Monday, April 26, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Garbage Trucks and people
Some people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of anger, full of frustration, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they look for places to dump it. If you let them they will dump it on you! So when someone wants to dump on you, don't take it, just smile and wish them well and move on... you will be happier!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
All the Best to Scott + Sterling
Scott and Sterling are getting married! Here they are at their wedding shower that Geri and Lee put together for them.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
GIVE UP THE SODA! (Good blog post that I just re-tweeted @LorelieJ)
I want to save this for a dear friend of mine who's convinced that soda is NOT that bad for her even though she's in the midst of trying to lose weight and has been for a few years. For some reason, soda and maybe her breakfast choices, she can't seem to drop the LB's. I love her but even I KNOW that drinking pure soda, not diet, does not help you stay healthy and fit. (I can hear the mountain dew lovers out there begging to differ.)
Check it out...10 reasons to quit soda for good
I only pick on you, my friend, because I love you. Really. You are so special and you deserve better than a can of soda.
Check it out...10 reasons to quit soda for good
I only pick on you, my friend, because I love you. Really. You are so special and you deserve better than a can of soda.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
celebrating the z girls
Baby girls' friends Z & Z turned two and with the help of their favorite three year old, ELMO, the birthday party was a hit. There was so much to do for the kids and lots of sweet treats along with pizza and cookies.
We had such a wonderful time! Love to my She-ro, RoWi and her sweetheart husband, Kif.
We had such a wonderful time! Love to my She-ro, RoWi and her sweetheart husband, Kif.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Sarah Evans Rocks!
Enjoyed meeting Sarah at our communications conference that was held early March in Orlando. She is an inspiration and someone who has a lot to offer to the world with her savvy pr skills and innovative approach to communicating via social media.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Ted and Teala Get Engaged!
My Fab father-in-law officially asked Teala to marry him at their engagement party in Jacksonville. Family and friends gathered for a beautiful night at the home of Michael and Sue to celebrate their friendship turned relationship and soon, their wedding.
Here's a photo of the Johnson's with Teala. We love her and are so glad that she makes C.'s papou so happy!
Congrats Ted and Teala!
Here's a photo of the Johnson's with Teala. We love her and are so glad that she makes C.'s papou so happy!
Congrats Ted and Teala!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Breakfast arrived! 
Arnie from Patriot Press
Trombone Tim 
Queen Angel Tree and GeniusWednesday, February 17, 2010
Baby It's Cold Outside...So we play soccer!!!!!!
Frozen Mikey
Frozen Chris and Steve O.
More Frozen VooDoo...Moon, Robb and Gingeeeee
Cold Pretty Legs Ashelee D.VooDoo did great tonight with a double header and we won both games. Game ONE -- 3-0 (Mike with 2 and Steve O. with 1). Game TWO -- 2-0 (Mike with 1 and Steve with 1).
Monday, February 15, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Happy Valentine's Day!
Wow...I love love this post. Hope you all had a day full of love no matter your marital status or situation. A husband wrote the top 10 things he loves about his wife here. Lovely post that reminds me of the reasons I love Mr. Wonderful. Future post maybe...
Saturday, February 13, 2010
TINA + ME = fun girl date
tina and i in the parking lot after enjoying newly released "Valentine's Day" at the Altamonte AMC Theater and dinner at the OG...we both had gift cards. love this girl!Channeling John Locke...
He said that a person recognizes herself as the same being throughout her life, in different times and places. So to paraphrase...I AM ONE PERSON, indivisible, who just happens to wear many hats. And while I get to wear many hats and time and time again, the weight of those hats can wear me down, I remember and am incredibly happy that I've got so many important things to do.
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Not Writing Today But Did Enjoy Reading...
Five Things I Wish I Knew When I Started
by @dfolkens
To be fully transparent, since that’s still a favorite buzzword thanks to our FTC friends, this list could be much longer. However, “The 77 Things Dave Didn’t Know” doesn’t have a great ring to it. We all like lists and tips so here are a few things that could have helped me as I transitioned into the day-to-day world of communications and public relations.
1. Asking Questions is a Good Thing
I came into the working world with a misconception that asking question was somehow admitting defeat. After all, I’d just graduated and felt like I’d accomplished a great deal in my time at school. I had a hard time admitting that I didn’t know something. What would everyone think?
Over the years, I’ve seen a strong pattern that those who ask questions, and listen closely to the answers, are often times the smartest ones in the room.
