This past weekend I was invited to the BMW Polo International- South Africa vs Italy! I was excited as I had never watched a Polo match before. But when arrived I realised I had only been given general admission tickets... now Im no snob, but I only attend these events to meet influential people, so there was no way I was going to be on the outside looking in...All the celebs, press and media were in the clubhouse and thats where the action was. Security was tight and a few of my friends attempts at entry had already been rejected by security. I had a secret weapon though, my Mr SA finalist sash. So I walked towards the entrance like a man on a mission, security stops me and asks if they can help me. In a stern voice this is all I say:"Im a Mr SA finalist and Ive been invited". Security gets on their walkie talkies and next thing I know Ive got an all access armband on. Moral of the story, he who dares...wins;)
The highlight of my day was meeting Felicia Mabuza Suttle, SA's own Oprah, or as she puts it, Oprah is America's Felicia!What a classy and gracious lady, and when I brought up the issues I wanted to focus on, she agreed wholeheartedly. This gave me confidence in what Im doing and I know im on the right track.
Then it was the time for the polo match itself, polo is a sport in which men ride horses and have to hit a ball through the goals with a croquet. SA thrashed Italy 14-3! Who knew we were so good at polo? It was a great event and a big thanks to the organisers for putting on a great production.
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