Long time no blog...I have been busy...I can't believe it's been well over a week that I blogged! Wink wink! I have to say the last week was a roller coaster in many ways... For me personally, for our family and in my "career." That still feels so odd to say...Laugh!
I am sitting in Nashville at the Gaylord hotel...It is HUGE...It is a city! I am amazed every time I come here and this is my 3rd or 4th time, can't remember...But man I get lost...LOL And I have no one to lead me around like the puppy I am! I carry a map...Whatever...Last night after having dinner with my dear darling friend Candice we parted and it took me like 20 minutes to find my way...Helllllp! (what a dork walking in circles) lol
I love CKU! I love the women who have taken the time and money and all the effort it takes to come to this event! I love love love the women who run this show! I have been working with them for 6 years now and have loved every event, every CKU I have attended!
The Gaylord is special...I know I have said this before, but I LOVE southern women...I secretly wish I was a women of the south...Sweet and SAssy!
I loved the Yayas and want to be one...I am excited to see old friends and make some new ones! Another great thing about teaching at CKU is I get to teach with some of my very favorite people! Tim & Mario will be here today! Teresa too...So love the idea of spending time with them...I am so grateful and pinch myself every time I "get" to do this! I LOVE teaching...It's the frosting ladies...(and like 2 men who read my blog)
So I said roller coaster...Whew! When I say roller coaster I am talking slowly climbing up hearing the click clack of the wooden slats, heart pumping and sweaty palms kind of pee your pants antisipation...Then there is the ride down...The hands in the air, screaming anxiety, whip lash around the curves and back up to the top again...That is what kind of week I have had...I am so excited about the response to the Girl's Loft...Wow! Really? Thank YOU all...I have to say starting my own business has always been a dream...You know like a romantic idea? A handsome prince, winning the lottery, 6 carat diamond ring type of dream...I have my prince (Grant Aslett) knowing that I am starting my own business and being able to do it with my 2 best friends, my daughters and all of YOU is better than all that other stuff...Diamonds, money, romance...That's what it's all about for me...A Girl with a dream sharing it with other girls who love what they do with paper and "stuff" I am happy...I am excited...I am nervous...I am scared...I am in that pee your pants mode, for all these reasons...
So what I thought while Mom's away...The "girls" can play...Let's do another give-away! I know we all love FREE stuff...I do! Because the last give-away was so fun I think I will do it again! When you are the boss you get to do stuff like this! Wink wink!
Here's the deal...I will be at CKU Nashville until Sunday...I want this to be big! Do you blog? Do you face book or twitter, are you a fan of the girl's loft? Let's get all our girls together...Girl's Loft power! If you post on your blog and link it to my blog I will go to the back end of my blog and collect all those links...If you facebook it or tweet it I will take those links too...Leave us a message on our Girl's Loft fan page...If you don't do any of the above. Start! or...Leave a comment on my blog I will take all those names and add them to the pile! NO ONE will be excluded! All girls are welcome at the Girl's Loft! Sunday when I get home...I will gather, then Give...I will have Megan and Brooke gather while I am away! So what do YOU win? How about I give away another 6 months free membership to not one girl...but to 3 more girls! Sounds fun! It's like spreading good gossip! Like sharing a fabulous find with girlfriends...
Check back Monday June 1st...We will have your winners!
Here's to spreading good gossip...Fabulous finds with girlfriends...Southern Women, Teaching at CKU, pee your pants excitement and to FUN...It's what i'm all about...Doing what you love, sharing it with others and finding joy in life...
KISS KISS
m
always look forward to readingyour blog i saw your facebook note about a giveaway hoot hoot - congrats to the lucky one that gets it enjoy and scrap crop away...
Posted by: rosey | May 27, 2009 at 09:11 AM
RTweeting you now! Thanks for the opportunity! Best wishes on your new venture!
Posted by: GWinter | May 27, 2009 at 09:11 AM
So amazing! I am so excited for you...and excited to see what is to come. I just know whay you put together is going to be FAB-U-LOUS!!
God Bless :-)
Cherylanne
P.S. Putting your link on Facebook and Twitter!
Posted by: Cherylanne | May 27, 2009 at 09:14 AM
I love Opryland Hotel. You should see it at Christmas. Hope to run into on Friday. Can't wait for "Lofty" stuff.
Posted by: Rosemary Palmer | May 27, 2009 at 09:15 AM
Ok-Second try at this, so if you have multiple notes from me, it's not only because I love you-LOL
I can't wait to see what's coming from you and your girls...am posting this on Facebook and Twitter..have to spread the good stuff :-)
Congratulations!
