The Grey Button's Story

I Needed Sun!

2012-05-03T20:55:00.000-04:00

So I have made it back to California and the work continues! Apparently all I needed was the sun to light a fire under me and get me moving in high speed. Being in the south and the east coast was doing nothing for my bubbly personality. Somehow the cheerful, laid back, and goofy me seemed to have faded. But not anymore! California is what I needed to get back in my life. You know, I really don't mind not having four distinct seasons. As a matter of fact I would love to live in sunshine 365 days a year. I know, call me strange, but if I never had to wear 4 layers of clothing and then a heavy winter coat ever again, that would be just fine with me. Again, California is what I needed. I'm running around like a chicken with his head cut off all while basking in the sun and I am having so much fun. Apparently I've been smiling a whole lot! I walked into the leather store and as soon as I stepped inside, a lady asked me why I was grinning so hard. I told her, "I'm just happy!" And that was exactly it. Happy to be back to what's familiar and most of all... SUN! No more overcast skies and gloomy faces because sunshine always makes for a brighter day!

I Love LA!

2012-04-19T19:54:00.001-04:00

Just being in downtown LA makes me feel official. I missed all the days I used to scrape up my last dollar to go fabric shopping. So I made sure to make up for lost time. Literally spent almost every day walking the streets in search for the perfect fabric. So much fun! A trip not in vain.

Cloud 9

2012-04-16T13:20:00.000-04:00

I walked into the airport on Easter Sunday ready to check in my bags and take to the air. My destination? LA. A designer’s playground. But the evil forces attempted to trample my enthusiasm by crippling me, or so they thought. A bank’s error turned into a improperly deactivated debit card, and my money held hostage. I admit, this one was tough. So, no access to MY money, unable to pick up the rental car as planned, and an insincere apology from the bank when told me it would not be another 6 business days until I could have a new card mailed to my home address (where I was not) was almost enough to send me over the edge. But I had a job to do. I was able to shake that evil monkey off my back after encouraging words from the people that love me and believe in my work. And a good thing I did because it would not have been fun carrying him and all the fabrics as I ran all around the garment district. Not even if it was a baby evil monkey…..I just wasn’t going to do it. The aftermath was a highly successful week. I found amazing fabrics and leather, met with manufacturers, trim vendors, my mentor Charlotte Tarantola, all before weeks end. Just had to stick in there! Now I'm riding on Cloud 9!

Shine

2012-02-27T11:36:00.001-05:00

When it's beautiful outside go out and enjoy it. I feel different when the sun is out and I'm basking in its warmth. Maybe it's because I'm a true California girl at the heart. I'm more motivated, happy, and inspired to pursue whatever goals I've set. The point I'm trying to make is to seize the moment. When you wake up and feel like today's gonna be a good day, say it out loud and act accordingly. Well I guess you have to start with knowing what atmosphere allows your creativity to thrive the most? When you find out take advantage. For me it's the sun! So today I'm outside, fabric shopping for the collection, meetings with vendors, and people watching. The perfect day!

Time for Change

2012-02-23T10:57:00.001-05:00

Funny how people don't want to hear what you have to say when you are talking about something positive. Why is that? Who knows!!! What I have decided is that if the people I am talking to aren't interested in the things I'm talking about..........then, I'm out to find people who are. If you want a different response, how about a different audience. One day I woke up and just got it. I just had to remind myself.

Just Do It Already!

2012-02-08T16:30:00.001-05:00

Are you a talker or a doer? I had to ask myself that question. I used to think that I was a do-er but somehow I had turned into just a talker and didn't even know it. I mean planning and talking out your goals is one thing, but when the time comes to make a move, that's what you have to do. Move, or guess what? You are just a talker. So I promised myself last year that in 2012 I was no longer going to work for Corporate America, instead I will work for myself doing what I love to do everyday......designing. At the time, I didn't really know how I was every going to be able to afford to leave this job and everything that it contributed to the family. But then my husband reminded me that the only thing that job was contributing to was stress. I mean why am I working so hard for someone else's success when I can do the same for my business. It is February 8th, and what am I doing now? I am happy to say that I am working full time for myself building my business and my brand and couldn't be happier. I challenge you to be a doer and not a talker. All you have to do is start.

