I know. I know. I should have warned you. Sorry about that!
No I haven't started a private club that is "invite" only, although sometimes I wish I could. Let me assure you there is nothing so dramatic happening over here. I've been contemplating, with great measure, what to do with my blasted blog. We have serious issues that need immediate resolution. In a nutshell, we don't get along; so I've decided to call a truce. I'll give dear blog a complete makeover and it will stop demanding constant updates. As we began to experiment behind the scenes with new designs, we thought it would be less confusing if we just close the whole thing down. The only way to do that inTypepad is to password-protect the entire site. That's all...No secret agent stuff here.
So what have I been up to? Well, I'm in the middle of helping to organize a fundraising event for my daughter's school. This is a huge, Big-Wig (that is what you call truly important people who donate lots of money, right?) Mega-Formal Gala event...you know, the kind you have to get seriously and outrageously dressed up for? It's by far the biggest party of the school year, and yours truly is right in the thick of it. Now I know what it's like to have a full-time job as an event planner. The planning, coordination, negotiating and details are never ending. I've come to the conclusion that I'm much happier playing with my paper and gesso, and certainly more relaxed. On the plus side, everyone I'm working with is cordial and efficient. I can't tell you how impressed I am with all the work they are doing. These women are like a fine-tuned, well-oiled machine. I love it, seriously.
I'm playing many different roles throughout this process, but my "real" job is that of a copywriter. I am responsible for writing over 200 auction descriptions for the event brochure...did you get that? Let me say it again so you can feel thoroughly sorry for me (LOL)...We have 200+ themed gift baskets that we're auctioning off and I have to describe the contents of each in such a way that even the poorest of people would want to run to the bank and take out a loan to bid on each one. I told Sean to sell the car so we can buy a few raffle tickets. He thinks the shoes in my closet would bring in more money. Still this is not as bad as it sounds. Once you decide that sleep is terribly overrated and showering is a non-essential activity everything else is a piece of cake. The BigWig event takes place on March 29 and then the world becomes a better place in which to live, and I can begin posting regularly again.
Until then...HAPPY SPRING!! (have faith my dear friends, it's coming!) and don't forget to turn your clocks ahead tonight at midnight.
Hugs and blessings,
C.
Hello! I found your blog from your siggy on Two Peas. I love it! I'll be adding you to my feed reader :)
Posted by: Francine | March 14, 2008 at 07:07 AM
Hi!!!! I'm cracking up because we do the same auction type benefit for Carlos's school too. Last year I figured we would spend a set amount of money for the silent as well as the live auction. I figured us for pretty big spenders and was looking forward to start a bidding war.....that is until we were out bid within the first 2 seconds of anything we wanted.....hrmmph... I have to start saving my pennies for this year! Talk to you soon!!! I'm so trying to catch up with everyone...oh stop by the chaos blog...I'm doing a giveaway....don't worry, Ill eneter you anyway!! :)
Posted by: Karin (creativechaos) | March 12, 2008 at 11:47 PM
Pretty blog!! Love the images on it!
Have a great day!
~Lea L.
http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Lea Lawson | March 12, 2008 at 09:36 PM
Hey Girlie! I totally understand about fighting with your blog, if it wasn't for my friends helping me out and holding my hand (coughcoughAudreycoughcough) I'd never figure out what to do, lol!
WOW, sounds like you are in up to your neck with fundraising! And I know that you have a seemingly overwhelming copywriting job, but you will be AMAZING at it!!! You are SUCH a positive person, you will know just the right description to give each item so that it goes to its proper home!
I know you're gonna be super busy, but please keep me updated, I know you're gonna make this a fundraiser to remember!!! Sending all good vibes your way!!!
Posted by: carlene | March 12, 2008 at 01:28 AM
Hi Chris,
We're swap partners! Looking forward to getting to know you better. Sounds like you are pretty busy right now, so maybe a cup of relaxing tea? Or something Queenly,perhaps. Oh, the possibilities.
Sandi
Posted by: Sandi | March 10, 2008 at 11:28 PM
LOL!!! One of the things i love about you...your sense of humor. Love this post and you better get pictures of everyone dressed up. Looking forward to your new site :o) Hugs!!!
Posted by: audrey h. | March 09, 2008 at 01:16 AM
so glad I wasn't being left out! :) I was going to email you today to see what was up! glad you are well - sounds like you are super busy! :)
Posted by: Nancy Maxwell James | March 08, 2008 at 09:30 PM
Too funny, Cris! Loved reading about the "Battle of the Blog". I think yours and mine should get together, although I've already given mine a makeover and it's right back to being the neglected, ugly duckling again.
I'm amazed that you can even keep up with your blog through all of this event planning!
Posted by: KathyWas | March 08, 2008 at 07:21 PM
ROTFL! I found you through Cheryl M. This post is hysterical. I love your style. Have fun with your "big wig" event and keep us posted on your copywriting endeavors.
Posted by: Kellie Martin | March 08, 2008 at 04:26 PM