Tuesday, September 13th, 2005
I’ve entered a contest at DSP to become part of the Digital Elite Team. There are 4 rounds to the contest and in the end only 5 people make it on the team. The team then is given the opportunity to create 5 scrapbook pages per month using a number of the kits in the store. This assignment is for 6 months.
I’m crossing my fingers that I make. So far I’ve made it into round 2. I will find out tomorrow night if I make it to round 3. Even if I don’t make it, this has been a learning and challenging experience that I’m thoroughly enjoying.
You can see my two entries so far by going to my gallery (link at the right). My round 1 entry is titled “The Alamo”. Round 2 entry is “Pretty in Pink”.
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Thursday, September 1st, 2005
My heart goes out to all those who lost family, homes and personal belongings because of Hurricane Katrina.
While I can’t donate food or money to help, our local shelters are also collecting clothing for evacuees. So I will be going through my closets pulling out stuff I don’t need to use and will be delivering it to our local shelters.
I also plan to look around our house for anything else that might be of use (games for the kids, blankets, etc). I hope everyone does the same. Many people have lost everything but the clothes on their backs and even those are ragged and torn. They will need anything and everything that we can give them. Contact your local shelters and Red Cross and ask what you can donate. Money isn’t the only need. Toiletries such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, tampons, baby items, etc are also in desparate need. Even if you don’t live near the affected areas, I’m sure your local charities and shelters are probably coordinating with those in need and will be able to get your donations to where they need to go.
Here in Montgomery, AL gas is running out, hotels are full and shelters are also quickly filling up with people who have no where else to go. We all need to help each other in these time of need. Do what you can…even if it seems insignificant to you…it will mean the world to the person who needs it and receives it.
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