Flashing...Lights!

2012-01-02T22:56:00.000-05:00

Day 2 of the new year and off to a good start. Yesterday we completed our photoshoot to showcase pieces of the collection and had fun in the process. Working with a young talented photographer passionate about his craft was an awsome experience. In a world where everyone wants something for nothing, I was inspired watching this young photographer take his job so seriously while still having fun and remaining professional. I know he is going to have much success and I am glad that I can be an advocate for his creativity. Thank you Joshua Martin. Today Joshua is being featured on the blog so my supporters can learn of and support other awsome artists!

You can check out Joshua's website at www.photobymartin.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

2012-01-02T00:05:00.000-05:00

Well it is finally 2012! As we brought in the New Year we did so with a giving spirit. Earlier this week my husband sat me down and told me a story about a man he just met. A veteran that risked his life for our country now living on the streets of Reading, Pennsylvania having not eaten for days. The man shared more of his story while he found relief in the kind gesture of a turkey sandwich. I listened intensely while my husband described this man's misfortunes and when the story came to an end, our conversation shifted to how we could use our resources to help get people the things that they need. I know there are several things that I unconsciously take for granted such as food, water, clothes, shelter.......etc. So last night and until the weeeee hours of the morning, while the city was partying and bringing in the New Year- we decided to hit the streets and find those not fortunate to be able to share in a toast with friends and family let alone being favored enough to have a piece of toast to settle an empty stomach. Twenty plus meals were given out along with a few donated scarves. Giving feels really good!!! #DEED2NEED

Who's Representing?

2011-11-22T21:42:00.000-05:00

TGB Sketches

I don't mean to neglect everyone. My mind has literally been racing for the past week. So many things that are just running wild in my brain that I haven't just taken the time out to relax and get some things off my chest. What's the holiday going to bring? The New Year?? THE GREY BUTTON? So many exciting thoughts! Well we are hitting the ground running! We are interviewing now for Independent Sales Reps for all markets which is keeping me real busy. Paperwork, phone interviews, resumes......boy who knew how much work! I need an HR rep. We have already added one and looking and looking for many more to help share THE GREY BUTTON with everyone. One thing I know is that you have to keep the momentum going so hang on! I have been sharing some photos as I work and plan to continue so everyone can share my progress and keep me focused. Thanks again for every one's support and also the great comments........but you know it's so much faster if you just comment here on the blog rather than emailing me......-friends you know who you are!

Handbags?? Of Course!

2011-11-14T22:51:00.000-05:00

Sketches of a few design prototypes.....

I've been getting a lot of questions recently about my handbags and I want to set everyone's mind at ease, please don't worry.....I am still designing handbags. I'm actually revamping the line and making it even better!!! I can't wait until the collection is complete and everyone gets to see my vision come to life. Two and a half years ago I took time off from designing and made the difficult choice to go back to Corporate America. It was definitely something that was needed at the time, but I didn't realize the effect it would have internally. Me being an over acheiver I threw myself into my Corporate job and, as a result, I completely neglected my craft. Eventually it all came crashing down...........and the job left me empty, sad, and overall unhappy. I felt as though I had become a different person and I didn't like who I had become. My fire was gone! When I thought about what did make me happy, I immediately thought- Designing!!! And so I'm throwing myself back into it! I am inviting you to walk along side me while I grow my business, sharing your thoughts and giving me much needed feedback along the way. I understand that I cannot be successful without the help of others and so it only makes sense for us to "come together" and grow our businesses! Thank you to all my supporters over the years and my new supporters as we all grow!!!

