What Happens In Vegas Happens By Jacqueline Sebiane

Yesterday there was a raging fire at Bamboo Pool at The Cosmopolitan hotel in Vegas that left guests of the hotel scrambling for safety and on-lookers from neighboring hotels worried. The brave firefighters of the Clark County Fire Department acted swiftly to extinguish the fire preserving public safety and averting a number of tragedies that could have occurred had the fire spread.  

I’ve been going to Las Vegas for many years and it has been a whirlwind. I have had some of the most memorable moments of my life in Vegas. I’ve met and had many relationships with men from all over the world, eaten in some of the best restaurants, luxuriated at some of the best pools and shopped my ass off. I’ve won very large amounts of money and I’ve lost bank too. I’ve fallen in love, laughed, cried, been elated, been devastated, been stressed, been pissed, been relaxed, couldn’t wait to go back and have sworn I would never go there again. I’ve been very disciplined and have made bad spur-of-the moment decisions too.

Vegas is an adult playground; a fantasy land that can be anything you want it to be. It is a place where people go to escape reality, be entertained, be pampered, relax, get wild, eat, shop and make interpersonal connections. And almost everyone there is trying to make some paper ($$$).

When I say I have seen and experienced it all in Vegas I mean it. One time I saw a man who was completely nude walking on the island of the street on Las Vegas Boulevard in broad daylight and no one flinched. Unbelievable! There is one thing I know for sure when it comes to Vegas… WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS HAPPENS contradictory to the popular mantra “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” There is also another saying which is more accurate… “Go to Vegas on vacation and leave on probation.” Those momentary experiences in Vegas could have consequences that have a lasting impact on your life. When people are in Vegas they think anything goes and that is simply not the case. The 24 hour gambling, the illusion that money is not an object, the illusion that time is non-existent, the free flowing alcoholic beverages, strangers willing to have a good time with you at the drop of a hat and easily accessible hotel rooms could all equal trouble. And men, beware of that good looking girl who is persistently soliciting your companionship. 

Recently while in Vegas I had a romantic interlude with a British bloke who is a race car mechanic working in the motor sport race circuit with Bill Auberlen. It was bliss while it lasted but when I got home he turned out to be lacking in moral character making me wish I’d refrained from giving him any of my precious time and attention. The bad feeling I felt when I got home overshadowed any fun I had with him while in Vegas.

The purpose of this posting is to point out that Vegas can be so amazing. Go there and have a blast. Just remember to conduct yourself with decorum and self-respect.  The people you encounter in Vegas are real people and not play objects. The money you take to Vegas is real money. Know your limits and don’t get sucked into the vortex of excess that is Vegas.

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The Mind Of An Athlete By Jacqueline Sebiane

While I was at the gym yesterday, I immediately hit the treadmill for a run. I have a very strong work ethic at the gym. I picked up that focus and determination from all the professional athletes I rubbed elbows with when I use to train at Gold’s Gym in Venice Beach, CA. And you know something funny? My ex-lover/ex-friend BMW Motorsport Race Car Driver Bill Auberlen is the polar opposite of me in the gym. Bill is fast on the race track but very slow and unfocused in the gym. He and I have been going to the same gym(s) (more than one) for years. We met at Gold’s Gym in Redondo Beach, CA USA a very long time ago. That is where I first caught his attention as he use to stare at me day after day dripping in sweat while I worked out so hard.  I am obsessed with working out. It’s a big part of me but sometimes work and life prevent me from going to the gym. Anyhow, back to the tread mill. I usually run for 30 straight minutes progressively increasing the speed. Towards the end of my run I am running very fast until I am finished. Since I’ve been away from the gym for a time, this was very difficult yesterday. My energy stores were low and my muscles were not having it. Quitting was not an option but with each step there was great pain. There is always a lot going on at the gym but I tuned out everything around me and kept repeating to myself “push through it, push through it…” until I successfully finished my run.

When I got home later that evening, the ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) Awards came on. I watched intently as professional athlete after professional athlete was acknowledged for their stellar performances in their respective sports. The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team was acknowledged as Best Team for winning the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. Amazing! UFC fighter Ronda Rousey won the Best Fighter award over Floyd Mayweather. What? Go Ronda. And Caitlyn Jenner (formerly Olympic great Bruce Jenner) was the recipient of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award for having the balls (no pun intended) to recently transition into her authentic self despite worldwide public scrutiny. I use to do legal work for Speedo North America based in the UK and I had the privilege of working with multiple Olympic athletes, including Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time. What I am most impressed about with respect to professional athletes is their will, focus, strength and determination to push through adversity to excellence. Sports are really a metaphor for life. Those attributes and characteristics that professional athletes develop and apply while playing sports will help YOU get through life. Whatever your goals are and whatever obstacles you are facing, you can push through it. Tune out the noise, stay focused, believe in yourself and NEVER quit. Be courageous and carry on. 

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DIRTY Secrets: Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian

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“Scott is a loser. Scott’s a drunk. Scott is out of control.” Those are just some of the ill-spirited comments being peppered all over the Internet about Scott Disick in response to his recent break-up with Kourtney Kardashian. Disick and Kardashian reportedly broke up over some pictures of Scott that surfaced of himself being romantic with another woman, celebrity stylist Chloe Bartoli, in Monte Carlo.

