Since (and because) I’ve been blogging here at Suburban Scrawl, I’ve been given many opportunities to write in other places, for other audiences. One of those opportunities is at the top of my favorites: when Jill Asher of the Silicon Valley Moms Group called to tell me that my application to write for the Chicago Moms Blog was accepted and they were excited to have me on board, I was beyond thrilled, because I love Chicago, I love to write, and, uh, I’m a Mom. Perfect fit. In the short time I’ve been a part of this fabulous group of women, I have attended a super huge event (which led…
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I’m Such A Clever Girl.
Before I get to the cleverness, have you entered to win a $500 Visa gift card yet, on my review blog? No? What are you waiting for??? You only have eleven days left! (You’re not procrastinating again, are you? Go NOW. Click here. I’ll still be here when you get back.) In other news, I’m really excited today because I got the first e-mail, hopefully of many, from the Clever Girls Collective‘s “Clever 1000” group. This is a diverse group of people who plans to work with CGC. All of us have certain things in common: we’re passionate about the connections we make with others, enjoy using social media, consider…
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PSA: If You Won’t Help, Then Please Don’t Make More Work For Those Who Do (or, Have You Thanked Your Local Volunteers Today?)
I’m an enthusiastic sort of person. When it comes to doing something, I usually bring high energy to the table. I’m also a giver; I like to help out when I can. When I take on a task, I have attention to detail that goes to the point of annoying even myself. Finally, I just like to do a good job. It’s for that reason that I throw myself into whatever I take on, in addition to maintaining all of the other activities that are going on in my life. I don’t give up one thing in order to do another; honestly, I spread myself too thin about 90% of…
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So I Received This E-mail From Haiti…
I was thrilled yesterday when I received a response to the fan letter I sent on Tuesday! Saturday, January 23, 2010RE: THANK YOU (a fan letter)From: Bill NeelyTo: Melisa Wells Hi Melissa {sic}, I’ve just read your email. Thank you so much for taking the time to write and for your generous words. They mean a lot. Its been a challenging ten days. But I’m glad something I did could reach out and perhaps help Haiti in some way. Thanks again. Bill BILL NEELYINTERNATIONAL EDITOR, ITV NEWS200 GRAY’S INN ROADLONDONWC1X 8XZUNITED KINGDOM ©2010 Suburban Scrawl