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| Network: | Global |
| Date: | Tuesday, January 5, 2010 |
| Time: | 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Location: | Ingle Auditorium |
I am so excited for this event and am proud to have been chosen to MC. I will be sure to follow up on how the event goes!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Stand Up! Stand Out! Trendy Tuesday
ZTA and Women in Business partner to bring you an event sponsored by Character and Scott Miller Salon. The show will model appropriate clothing for women entering the work world.
I am so excited for this event and am proud to have been chosen to MC. I will be sure to follow up on how the event goes!
I am so excited for this event and am proud to have been chosen to MC. I will be sure to follow up on how the event goes!
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Happy Holidays
I realize it has been far too long since I have updated, and while today's update may not be intricate, I simply wanted to say...
Coming soon: Looking back at 2009
Happy Holidays to all, and best wishes for the New Year!
Coming soon: Looking back at 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Safety Tips (thank you to my mom for the email)
My mom sent me the following 10 tips in a email forward she received, so I thought Id share.
"Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this. It may save your life or love one's life
Crucial Because of recent abductions In daylight hours, refresh yourself of these things to do in an emergency situation... This is for you, and for you to share with your wife, your children, everyone you know. After reading these 9 crucial tips, forward them to someone you care about. It never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in.
1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do : The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!
2. Learned this from a tourist guide. If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM.. Toss it away from you... Chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!
3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives.
4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their chequebook, or making a list, etc. DON'T DO THIS!) The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go.. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR , LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE. If someone is in the car with a gun to your head DO NOT DRIVE OFF, Repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF! Instead gun the engine and speed into anything, wrecking the car. Your Air Bag will save you. If the person is in the back seat they will get the worst of it . As soon as the car crashes bail out and run. It is better than having them find your body in a remote location.
5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage: A.) Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor , and in the back seat B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door.. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars. C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side... If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)
6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot. This is especially true at NIGHT!)
7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; and even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN, Preferably in a zig -zag pattern!
8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked 'for help' into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.
9. Another Safety Point: Someone just told me that her friend heard a crying baby on her porch the night before last, and she called the police because it was late and she thought it was weird. The police told her 'Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.' The lady then said that it sounded like the baby had crawled near a window, and she was worried that it would crawl to the street and get run over. The policeman said, 'We already have a unit on the way, whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.' He told her that they think a serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby. He said they have not verified it, but have had several calls by women saying that they hear baby's cries outside their doors when they're home alone at night.
10. Water scam! If you wake up in the middle of the night to hear all your taps outside running or what you think is a burst pipe, DO NOT GO OUT TO INVESTIGATE! These people turn on all your outside taps full ball so that you will go out to investigate and then attack.
Stay alert, keep safe, and look out for your neighbors! Please pass this on This e-mail should probably be taken seriously because the Crying Baby Theory was mentioned on America 's Most Wanted when they profiled the serial killer in Louisiana
I'd like you to forward this to all the women you know. It may save a life. A candle is not dimmed by lighting another candle.. I was going to send this to the ladies only, but guys, if you love your mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, etc., you may want to pass it onto them, as well.
Send this to any woman you know that may need to be reminded"
"Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this. It may save your life or love one's life
Crucial Because of recent abductions In daylight hours, refresh yourself of these things to do in an emergency situation... This is for you, and for you to share with your wife, your children, everyone you know. After reading these 9 crucial tips, forward them to someone you care about. It never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in.
1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do : The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!
2. Learned this from a tourist guide. If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM.. Toss it away from you... Chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!
3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives.
4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their chequebook, or making a list, etc. DON'T DO THIS!) The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go.. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR , LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE. If someone is in the car with a gun to your head DO NOT DRIVE OFF, Repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF! Instead gun the engine and speed into anything, wrecking the car. Your Air Bag will save you. If the person is in the back seat they will get the worst of it . As soon as the car crashes bail out and run. It is better than having them find your body in a remote location.
