A friend and fellow CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) recently shared one of her previous event experiences with me. I thought I’ve had a variety of adventures in event planning in my days, but this was a new one for me. She was asked to plan an eighth-grade graduation party. A surprise party from one ofContinue reading “Behind the Scenes-Revealed!”
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Sacred Sounds
I’m from Chicagoland but love Southern California. San Diego to be exact. I used to plan a 2-day conference at the Ontario Convention Center and one at Skyline Church, so I was in the area quite often. I was there again recently and visited one of my favorite places, Balboa Park. If you’ve never beenContinue reading “Sacred Sounds”
Paint, Dance & Be Merry
Has anyone been to a painting party? Not like painting someone’s house, although that could be something someone might organize. I mean a party where a group of friends gather at a storefront downtown, have a glass of wine, and attempt to replicate a painting while an energetic artist provides instructions in such a wayContinue reading “Paint, Dance & Be Merry”
That’s Gonna Leave a Mark
Generally a couple of days after an event I start to notice bruises on my body. Most of the time I have no recollection how they got there. I know that when I’m in “event mode” and lift a box with my thigh, pinch my finger in the clip of a lanyard, or hit myContinue reading “That’s Gonna Leave a Mark”
Dinner Dynamics
It’s the holidays. We have passed Thanksgiving and are coming up to Christmas. Facebook is filled with people posting photos of their gatherings; smiling children, everyone in matching family outfits, and perfectly cooked and staged dinners sitting on well-appointed tables. Other photos are of family members in the kitchen baking, seasoning a turkey, stirring gravy,Continue reading “Dinner Dynamics”