This week, my grade 8 students graduated and I am so proud of their accomplishments. The ceremony was wonderful and my two grade 8 singers did a great job. They performed a rendition of "Say Something" while I accompanied on the piano (as best as I could). It was a special evening so it was a perfect excuse to get dressed up, put on some makeup and yes, I even plucked my uni-brow! My daughter took this photo before I headed out using the new Canon PowerShot S200 that Staples sent over as part of the #30SummerDays Photo Challenge. The challenge of the day was to snap a photo of your favourite pair of sandals. I went with my new pair of Michael Kors wedge sandals. The skirt is from Mexx and the top is from Mirabelli. It's the one I bought for my meet and greet with Oprah Winfrey and Christine Magee. I am also wearing some of the new Yves Rocher Summer Collection as well, including my coveted gold nail polish.

Stay tuned during the week to come. I'll be posting a giveaway for the same Canon PowerShot S200 valued at $349.99!

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The day I met Oprah and Christine Magee.

On Saturday, April 13, Oprah Winfrey will be in Hamilton to bring you "An Evening with Oprah" as part of her cross-Canada tour. Renowned as one of the most influential people in the world, Oprah will be sharing insights and stories from her life, including her triumphs, fall-backs, learning experiences, and some lessons from her favourite heroes on how to find happiness and reach your full potential. So you can imagine my elation upon discovering an email from the president of Sleep Country Canada, the title sponsor of the event, inviting me to join her as a VIP guest. Not only will I be able to enjoy front row seating, I have the great fortune of meeting Oprah Winfrey and Christine Magee backstage!

Of course, I won't be the only lucky one. Sleep Country Canada is currently running a contest with an amazing grand prize. The Grand Prize package includes two VIP back stage passes to meet Oprah Winfrey and Christine Magee, two front row tickets to "An Evening with Oprah" at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario, on April 13, 2013, including airfare and accommodations for two PLUS a Tempur-Pedic® Cloud Supreme Breeze queen mattress set! Further prizes include additional VIP packages, tickets to the show and $200 towards your next mattress purchase at Sleep Country Canada. Visit the Sleep Country An Evening With Oprah contest site for more details and to enter for your chance to win.

If you had a chance to meet Oprah and ask her one question, what would it be?