Here's a sneak peak of new ideas I'm working on......so exciting!!

Get Out and Mingle

2011-11-11T21:43:00.000-05:00

I rolled out of the bed this morning feeling very thankful for the connections that I made this week. Social Media is working in my favor but meeting people the good old fashion way is a much better experience. This week we added our first sales rep who is very eager to get started I am positive will be great! Get ready Florida for THE GREY BUTTON!!! So feeling inspired I got out of the work zone and out into some fresh air. I found myself near downtown on Walker Street just walking and scouting a location for my future shop, when I stumbled across a cute little shop called Shoe Lounge. I popped in and met the owner who was a very lovely woman with an extremely warm personality. Although today was not the day for shopping, it is definitely a place that I would return to. It was really nice to get out and mingle with another fashion lover even if it was only for a few moments. And the added bonus of possibly creating a new frienship is the business connection (it's like finding a new button!) Nice meeting you Shoe Lounge.

Let's Come Together

2011-11-10T02:19:00.000-05:00

I'm working on the website and I am finding that it is far more challenging than I care to mention. The thing is, I don't really want to learn how to build a website. I know what I want but not necessarily how to "do" it. And that is a major problem. Yeah, I could go get Websites for Dummy's but I would rather have a professional do it. And this got me to thinking. I am good at a lot of things and I consider myself to pretty smart. I say that to say.......just because I can do something doesn't mean I have to do everything. I just want it to be right. Because THE GREY BUTTON is building a foundation of "coming together" to make a difference it is about time for me to let go of some of the control and leave some things to the professionals. I met with a web developer and we spent a couple of hours going over my vision for the website. It was really nice not having to think technically on how things will "work" on the site but focus on how I want the overall design and feel to be. THE GREY BUTTON Project is in full affect. We are putting other artists to work and will continue to.

~Next -------> Work on funding the project!

In My Pursuit of Happiness

2011-11-07T21:55:00.000-05:00

Staying Focused
The little button that could.......

I have been told recently that I am not an emotional person from an old friend I've known for years. But I would have to disagree because I am finding the older I get the more emotional I am. Sometimes I am too emotional in my opinion, especially when I can relate to someone else's emotional experience. After coming home from a short weekend road trip, and reflecting on what's important in mine and my family’s lives, I flopped down on the couch, turned the TV on and there was Will. [Like we are on a first name basis--yeah right!] The Pursuit to Happyness , starring Will Smith, was playing and I came right in on THE "emotional" scene with him at the basketball court schooling his son on an important life lesson, "Hey. Don't ever let somebody tell you... You can't do something. Not even me. All right?.......You got a dream... You gotta protect it. People can't do somethin' themselves, they wanna tell you you can't do it. If you want somethin', go get it. Period." Unsurprisingly, this deeply emotional scene resonated with me, but this was not THE emotional part of the movie for me. Throughout the movie I fought back the tears watching Will Smith's character repeatedly face obstacles every time he made headway to make a better situation for his son. From the scene outside the office building when his future boss asks him for his last five dollar bill, to the IRS garnishing is funds from his bank account........ this man never gave up! I often feel how he felt with getting knocked down repeatedly! I remember vividly that day while at the gas station, with the last $20 in hand, an obstacle came flying out of nowhere and knocked me cold out! Unconscious! Somehow between getting out of the car and into the store the $20 vanished! And of course after spending half an hour searching frantically I finally settled on the fact that it was gone and hung my head super low, crawled back into the car and drove away. The only thing is “obstacle” has an evil twin and they are always together, so as I pulled out of the parking lot, I naturally looked at the dashboard and at that precise moment the gas light came on-- just to knock me back out as I was coming to from the first blow...........So understandably I am very emotional even now reflecting on The Pursuit of Happyness. Maybe I saw it for a reason, and I can only hope that I too will find success.

Are you inspired?

