Today’s post has a handful of Good Things in it! From the winners of the Family Photo Title contest, to the newest details on a Minneapolis Workshop, to a budding artist below. It’s great to start Monday off with so many fun things to talk about!
First, we have a couple winners to announce from Friday’s silly contest. And Jeramy, you sunk to low levels in this one. I’m not sure what I think about your ploys to win. And the fact that BRIAN willingly jumped in to help, shame on you both. π
Kimberly Totten, you go girl!, you had the most votes for the title: Shutter Warsβ¦The Demise of the Green Box (Starring Queen Ami-Koh and the Knights of the ISO)
And look out, we also have a Random Voter, Damien Mons. The best part about is what Damien’s comment said! “Jen told me to vote for #4”.
Random Voter Award
Here’s what I want to know! Jeramy, do you know Jen? Are you behind this too?! Have you no respect for yourself! π (Sharon, I’m so sorry.)
Kimberly and Damien, you get to email Genie this morning at genie@fioria.us and order up a gift card to Starbucks or iTunes!
Thanks to EVERY person for playing. This was a fun contest! And it gets us warmed up for the Photo Contest voting next week!
Another Good Thing this morning, Upcoming Running on Empty Contest for DC!
If you know a mom who lives in or near Washington DC, and is Running on Empty, get ready to nominate her on the blog this week. We’ve saved a special spot in our Washington DC CONFIDENCE workshop for a mom running on empty. She gets to come to the workshop for free and take a break for the weekend while being refreshed and inspired. Think about the moms you may know, or maybe you are the mom who needs a break right now, and be ready to post your nominations on Wednesday’s blog post. More details to come this Wednesday!
Do we still have women interested in a Minneapolis workshop?
We’ve had a tough time finding a location, but we think we may have found a spot. If all goes well, the workshop dates would be October 3rd and 4th. Email Genie, if you are still interested, and the dates work for you! genie@fioria.us
Photo Contest Ends Soon!
The Vacation Photo Contest ends THIS FRIDAY! If you haven’t submitted your photo yet, there is still time this week. CLICK HERE for all the details on how to submit!
A Budding Artist!
And the last good thing (which is my favorite)….
Pascaline had her First Art Show a few days ago!
I forgot my camera, but my brother had his iphone, so I had to share. Isn’t she sweet! Pascaline LOVES drawing and has been doing a summer drawing camp. These are her four final pieces for the art show. She even drew the Pink Panther upside down! I was so proud, and I was so impressed! Her drawings are awesome. Good for you Pascaline. Mama is so proud of you!
A funny side story is the teacher asked if she wanted to do the upcoming photography class. She shook her head and said “No thanks, I already know about Sony, Canon, and Nikon. I’m good.” Isn’t that funny!
Have a great Monday friends!
xoxoxo,
Me Ra
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I’m not sure why the font got smaller when I uploaded this blog today–even the format changed. And I started to try and trouble shoot it, but if you can read it I’m going to walk away. π This is the type of thing that can drive me insane for hours. I can walk away right? Me Ra, just walk away.
well. first off, i want to offer a huge congratulations to kimberlyn totten. since friday, we have become friends and joined together in a new venture of a star wars offshoot movie title trivia game. in your local department store by christmas.
ok, so the last part isn’t true….but we are friends now! right k-dog! π that’s my pet name for her. π
secondly…i need to say that the level of brotherhood between brian and i is almost to much to fathom. it’s deep and wide like the ocean, and i’m thrilled that he came through in such a major way for me. i owe you brian. π
finally, mera….i admit…my mildly competitive nature might have shown itself…just a little, but i assure you that my core desire was only to bring NEW readers to your blog so that they too could begin to enjoy the lovely community that sharon and i have so graciously been accepted into. remember, i’m a team player. π as for my ploys…well, let’s just say that i’m willing to accept that i may have gone a little bit overboard….but i just love me some itunes in a major way.
i hope that answers all the questions. π super fun! oh, and yes i really know jen. she is now part of my marketing team.
have a great day! way to go pascaline!
i love that there are 5 smiley faces in my comment.
Jeramy, Brian and I are sitting here eating breakfast together, and you are killing us! We can’t stop laughing!
π you’re welcome! π
I have no words… None. π
You kill me, Jeramy!
Pascaline! Way to go girl! You get your art out there and show the world your stuff! Amazing work Girl!
Congratulations to the winners!!!!! =)
Pascaline – your art work is amazing. Can you please teach me how to draw? I am still stuck on stick figures!!!! =)
I cannot wait to see the vacation photo contest finalists’ images. I am sure they are amazing!
Pascaline – wow! I am amazed. Just fantastic, girl!
And I agree with you – I don’t really think you need to take the photography class. π
First off..you forgot your camera?! Why is that so funny sounding? Second, WOW I LOVE her drawings too. A budding artist indeed!!
I’ve been on the road and just now got a chance to check in. Awwww… First off…Pascaline- that’s some beautiful work…you have an artists eye, keep it up. and second- Thanks for all those who voted for #5 last Friday. I’ll be sure to share the winnings with my hubby. It was a fun and more than entertaining contest thanks to Jeramy! It’s true the J-man and K-dog are now friends after all that nonsence! Hope I didn’t get you in the doghouse to bad Brian… π you fella’s really do have to stick together. It was all just too funny not to post the evidence. Much love and laughter friends.
Congrats to the lucky winners! And to Pascaline for her first art show! Well done, Pascaline!
Wow – Pascaline is a great artist! Those are seriously awesome!