new adventures

As the old saying goes, This chopped board joins with the poke under the concluded fountain...confused? Me too, but that's how life can be sometimes. I have noticed that there are certain situations that teach me lessons that I don't value until later in life. I'm sure one day that quote will mean something to me....then again maybe it's just gibberish. Have a great weekend all!

Oh no! Say it aint so!

It seems like the word "economy" is on every one's lips these days...so much so its getting annoying. As a business person myself and being married to a Financial Planner, it gets really annoying to hear people blame things completely unrelated to the economy. How the heck is the current weather because of the economic climate...seriously? I'm no expert, my husband is but I'm not going to drum up a conversation on the economy (although I will rant  :0) let alone point fingers on who is to blame. WE ALL are to blame. We voted for our representatives and WE allowed for it to come to this. People remember two things please:

1. Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. (Prov. 17:28 KJV)


2. When you point a finger at others there are always 3 fingers pointing right back at you.
 
 
That's all.
 

:::steps down from soapbox and away from pulpit::::

Its a new dawn, an new day, a new life and I'm feeling...better.

So update-a month shy of a year later- Although I received a great amount of positive feed back from portfolio night, there were no offers and no monumental changes brought on from presenting my work. But it was not discouraging. I enjoyed myself. I was able to be around people with the same amount of ambition if not more. I would definitely go again and look forward what is ahead.

So what am I up to? Glad you asked. I am still working for the same company as before but have been able to open a few more doors for myself by doing some uncommon tasks. I volunteered my time to help some other departments although extra pay was not involved. Took on some extra tasks without much more than a thank you and now I am in line to accept a new position. In the words of the wise wise Ms. Frizzle of the childhood show "The Magic School Bus", "Its time to take chances, make mistakes and get messy!".

I will continue to make things to go into my portfolio and while it may or may not lead to a design position it is something I enjoy doing in my spare time. 


^_^

Rae

Portfolio night is here!

.....I need a paper bag......

Okay not really but I am VERY excited! I am bringing my portfolio to view which actually contains: an ad about myself, my cover letter, resume, short article of my activity here on S.R. Henson Marketing, pull out business card and spec ads in Magazine format. Glossy paper and all! The cherry on top is the back cover thank you note and functional Q R code leading those with the capability (most with iPhones) back to this page for a refresher on who I am. If you scanned the bar code and are reading this- Welcome! Thank you for your time and effort.

Hey if your gonna go-go all out! I am waiting to hear back from the Linc on if I can bring drinks. I would really like to offer each person I sit with a cold classic coke-in a glass bottle of course.

Why?

Because....

"Things go better with Coke"

-Coca Cola offical slogan 1963

Portfolio Night 8 -Philadelphia, Here I come!

Beware of Old Navy's "Flip Flop Day"

Attention!
This message could serve as a warning or a shopper alert….either way- be aware that this Saturday is $1 flip flop day at Old Navy stores nationwide! If you’re looking for a deal it is a great time to go but if you’re not looking for flip flops and you just want to look around….avoid doing so on Saturday. This will not be the ideal place or day to window shop.

Warning: If you are going in that general direction Saturday be prepared for total pandemonium inside of the store as well as in the parking lot. It is common for lines to go to the back of the store and sometimes wrap around the perimeter for this event! Rita’s ice day has nothing on Flip flop day! Yes flip flops are usually only $3 or $2.50 if you buy 2 pair- but this is a very popular event none the less.

Shopper alert: If you are looking for a deal on summer shoes for a large family this is a great opportunity. The limit is 5 pair per customer and they usually have a great color selection. Really what’s better than knowing you have a couple pairs of flip flops to throw on you or the kids before you head out the door! They go with almost everything, are cheap enough to let the kids experiment with and if they get damaged...who cares! If you do plan to attend the event here are 2 tips:

1. Kids count as customers.
a. If you need to purchase shoes for the kiddies bring them. If they walk and can pay, they can purchase. I suggest cash for that method incase they decide to see each “payer” as a customer and do not allow you to use your card for multiple transactions.

2. Don’t look for size/color/gender fit. Just grab anything and get in line.
a. Old Navy adheres to its return/exchange policy during this time-not to mention after the mayhem they will have to restock all flip flops. That means the next day-heck the next week even-fresh pickings and short lines for you at the sale price. This is one of the best tactics I heard from someone in line last year. Don’t waste your time sifting through the piles of flip flops in your size, waiting for the next batch of blue’s to come from the back or worry about trekking through the thralls to get to the kids/men’s/women’s section. Grab 5 pair of anything and get in line! You have 30-45 days to exchange your merchandise for a like product -so why waste time. Just be sure (as with all stores) you do not remove tags and bring your receipt just in case.

…oh and yes, it’s that serious.

My portfolio...as of today

I am extremely excited about Portfolio Night 8 8 8...hear the echo?


I am going in as a copywriter and have taken time to focus my energy and thoughts as it pertains to my knowledge base is this is what I have come up with. I look forward to getting some great feed back!


::::OPI Nail Polish::::

::::Hand Made in Brazil Boutique::::

::::Durex Inc.::::

::::The Vanguard Group::::

If I had One Million dollars...

what would I do with it? What would anyone do with it? I wonder if people have enough fiscal sense to pay for the things they need with free money so that they can free up expected money for fun? Would you continue working? I would but only if I loved my job...I'm just that type of person. Would you tell your family? Not I! I can say with surety if I ever won a Million (or multi millions/billions...etc.) I would never tell my family members because then all of their debts become my own and it would magically become my "duty" to help the family pay off that new car/house/wardrobe that they purchased when they were already living beyond their means while I spent wisely. It sounds cruel but in the same breath I can say with the same surety that I would also help them if they were in need. For example if my mother had a car note or something I would mysteriously pay it off and never tell....
that's the type of person I am.