5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage: A.) Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor , and in the back seat B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door.. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars. C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side... If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)
6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot. This is especially true at NIGHT!)
7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; and even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN, Preferably in a zig -zag pattern!
8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked 'for help' into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.
9. Another Safety Point: Someone just told me that her friend heard a crying baby on her porch the night before last, and she called the police because it was late and she thought it was weird. The police told her 'Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.' The lady then said that it sounded like the baby had crawled near a window, and she was worried that it would crawl to the street and get run over. The policeman said, 'We already have a unit on the way, whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.' He told her that they think a serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby. He said they have not verified it, but have had several calls by women saying that they hear baby's cries outside their doors when they're home alone at night.
10. Water scam! If you wake up in the middle of the night to hear all your taps outside running or what you think is a burst pipe, DO NOT GO OUT TO INVESTIGATE! These people turn on all your outside taps full ball so that you will go out to investigate and then attack.
Stay alert, keep safe, and look out for your neighbors! Please pass this on This e-mail should probably be taken seriously because the Crying Baby Theory was mentioned on America 's Most Wanted when they profiled the serial killer in Louisiana
I'd like you to forward this to all the women you know. It may save a life. A candle is not dimmed by lighting another candle.. I was going to send this to the ladies only, but guys, if you love your mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, etc., you may want to pass it onto them, as well.
Send this to any woman you know that may need to be reminded"
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
You Raise Me Up
On Saturday, November 7, the Rochester Institute of Technology and Flower City Habitat for Humanity hosted a "Wall-Raising" ceremony, which kicked off the construction of a truly incredible project.
Flower City Habitat for Humanity is a non-denominational Christian housing ministry helping to eliminate substandard and poverty housing in Rochester, NY. Since 1984, FCHH has built or renovated over 160 houses, and is one of the largest Habitat affiliates in the northeastern US.
The Habitat for Humanity club at RIT, in conjunction with Engineers For a Sustainable World, began constructing a floor plan for a FCHH "environmentally sustainable" house. This project has been appropriately named the RIT Habitat for Humanity Sustainable House Project and is a great example of the innovative minds we have here at RIT.
WIB Members raising the wall.
Of course they managed to get a goofy candid shot.
In this picture: Kara, me, Maureen, and Michele
In addition to the days we have signed up for constructing the house, Women in Business is selling environmentally friendly water bottles for $10.00 to benefit this project; we hope to donate $2,500 to the RIT Sustainable House Project. (If you would like a water bottle, email me at wibwww@rit.edu)
-Please scroll down to "Select a category below" and select "Other Funds." In the scroll bar that appears select "Habitat for Humanity Sustainable House Project"
Also, here is a link to the project website: About the Project
Sunday, November 1, 2009
This is Halloween, This is Halloween...
For Halloween this year, I knew exactly what I wanted to be.
Side note, this character gave me nightmares as a child... but I suppose that was the point.
I was determined to get my outfit just right. So, I spent 3 days making my costume by hand. I would like to stop and take a minute to give a special shout out to my mom. Mom, thanks for taking in that pillowcase for me to use as a base to the dress... and for reminding me how a sewing machine works! I also spend some time working on Nick's tie because it was a signature accessory to his costume...
The end result... Nick and I were Jack and Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas.
hopefully everyone had a Happy Halloween!
Side note, this character gave me nightmares as a child... but I suppose that was the point.
I was determined to get my outfit just right. So, I spent 3 days making my costume by hand. I would like to stop and take a minute to give a special shout out to my mom. Mom, thanks for taking in that pillowcase for me to use as a base to the dress... and for reminding me how a sewing machine works! I also spend some time working on Nick's tie because it was a signature accessory to his costume...
The end result... Nick and I were Jack and Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas.