2. Business Background Buys Credibility
I’d done the econ and finance classes throughout college but really hadn’t thought of really spending time studying how the best business leaders achieved their goals. Organizational management wasn’t a common crossover for communications students but I wish I would have thought of it. Understanding operations and management styles are critical for communicators.
3. Confidence- Trust Yourself
*Caution on this one – it can easily go the wrong way if confidence moves to ego. As long as you’re really putting in the work, be comfortable speaking up about your areas of responsibility. It help others understand that you’re making the transition to a true pro and that you’re capable of providing immediate value to the organization.
4. Watch the Office Politics Closely
I had no idea how important this is when coming out of school. It only takes one big miss to get off on the wrong foot with someone you’ll need as an ally down the road. I don’t like power plays. Those that use internal status to move their own agendas but I won’t pretend they don’t exist. Watch closely and see where both friction and allegiances lie. Think of it as high-stakes Survivor. You don’t want to quickly become tied to the person in the office that’s sinking or on their way out. Take the time to watch and learn from the dynamics you see.
5. School Isn’t Over
Something changes every day in the communications industry. Might be new technology or a new contact you should meet but there should never be a day when you don’t learn something new. Literally, keep notes on who you met today that will help down the road or tag your calendar with an idea for tomorrow before you go home for the day. Simple steps like this will keep you learning and keep you ahead of the pack.
This is in no way a comprehensive list. As I said, I could add more on my own but what have others learning in the first years of a communications career? What other tips do you have for the future of our industry?
(Thanks to @PRVille for tweeting this :-D )
by @dfolkens
To be fully transparent, since that’s still a favorite buzzword thanks to our FTC friends, this list could be much longer. However, “The 77 Things Dave Didn’t Know” doesn’t have a great ring to it. We all like lists and tips so here are a few things that could have helped me as I transitioned into the day-to-day world of communications and public relations.
1. Asking Questions is a Good Thing
I came into the working world with a misconception that asking question was somehow admitting defeat. After all, I’d just graduated and felt like I’d accomplished a great deal in my time at school. I had a hard time admitting that I didn’t know something. What would everyone think?
Over the years, I’ve seen a strong pattern that those who ask questions, and listen closely to the answers, are often times the smartest ones in the room.
2. Business Background Buys Credibility
I’d done the econ and finance classes throughout college but really hadn’t thought of really spending time studying how the best business leaders achieved their goals. Organizational management wasn’t a common crossover for communications students but I wish I would have thought of it. Understanding operations and management styles are critical for communicators.
3. Confidence- Trust Yourself
*Caution on this one – it can easily go the wrong way if confidence moves to ego. As long as you’re really putting in the work, be comfortable speaking up about your areas of responsibility. It help others understand that you’re making the transition to a true pro and that you’re capable of providing immediate value to the organization.
4. Watch the Office Politics Closely
I had no idea how important this is when coming out of school. It only takes one big miss to get off on the wrong foot with someone you’ll need as an ally down the road. I don’t like power plays. Those that use internal status to move their own agendas but I won’t pretend they don’t exist. Watch closely and see where both friction and allegiances lie. Think of it as high-stakes Survivor. You don’t want to quickly become tied to the person in the office that’s sinking or on their way out. Take the time to watch and learn from the dynamics you see.
5. School Isn’t Over
Something changes every day in the communications industry. Might be new technology or a new contact you should meet but there should never be a day when you don’t learn something new. Literally, keep notes on who you met today that will help down the road or tag your calendar with an idea for tomorrow before you go home for the day. Simple steps like this will keep you learning and keep you ahead of the pack.
This is in no way a comprehensive list. As I said, I could add more on my own but what have others learning in the first years of a communications career? What other tips do you have for the future of our industry?
(Thanks to @PRVille for tweeting this :-D )
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
3 Ways to Give the Best of Yourself (by Anita B.)
One of my favorite blogs does it again...Read the entire post here.
“We have to learn to give the best of ourselves in the moment,” Guilmartin says. “And all it takes is the time to take one deep breath. Maybe you don’t have time to do more, but you can do more with the time you have.”
Guilmartin says there are a number of ways to be more successful and have more impact and satisfaction in our work, simply by changing a few bad habits that have cropped up in a non-stop, always-connected world.
Among them:
• Don’t react with angry words. Either verbally or written in an e-mail, “you give your power away when you get furious,” she says. “You may win the battle, but you lose the war.” Instead, when frustrated or angry, pause and then try and regain control of the situation by getting more information. It could be that you misunderstood, the person may have accidentally misspoken, or you don’t fully understand all the issues involved.
