Sorry, no time for posting- I'm swamped at work trying to get out scholarship recipient bios and thank you notes to donors while getting ready for an event tomorrow night. Thank goodness I have Friday off, and we're heading to Fripp with friends. That will be MUCH NEEDED!
Hope everyone else is having a good week- I'm still trying to stay caught up on my reading, but the commenting will be sporadic.
Tuesday, September 29
Friday, September 25
Extra, extra! Read all about it!
My USC Gamecocks knocked off 4th ranked Ole Miss last night 16-10. I am still not convinced that Ole Miss should have been ranked that high, but it's still the first time EVER we have beaten a top 5 team in our home stadium. And we have only beaten a top 5 team one other time EVER. Yeah, that's not so great, but it does mean it was a major accomplishment for our team.
Congratulations, Gamecocks!
Sunday, September 20
Not gonna lie...
I really, really, really STRONGLY DISLIKE Terrell Owens. Just throwing that out there. My mother always taught me that you should never hate someone, so I won't go that far. However, TO is a cocky, arrogant S.O.B. I just saw him on TV acting like the TO we all know and love (eyeroll). If you don't know who TO is or you have never seen him play or on the sidelines after he didn't get his way, then you probably can't understand why I would care enough to dislike someone I don't even know personally. But trust me on this one, he is asshole personified- to put it as simply as possible.
And that's all I needed to say tonight- Carry on.
And that's all I needed to say tonight- Carry on.
Thursday, September 17
Here's the post where I gripe
I first need to preface this post by saying that I am in n oway, shape or form ungrateful for my job. I am lucky to have a job in this economy. I get that, but, that being said some days I just want to roll over, turn off the alarm clock, pull the covers back over my head and quit. Usually those days fall twice a year when our board meetings occur. Don't get me wrong, I love our board members- they are wonderful people. They are fun to entertain and talk to. However, having to be at work, on my feet in uncomfortable heels and a suit is not my cup of tea. I worked 8:30 to 8:30 today. I was in a board meeting from noon until 4, then set up for the board dinner, then that started at 6 and ended at 8:30. I have to be back at work at 6:45 in the morning to get breakfast bags prepared and board a bus to travel 2 and a half hours for our board meeting tomorrow which is at our marine science institute on the coast. I will get home around 6:30 tomorrow night- another 12 hour day. And then, on Saturday we have to entertain board members and alumni at the football game. I know, I know- that's not technically "work," you may think, but it is because I have to be "on" the whole time.
When Sunday rolls around it will be a relief- but then it will be Monday again in a flash and that means it will be one day closer to our Career Evening for students. Which requires me to be at work on Tuesday evening until 7:30. Yes, I am racking up the comp time, but MAN I am tired just thinking about it. I guess this is what I signed up for being an event planner, but it still doesn't make a person any less tired. I have major respect for those of you who work like this all the time- those of you that work 50 and 60 hour weeks. I also hope that if you are working that much, you're making more money than I am ;-) But I do admire your strength and fortitude. I just need to gripe every once in a while. And until November, I may gripe a lot. I have at least one event every single week until the 2nd week in November...remind me again why I like the fall?
Anyway, I do need to enlist your help. Because I have to dress up for most of these events, I need good shoes. However, I don't have $200 to spend on the shoes I want (Cole Haan with Nike soles). I do need some comfortable pumps- a pair of black and a pair of brown- that are closed toe, not a large heel, and run narrow. They have to run narrow- that's the big kicker. I wear a size 9 and a half or a 10 and my feet are narrow. Most shoes that aren't slide on I will walk right out of. But slide ons are so annoying to try and keep on my feet while walking. Slingback work well, but I find I have to take them to the shoe repair store frequently because I wear out the elastic.
So, do any of you ladies have a good suggestion of a comfortable shoe that meets my requirements? I don't want to spend much because I don't have a large budget. I just bought a pair at Dillards that the saleslady assured me were comfortable. I think she lied. They rubbed blisters on my toes even with bandaids on. That is not comfort. I don't want to have to wear the shoes for ages to get them broken in. That is another of my criteria. So, help, please!!
And if you've made it this far- thanks for listening to my whining. I feel better already.
When Sunday rolls around it will be a relief- but then it will be Monday again in a flash and that means it will be one day closer to our Career Evening for students. Which requires me to be at work on Tuesday evening until 7:30. Yes, I am racking up the comp time, but MAN I am tired just thinking about it. I guess this is what I signed up for being an event planner, but it still doesn't make a person any less tired. I have major respect for those of you who work like this all the time- those of you that work 50 and 60 hour weeks. I also hope that if you are working that much, you're making more money than I am ;-) But I do admire your strength and fortitude. I just need to gripe every once in a while. And until November, I may gripe a lot. I have at least one event every single week until the 2nd week in November...remind me again why I like the fall?