Jack and Sally
hopefully everyone had a Happy Halloween!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Eating Garbage
Nick Tahou Hots is a Rochester New York landmark restaurant featuring a dish called the Garbage Plate. The restaurant was founded in 1918 by its namesake, Nick Tahou, who died in 1997. While there are other Upstate New York variants, Nick Tahou's is the originator of the Garbage Plate and, as holder of the trademark, the only restaurant able to use the name.
A red hot garbage plate
The Garbage Plate
A red hot garbage plateA Garbage Plate is a combination of one selection of cheeseburger, hamburger, red hots, white hots, Italian sausage, chicken tender, fish, fried ham, grilled cheese, or egg
It comes with two sides of either home fries, french fires, baked beans, or macaroni salad. Then they top it off with options of mustard and onions, ketchup, and Nick's proprietary hot sauce. It's served with rolls or Italian toast on the side, which is made fresh at the bakery next door.
If you have not tried one of these uniquely amazing plates, I strongly suggest you do the next time you are in Rochester. In fact... let me know, and I will join you.
Take a look at their menu! Nick Tahou's Menu
(cited: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Tahou_Hots)
Thursday, September 3, 2009
That man was not the Tooth Fairy
On Wednesday I woke up at 8:00am and hopped in the car... it was off to get ANOTHER wisdom tooth taken out... GRRRR. About two years ago I went in to get my bottom two wisdom teeth taken out and at the time I was told my third tooth was too far up and would not need to be taken out. PSYCH! It was like a bad dream as I walked into the doctors office and heard them say, "Ok Heather, we're ready for you to come on back." BUT, I wasn't ready!!!
So, I unwillingly sat down and the nurse turned on the laughing gas... that's when things got interesting. I guess at first I was not breathing in correctly because the oxygen bag wasn't filling up. So I corrected my breathing, in and out through the nose, and it hit me hard. Now don't laugh, but I swear that at that moment I felt like I knew what the doctor and nurse were going to say before they said it. I just sat there listening to them talk to each other, thinking how weird I felt... fast forward a mere 15 minutes and that tooth was out and I was all stitched up, yep 4 stitched!
Its 3 days later and I'm feeling alright. Just a little puffy and a little bruised... but at least all 3 teeth I had are now removed. No more surgery for me! And I have to say the temporary pudding and ice cream diet isn't so bad!
On a some-what related note, I'm not sure about what the going rate for kid's teeth these days is, but when I was loosing teeth I would wake up to a shiny quarter, which after a few teeth I was thrilled to discover had been increased to two. That's right a whopping $.50 per tooth.
To close, I have a thought. I left the office with my wisdom tooth wrapped in gauze and tucked into my purse; I know, eww right? So, I think I'll put that little tooth under my pillow and see if the Tooth Fairy will leave the classic $o.25.
So, I unwillingly sat down and the nurse turned on the laughing gas... that's when things got interesting. I guess at first I was not breathing in correctly because the oxygen bag wasn't filling up. So I corrected my breathing, in and out through the nose, and it hit me hard. Now don't laugh, but I swear that at that moment I felt like I knew what the doctor and nurse were going to say before they said it. I just sat there listening to them talk to each other, thinking how weird I felt... fast forward a mere 15 minutes and that tooth was out and I was all stitched up, yep 4 stitched!
Its 3 days later and I'm feeling alright. Just a little puffy and a little bruised... but at least all 3 teeth I had are now removed. No more surgery for me! And I have to say the temporary pudding and ice cream diet isn't so bad!
On a some-what related note, I'm not sure about what the going rate for kid's teeth these days is, but when I was loosing teeth I would wake up to a shiny quarter, which after a few teeth I was thrilled to discover had been increased to two. That's right a whopping $.50 per tooth.
To close, I have a thought. I left the office with my wisdom tooth wrapped in gauze and tucked into my purse; I know, eww right? So, I think I'll put that little tooth under my pillow and see if the Tooth Fairy will leave the classic $o.25.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Attack of the Saddleback
Usually Nature and I get along fairly well, but this summer Nature was out to get me.