• Listen. The workplace today is focused on developing a collaborative atmosphere where ideas are shared to drive innovation. That can’t happen, she says, unless people take the time to simply show respect by listening to another person without jumping in with snap decisions or judgments so they can move onto the next item on a to-do list. “The greatest thing you can have someone say about you is: ‘Wow. She’s a great listener.
• Be honest. “If someone comes to you and you’re waiting on an important phone call, be honest with them and say that you can give them only 50 percent of your attention because you’re focused on the upcoming call. Tell them if that's OK, you can give them what you can at the time. What this does is help the person come to trust you because you’re being honest.”
“We have to learn to give the best of ourselves in the moment,” Guilmartin says. “And all it takes is the time to take one deep breath. Maybe you don’t have time to do more, but you can do more with the time you have.”
Guilmartin says there are a number of ways to be more successful and have more impact and satisfaction in our work, simply by changing a few bad habits that have cropped up in a non-stop, always-connected world.
Among them:
• Don’t react with angry words. Either verbally or written in an e-mail, “you give your power away when you get furious,” she says. “You may win the battle, but you lose the war.” Instead, when frustrated or angry, pause and then try and regain control of the situation by getting more information. It could be that you misunderstood, the person may have accidentally misspoken, or you don’t fully understand all the issues involved.
• Listen. The workplace today is focused on developing a collaborative atmosphere where ideas are shared to drive innovation. That can’t happen, she says, unless people take the time to simply show respect by listening to another person without jumping in with snap decisions or judgments so they can move onto the next item on a to-do list. “The greatest thing you can have someone say about you is: ‘Wow. She’s a great listener.
• Be honest. “If someone comes to you and you’re waiting on an important phone call, be honest with them and say that you can give them only 50 percent of your attention because you’re focused on the upcoming call. Tell them if that's OK, you can give them what you can at the time. What this does is help the person come to trust you because you’re being honest.”
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
In my Ear today...
Cry Fire
Catie Curtis
I'm not made for this, I'm not in shape
My heart don't bend like that, it just breaks
When we bring your bags down to the track
To take you back
I'm no good at this, don't know what to do
Waiting on this platform, all these people waiting too
I don't say much, 'cause I don't want to say
Stay
Don't the sun cry fire in the sky every night
When it tries
To say goodbye
I curse the train and its shiny steel
When the whistle blows I curse the wheels
And I curse my heart for the way it feels
Oh
Don't the sun cry fire in the sky every night
When it tries
To say goodbye
I take the stairs up whileeverybody comes down
They just got the word: next train, next town
And I'm pretty sure now you're gonna come around
Again
Don't the sun cry fire in the sky every night
When it tries
To say goodbye
Catie Curtis
I'm not made for this, I'm not in shape
My heart don't bend like that, it just breaks
When we bring your bags down to the track
To take you back
I'm no good at this, don't know what to do
Waiting on this platform, all these people waiting too
I don't say much, 'cause I don't want to say
Stay
Don't the sun cry fire in the sky every night
When it tries
To say goodbye
I curse the train and its shiny steel
When the whistle blows I curse the wheels
And I curse my heart for the way it feels
Oh
Don't the sun cry fire in the sky every night
When it tries
To say goodbye
I take the stairs up whileeverybody comes down
They just got the word: next train, next town
And I'm pretty sure now you're gonna come around
Again
Don't the sun cry fire in the sky every night
When it tries
To say goodbye
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Road Trip with Baby Girl to Visit Friends
@T's Bday Party - Year Three
Hanging with J. in her fun room.
cooking dinner with H. and then later eating it with her and her parents Saturday, January 09, 2010
Sunday, January 03, 2010
My Jenny Visits!
My Jenny and crew (Glenna, Chris, moi, Mr. Wonderful and Sleepy Baby girl) after dinner at Bahama Breeze
Saturday, January 02, 2010
Happy New Year's Day + Japanese Food!
It may not photograph well but it tastes really, really good. --------------------------------
Mr. Wonderful with Heather and her friend, Kevin.
So glad I got a chance to have some Heather time!!
Friday, January 01, 2010
Love to the Alpine Village Inn!
Baby Girl's in the Carolinas...Yea!
Me trying not to act like I'm worried about slipping on the icy hill. 
Rock Star Mom and I @ the Biltmore
Mr. Wonderful and Baby Girl with Chaz AKA the InnKeeper. Love him!
On Main St. in Blowing Rock, NC
Awww...The InnKeepers Angel and my little Angel
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