Cherylanne
Posted by: Cherylanne | May 27, 2009 at 09:17 AM
Wish I was in Nashville with you, girlfriend! So excited for Girls' Loft to get started. Will post a link on my blog (not sure exactly who reads it, but whatever) so more people will hear about what you're doing. So excited for you. Have a great time at CKU!
Posted by: Terri Porter | May 27, 2009 at 09:25 AM
check your blog - it's showing up a little skewed - but anyhoooo I can't wait to see what all the girls loft has in store for us! Now go relax, take a ride along the river, and i'll see you Saturday!
Posted by: judy in huntsville[al] | May 27, 2009 at 09:29 AM
So glad you are having fun at CKU... wish I was there!!! I am so excited for the preview in a few weeks. I totally understand your butterfly feelings... I went out on my own a few years back and boy was it scary at first. You will do amazing : )
Posted by: Christina Dossola | May 27, 2009 at 09:33 AM
I have been to the Gaylord one time and loved it. It really is a city within a city. :) I posted this information on my facebook and twitter. Love them both. Don't know what I did without either one :) Have fun and hope I win...I love the girls loft.
Posted by: Leah Loy | May 27, 2009 at 09:35 AM
i hope you have a great time at CKU! i'm excited for your "lofty" adventures and hope I'm lucky!
Posted by: Cassi | May 27, 2009 at 09:35 AM
okay- I have not blogged in a while, but I will TODAY and I will spread the word about your new adventure!
www.scrapqn.blogspot.com
Posted by: gail c | May 27, 2009 at 09:37 AM
I love to read your posts and your messages on FB. I just added you to my Twitter so I can follow you. I can't wait for the girls loft. I love you style. This is going to be great! I bought one of the left over Halloween kits you had from a class you taught last Sept/October and I LOVE it!
Stacy
Avalon, CA
Posted by: Stacy Hite | May 27, 2009 at 09:38 AM
Congrats to you and the girls! I know you will be very successful in your new endeavors!!!!
Posted by: zanne | May 27, 2009 at 09:39 AM
Hope you have lots of fun at CKU. Wish I was there! I can't wait to see what you and the girls have in store for us!! :) :)
Posted by: LeAnne N. | May 27, 2009 at 09:39 AM
Can't wait to see your kits! How exciting!!! :)
Posted by: CathyB. | May 27, 2009 at 09:48 AM
Can't wait to see what the Girls Loft has come up with! I love the Opryland as well, went to Scrap Etc. two years ago and saw the sights in Nashville ... as I mentioned in Facebook, your right side of the blog is cut off by the pink box (that contains prior posts and twitter)...is it just me?
Posted by: Sara Amuso | May 27, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Love the Gaylord - it is gorgeous! Have fun, and pick me ;)
Posted by: Michelle | May 27, 2009 at 09:53 AM
I want to be there, the Gaylord is just AMAZING! Enjoy CKU - tell Mario hello, he's so nice and fun! Patiently waiting for June 15th and the Lift-off of the Loft!!!
Posted by: Lotti | May 27, 2009 at 09:57 AM
Wish I could be there!
Posted by: Patrice Plauche | May 27, 2009 at 10:02 AM
I want to be a Ya-Ya, too! I tweeted and Facebooked this giveaway and The Girls Loft! That counts for two chances, right? Wink, wink! :) Can't wait to see the kits!
Posted by: Cameron | May 27, 2009 at 10:14 AM
You are FB'd girlie! Go Girl's Loft power!!!
Posted by: KathleenLoughran | May 27, 2009 at 10:37 AM
You are FB'd, Re-tweeted AND blogged-WooHoo! LOL! i'm thrilled for you guys & can't wait for the big reveal!
:)
Posted by: gabbe | May 27, 2009 at 10:57 AM
this is such and exciting time! can't wait to see all the goods!
Posted by: Amy | May 27, 2009 at 10:59 AM
So happy for you. Are you sure you didn't mean Pirates of Pensance? Sorry thought it was funny. (Pretty Woman reference) XOXOXO.
I'm a fan of yours no matter what you do. :-)
Posted by: Chrissy | May 27, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Hate to say but can't read the whole blog but from what I can read it sounds like you are in heaven - CKU heaven. Wish we could be there - me and my cropping peeps. Hope to actually meet you soon in Lafayette. Gee that's a long time from now isn't it? My friends may cringe that I am telling people... today is my bday and I am offically over the hill but it will not be downhill. Lots of love to keep me up!
Posted by: Beth | May 27, 2009 at 11:15 AM