2011-11-04T01:14:00.000-04:00

Short Sleeve TGB Large Logo T-Shirt

This week has been one filled with ups and downs. Overall, I must admit that the ups have been victorious over the downs. I could complain about the things that went wrong this week but I'm not going to. For one, the collection is being received quite well by my friends and family. And importantly I am so happy that people understand and want to support the movement. I truly believe that we all can make a real difference in the world and it doesn't take much. And so the hard work begins. I have to work out the master plan of getting my message out. Although I know that everyone is turning to Social Media, I must admit, I don't want to spend most of my day browsing over Facebook and Twitter pages trying to make new "friends" in hopes that they will be supporters. I mean, don't get me wrong I will do exactly that, but I also like the idea of good old fashion face to face interaction. Actually using my hands to create something more than a document or an email. One thing that I have noticed......with technology pushing us further and further away from reality, it is becoming a lot harder to get people motivated to do hardly anything outside the house.

I need your help......what would inspire you to get out and do something? Please share your thoughts!

After the Rain

2011-10-30T17:46:00.000-04:00

"The sun always comes out!"

The past month has been a very trying one for me. I knew that things would be difficult but I was not ready! I mean completely caught off guard! As if things couldn't get any worse off than they alreay had been, on Thursday they did. When my friend called to get an update on a very stressful situation, I made a reference, "Man, when it rains......it pours!" My friend's reaction was..."yeah, but after all that rain the sun always comes out!" If that was not what I needed to hear right then. I met a couple of new people this week at a friend's house and as we were getting to know each other, it appeared the common theme was how much everyone hated their jobs and all the stress that comes along with it. One of the girls started telling us how she's training for a new position at her job, but it feels as though the trainer just picks on her all day. Then someone said, "your job is not going to be easy....you are going to have people coming at you from all directions and some not nice, they are just testing you to see if you can handle the job! Show them you can!" Lightbulb!!!!!! That's what I'm dealing with right now! What I had to realize is that I must go through these hard times. Feeling like it can't get worse seems to ignite the fuel most times. All of sudden I must do this....or that's not going to happen. It's almost like Whoever is calling the shots is standing over my bed while I'm napping holding a bucket of ice water, getting a kick out of shocking me back to reality! This is the career path that I chose and I knew it wouldn't be easy. These obstacles are getting me ready......This is just boot camp!

To my friend, Thank you for knowing just what to say but importantly having such a big heart !!

"Billionaire Secrets: Achieving the American Dream" Barbara Walters interviews CEOs who made their fortunes through hard work.

2011-10-28T23:18:00.000-04:00

All I have to say is........you have to see this! We can all work together to make a difference! No matter how big you get, you should never lose focus on what's important!

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/surprising-stories-superrich-gave-back/story?id=14826520

It's Not Always About You!

2011-10-24T03:53:00.000-04:00

Although I have been working vigorously on getting THE GREY BUTTON off the ground, I have tried not to forget everyone else around me. I think it is real important while I'm asking people to support me that I must offer to support them back. As addictive as it is to talk about my own project all day long, it seems to maintain some sort of balance when I give it a rest and take interest in someone other than me. And wouldn't you know.....support is not always in the form of patronizing a friends' business, just showing up as someone who cares is sometimes all that's needed. So I jumped in the back seat and let someone else do the driving! This weekend I watched joy in the eyes of my good friends, as we were invited to take the first look at their new home. I am so proud and very happy for them. The house is B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L and I can't wait until the house warming party so I can watch everyone having so much fun while the "honorable mentions" play host/hostess for the first time at the new pad. The takeaway here: Try not to get so wrapped up in yourself that you neglect the people you love around you.

Congratulations on the new house guys!

