Savannah Market Bazaar

Today I was at New Moon of Savannah's (http://www.newmoonofsavannah.com/) Savannah Market Bazaar. I've never shown my jewelry in a public setting before and I was so nervous. I kept trying to back out at the last minute, but Jon wouldn't let me. I'm glad I went through with it.

Due to the fact that it's been a while since I've had to be a "sales person," I was too quiet at first and Jon had to pick up the slack. Once I became more comfortrable, I became a bit more outgoing, but I think being a seller is going to take a bit more practice and getting back into the swing of things.

I didn't sell a ton of stuff, but I consider this a learning experience. Because my arms and chest are lobster red, I know to bring a tent and sunscreen next time!

I met a lot of nice people who also make jewelry/pottery/accessories. I've also learned of some possible wholesale ventures for my jewelry. Overall, I learned a lot and am grateful for the

expereince.

Total Freak Out Mode

I'm going to be selling my jewelry publicly at the Savannah Market Bazaar (http://new.savannahnow.com/node/505365) tomorrow and have never been more nervous. I don't know anyone who will be there and I'm so worried that my stuff won't be received favorably. What if nobody buys/likes my stuff? I'll feel like such a loser!

More to come tomorrow. Jon's coming with me to help me set up and get going, so I'll have him take some pics of my "booth."

Maybe I'm Missing Something

You know the thing on myspace where you can update what you’re doing and how you feel? Well, one of my friends said “need more sleepy.” A 27-year-old woman actually said “need more sleepy.”

Why do grown people feel the need to talk like babies? It instantly made me think of Anna Nicole (RIP) and the baby voice she used constantly on her wacktastic reality show. “Want taters. Don’t like.” Why would any grown person speak in incomplete sentences in a baby voice? Some people are high, but that’s another story.

I talk like a lunatic to my dogs, but I just can’t bring myself to speak that way to a coworker or someone else my age.

Try it and see. Say aloud in a baby voice to someone near you, “need more sleepy.” See if you don’t feel like a gigantic, creepy loser. Or do you feel cute and sexy?

Sweet Mary! Where Have You Been All My Life?

I've been a loyal customer of Overstock.com for quite a few years now; however, JP told me of another online outlet type website: smartbargains.com

While it doesn't have the selection Overstock does, it does have better quality merchandise for better prices. Score!

Can't Have Nothin' Nice

I've gone eleven years without having my windshield cracked and now two times in a week?

Baroo?

I couldn't resist. My little boy is so precious!

Not All Kids Are Bad

Jon works closely with Karen Wilkins, the president of Maranatha Farm, an animal rescue in Ridgeland, SC. (It's where we adopted Max from!) She told Jon who in turn told me of this heartwarming story. This is an excerpt taken from Karen's website maranathafarm.org :

"Two fourth-graders from Hilton Head Prep School have sacrificed their birthday presents to benefit homeless animals, and their gifts have resulted in an unexpectedly wide-ranging benefit. Maranatha Farm is using the money the boys are raising to purchase aluminum welding equipment to build free wheelchairs for handicapped pets.

Animal wheelchairs can cost $400 to $800, but the custom-fitted models from Maranatha Farm will be provided free of charge.

Chase Dillon, son of Teri and Jon Dillon of Yorkshire Drive on Hilton Head Island, was in the 4th Grade class of Mrs. Joanne Calvarese when school counselor Marilyn Calore invited Karen Wilkins, President of Maranatha Farm, to address the class. Wilkins brought “Buckshot”, a 4-month old puppy with her to meet the children. “Buckshot” had been shot in his back with an air rifle the day after Christmas. Although surgery by Dr Chris Hill at Coastal Veterinary Clinic saved his spinal cord, the puppy cannot yet use his hind legs well enough to walk.

When Chase Dillon recently celebrated his birthday with a party, instead of presents, he requested donation checks made out to Maranatha Farm to benefit “Buckshot” and the other special needs animals rescued by the Wilkins. On April 26th Chase presented the Wilkins with over $300 at their Pet Adoption Fair at Bluffton’s new PetCo store. PetCo manager Jonathan Mullis praised Chase’s donation and gave him a PetCo gift certificate. Wilkins then presented Chase with a framed Certificate of Appreciation and a Maranatha Farm “Lamb of God” logo teeshirt.

Zachary June, son of Pamela and Mark June, is having his birthday party May 9th and is also forgoing his presents to benefit Maranatha Farm. Zachary was in Mrs. Deak’s 4th Grade class at Hilton Head Prep School."

I hope if I ever have an accident that it will be as selfless and loving toward animals as these children.

Bursting With Pride

I have to brag about my nephews.

Jared (10) was chosen to be a part of People to People, a student ambassador organization. Next year he will get to go to Washington, DC for a week and take part in discussions and visit all the sites. He will even get a uniform to wear. What an outstanding young man. Have I mentioned he’s in the gifted program?

Stevie (16) received a letter from Yale University saying they are scouting him for football. Of course, he is blasé about the whole thing while I almost bounced out of my chair with excitement. I think it’s safe to say that nobody from Ludowici, GA has ever gone to Yale and this is a great opportunity for him.