I’m scared! So…a lot has happened since last week. First of all, I am one week and one day into a stay with Katie, Anthony and baby Gabriel in Pittsburgh. It is a CeCe’s dream to be able to spend so much time with the baby, but honestly, I thought I would be home by now. We all survived and had a decent week. Katie became fever free shortly after I arrived, so soon, we were able to be more social. During that time, I was able to help Anthony with Gabriel’s bath and feedings and keeping him busy while Anthony worked. Once Katie felt better, it became more of a regular visit, which is great for me. I’m not sure how long I will be here, but there has been a lot of conversation and truly, these talks have brought out my fears. Most of my fears are not with getting sick, but with my parents getting sick. I’m also worried about what comes next. Finally, yesterday, I found an article that helped me navigate this…what man...
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What is Happening? This morning, I’m in Pittsburgh. I’m trying to keep up with what is going on and then again, I don’t really want to know! So much has happened since The Gala. First of all, I am forever grateful that The Gala was March 7…just days before the schools were shut down for three weeks (or more). There are so many other Gala Directors who are heartbroken as their events have been cancelled. These events provide big dollars for the schools. I honestly don’t know what I would have done had The Gala been cancelled. There are deposits, decoration items that cannot be returned, reservations that may or may not have to be refunded, cancellation fees, wasted food, the donated items and so much more. Thinking about the possibility is overwhelming. So, for now, I will be grateful and blessed that our Gala survived the Corona virus. School was shut down but non-faculty staff was still reporting. I was in Lou...
It’s Over! Yes...it’s over! The 2020 Gala is over! It was a great night for our school and for any of you who have planned a big event, you know this feeling…it’s a mix of relief, gratitude, a sense of accomplishment, and the feeling of a huge weight being lifted. Then comes the letdown. I remember feeling this way after each Gala…like I’ve been deflated. Everything makes me cry. EVERYTHING! When Katie, Anthony, and Gabriel left on Sunday, I cried. When Joey & Steve, and Lori and Lyn left after brunch, I cried. Then I slept. In the morning, when I woke up to go to work, my body was aching…from the running, the lifting, and the non-stop working…I cried. When everyone at work was saying “good job” or “you’re still standing” I cried! Then, the reality of the follow-up hit…and I cried! There is so much to do AFTER the Gala! Enter good friends and co-workers who off...
STUCK in CRAZYTOWN I ’m literally stranded in Crazytown! The Gala is just three days away and truly…this is the turning point day! Over the weekend, lots of things got done! Friday night, we announced the 3 Bs of Bourbon raffle, which is taking off! Saturday, my dear friend Lyn traveled from Louisville to do whatever I needed! She helped me in so many ways…using her creative gifts to setup centerpiece and wrap table host gifts! She also helped with moving items and stuffing gift cards into envelopes. She was a good worker for this bossy gal! Thank you, sweet girl!! See you Saturday!! Sunday was devoted to paperwork, a lot of paperwork…assigning volunteers, preparing emails for the week, continuing work on the live auction descriptions and the scripworking on the script. LOTS of paperwork!! It was a productive weekend. Monday morning started the staging of the silent/li...