When a person comes into contact with a Saddleback, the pain is instant and can cause severe reactions. The poisonous hairs are hollow and connected to underlying poison glands. Contact with them causes a burning sensation and inflammation that can be as painful as a bee sting. The irritation can last for a day or two and may be accompanied by nausea during the first few hours. Usually the site of contact reddens and swells much like a bee sting. I am lucky to have only brushed by one of these while walking by a plant. The pain I experienced was intense but only in one area (like a bee sting that sent fire through my veins). After washing the area I did some online research to see what the best way to treat the sting would be... here is what I found.
1. Immediately wash the affected area to remove any hairs and poison that remain.
2. Use an ice pack to reduce swelling of the area and to help with the pain.
3. Apply a Baking Soda and water mixture to the sting or apply creams/lotions with steroids to lessen the discomfort
*** If you are allergic or sensitive to insect stings, the reaction to this sting could be similar. Seek medical attention if symptoms escalate quickly.
First an introduction is in order. This little bugger is a Saddleback Caterpillar. Sure he may look interesting, but he is NASTY!
WARNING: This caterpillar has urticating hairs that secrete an irritating venom. Stings can be very painful. They can cause swelling, nausea, and leave a rash that can last for days.
WARNING: This caterpillar has urticating hairs that secrete an irritating venom. Stings can be very painful. They can cause swelling, nausea, and leave a rash that can last for days.
When a person comes into contact with a Saddleback, the pain is instant and can cause severe reactions. The poisonous hairs are hollow and connected to underlying poison glands. Contact with them causes a burning sensation and inflammation that can be as painful as a bee sting. The irritation can last for a day or two and may be accompanied by nausea during the first few hours. Usually the site of contact reddens and swells much like a bee sting. I am lucky to have only brushed by one of these while walking by a plant. The pain I experienced was intense but only in one area (like a bee sting that sent fire through my veins). After washing the area I did some online research to see what the best way to treat the sting would be... here is what I found.
1. Immediately wash the affected area to remove any hairs and poison that remain.
2. Use an ice pack to reduce swelling of the area and to help with the pain.
3. Apply a Baking Soda and water mixture to the sting or apply creams/lotions with steroids to lessen the discomfort
*** If you are allergic or sensitive to insect stings, the reaction to this sting could be similar. Seek medical attention if symptoms escalate quickly.
In addition to my encounter with the Saddleback, earlier this summer I had a BAD case of either Poison Ivy or Poison Sumac (the Dr.'s couldn't tell which one it was, there is really no way to tell from the rash). My case was so bad that i had to go through two rounds of Prednisone treatments. This steroid is the most common and effective way to treat a reaction. Be sure to consult a Dr. about which treatment is best for you.
These plants carry the poison through your blood stream. Once you have washed away the oils from your skin, you can not spread it to anyone else. Be sure to wash any exposed clothes with hot water, or just discard them to be safe. Often the reason why patches continue to appear on your skin is because the poison stays in the blood stream for several days, even weeks.
For more information on these plants (symptoms, treatments, preventions, etc.) go to the following website.
Poison Ivy
Poison Sumac
Poison Oak
OK, so I guess two incidences isn't too bad... but next summer I'll stay away from the woods.
These plants carry the poison through your blood stream. Once you have washed away the oils from your skin, you can not spread it to anyone else. Be sure to wash any exposed clothes with hot water, or just discard them to be safe. Often the reason why patches continue to appear on your skin is because the poison stays in the blood stream for several days, even weeks.
For more information on these plants (symptoms, treatments, preventions, etc.) go to the following website.
Poison Ivy
Poison Sumac
Poison Oak
OK, so I guess two incidences isn't too bad... but next summer I'll stay away from the woods.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Checklist Update
COMPLETE!
And so it begins... New Jersey today and Thursday, Panama City Friday. See you in 2 weeks!
