row, so there’s often an extra for a singleton. The only way I could’ve been closer to Oprah was if I’d been on the stage.
Have fun! -chan
I went to a taping in March of this year!! We had a blast, it was truly a surreal experience. Believe it or not we (my sister, mom, brother in law and myself) were the very first people in line…can you say obsessed!!! We got there at 4:30 am. Others began to show up at 5. Though we got starbucks there was a truck that comes and offers coffee while you wait lol. Be sure to go to the Oprah store for fab souvenirs like the black and green umbrellas with the little ‘O’s on it! I started my blog three months after going to the show but if you go to my site you’ll see a pic if my fiancé and I in front of the Harpo sign! Have fun!
Manymomentsofme.blogspot.com
I could feel myself get excited like I was going myself reading this!! I hope you get good seats and she sings someones name!! I LOVE IT WHEN SHE SINGS THEIR NAAAMEEESSS!!!!
SO FUN! I went a few years ago and it was awesome. Be sure to wear a bright colored shirt with no pattern. They will seat you closer if you do that.
HAVE FUN!
Hah -this whole post is adorable, I love it. Have a blast and take lots of pictures & look fierce!!!
SO JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can’t wait to hear ALL ABOUT IT!
aww you’re so lucky! I hope you have a fabulous time! And hey, maybe everyone in the audience will win a free car
So cool! I went to the live in Central Park, New York taping last year. It was a so much fun. As others have said, wear bright colors. Because my mom had recently had surgery and was walking with a cane, we were pulled from the back of the line and got preferential seating in the front.
Just a tip if you happen to have an extra cane lying around….lol!
Congratulations! Can’t wait to hear all about it.
OK, so from reading everyone’s comments you need to wear a bright shirt and bring a cane- no problem, right?!
I’m sooo jealous, I love oprah! I hope you have a blast!
Holy crap, I was just thinking last night how cool it would be to go to an Oprah taping before her show ends. So excited for you! I can’t wait to hear all about it.
Congratulations from a long-time-reader, first-time-commenter. LOVE your blog!!! Hope you two have a BLAST!!! Can’t wait to read the follow up post!
xx
Kelly
Love your list and your plan. How much fun for you guys.
jbhat
At the bottom of your list should be – Return home and post blog immediately explaining, in detail, the entire experience!!!! So exciting, hope you get a fabulous giveaway 😉
Very neat!!! And how great since it’s her last season. Will look for you in the audience when it airs…be sure to let us know when that is!
Good Gosh!!!! SO fun and I’m SO jealous of you!!! My favorite part of your agenda: ‘Shave your legs’ because you never know if Oprah will need to see them!! Heck yes, have fun!
If people start standing in line at 4:30am, maybe you need to shave those legs and leave NOW!!! Hope it’s an absolute blast!!!!