Mistakes

2011-10-20T21:18:00.000-04:00

Gotta ~~love~~ those old mistakes! A couple of days ago I had the mishap of printing "Hold It Together" upside down on one of the shirts. Fortunately I was able to make light of the situation by offering this ironic tee for purchase. After putting the story out on how this shirt came about a buzz was generated and orders came through. But with today's oversight I was not so lucky. I have been obsessing over the mailbox all week waiting for another round of business cards for the President only to open them today and find where his information should have been, my email and phone number was printed instead. I was working off of my business card template and somehow sent the wrong file to have printed. Oh NO!!!! I don't think I can get away with my contact information on his cards. I could have been upset or, better yet, he could have been. As we recalled what happened a few days ago we both laughed..... we couldn't even be mad. We'll take this one for the team and make sure we triple check next time. The lesson here is that you will make mistakes......so what! Keep it moving!

Next-- Reorder Cards!

What is our Story?

2011-10-16T21:39:00.000-04:00

This morning I woke up feeling so refreshed! Stepped outside and it just felt like it was going to be a good day. Before I went running out of the house, I decided that I would spend some time personally thanking everyone who became a 'Friend' overnight on our Facebook page. And then one of my old friends sent me a message, "So what's the story with THE GREY BUTTON?" I guess I have been so wrapped up in pulling the business and design plans together that I have not actually taken the time to fully explain to this platform exactly what the "story" of THE GREY BUTTON is.

I have always known since design school that I would develop my own line....but finding exactly what I would do was not as easy of a decision. For quite some time now I have been designing handbags but something has always been missing. I did go to school with the motivation of having my own collection [clothes]. I knew I had an appreciation for buttons, so much so that I started collecting them over the years, knowing I would eventually use them in some way. Then I started thinking of how much of an ambitious project starting a clothing line was, so it was only natural to start with something small and manageable like t-shirts and let it evolve as many other well known designers have done before me. I knew that I wanted to incorporated all those buttons I had collected, and then the idea formed of literally putting "one" on each garment and it seemed genius! My next thought was....."eventually I would run out of buttons and would need to get more somehow." I know how fulfilling giving is but not always an easy pitch sell to even your friends and family. But something could be said of everyone coming together from different walks of life in support of something larger than them alone to give something back that just about everyone of us have in common, BUTTONS!! It doesn't take much. I thought of what I could give in return for asking people to donate their old buttons as to lead by example. Expanding your giving power with something as small as a button is THE GREY BUTTON's motto. I could have easily developed a well branded line that I'm confident would have been successful on its own merit and eventually had custom buttons made with my logo to represent the grey button. But I was not willing to sacrifice all the good that could come out of this project just for my financial satisfaction! And it truly is special knowing that your donated button blossomed into something larger than what you may have been able to do alone. Do you know how many buttons are discarded yearly? I admit, I don't either......but I know how many I have thrown away over the years, so simple math would tell me that if everyone is doing what I used to do, there are a lot of buttons going in the trash that are perfectly fine! The truth of the matter is that just because it may not work on the original garment, does not mean that it is completely worthless. Of course we want to encourage you to continue to donate your gently worn garments, but those items that you would otherwise throw away we ask that you donate any buttons from those garments them to THE GREY BUTTON. Each donated button is featured on one of THE GREY BUTTON's garments and you can feel good knowing that 10% of the purchase price of your button's garment will be donated back into the community to support several causes from AIDS and Breast Cancer Awareness to the importance of Mental Health and everything in between. I know that it is not always feasible to donate money but you can feel just as accomplished in donating one or more buttons that would have otherwise been forgotten. Make sure to continue to follow us to see what we are up to so you can come out to be a part of something bigger than just yourself!

