Sea, salt and sand greeted the conventioneers when they landed in South Florida and as they made their way to the Newport Pier Beach Resort in Sunny Isles just north of South Beach which was the home of the 2nd Annual National Chi-Style Steppers Convention. As I write this, and reflect on my own personal feelings about the event and even before it jumped off, it was nice to have this type of affair in my home town. I live less than a twenty minute drive away from where all the festivities were taking place and with the price of gas that was a blessing. The convention was the best thing ever and for the first time I was steppin’ on a grand scale and I didn’t have to buy a plane ticket and that was a bonus.

Saturday, May 14th, 2011 after a long week of work, kids, and planning upcoming events, I decided I was going to go out and enjoy myself. I have been receiving text messages and Facebook invites all week about a Ladies Appreciation set and on that day that’s just what I needed. I walked in my closet, picked out a dress then a pair of shoes to match that I could look good and cut up in. After I got dressed for the occasion I put on my gloss, threw on my shades, then messaged some friends to come out and join me.