red carpet haze!

Hey everyone...This is my first blog...I thought it'd be cool to talk about one of the biggest nights in my life...

It's Wednesday.
My parents are in town.
We just got in a limo headed to Westwood, LA.

That's right kids...it is the night of my first premiere! For those of you who don't know me, it was the premiere of SHE'S THE MAN.

How was it? Thanks for asking...

From what my mom told me, it was like a wedding. A whole lot of preparation, anticipation, and nerves...and when it comes down to it...it was over in the blink of an eye and you're left wondering if it ever even happened. Then you check your camera, and you smile (I've included some pics so you could see what it was like from my side of the red carpet).

When I arrived, I thought it'd be fun to photograph the photographers...they got a big kick out of it, but my little digital camera was no match for their industrial lenses. How can I explain being on the red carpet? FLASH! FLASH! FLASH!...multiplied by a few hundred. I started seeing spots. One guy had a flash that could light a blackout in the city...

Then the interviews. A lot of interviews...a lot of the same questions, but it was surreal nonetheless.

I got a chance to sign some autographs for the fans across the street. Me and Haylie Duff ran across to show the love for the faithful supporters.

Then it was time for the movie.

I was thrilled to witness the audience reactions first hand. There's really no feeling like when a group of people you don't know applaud your work.

After the movie was the most flattering point of my life. I was able to sign autographs, take pictures, and just chat with the audience members about the film. Come to think about it, I think I signed a few arms, a T-shirt, and a bag of popcorn. It was amazing...and the popcorn wasn't bad either...

Me and my folks (with a few friends) hopped back in the limo and headed to the after party, where I finally got to hang with the rest of the cast. Me and Channing Tatum both agreed the night was going perfectly.

I was able to introduce Robert Hoffman to my parents...he's a character...no other way to describe him. My parents were completely overwhelmed (being mid-western folk and all) by all the celebs, and hollywood hob-knobbing.

On the way home, no one really said anything in the car, but everyone had a smile glued to their face.

And like I said, it was over in a FLASH! FLASH! FLASH!...kidding...no more photographers...

The next day went to breakfast with my mom and dad. We looked at our pictures, laughed at each others stories, and knew the night before was a success.

Until next time...SHE'S THE MAN!!! MARCH 17th!!!
See you at the movies!
Jonathan

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