Anyway, I do need to enlist your help. Because I have to dress up for most of these events, I need good shoes. However, I don't have $200 to spend on the shoes I want (Cole Haan with Nike soles). I do need some comfortable pumps- a pair of black and a pair of brown- that are closed toe, not a large heel, and run narrow. They have to run narrow- that's the big kicker. I wear a size 9 and a half or a 10 and my feet are narrow. Most shoes that aren't slide on I will walk right out of. But slide ons are so annoying to try and keep on my feet while walking. Slingback work well, but I find I have to take them to the shoe repair store frequently because I wear out the elastic.
So, do any of you ladies have a good suggestion of a comfortable shoe that meets my requirements? I don't want to spend much because I don't have a large budget. I just bought a pair at Dillards that the saleslady assured me were comfortable. I think she lied. They rubbed blisters on my toes even with bandaids on. That is not comfort. I don't want to have to wear the shoes for ages to get them broken in. That is another of my criteria. So, help, please!!
And if you've made it this far- thanks for listening to my whining. I feel better already.
Monday, September 14
Monday mish-mash
A few weeks ago I signed up to play Gracie Beth's Football Swap over at Preppy Southern Princess. I hit the jackpot with my swap partner, the lovely Lindsay from One Day at a Time. She's a fellow Gamecock gal, and all the stuff she gave me is super cute! Here are 2 pictures- one of her creative and cute wrapping, and another of all the cool loot I got.
Cute wrapping, huh? And don't look too closely at the corner of the picture in the background. That's WEG's Clemson diploma. I guess I should have chosen a better location to do my picture taking, huh?
T-shirt, several stickers with my monogram in garnet, key chain, car coaster, magnet, face tattoos, and earrings.
I hope she likes my package I sent her as much as the one she sent me. And props to Gracie Beth for hosting such a neat swap!!
In other news, I have worn my tie neck dress that Polka Dots and Protein Bars made for me twice now. Both times I wore it to watch the Gamecocks play. I got her to do garnet and black, so it's perfect! The first time I wore it without leggings (and forgot to take a picture) and the 2nd time I wore it with leggings and ballet flats. Here's a picture.
And yes, I feel rather silly posing by myself, but isn't the dress so cute? If you haven't checked out PD&PB's new site for her creations, definitely check it out at Hems & Hers.
This week is super busy for me. Our board of visitors comes to town for meetings on Thursday and Friday and then we have to entertain them at the football game on Saturday, so I will be one busy girl! My posts will be few and far between for a little bit because as soon as the BOV meetings are over, I have Career Evening next Tuesday, which is an undertaking!!
And I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but did any of y'all see this story? It's so sad- that girl needs A LOT of prayers right now. Can you imagine losing your soon to be husband on the morning of your wedding to such a tragic accident? It reminds me to always be mindful of stoplights and wear my seatbelt no matter what!
Okay lovelies, have a wonderful week!
Tuesday, September 8
Don't let it be too late
I can't really think of an appropriate title for this post. There are really no words to express the depth of the feelings coursing through me. I know many of you are not from South Carolina and others who are may not have paid any attention to the news today. I probably would not have either if an article had not caught my eye on the State paper's online site. I read it, but didn't really think anything about it. The article was not out of the ordinary. A small plane crashed in rural Calhoun County yesterday evening. There were two people on board, both of whom died. When I first read the article this morning, I dismissed it, thinking I could not possibly know who was on that plane- in fact it was registered to a company out of Delaware. Even more reason for me not to know the victims.
And then I got an email from WEG who told me that the names had been released, and, as it turns out, I know both of them. It hits even closer to home that one's wife was my hygeniest (sp?) a month ago when I went to the dentist. In fact, she showed me a picture of their little girl- the spitting image of her husband. And, it was evident that she loves him just as much today as she did when she was in high school and they were just forming their relationship. My heart breaks for her. I know she is devastated. I also grew up with 2 of the other guy's family members. We played sports together, cheered together, and I know how close that family is. I know they are just as devastated.
Can you imagine if you got that phone call? It really has made me think. There are a lot of things we make important in life...things that don't really matter. Sometimes we get in such a hurry that we forget to tell our loved ones how we feel. Sometimes we might even forget to say I love you. I can't imagine how I'd feel if someone I loved passed away in such a terrible way, so tragically, with no time to tell them how I felt. What if I couldn't get that moment back? This makes me think of how much we need to tell people how we feel, how we don't need to go a day without letting the people we love know. It drives home my belief that you should never go to bed mad. That you should always resolve your issues before it's too late. You just never know when life is going to suddenly change.
All the families of these two men can do now is hold on to the memories they have and pray for peace and understanding during a time when they really cannot understand why something like this could happen. I pray that they will be strong, and know that God has a plan even when it's hard to see what that plan could possibly be at the time.
When I first heard the news, the lyrics of the song "Praise You in this Storm" by Casting Crowns came into my head. I think they are appropriate words of comfort for those touched by this tragedy.
I was sure by now, God, that You would have reached down and wiped our tears away, stepped in and saved the day. But once again, I say amen and it's still raining as the thunder rolls. I barely hear You whisper through the rain, "I'm with you" and as Your mercy falls I raise my hands and praise the God who gives and takes away.