And so it begins... New Jersey today and Thursday, Panama City Friday. See you in 2 weeks!
Monday, August 17, 2009
The Essential Travel Checklist... Destination, PANAMA CITY!!!
In just 4 days I will be jet-setting to Panama City, Florida!!! BUT before my flight, I will be driving to my boyfriend's house in NJ on Wednesday morning. As such, I have a "for the trip" checklist that is ALMOST finished...
1. Paint toes and nails - Check
Check out the OPI Website and browse all of their amazingly fun, and creative colors!
2. Haircut, Hirsute Salon off Atlantic Ave in Rochester - Check
3. New Bathing Suit (my first treat, for myself, using my summer job money... the rest is in my saving for school I swear!!!) - Check
1. Paint toes and nails - Check
Nails: OPI "Royal Flush Blush"
Toes: Cover Girl "Fuchsia Girl"
Check out the OPI Website and browse all of their amazingly fun, and creative colors!2. Haircut, Hirsute Salon off Atlantic Ave in Rochester - Check
3. New Bathing Suit (my first treat, for myself, using my summer job money... the rest is in my saving for school I swear!!!) - Check
Victoria Secret - Stripe Pink and White!!!
I also, bought a bright pink bandeau top to wear with the bottoms =)
3. Fill my car with gas - Check, $40.00 later =/
4. 5,000 miles = First oil change - Check
5. Try to get some color, 15 minutes a day in the sun, so I don't burn to a crisp in Florida because I have been sitting in an office all summer and could not be more pale in the first place (deep breath) - Check
6. Spend some quality time with my family before I head off - Check!
7. Girls night with my three best friends (they will all head off to college while I'm gone) - Check, Tomorrow Night!!!!
Ryann, Rachael, Me, and Kaitlen
aka. Ry, Rae, Hez, Kay
here we are... one of my favorite goofy pictures =)
10. Pack my suitcase - Still in Progress....
So there we have it, and I suppose I should really finish up packing ASAP. So, I'll leave you with a link of my destination... Marriott's Legends Edge at Bay Point, Panama City, FL.
I also, bought a bright pink bandeau top to wear with the bottoms =)3. Fill my car with gas - Check, $40.00 later =/
4. 5,000 miles = First oil change - Check
5. Try to get some color, 15 minutes a day in the sun, so I don't burn to a crisp in Florida because I have been sitting in an office all summer and could not be more pale in the first place (deep breath) - Check
6. Spend some quality time with my family before I head off - Check!
7. Girls night with my three best friends (they will all head off to college while I'm gone) - Check, Tomorrow Night!!!!
Ryann, Rachael, Me, and Kaitlenaka. Ry, Rae, Hez, Kay
here we are... one of my favorite goofy pictures =)
8. Buy some snack food for the drive down - Check
9. New book on CD for the drive, The Da Vinci Code - Check
9. New book on CD for the drive, The Da Vinci Code - Check
So there we have it, and I suppose I should really finish up packing ASAP. So, I'll leave you with a link of my destination... Marriott's Legends Edge at Bay Point, Panama City, FL.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
The Story of Bailey's Book
June 26, 2007 is a day that the Fairport Community will not soon forget. I remember it was 2:00am when I received a text; five names and an heartbreaking message... five of my classmates had died in a car crash. Bailey Goodman, Hannah Congdon, Meredith McClure, Sara Monnat, and Katie Shirley. We had all graduated together just 5 days earlier and each of these girls had plans to attend college in the fall. That morning their faces were all over the news as I left my house and headed to the High School were friends and family were gathering on a hill; Angel Hill it would later be called.
... I'm finding it hard to go on with details about that day, so I will simply say that we were all there to try and make sense of what had happened, but it seemed impossible... they were gone. That day there were a lot of tears and not so many words. Looking back I realize that we pulled together in that moment to share our pain and while tears and hugs were all we could offer one another, it was more than enough.
