while i have been away: part 1
some of the many highlights from being away were doing events for the store. one of the last ones that we had for 2007 (damn, it is already gone!) was for our “Decorating the Natural Way” event that random nicole hosted. the premise of the event was to educate how a person could create really amazing gifts with simple things around the home…to spark imagination and inspiration.
the real inspiration though happened with me. you see, random nicole is my niece and although i always thought of her as a creative-artys-fartsy sort, i was allowed the chance to see her at work which was one of a true educator. she had a kindness and passion for creation that i could never have…even if wanted to and tried my hardest, she naturally did it. laughter and imagination kind of took over the room of strangers really, and they not only got it, but had a great time doing it. how many things can we say that about….
god i wish i were them! this was a party with results! meanwhile, i was busy taking care of a lost customer, price checks and supplies!