HAPPY BELATED NEW YEAR 2013

HAPPY BELATED NEW YEAR!! This is the second post of 2013. Which actually should've been the first but I digress.

 Every year, I search tirelessly for the hottest NYE parties in the country. Secondly, I search for a tireless party crew. This year however, I did things a little differently. I decided to party solo and I attended a poolside party at the Fontainebleau Hotel featuring Singer/Songwriter/Actor/Rapper Drake.

 Those of you that are familiar with the Fontainebleau (especially the VERY popular LIV nightclub) know what a beautiful hotel it is. The pool area is no exception. Fountains, Bars and VIP tables were scattered about, lit seemingly by the bright lights of the performance stage. "OVO" was monogrammed electronically in red on the huge screen behind Drake's head. Once Drake counted us down and into 2013, he immediately went into such hits as "They Know" & "HYFR". An added surprise were appearances by fellow rappers Busta Rhymes and T.I.P.

Around 12:30am as Drake left the stage without a goodbye, things started to wind down. Most patrons left the venue all together while others continued the party at LIV. I opted to continue my party elsewhere. Although I cannot say that I was impressed by Drake's 30 minute performance, I can say that I was entertained by the beauty of the moment. Hundreds of people, many of them visitors from other cities, were dressed to the nines in sparkly and expensive dresses and three piece suits. The energy was joyful and welcoming, if not somewhat contrived, intimidating and mirroring a hollywood film set (as parties in Miami sometimes do). The women were size 2 lifesized dolls with flowing locks and 6 inch Louboutins and the men were credit card carrying, tie wearing champagne afficionados silently hoping that their budgets would outlast the shoes of their dates......Just Kidding.

 I had a ball and I hope you all did the same. Here's to a great 2013.