Just over 24 hours until the first Friend Church Event. I am so excited!!!!! A little disappointed that the hubby and the ‘rents are unable to attend, but this isn’t my first event and it won’t be my last. Everything is complete and it should love Fab-U-lous if I do say so myself. Hard to explain what party / event planning is like for me. High on life for lack of a better term. This week proved that event planning, marketing, and PR is where my heart is. Sales is a means to an end. I have learned much and now it is time to take those skills and apply them where my heart is.
The Scootie book is coming along well too. I love my family and friends. Thus far, everyone’s attitude is “cool, you’re writing a book! I want to read it.” Yes, as the hubby says, “It takes more than a day to write a children’s book?” His idea is….. “See Scooter” “See Scooter run.” “See Scooter bark”. Ah, sorry Babe, but my book is a little more advanced than that. And to my supporters, of course you can read it. Fingers crossed on getting it published.
In other news, it looks like CHS (Airport code for Charleston. It is easier than writing everything out. We’re an hour away) might get hit hard with all of these storms. Scooter and I are headed back to CAE (Columbia) late tonight rather than in the morning. We’re going to batten down the hitches and hope for the best for all involved.
The song in my head today. “Take a Bow” by Rihanna
Friday, September 5, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Pocket Full of Sunshine
There is one word to describe how I’ve been feeling for a while and that’s STRESSED. It seems to be all I can think about some days. I’m trying to hand it all over to God and be optimistic....BUT......all it has been is lots of “This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine”. I am a firm believer in if God brings you to it, he gives you the strength to get through it. So I have been working on letting my little light shine, but my head gets in the way A LOT. No I’m not depressed, A. I won’t give into that. B. I have way too much to be thankful for. But when its late at night, my brain drifts to little things I have given over to God that I shouldn’t be thinking about.
My thoughts……….what is going to happen with work being slow for Stu…….we will get through it, but are we on the same page?……….Why are the Dutch so odd?.....what’s going on with my company?.......Should I put all my energy into this gig or focus on finding a new one?........What’s the best way to break into event planning?............I hate debt!.......Really need to just get out of it……….How do we get on the same page with all that?........Man I am so stupid when it comes to money!.......
Yes, I know I think WAY too much. I just need to be great at whatever it is I’m going to be when I grow up and not hold back.
JUST DO IT!
Be all I can be
Trust in God
stop looking inward and handle things as they come.
BTW - Pocket full of sunshine is the song stuck in my head today.
My thoughts……….what is going to happen with work being slow for Stu…….we will get through it, but are we on the same page?……….Why are the Dutch so odd?.....what’s going on with my company?.......Should I put all my energy into this gig or focus on finding a new one?........What’s the best way to break into event planning?............I hate debt!.......Really need to just get out of it……….How do we get on the same page with all that?........Man I am so stupid when it comes to money!.......
Yes, I know I think WAY too much. I just need to be great at whatever it is I’m going to be when I grow up and not hold back.
JUST DO IT!
Be all I can be
Trust in God
stop looking inward and handle things as they come.
BTW - Pocket full of sunshine is the song stuck in my head today.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
pro•cras•ti•na•tion
Apparently that’s my middle name. NOT good!!!
As you may know, I want to go into event planning and planning an event for our church. Needless to say I was stoked when first asked and had all of these fabulous ideas, but my attention keeps being pulled into all directions. Focus is not in my vocabulary as of late.
Other than the few weddings I have helped plan and a few things in college, this event for church is my time to shine. Sure, I work best under pressure and that’s when I am at my most creative. At 6 years-old it was cute and I am sure my mom hoped I would grow out of it, but at 30 not so cute. So, here I sit a week away from the event and I don’t have much done. Got the food ordered today, finally went to the church and did a strategy session. Which is cool and everything will completely come together. This is my gift after all, I just need to get it on a more timely basis. Just has been hard to know what I can and cannot do, other than keeping costs down what the budget is, being not as familiar with the area and church set-up, but really all I had to do was jump in and not be afraid to get my feet wet.
Ok back to the job I get paid for. Note to self: Ignore the pay check and do what you love and make that bring in the paycheck.
As you may know, I want to go into event planning and planning an event for our church. Needless to say I was stoked when first asked and had all of these fabulous ideas, but my attention keeps being pulled into all directions. Focus is not in my vocabulary as of late.
Other than the few weddings I have helped plan and a few things in college, this event for church is my time to shine. Sure, I work best under pressure and that’s when I am at my most creative. At 6 years-old it was cute and I am sure my mom hoped I would grow out of it, but at 30 not so cute. So, here I sit a week away from the event and I don’t have much done. Got the food ordered today, finally went to the church and did a strategy session. Which is cool and everything will completely come together. This is my gift after all, I just need to get it on a more timely basis. Just has been hard to know what I can and cannot do, other than keeping costs down what the budget is, being not as familiar with the area and church set-up, but really all I had to do was jump in and not be afraid to get my feet wet.
Ok back to the job I get paid for. Note to self: Ignore the pay check and do what you love and make that bring in the paycheck.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Find a Puppy.....Pick it up......and all you'll have.......