Today Scott posted a picture on Instagram of himself on a private plane on the way to Las Vegas for a personal appearance with the following comment: letthelordbewithyou “On the way @1oaklv but before I take off the 70's called so I had to pick up.” And Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner commented as follows: caitlyn_bruce_jenner “Self absorbed, loser!”

The media’s portrayal of Scott, and consequently public opinion, is overwhelmingly negative. People have a visceral reaction to what they see or hear in the media (which is rarely objective) based on their own experiences and viewpoints. So, for instance, if you are a single mom or were raised by a single mom, you most likely would view Scott’s partying ways as reprehensible and offensive in relation to his family (i.e., Kourtney and her kids). If you are a man who is in an unhappy relationship you might relate to Scott’s obvious disdain for being controlled and constantly emasculated by Kourtney and understand his need to escape. If you have substance abuse problems, you may view Scott as someone who is in need of treatment. If you are a Psychologist, you understand that Scott is struggling with life issues (i.e., the death of both his parents, an identity crisis, etc.) and is acting out in a cry for help. Caitlyn (formerly Bruce) Jenner, who is a high achiever and has much regard for family, has no tolerance for Scott's behavior. What I think when I hear all of the stories about Scott is that he is a man who does not have a firm sense of self, is confused about life and is in an unhappy relationship. Top all of that off with fame, excess and public insults and you have a person who is in a lot of pain. I wish someone would take Scott under their wing and give him some guidance and love.

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The Art of Richard MacDonald By Jacqueline Sebiane

This is a video of my favorite sculptor magically creating masterpieces in his studio. I first discovered the art of Richard MacDonald when I went to see "O" by Cirque du Soleil at Bellagio in Las Vegas years ago. Mr. MacDonald collaborated with Cirque du Soleil to create sculptures of the talented performers of the show and his art is on display in the corridor of the theatre. I remember being mesmerized by “O” and being in awe of Mr. MacDonald’s art leaving the show.

Richard MacDonald has an obvious God-given talent. What is your talent? Have you taken the time to explore your feelings and discover your talent? Are you living your life with passion and following your own path or are you living a life that someone else has imposed on you?

Art of Richard MacDonald from Richard MacDonald Studios on Vimeo.

BMW Race Car Driver Bill Auberlen Goes Off On Nick Tandy At Daytona

Oh do I love this story about BMW Motorsport Race Car Driver Bill Auberlen. Bill only has one true fan and that is his daddy Gerd Auberlen. Thank you Motorsport.com for your story!

By: Motorsport.com, Editorial team 2015-01-24

GTLM stars “agree to disagree” over clash that costs BMW squad precious time in Rolex 24.

Daytona Beach, Fla - BMW’s Bill Auberlen launched a staggering verbal attack on GTLM rival Nick Tandy of Porsche after they collided in the early hours of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, forcing Auberlen’s car to lose a lap due to repairs.

"You have to be a complete idiot to do that, and that’s what he is." 

- Auberlen on contact with Tandy

Auberlen and Tandy have history from previous incidents in Tudor United SportsCar events, but when interviewed by IMSA's radio service pit reporter, he vented his fury.

'Worst driver in this paddock'

 “He’s the worst driver in this paddock,” Auberlen raged. “He’s never gone by without trying to hit me. He got straight into the wheel, which put the energy straight into the suspension. You have to be a complete idiot to do that, and that’s what he is. I’m really disappointed. Thanks Nick Tandy, you’re a great racing driver."

Tandy responded: “Must be one of mine and Bill’s agreements to disagree. I was passing him on the outside. His car twitched and he moved over half a lane and we touched wheels.”

Tandy not pleased with Corvettes

Tandy then voiced his discontent with the driving of the Corvettes, with whom he’d been battling for the lead earlier. He had a wild moment through the NASCAR tri-oval after trying to pass Oliver Gavin on the apron.

"Bill is pretty hot-headed at times, and he gets spun-out pretty easily, 
so sometimes we’ve all just got to take a breath."

- Oliver Gavin on Auberlen's rant

“The fight with the Corvettes at the start was interesting, they were playing hard, it was a bit marginal,” said Tandy, whose car leads the class. “With the slipstream you get close on the straights, and you have to decide whether to pass or sit behind.”

Gavin told Motorsport.com of the incident: “I knew he was there, the team were telling me and we have a radar system, and I was unsure of what he was trying to do. I’m on the banking, right on the yellow line and I don’t know where he was going to go! I know with Nick that he does try some pretty outrageous moves and he’s pretty inventive sometimes."

Gavin not as critical of Tandy

When told of Auberlen’s quotes, Gavin said: “Nick is hard, a hard driver. He’s very skilled and he’s very hungry. Every now and then he does step over the line; he gave me a couple of taps. I kind of expect that from Nick."

“Bill is pretty hot-headed at times, and he gets spun-out pretty easily, so sometimes we’ve all just got to take a breath. It’s all fine by me.”

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