Ask anyone in the Fairport community and they will tell you that all of these girls were bright, energetic and vivacious young women. Each was known individually for her quirks. If you would like to know more about who these amazing young women were, I have attached links to Facebook pages dedicated to each of them.
While in High School, Bailey, Hannah and I served as Asset Ambassadors for the Leadership Asset Training Program in Perinton. Being a part of the Fairport-Perinton Healthy Communities-Healthy Youth Developmental Assets® Initiative was a turely positive and unique experience. We served as an essential part of the program’s mission; to provide leadership, knowledge and resources to promote healthy children, youth and communities. The program took place monthly at a community center, where a group of 9th graders would arrive by bus for a entire day of skits, videos, group activies, and of course food. I remember on one occation the students were supposed to sign up with a group to create a skit. Bailey, Hannah and I were group leaders, and not one person signed up for our group. So, we went around being goofy... I did have a video tape of this day, but I have looked everywhere and cannot find it.
It was because of Bailey’s involvement and commitment to the Initiative that her family designated the program as the recipient of contributions made in Bailey’s memory. Those contributions are being used to produce Bailey’s Book: A Community Celebrates Its Assets, a compilation of student and community written essays linked to the 40 Developmental Assets® identified by the initiative.
I feel deeply honored to be a part of this project. As a committee member, I have seen each step of this process and witnessed our idea grow into something more amazing than I can explain with words. I know that Bailey would be elated with how this book has turned out. It is because of her that this book was created and will give people the chance to learn about the assets; something she was passionate about. I hope that Bailey's Book will also inspire those who read it to make positive choices, to reach out to others and give back, and to live a happier life. Bailey was truly an inspiration in my life, and I hope she can inspire yours too. I am grateful that I knew her, and will always keep her and her family in my heart.
The book is expected to be released by October 17th, Bailey's birthday.
You can can get involved too. One of our goals is to donate copies of Bailey's Book: A Community Celebrates Its Assets to as many classrooms and students in the Rochester area as possible. Details on how you can donate are on the Bailey’s Book website. Donate Here
Find out more about the Developmental Assets® Initiative in Perinton and the 40 Developmental Assets: More Information Here
Ask anyone in the Fairport community and they will tell you that all of these girls were bright, energetic and vivacious young women. Each was known individually for her quirks. If you would like to know more about who these amazing young women were, I have attached links to Facebook pages dedicated to each of them.
-Meredith- 
While the heartache will never completely fade, this untimely passing of five beautiful girl has inspired some truly amazing things. And so, I'd like to tell you about Bailey's Book - A Community Celebrates Its Assets
While the heartache will never completely fade, this untimely passing of five beautiful girl has inspired some truly amazing things. And so, I'd like to tell you about Bailey's Book - A Community Celebrates Its Assets
While in High School, Bailey, Hannah and I served as Asset Ambassadors for the Leadership Asset Training Program in Perinton. Being a part of the Fairport-Perinton Healthy Communities-Healthy Youth Developmental Assets® Initiative was a turely positive and unique experience. We served as an essential part of the program’s mission; to provide leadership, knowledge and resources to promote healthy children, youth and communities. The program took place monthly at a community center, where a group of 9th graders would arrive by bus for a entire day of skits, videos, group activies, and of course food. I remember on one occation the students were supposed to sign up with a group to create a skit. Bailey, Hannah and I were group leaders, and not one person signed up for our group. So, we went around being goofy... I did have a video tape of this day, but I have looked everywhere and cannot find it.
It was because of Bailey’s involvement and commitment to the Initiative that her family designated the program as the recipient of contributions made in Bailey’s memory. Those contributions are being used to produce Bailey’s Book: A Community Celebrates Its Assets, a compilation of student and community written essays linked to the 40 Developmental Assets® identified by the initiative.
