Casting for the Newlywed Game!

One of my memories of being young was my Grandmother and her sisters taking care of me while my parents were at work. They were all fans of the day time game shows that would play all day. We'd sit there, watch TV, eat, play, fold laundry...I miss those days. I guess that's why I'm still a fan of game shows to this day and I get Game Show Network e-mails in my inbox. Teehee!

Got an e-mail yesterday about the Newlywed Game, they're casting! Thought it would be good to put out there just in case any of the current newlyweds want to take part. Here are the details:

We are currently casting in your area for
Season 2 of the classic, hit game show, "The Newlywed Game."

We are looking for newlyweds of all ages and we'd love to meet you and your spouse!

Thanks and good luck!

The Newlywed Game casting department

To apply, email us at thenewlywedgame@embassyrow.com
Include the following: 1. Your name 2. Your spouse's name 3. Your ages 4. Date you were married 5. City, State 6. Phone number 7. E-mail 8. Recent photo of you and your spouse Good luck everyone!!

D & G: Their Amazing Invites Part II

So I promised that I'd post the final product of Debbie and George's wedding invites. Finally, after my huffing and puffing about how great it looks...it's here! Well actually, I received it weeks ago and I just haven't blogged about it. Shame on me.

Their invites are sheer genius in graphic design/print form. When they told me they wanted to make a real statement with their invites while keeping simplicity at the same time I knew we had to be bold. Thanks to Jeanelle (my co-coordinator for their wedding), we came up with the concept of going chocolate brown with these invites. I knew that texture and color would play a huge role in these invites so the challenge was figuring out how to make print pop on chocolate brown paper. I knew thermography or letterpress would give it texture and we came up with the idea with adding the green satin ribbon not only for design but functionality.

Great ideas D&G! I'm glad you liked the outcome of your invites and I hope your guests enjoy them as well!

p.s. Sorry for the sucky pictures. I'll update to better ones soon!

A Dreamer's Guide to Life

So, ever since The New Year of 2008 part of my resolution list is to try to figure out how I can give back to the world. I'm a firm believer that you only get as much as what you put in. Call it what you want - karma, the golden rule, etc. I like to call it common sense. I admire people that live by these beliefs and really mean it. Not just believe it, they put it into action. They talk the talk AND walk the walk. Okay, I'll stop. I think you get the idea.

Anyway, I think I've found a small way that I can make an impact. Growing up, I've always been shy. I was the girl that was too scared to raise my hand in class or speak up. I would finally get up the nerve somewhere near the end of the school year because it was only then that I felt comfortable to say a word in front of a group of people. Things have changed since then. Thanks to VENT, I've found a part of myself that I never thought would be part of my personality. I found a love for speaking. I know, who would've thought? Well actually, it might've only surprised me.

My goal: teach the things that they don't teach you in school: life, love, money, business, etc. I want to introduce my peers that can also be an inspiration to many. I want people (especially the college bound generation) to maybe see the world in a different way. I love to inspire and I love being inspired. I think this might be my way.

Keep an eye out for it, "A Dreamer's Guide to Life." Podcasts and YouTube videos will be coming soon.

My Birthday Blessings

It was like I was on Cloud 9. I'm not going to sugar coat it, my life isn't easy but it's not too tough either. I always complain but I have to admit that I have many blessings and I'm learning to keep counting those. This past week was definitely a time that had countless blessings and I'm so happy for those moments.

I'm so lucky to have a wonderful fiance, family, and friends. The party started on Thursday and didn't end until Tuesday. I love celebrations (of course I would!) and the things that made these celebrations what they were was the people that I was with. Pictures of the birthday festivities will be up soon, stay tuned for those.

To everyone that wished me "Happy Birthday" and to those that had the time to celebrate with me, I can't thank you enough. All I want is to just spend time with people, and that is what I did. I love you all, you're my most valuable blessings.

RIP: The King

I actually feel like this is late, since he passed away a few weeks ago. I guess now is when I'm ready to write about it. Watching the memorial yesterday probably helped a bit too.

I'm going to do my best to not say what everyone else has (he's the greatest entertainer that ever lived, he will be missed, condolences, etc). But that will obviously be difficult due to my feeling of desolation and contemplation. I guess I'll just try to keep that section short. I'll just say that the first song I remember was "ABC 123" because of my Dad. It's amazing to me how MJ effected the lives of my Dad, my older cousins, me, and my younger cousins through his music. I still remember the performance I saw that made me respect him more than an entertainer. Everyone I talk to remembers Michael Jackson for Thriller, Billy Jean, Beat It, his Jackson 5 days, etc. But no, not me. Though as a dancer myself, I of course loved his talent in all those numbers and all his performances, that goes without saying. But what I remember most is his performance at the Super Bowl singing "Heal the World." Why? I'm not quite sure. I just remember that I saw true care for young people, old people, the world, and everything in between in his performance. I really respected that about him. He put others before himself many times. He was very selfless and giving, something I aspire to be.

Michael, millions pray for you and miss you. I guess I'm just another one of those million lives you touched. A person like you puts me in awe. What an amazing feat to be respected, admired, and loved by so many people by doing what you love. You bring people together from all walks of life, you inspire me to be a great person and to give 100% in everything I do. Thank you.