NO SLEEP!!!!!!!
The hubby found a puppy on Monday and brought it home while we looked for the owners. We have put up signs, contacted the local animal shelters & vets, registered him on two Lost/Found pet sites. If someone were actually looking for this puppy, we would have heard something. Beagle mix roughly 4 to 6 months old (guessing by the fact that he has adult dog teeth), all his manhood in tact. Very cute and lovable. We think someone dumped him. He was very jumpy and dirty when he came here. Did not seem to understand what dog food or treats were. Has never worn a collar of walked on a leash. And WAY too smart for his own good. We did the basics of feeding, cutting his nails and bathing him. He loves to play with Gizzie and us. His current area when not outside or hanging out with us is in the bath room with a baby gate. Well, for being so small his mind is quick. In an attempt to train him not to stand on the gate I keep a squirt bottle with me. Well, I left the room next to his area for a few minutes and before I can return there is the puppy tail wagging and next to me. Within 24 hours the little bugger figured out in that short of time that if there is no human in the room means he doesn't get squirted while climbing over the baby gate. So, I raised the gate a few inches and hide on the other side of the door to test my superior human problem solving skills. Ah, yeah, by the time I was hidden, the puppy was next to me. Raised it another inch and the bugger flattens himself and goes under. He has all ready learned fetch. Things like sit, stay, and lay down he seems to understand and promptly ignores. Gizzie has successfully mastered that she is the dominant queen of the castle with the pup, but he refuses to see me as his alpha (that manhood really needs to go.)Hmmm, to bad that would never work on men. (Just kidding.)
So, now that he has had a taste of being able to get himself out of the gate, he hates that we doubled the gate and won't let him out all night. He sleeps in 2 to 3 hour spurts. Which might be my fault in an effort to potty train him, Gizzie, the puppy and I go outside very 2 to 3 hours. The plan really was that we were just holding the pup until we found his home, well the hubby decided to name the pup Scooter. And the fact that the pup was so neglected that even on Monday when I was still keeping him on the deck, his tail wagged while to slept. I think he knew he was in a good place. Albeit, we are on a one dog budget and have the time or energy to train a puppy. He is making not keeping him rather easy at the moment seeing as how he has been crying and barking for the last 2 hours. Hence why I am blogging about a puppy at 0300. I don't know what else to do. I want to have a great home where he will be loved and taken care of, but it really cannot be our house right now. So, hear I sit crying over a puppy that I have not known all that long. What can I say, I love him. I suppose when it comes to animals God gave me a big heart. Now people on the other hand, I can live without some days.
The hubby found a puppy on Monday and brought it home while we looked for the owners. We have put up signs, contacted the local animal shelters & vets, registered him on two Lost/Found pet sites. If someone were actually looking for this puppy, we would have heard something. Beagle mix roughly 4 to 6 months old (guessing by the fact that he has adult dog teeth), all his manhood in tact. Very cute and lovable. We think someone dumped him. He was very jumpy and dirty when he came here. Did not seem to understand what dog food or treats were. Has never worn a collar of walked on a leash. And WAY too smart for his own good. We did the basics of feeding, cutting his nails and bathing him. He loves to play with Gizzie and us. His current area when not outside or hanging out with us is in the bath room with a baby gate. Well, for being so small his mind is quick. In an attempt to train him not to stand on the gate I keep a squirt bottle with me. Well, I left the room next to his area for a few minutes and before I can return there is the puppy tail wagging and next to me. Within 24 hours the little bugger figured out in that short of time that if there is no human in the room means he doesn't get squirted while climbing over the baby gate. So, I raised the gate a few inches and hide on the other side of the door to test my superior human problem solving skills. Ah, yeah, by the time I was hidden, the puppy was next to me. Raised it another inch and the bugger flattens himself and goes under. He has all ready learned fetch. Things like sit, stay, and lay down he seems to understand and promptly ignores. Gizzie has successfully mastered that she is the dominant queen of the castle with the pup, but he refuses to see me as his alpha (that manhood really needs to go.)Hmmm, to bad that would never work on men. (Just kidding.)
So, now that he has had a taste of being able to get himself out of the gate, he hates that we doubled the gate and won't let him out all night. He sleeps in 2 to 3 hour spurts. Which might be my fault in an effort to potty train him, Gizzie, the puppy and I go outside very 2 to 3 hours. The plan really was that we were just holding the pup until we found his home, well the hubby decided to name the pup Scooter. And the fact that the pup was so neglected that even on Monday when I was still keeping him on the deck, his tail wagged while to slept. I think he knew he was in a good place. Albeit, we are on a one dog budget and have the time or energy to train a puppy. He is making not keeping him rather easy at the moment seeing as how he has been crying and barking for the last 2 hours. Hence why I am blogging about a puppy at 0300. I don't know what else to do. I want to have a great home where he will be loved and taken care of, but it really cannot be our house right now. So, hear I sit crying over a puppy that I have not known all that long. What can I say, I love him. I suppose when it comes to animals God gave me a big heart. Now people on the other hand, I can live without some days.
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