I feel deeply honored to be a part of this project. As a committee member, I have seen each step of this process and witnessed our idea grow into something more amazing than I can explain with words. I know that Bailey would be elated with how this book has turned out. It is because of her that this book was created and will give people the chance to learn about the assets; something she was passionate about. I hope that Bailey's Book will also inspire those who read it to make positive choices, to reach out to others and give back, and to live a happier life. Bailey was truly an inspiration in my life, and I hope she can inspire yours too. I am grateful that I knew her, and will always keep her and her family in my heart.
The book is expected to be released by October 17th, Bailey's birthday.
You can can get involved too. One of our goals is to donate copies of Bailey's Book: A Community Celebrates Its Assets to as many classrooms and students in the Rochester area as possible. Details on how you can donate are on the Bailey’s Book website. Donate Here
Find out more about the Developmental Assets® Initiative in Perinton and the 40 Developmental Assets: More Information Here
RIP Angels -BG.HC.KS.SM.MM- 6.26.07
Friday, July 31, 2009
Three boxes of cake mix, and a whole lot of frosting!
I thought it would be best to start with the picture of my creative adventure, baking a jeep shaped cake.... TADAaaa
There it is, after a night in my fridge at home, 8 hours chilling in my fridge at work, and a 5 1/2 hour drive to Frenchtown NJ in a cooler filled with ice packs. I am proud to report, it was a hit... and quite delicious =)
Over the forth of July weekend, I visited my wonderful boyfriend in New Jersey. That weekend also happen to be his 20th birthday. I thought that I would be a nice gesture to make a cake for the event and after some deliberation, decided on a jeep. My boyfriend, Nick, is into "offroading" (taking your lifted or custom vehicle, usually a jeep, and driving through mud, over rocks, and up or down giant hills, etc.) and desperately wants to buy himself a Wrangler; he's obsessed. Currently he owns a Jeep Grand Cherokee, champagne color, with a 4 inch lift and rear locker (I hope I covered it all Nick!) And so a Jeep Grand Cherokee cake seemed appropriate.
It took 2 hours to bake, 2 hours to cool, and 2 hours to decorate; all of this I completed on a Wednesday night after an 8-hour day at work, while trying to pack for the weekend. It was definitely a baking adventure!
The Ground: Chocolate Cake, bake according to directions on the box. Nuts to make the ground look rocky and coco powder for a muddy effect.
The Jeep: Confetti Cake, 2 boxes... baked in a car mold for 1 1/2-2 hours, then shaped into a jeep using extra cake.
The frosting: white frosting and yellow food coloring, black frosting, and marshmallows for the headlights and mirrors.
Let me know if you would like to know more details on how to create a Jeep Cake.
There it is, after a night in my fridge at home, 8 hours chilling in my fridge at work, and a 5 1/2 hour drive to Frenchtown NJ in a cooler filled with ice packs. I am proud to report, it was a hit... and quite delicious =)Over the forth of July weekend, I visited my wonderful boyfriend in New Jersey. That weekend also happen to be his 20th birthday. I thought that I would be a nice gesture to make a cake for the event and after some deliberation, decided on a jeep. My boyfriend, Nick, is into "offroading" (taking your lifted or custom vehicle, usually a jeep, and driving through mud, over rocks, and up or down giant hills, etc.) and desperately wants to buy himself a Wrangler; he's obsessed. Currently he owns a Jeep Grand Cherokee, champagne color, with a 4 inch lift and rear locker (I hope I covered it all Nick!) And so a Jeep Grand Cherokee cake seemed appropriate.
It took 2 hours to bake, 2 hours to cool, and 2 hours to decorate; all of this I completed on a Wednesday night after an 8-hour day at work, while trying to pack for the weekend. It was definitely a baking adventure!
The Ground: Chocolate Cake, bake according to directions on the box. Nuts to make the ground look rocky and coco powder for a muddy effect.
The Jeep: Confetti Cake, 2 boxes... baked in a car mold for 1 1/2-2 hours, then shaped into a jeep using extra cake.
