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!)
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| This is the moment I realized I was about to powder David Beckham’s face! |
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| My boss took the pic, then said ‘Let’s do another one, there is a ladder behind you!’ |
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| A few interview shots |
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| Group shot! |
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| He signed jerseys |
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| He hugged kids, seriously how awesome is this guy? |
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| 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!! |
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| 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) |
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| Behind the scenes of the group photo |
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Wait. All those times I put powder on people for Putney? Not fair! 😉
–Holly
Hahaha… I know! I don't remember the last time I helped Putney powder, but yesterday was obviously a special exception! 😉
I dislike you so much right now. My shift was long over.
You LOVE me!! xoxo
Great post Berger. Is that Brad the engineer who used to work at 12!?
thanks Dan!! Yes, its the same Brad!! 🙂
i so remember all the food perks in the newsroom. but beckham would have been a surprise!
Haha, yup. Beat out any cupcake or brownie bite that I've ever had! 😉
Very cool and even better that you were THE ONE, his "handler" is you will…:) He seems like a super nice guy…that Posh is such a lucky gal, eh?
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!!
The picture of you realizing you're about to meet him is priceless!!
I know! My boss loved that picture!
that really is a great perk! you are so cute too! visiting from the #sitsgirls xo
Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment Robin!! 🙂
Looks like you had lots of fun! 🙂
Yes, a memorable day, for sure!! Thanks for stopping by! 😉
Visiting from the SITS post on Facebook! That sounds like an awesome day!
Thanks for commenting JoAnn! It was crazy!! 😉
Your work has incredible perks 🙂 I bet it was a fantastic day.
I think this was the best one so far, at least for all the ladies!! Thanks for visiting Amber!
How fun! I know a lot of girls that are pretty envious!
We were all just glad he was as nice (and handsome!!) as we hoped he would be!
Wow, talk about perks!!!
Beat the monster truck show, that's for SURE!! ha! Thanks for stopping by Lori!!
G'day! Great post! David seems so down to earth!
Cheers! Joanne
Hi Joanne! He was! And so genuine… he shook hands with EVERYONE!
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!
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!!
I'm jealous you got to powder his perfect forehead. 🙂
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.'
Oh dear god!!! I would not have washed any of those clothes you were wearing! He truly is GORGEOUS!
Hahaha! I was rocking my favorite $15 dress (from Old Navy!!)
Looks fun, congrats 😉
Thanks for stopping by Lori and taking a moment to comment!! 🙂
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!)
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!
Lauren…so I assume he has a gorgeous in person?? Who is that good looking?? Seriously!! What a super fun experience
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?!)
I so wish you really would have quoted some Spice Girls lyrics. I laughed so hard at the thought 🙂
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!
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 😀
That's one thing, I am NOT SHY… but I am a goof ball… something I couldn't even contain in this case! Ha!
LOL!! So good. Lucky mama! Works has it's perks 🙂
Yes, I felt a lot less mommy-guilt this week, after a day like that! (but I'm sure that guilt will be back on Monday… lol)
That is so cool. I wish I could meet David Beckham.
Who knows, maybe you will one day! I never thought he would come to our newsroom for an interview! Thanks for stopping by!! 🙂
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!
Hi Kim! How cool! What is the focus of your segment?
Oh, lucky you!!!!! I'm very envious, but I'm not sure I could have powdered him – waaayyy to nervous.
Yes, I totally sucked at it. Even David Beckham gets shiny and I kind of failed there. 😉
ha! Your job most definitely does have its perks 🙂 He's super yum! Visiting from the SITS Girls link up.
Jennifer @ The Jenny Evolution
Hi Jennifer!! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!!! 🙂
How awesome!! What did you do today ? Oh I only got to stand next to David B and take a pic 🙂
haha, I know… unbelievable! The entire station was still talking about it today… and he was there on Wednesday!
How awesome is that – love this post. My job has perks like that too but they're mostly classical music stars, not hot sports heroes!
i just died. so jealous!!! xo, jess
http://www.dreamingofleaving.com
Haha! It was fun! Thanks for stopping by I will go check out your site!! 🙂
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
Thanks Kate! I love Sits share fest! I always meet the best people! 🙂
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.
HAHAHAHA Tami I am dying… you are so right! It was my go viral moment and I missed it! Dang!!! Thanks for stopping by 😉
So awesome!
But honestly, all the food excites me more than David Beckham. Those cupcakes look so good.
Not gonna lie, the cupcakes WERE really good. 😉
I would have fan girled and died right on the spot. Or vomited on his shoes. Which is why he's married to posh and not me
Yeah I was def a giddy hot mess! I wish he had brought Posh!! I may have even been more excited to see her!
You job totally rocks way more than mine (high school math teacher)! Totally jealous!
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! 😉
I'm a big soccer and David Beckham fan so I'm jealous! I think I would gain weight if I had all that food around me.
Yes the food is def a problem! I have learned some serious willpower working in news! 😉
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.
I agree! Usually they are pretty douchey from what I have found, but he was SUPER nice and down to earth! 😉
Wow. That's pretty awesome!
Def not a boring day at work! Thanks for stopping by!
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!!
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! 😉
Uh, I would say Beckham is DEFINITELY a perk … but food is a close second :D.
Yeah… the food we get is pretty darn good! And it is almost always desserts too!
I actually giggled out loud for you! Such a great post.
I kind of feel like I might have read this before – but you're right. It rocks. 🙂 And he really is SO hawt! Ahhh. Sigh …
That's awesome, he looks amazing good for you!
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 😉