Chorus: And I'll praise you in this storm and I will lift my hands for You are who You are no matter where I am. And every tear I've cried You hold in your hand. You never left my side, and though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm.
I remember when I stumbled in the wind. You heard my cry to You and raised me up again. My strength is almost gone. How can I carry on if I can't find You. And as the thunder rolls, I barely hear You whisper through the rain "I'm with you." And as Your mercy falls, I raise my hands and praise the God who gives and takes away.
Chorus: And I'll praise you in this storm and I will lift my hands for You are who You are no matter where I am. And every tear I've cried You hold in your hand. You never left my side, and though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm.
I lift my eyes unto the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. I lift my eyes unto the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
Chorus: And I'll praise you in this storm and I will lift my hands for You are who You are no matter where I am. And every tear I've cried You hold in your hand. You never left my side, and though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm.
And then I got an email from WEG who told me that the names had been released, and, as it turns out, I know both of them. It hits even closer to home that one's wife was my hygeniest (sp?) a month ago when I went to the dentist. In fact, she showed me a picture of their little girl- the spitting image of her husband. And, it was evident that she loves him just as much today as she did when she was in high school and they were just forming their relationship. My heart breaks for her. I know she is devastated. I also grew up with 2 of the other guy's family members. We played sports together, cheered together, and I know how close that family is. I know they are just as devastated.
Can you imagine if you got that phone call? It really has made me think. There are a lot of things we make important in life...things that don't really matter. Sometimes we get in such a hurry that we forget to tell our loved ones how we feel. Sometimes we might even forget to say I love you. I can't imagine how I'd feel if someone I loved passed away in such a terrible way, so tragically, with no time to tell them how I felt. What if I couldn't get that moment back? This makes me think of how much we need to tell people how we feel, how we don't need to go a day without letting the people we love know. It drives home my belief that you should never go to bed mad. That you should always resolve your issues before it's too late. You just never know when life is going to suddenly change.
All the families of these two men can do now is hold on to the memories they have and pray for peace and understanding during a time when they really cannot understand why something like this could happen. I pray that they will be strong, and know that God has a plan even when it's hard to see what that plan could possibly be at the time.
When I first heard the news, the lyrics of the song "Praise You in this Storm" by Casting Crowns came into my head. I think they are appropriate words of comfort for those touched by this tragedy.
I was sure by now, God, that You would have reached down and wiped our tears away, stepped in and saved the day. But once again, I say amen and it's still raining as the thunder rolls. I barely hear You whisper through the rain, "I'm with you" and as Your mercy falls I raise my hands and praise the God who gives and takes away.
Chorus: And I'll praise you in this storm and I will lift my hands for You are who You are no matter where I am. And every tear I've cried You hold in your hand. You never left my side, and though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm.
I remember when I stumbled in the wind. You heard my cry to You and raised me up again. My strength is almost gone. How can I carry on if I can't find You. And as the thunder rolls, I barely hear You whisper through the rain "I'm with you." And as Your mercy falls, I raise my hands and praise the God who gives and takes away.
Chorus: And I'll praise you in this storm and I will lift my hands for You are who You are no matter where I am. And every tear I've cried You hold in your hand. You never left my side, and though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm.
I lift my eyes unto the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. I lift my eyes unto the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
Chorus: And I'll praise you in this storm and I will lift my hands for You are who You are no matter where I am. And every tear I've cried You hold in your hand. You never left my side, and though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm.
Saturday, September 5
It's football season, y'all
I have been doing nothing all day but watching football. I wrote a post a while back about how disillusioned I am with my University of South Carolina Gamecocks and the absolute lack of discipline they have, which was proven once again with the disciplinary actions (or lack thereof) taken against Clifton Geathers recently. Don't get me wrong- I will always hope we win. I will always hope we do well. But I am not putting my heart and soul into it this year as I have in years past. I'm glad we beat NC State on Thursday and got a notch in the W column, but I was not nearly as into it this year as I have been in years past. I've finally realized that I can't base my moods on my team's success- it would certainly be an up and down fall if I did that!
However, I love to watch football on a lazy Saturday. I love the game, the energy of the fans I see on TV pulling for their teams, and I especially love the SEC. So far today I have watched portions of the games in which Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia have been playing, and I am excited to watch Alabama face Virginia Tech at 8. To me, there is nothing better than SEC football. Call me biased- I probably am, but I'm just more interested in the teams in our conference. I guess I like to "scout" them out before we play them....see what we're up against.
Usually, it's an uphill battle for my Gamecocks. We're rarely better than just middle of the road, but I'm used to it. The joke is Carolina fans are eternal optimists, always stating at the end of a season "Wait til next year." Each year it's the same old thing. Maybe one year it will be "next year," but I'm not holding my breath. Until then, I'll just enjoy all the different games, hope for the best for my team, and pray for a win against Clemson on the last football Saturday in November.
Enjoy the season, y'all!
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