The frosting: white frosting and yellow food coloring, black frosting, and marshmallows for the headlights and mirrors.
Let me know if you would like to know more details on how to create a Jeep Cake.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Women in Business - Women with a Vision
The Women in Business club is an organization for female students in all stages of their educational careers at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Women in Business (WIB) club members actively support one another to advance their career ambitions, broaden their business goals and develop friendships. Through networking, educational events, and community service, WIB creates and strengthens skills in leadership, business, education, and life management. WIB is committed to the personal and professional growth of its members.
Being the president, and founder, of a club has been a truly rewarding experience. I have learned just as much about myself as I have about others. While working in an environment where individuals are volunteering their time is different than one where individuals are paid, to me the responsibilities and duties are the same. When you make a commitment to an organization it is important to uphold your responsibilities, whatever they may be. I learned that some people do not share this view. It was hard at first to experience that feeling of being let down, and by someone who had expressed they strongly wanted a leadership position. What can you say to someone who has asked for responsibility and then neglected it? I believe that communication and honesty are the best policies to follow. So I did what I thought was the right thing to do, and in the end I am satisfied with the outcome. It was a good learning experience if nothing else; to learn the right way to handle such a situation after it occurs. In the future, I will have a better idea of how to avoid such a situation before it even occurs. On the other side of things, I am thankful that so many of the girls involved with WIB this past year were willing to give 100% or more. Without these individuals we would not have achieved as much as we did. I am looking forward to having them on board again next year and working together to accomplish even more than the pervious year.
One of my favorite events from the year was our Skate for a Cause winter fundraiser. We were able to raise $700.00 for Alternative for Battered Women Shelter in Rochester.
Spring quarter was a busy time for the WIB club. We participated in the Heart walk benefitting the American Heart Association, spoke at a luncheon held for WIB and Our Lady of Mercy High School business students, hosted the Experience RIT luncheon for 7th and 8th grade Mercy girls, volunteered at the Susan B. Anthony house for an afternoon of painting the porch, hosted a bake sale, and even had time to graciously accept a student government award for Outstanding Academic club of the year 2009!
After our first full year as a recognized club, I was elated to see that even a small group of women with a vision could make a significant difference in the lives of others.
Being the president, and founder, of a club has been a truly rewarding experience. I have learned just as much about myself as I have about others. While working in an environment where individuals are volunteering their time is different than one where individuals are paid, to me the responsibilities and duties are the same. When you make a commitment to an organization it is important to uphold your responsibilities, whatever they may be. I learned that some people do not share this view. It was hard at first to experience that feeling of being let down, and by someone who had expressed they strongly wanted a leadership position. What can you say to someone who has asked for responsibility and then neglected it? I believe that communication and honesty are the best policies to follow. So I did what I thought was the right thing to do, and in the end I am satisfied with the outcome. It was a good learning experience if nothing else; to learn the right way to handle such a situation after it occurs. In the future, I will have a better idea of how to avoid such a situation before it even occurs. On the other side of things, I am thankful that so many of the girls involved with WIB this past year were willing to give 100% or more. Without these individuals we would not have achieved as much as we did. I am looking forward to having them on board again next year and working together to accomplish even more than the pervious year.
One of my favorite events from the year was our Skate for a Cause winter fundraiser. We were able to raise $700.00 for Alternative for Battered Women Shelter in Rochester.
Spring quarter was a busy time for the WIB club. We participated in the Heart walk benefitting the American Heart Association, spoke at a luncheon held for WIB and Our Lady of Mercy High School business students, hosted the Experience RIT luncheon for 7th and 8th grade Mercy girls, volunteered at the Susan B. Anthony house for an afternoon of painting the porch, hosted a bake sale, and even had time to graciously accept a student government award for Outstanding Academic club of the year 2009!
After our first full year as a recognized club, I was elated to see that even a small group of women with a vision could make a significant difference in the lives of others.
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