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My job has its perks… like meeting David Beckham

                       

 My job in TV news is a crazy one, but it can have its perks.

A big one is food. People are ALWAYS bringing food to newsrooms. You name it, we’ve had it delivered here. Food trucks, ice cream, chocolates, pastries… I could go on and on. It’s bad for the diet, but most of the time the treats brought in are yummy and so worth it!

                           
Last week, the Miami Heat brought boxes full of playoff t-shirts for employees. Just cause.
My family and I have had the opportunity to go to TONS of free events thanks to comp tickets sent to the station or because sales got a bunch to give out.  Monster truck shows, Disney on Ice, local fairs, museums, home shows. You get it.
I have also had the chance to meet some amazing people.
But what happened this week takes the cake. The dreamy, delicious DAVID BECKHAM cake… to be exact.
We had been hearing rumblings of this interview for weeks… and it was all kept very quiet.

                             

Beckham was here to talk to our political reporter, Michael Putney, about his big plans to bring major league soccer to Miami. There has been some back and forth about where the stadium will be built… blah blah blah. You don’t care about that. Let’s get to the good stuff… 

Michael asked if someone could put some powder on Mr. Beckham, and BOOM… there I was. (Thanks to another manager Stephanie, who wasn’t as excited as me about the whole thing!) As I un-shined his perfect forehead, I got to talk to him. Like for real, talk to David Beckham. I told him this would go down as a very memorable day at work and I also told him the newsroom doesn’t normally look this good cause the ladies dressed up super cute for his arrival. He started laughing and then I told him I had never been so nervous to put powder on someone before. I asked him if he would mind taking a quick picture, and he didn’t. He was really nice about it, especially since I asked my boss to take more than one. (Yes, my awesome news director took that pic)

I stayed in the studio with the other managers to watch the taping. (which airs this weekend on This Week in South Florida) At the end of the interview, we went up to ask Beckham what he wanted to do. Did he need to leave right away? He told us he could stay a bit and say hi to people in the newsroom. We decided I would walk him around and that Bill (my boss) would take pictures. (so at this point I’m like besties with Beckham. You know… we planned stuff together… like where we would walk.) When I walked out of the studio ESCORTING DAVID BECKHAM, I knew I would be getting some crap from co-workers. (& I SURE did, but it was SO worth it!)



This is the moment I realized I was about to powder David Beckham’s face!



My boss took the pic, then said ‘Let’s do another one, there is a ladder behind you!’



A few interview shots




Group shot!



He signed jerseys



He hugged kids, seriously how awesome is this guy?
Michelle & I had been chatting about our Beckham hopes and dreams all morning, so when I had the chance to shuffle him to her desk… I did it!!
                           
We snuck a few photo bombs before Beckham was like ‘It’s okay, I’ll take a picture with you guys if you want.’ Then I said, ‘Yo, I’ll tell you what I want, what I really, really want.’ (No, I didn’t, but I totally should have)
Behind the scenes of the group photo
Everyone has been asking me what he was like, and I have to say he was really nice. I have worked in news for awhile, I interned at CNN New York and met plenty of famous people and to be honest, most of them are distant and they try to be nice, but you can tell it’s a FAKE nice. (and many don’t even try) Not David Beckham. He was GENUINELY nice and he made everyone at the station comfortable. He never acted like he was in a rush or needed to get out of there. He shook hands and let people take selfies with him. He is a huge star, known world-wide. He could have walked in through the back entrance, done the interview, and left with only the studio crew seeing him. (and it would have been totally understandable) But he took the time to make everyone’s day, and was a real class act.
Thanks, David! You rocked our world!
 

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    • Hahaha… I know! I don't remember the last time I helped Putney powder, but yesterday was obviously a special exception! 😉

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    • It was pretty funny. I am normally very 'anti-swoon'… so I got plenty of crap yesterday from co-workers for my giddy school girl behavior!!

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  14. That's so awesome you got to meet, powder, escort, and become best friends with David Beckham! Now I'm thinking about switching majors, your job has awesome perks! I definitely loved the picture of you finding out you were going to powder his face. Great memories I'm sure!

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    • It was funny since the anchor who did the interview even said 'Um… Lauren is our executive producer and she rarely powders faces for my interviews… " it was pretty funny. I was like 'Well… you know I am always here to give a helping hand when you need it Michael!!' 😉 He called me out!!

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    • I was literally shaking, I don't know why!! I even said 'I don't know what is wrong with me, but I cant even put powder on you… I am super nervous. You look fine how you are.'

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  18. This. Is so awesome. I love all of your giddy faces in the photos. I love that. I've met famous people and I was so unimpressed so I really trust that your take on him is true.
    So glad you linked up this post because it's so enjoyable!
    (the pastries photo is pretty nice too!)

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    • Thank you Tamara! Yes I have to agree with you, I RARELY get excited to meet famous people, and I never ask to take pics… but I was a total giddy schoolgirl with this one!

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    • Yes, perfect in person!! So handsome… Mrs. Beckham is a lucky lady!! (but hello, she's a total knockout too… did you see those MET gala pics?!)

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    • As I was writing the post remembering that moment, I was like 'UGHHH… I totally missed my chance!!' I would have LOVED to see his reaction if I bust out with that!

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  21. This definietly takes job perks to an entirely new level! Talk about awesome! I don't think I could have stayed that calm..you look like you knew him already 😀

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    • Who knows, maybe you will one day! I never thought he would come to our newsroom for an interview! Thanks for stopping by!! 🙂

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  24. Oh he's a handsome devil isn't he? The food looked great too!
    I do a monthly segment on our local morning show here and usually there are just authors, but one day The Beckman Boys and Rebecca Eaton were on the same day as myself! I was pretty excited!

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  30. Great meeting you at the #SITSsharefest. Wow great job, very jealous. Lovely pictures too. Wouldn't mind some of those perks in my job 😉

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend

    Kate

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  31. No freaking way! That is so awesome! I love the photo bomb pics. And, girl…if you had sung that Spice Girls song, this post would have gone viral! hahaha 😀

    Visiting from SITS.

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    • NO way… I have always been jealous of my teacher friends… summers off (unless they pick up summer work) holidays off and decent hours. I guess the grass is always greener on the other side! 😉

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  36. Wow dats cool. Please swap your job wid mine, for a week atleast 😀 It is always great to know how the world renowned people are in person.

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  38. This post is hysterical. I wish you had done the Spice Girls thing, but I can understand why you didn't!!

    And you are gorgeous! For all of those treats they send it, you look great! Me, I would not be so lucky. 🙂

    You sound like you love your job! Good for you, I bet you are great at it, too!!

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    • I do love it, most of the time! 😉 I really missed my chance with that spice girls song. hahaha Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment! 😉

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  43. That is SO cool! Not just because of David Beckham (although he does up the cool-factor by about 500%), but because of all those other perks and opportunities you get! That must be such a fun job. Thanks for sharing those candid shots of his gorgeous face 😉

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