Hold It Together

2011-10-15T21:59:00.000-04:00

I have a funny story to share with you. So late last night I was up talking with my friend and eventually the conversation led to....."Where is my TGB shirt?" Feeling the pressure I decided right then that I was going to make her shirt right now! So I started up the process and made sure that everything looked completely even and applied the words across the shirt only to find out that everything was upside down! I was so mad! What was I thinking?! While I was freaking out that I had ruined a shirt and giving myself the punishment, my friend was sitting in the chair laughing histarically! I had to admit it was funny! And so fitting when her next words were, "Calm down, hold it together..! I Love IT!" As I begged and pleaded with her to let me make her another shirt she somehow convinced me that she really wanted to keep this one. Or it could have been the twitch in her eye when she suggested that she keep it. Then she reminded me........ this is exactly what THE GREY BUTTON is about and why I am sharing this journey with everyone. I want you to see that everyday things can turn into something speacial, even if you are the only one who knows the meaning behind it, while the rest of the world just thinks it looks good. So in honor of late nights the TGB upside down "Hold It Together" Tee will also be available for purchase.

THE IRONIC "HOLD IT TOGETHER" MESSAGE TEE!

The Domino Effect

2011-10-11T11:27:00.000-04:00

I am trying to recall the last time I tried to make a domino maze. I was never really good at creating one that actually worked. But I am fascinated by people who even have the patience to simply build one, only to watch all that hard work go tumbling down in a matter of a few moments. Yet and still I can appreciate the joy that one must feel when the dominoes fall exactly as planned. Everyone I've ever seen build a maze did so with intense seriousness while artfully spacing each piece, this all with a shaky hand. I just don't think that I could do it. Purposely knock one piece over to kick start the beginning of the end. But who said the ending was bad? I am beginning to think of the "domino effect," as a good thing after reading an email from my friend which made this same observation. Everyone who knows me should know how I am a sucker for mushy success stories. So as I read my friend's email, I started to feel the tears well up in my eyes with each word as she described THE GREY BUTTON as being on it's way to becoming one of those success stories. I emailed her earlier to thank her for all the support over the years once again. Now, I know I have shared stories of my past and the difficult situations I've been in, but today I am reminded of the people who have done nothing but bring me happiness. I have two very special ladies in my life that not only encouraged me with my fashion career but supported me in any way they could. For example, when I had no sales for the month(s) and started to question my decisions, I had my friends to make sure that I didn't let that discourage me. As a matter of fact, they would often be my only sale for the month and not out of pity, but because they really believed I had created a unique and quality product that they loved and was proud to wear. The unselfish amount of love these two friends have shown me over the years has literally been the spark that has developed into THE GREY BUTTON. As my friend stated, "you help the ones you love... and then "you" go on to help those that need it.. i.e. the grey button project!!! its the domino effect... "

Everyone can be a domino and part of the big picture maze. Please donate your buttons in support of THE GREY BUTTON PROJECT.

A Job that Inspires

2011-10-10T01:18:00.000-04:00

A few days ago we all got the news of Steve Jobs' passing. Quite sad to see such a visionary leave this world. If I'm being honest, I would have to admit that I never followed him the way half of the world did, although I truly admire the products he designed and most importantly his work ethic. But then I saw the 20/20 special with Chris Cuomo and Elizabeth Vargas. Anyone who hasn't watch the special segment remembering Steve Jobs, should! I immediately wanted to call everyone I know of who was sacrificing comfort to attempt to fulfill their destiny, but then looked at the clock and decided I could do without being yelled at from waking people up. But just as my mind started to wonder, as my creative mind often does at the wrong times, another dose of inspiration was being served:

"7 Secrets of Success"

-Steve Jobs-

1. Do what you love no matter what it happens to be.

2. Put a dent in the universe.

3. Say "no" to 1,000 things.

4. Kick start your brain by doing something new.

5. Sell dreams, not products.

6. Create insanely great experiences.

7. Master the message.

As simple as the 7 steps may seem, some have made me step back and think....."hmmmmm......." I easily identify with several of the "secrets." Although I know that these aren't the only secrets, I am willing to invest time understanding all the points. I mean why wouldn't I take verified great advice from someone who obviously knows what they're talking about?!

