Whats the Buzz

Yesterday was awesome! I was working at the Cinema for Peace.

I had a walkie talkie, and my job was to guide the stars off stage to get their awards in the press room. It was pretty high stress. I had to listen and speak in English and German. There were people yelling at me and telling me what to do, where to go. I also had to block the press away from the stars, HAHA! So those lines really did come in handy! Back please, we need some space! Back away! I had to push the journalists, photographers, and videographers away from the stars. There were a lot of international stars. These people have done amazing things for humanitarian efforts. I didnt really get to watch the show, but there were bits and pieces which I caught. I realized how truly great an event it was.

Many directors captured video from around the world of things people in developed countries are oblivous to. The directors exposed conflict, tourture, murder, and environmental devastation happening right now all around the world. The director of a movie about 'blood minerals' received an award . Blood minerals are minerals which are mined from countries like Congo, so we can have mobile phones. The mining of the minerals is responsible for the devistation of the people and land of the Congo.

So you know who Bob Geldof is? He is a famous activist from Ireland. He was there, so was the 'Hugh Hefner of Berlin'. Germany's next top model was also there. Of course so was Sean Penn. Sean was just hanging out with us back stage. When I had to guide him to get his photos after the presentation of his award, there were about 24 other people doing the same thing! OMG! So many people started rushing around and pushing and screaming and going crazy! We all had to stuff ourselves through the small back hallways just to get him to the press room where of course, everything got even more crazy! Mr. Penn, Mr. Penn!!! AAAAHHH!!


Mr. Penn

Inside the Konzerthaus.

Buzz Aldrin was also there. Wow, he's really old now. But he seemed like a really cool guy. I saw Buzz chillen back stage, probably takin a break. So I mustered up the courage, and went over and said, 'Mr. Aldrin, can I get you something to drink?'.

Buzz wanted a diet coke. So I got it for him. Ü


Buzz Aldrin

Overall my whole day was awesome. I loved the stress and excitement of being a PR associate for the press. I was pretty important. I liked it when people were yelling through my walkie talkie asking for one thing, and when other people were trying to talk to me about another thing, and I was also responsible to do my job.

Although I had to work all day and didnt get a chance to eat dinner, or drink anything, or have a break.... I felt great!

Here are a couple of pictures. Enjoy!