Yearly Archives: 2010

Internet Access

Posted on August 29, 2010 by vinnie costa

Satellite internet isn’t as cool as it sounds. I thought it’d be reals fast, but it’s not and, it’s not free either. We don’t pay what the guests pay, but we still have to pay for it – $20.00 for 200 … Continue reading →

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Dear Diary… My First Week

Posted on August 22, 2010 by vinnie costa

Thursday, August 12th Dear Diary, We leave Los Angeles tomorrow, on Friday the 13th, a fitting day for us to fly, if you ask me, but no one’s really asking…I’m pretty much offering up the information. Oh Diary, I’m so … Continue reading →

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Today Is The First Day…

Posted on August 14, 2010 by vinnie costa

…of the rest of your life. A poster with that sentiment hung on the door to my fifth-grade classroom at Trinity Elementary School. I remember as a child not understanding what it meant, because the first day of the rest of my … Continue reading →

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LA Stories

Posted on August 14, 2010 by vinnie costa

I never got to experience Los Angeles the way it really should been experienced – with the exception of my one glorious day with Minda G. Ware, but of course I have a few observations: June Gloom? Has anyone not from LA … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles – Everywhere but the ‘hood!

Posted on August 13, 2010 by vinnie costa

I was shown a Los Angeles I didn’t know existed – I’ve spent most of my time in LA either at the rehearsal studio, the Sizzler or the “dorm in the ‘hood” without a car to explore, I had to … Continue reading →

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Blood, Sweat and Tears

Posted on August 12, 2010 by vinnie costa

Yes, that is my blood, I threw that hat so many times it practically became a part of me… bitch ain’t getting dropped again! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook

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Judy Garland’s Other Daughter…

Posted on August 10, 2010 by vinnie costa

We got a real treat, when the one and only Ms. Lorna Luft came into rehearsal to offer us a master class. When we got in, did a run of the Broadway Standards show and Ms Luft came in and … Continue reading →

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Vinnie’s A Pretty Singer

Posted on August 8, 2010 by vinnie costa

Once upon a time, way back when I was in college, I was told I’d never be in the chorus because I couldn’t blend with others. Instead of teaching me how to blend, I was groomed for a lifetime of … Continue reading →

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Countdown – T Minus Six Days

Posted on August 7, 2010 by vinnie costa

In six days I’ll be on the Boat. And while I’m certainly looking forward to it and can’t wait to get out of the Dorm and into my own private cabin, I know the hard work is far from over. … Continue reading →

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Finished!

Posted on August 6, 2010 by vinnie costa

We’ve learned the last bit of music and the last bit of ogrophy. We’re done. Six weeks of hard work and stress and anxiety are over! …And the sigh of relief that issued forth from the diva’s mouth was so loud that it … Continue reading →

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The Standards Show

Posted on August 4, 2010 by vinnie costa

We’ve started work on the Standards Show. Since a lot of older folk take long boat trips, they need to be entertained with music they remember, right? Well, we’ve got ‘em! From Perry Como to Rosemary Clooney – wait, that’s technically  only “C” … Continue reading →

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The Best Of Times Is Now…

Posted on August 3, 2010 by vinnie costa

When one is getting ready to leave the area for and extended length of time, it’s amazing how many people come out of the woodwork to let you know how much they care. I’m very lucky to have all these folks … Continue reading →

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There’s so much to say…

Posted on August 2, 2010 by vinnie costa

…and almost no time to say it! Yikes! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook

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Two Weeks From Today…

Posted on July 31, 2010 by vinnie costa

…we’ll be boarding the Boat in Seattle, Washington, Alaska-bound – oh my goodness, it’s almost time – all the hard work is about to pay off – nine months on the high seas, dog-sledding on the glacier, seeing the Peruvian Nasca … Continue reading →

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It’s A New Day

Posted on July 29, 2010 by vinnie costa

No stress eating. No stress smoking. No getting down on myself. No self-sabotage. It’s time to wake up and realize, I’m where I’m supposed to be, doing what I’m supposed to be doing. I’m Vinnie Costa, entertainer and damn-it, I’m … Continue reading →

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