The best part of this story would come the following morning when I received a text message from a friend who also saw the story and thought of me. And that's when you know that you chose the right road to travel on. You can't be successful on your own, it takes your passion combined with the support and encouragement of others. We could all take note from the button and it's pivotal role. After 2 pieces are joined, the button has to hold strong, making the final product "work" properly. I'm thinking........ I can relate this to building a network of gifted people with amazing talents (pieces), each person being represented by a button. If we all bring the fabric of our talents together, we could be just like my white button down shirt. With more buttons than the average shirt in my closet, I know it is because of the buttons I get the perfect fit.

Next: Get to work on building my network.

"Appearances take Two"

2011-10-08T03:18:00.000-04:00

Throughout my life I have been faced with countless difficult situations. And for the most part I have considered myself a big girl for getting through those circumstances. But I must admit that no matter how many times I am put in certain predicaments, I am often completely caught off guard at what comes next. And that is the agony of feeling despondent as a result of someone elses' actions. Sometimes I feel like that person who practices so hard to sound good when they sing but they just never quite succeed. No matter how many disappointment rehearsals I have, I never seem to ever fully master the art of being prepared for life's blunders. Honestly I'm not sure too many people out there are. To think that the "Let Down Movie" only applies to life in general starting from relationships, to work, and even random encounters with complete strangers, who all "appear" to pounce on me then leave me saddened, is not a performance I look forward to. But then today it was like someone rewrote the script. If I was the audience, would I have understood the plot as it was before? The beautiful thing is in many of those cases if I'm unsure of what I "see", I could always just ask for clarification. I would dare to say that I have this rehearsal scene in the bag and I walked away learning the power of communication and the direct relationship it has with disappointment. That is why I have decided to retire the old calamity costume because the brand new and improved, redesigned consolation suit fits way better anyway.

Dog vs. Moon

2011-10-04T03:16:00.000-04:00

I heard a phrase today that really hit home for me. "It's common for a dog to bark up at the moon, but if the moon barked back the dog would be famous." It took a moment before I really got the true meaning, but when I did I had an "ahhh hah" moment. It spoke to me in such a way that I just had to share it. I have heard many times that when you start making positive changes in your life you lose a lot of friends. Suddenly they want to kick up dirt and make an issue out of nothing. "Barking" if you will. Seems to me that your friend being happy would be a good thing, but sometimes people's reasoning is flat out backward. Unfortunate, but true. How does this relate to the dog and the whole moon thing? Simple. Entertaining those people that love to hate your success and happiness can only lead to disaster. By doing so you are giving them not only a voice but the spotlight. Don't let the dark cloud of ugly behavior take over your sky. You are the moon........remember? Let the radiance of your gift push those black storm clouds out of your life so you can get to being vivacious again.

Riding on Fumes

2011-09-29T22:07:00.000-04:00

Let me start out by offering an explanation for not posting yesterday. I escaped to cloud nine for a few hours after a really important shipment finally arrived. Needless to say that I was preoccupied for most of the rest of the day. And lets not forget about the big move which is going down tomorrow. So I have been squeezing in some packing and trying to get my life in order. As if things aren't already chaotic, I happen to be riding on fumes. In retrospect I realize now that starting a meeting at 11:45 at night may not have been the wisest thing to do. Although my meeting was absolutely productive all around, I am only now paying tremendously for it. To be perfectly honest, it is taking the commitment of every fiber in my body to operate at full capacity in order to try and keep my eyes lids open. And I don't know who taught me the neat little trick of alternating closing one eye at a time as a means to try to force myself to keep my eyes open and ultimately stay awake.......but I think its working. OUCH! My neck hurts! I could never have a career as a bobble head! Goodnight I casn'ttssssssss evennnnnns staaa y .......ummmmm.....huh? WHAT!! Oh... what was I saying? Yeah, I can't keep my eyes open. I will casht ujp with ua lat............tt.............eeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... aaaaaa a a a a a .... . . . . . . . . . .. . . NITE!

Sneak Peak!