tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post8162877367019887112..comments2023-09-16T09:24:20.566-05:00Comments on Smile and Wave: How 'Bout It?RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-81085324872121263442008-01-30T16:43:00.000-06:002008-01-30T16:43:00.000-06:00Seriously, thats sweet. Thanks, Lisa.Seriously, thats sweet. Thanks, Lisa.RachelDenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-80376604477684732202008-01-30T15:22:00.000-06:002008-01-30T15:22:00.000-06:00they didn't know who they had in the room with the...they didn't know who they had in the room with them! and they let you get away...Lisa Leonardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-46230150344169121332008-01-30T10:58:00.000-06:002008-01-30T10:58:00.000-06:00No worries, Quiet Violet. I appreciate the origin...No worries, Quiet Violet. I appreciate the original comment, nevertheless.RachelDenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-58415345329981985942008-01-30T10:53:00.000-06:002008-01-30T10:53:00.000-06:00After having my son, I found out that our church w...After having my son, I found out that our church would be putting on a production of The Wizard of Oz. This is the movie I watched everyday as a child. I named every stuffed animal Toto and every doll Dorothy. I'd asked about auditioning for a production a few years ago, to have the director tell me I was just too old to play Dorothy. Not only was that years ago, that was pounds ago, too, and I was sure that the audition wouldn't bring me closer to that childhood dream of 'being' Dorothy, but I hadn't been on stage in a while, and it would be a fun family project, anyway. So, I dragged my slightly over-weight and 'old' self to auditions, and a few weeks later I got the e-mail offering me my dream role. <BR/><BR/>Getting over my fear of being laughed at for my age (at a ripe ol' 25) and weight for the auditions is something I'm proud of, and it worked out. It will be a while before I'm on stage again, and Dorothy is a great way to go out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-18215771328188920772008-01-30T08:27:00.000-06:002008-01-30T08:27:00.000-06:00I've made cards for several years and always wante...I've made cards for several years and always wanted to be published but the funny thing about that is you actually have to submit the cards to a magazine in order for that to happen! LOL! Anyway, finally did it and God's blessed me abundantly! I'll have cards in 4 issues in a row of Cards Magazine, starting next month! Very exciting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-23597218373523520442008-01-30T00:41:00.000-06:002008-01-30T00:41:00.000-06:00I totally spelled Sebastian's name wrong... Sorry!...I totally spelled Sebastian's name wrong... Sorry!<BR/><BR/>I hope he's not mad! :)Violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890007157898445735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-29550002889459742512008-01-29T21:49:00.000-06:002008-01-29T21:49:00.000-06:00I have always made my own cards and stationery. F...I have always made my own cards and stationery. For years people told me they were good, but since I only sent them to folks that I love, i figured they were biased.<BR/>After 3 years of resolving to submit to national magazines, i finally did it. I was imagining staff opening my envelopes and laughing so hard that the submissions would just get thrown away; instead, i had 4 cards published last year.<BR/>That gave me the confidence to start working on an Etsy shop. I still haven't told many people that i'm working on it. I'm afraid that i'm just not good enough. I'm deathly afraid that i won't sell anything, except to my mom. But i'm gonna do it anyway.<BR/>Without taking risks, how do we know we're alive?Nikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10579637769499759898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-6394165918058942472008-01-29T16:21:00.000-06:002008-01-29T16:21:00.000-06:00can i just say that i'm officially obsessed with y...can i just say that i'm officially obsessed with your blog? :) it's amazing.<BR/><BR/>i'm proud that i followed through with my dream of being a photographer and got a degree for both commercial and portrait photography. there aren't a lot of photographers (out of the countless amounts there are) that can say they have one! :)nicole greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15760828981593487650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-59740135945896162912008-01-29T15:48:00.000-06:002008-01-29T15:48:00.000-06:00I love your honesty and how you share stories like...I love your honesty and how you share stories like that that we all can relate to :) Thanks!<BR/><BR/>I am Proud that I finally ok with being home with Tate and don't feel like I have to justify my exisitence with my former career. I do, however appreciate others' professional ambitions without envy. I love perspective that getting older gives you!cupcakesandcoffee schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06189024174817983803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-86114841706493453382008-01-29T14:27:00.000-06:002008-01-29T14:27:00.000-06:00Aww, come on! Sabastian wants to be a big brother!...Aww, come on! Sabastian wants to be a big brother! ;) <BR/><BR/><BR/>I think the God has a way of pushing us in the right direction at the right time -- even if we kick and scream the whole way. Eventually, we'll end up right where we're supposed to. <3Violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890007157898445735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-11572562923497217632008-01-29T13:30:00.000-06:002008-01-29T13:30:00.000-06:00NOT pregnant. Just in case you thought you were a...NOT pregnant. Just in case you thought you were all left in the dark. <BR/><BR/>Although, I do have some pretty fierce ideas for baby girl clothes!RachelDenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-72918247389720846792008-01-29T09:46:00.000-06:002008-01-29T09:46:00.000-06:00For having natural births. They really get a lot o...For having natural births. They really get a lot of raised eyebrows and concerns, but it was the best thing I have ever done, three times. I am proud for trusting God and my body and sticking through it.<BR/>Also proud of homeschooling and dealing with more raised eyebrows! ;) And just being tough and strong in my convictions.Sarah Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10252308537263090722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-63349090040451238272008-01-29T01:19:00.000-06:002008-01-29T01:19:00.000-06:00Hi RachelI've always been a drawer!!I draw over ev...Hi Rachel<BR/>I've always been a drawer!!<BR/>I draw over everything and one day .One of my friends said you are too good. <BR/>Make something with it!!!<BR/>Didn't believe her ..<BR/>You always think ur not that great<BR/>There pulling your leg??<BR/>Anyway end of last year I started my own hand drawn acrylic stamps here in Australia ..And there going great guns..Having Quite a few celeb scrappers over here Doing Layouts with them !!!<BR/>So moral of the story ..Dont give up on a dream!! <BR/>One day it might come true !!<BR/>One dream is Rach for u too do a LOL with them if possible?<BR/>Silje has grabbed one ..<BR/>I'll send it over to you ..<BR/>Although I know ur pregnant right now ..But have to aske ? Try and fullfill my DREAM!!<BR/>Have a great day <BR/>Love and Skullies Angie<BR/>Have a look at the 3 characters<BR/>and if u like pick one and I'll send it over to you!!<BR/>Website www.angiedelarie.comAngie Delariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07598864105268955856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-69063393382625863472008-01-29T00:49:00.000-06:002008-01-29T00:49:00.000-06:00I sang a duet in front of 100+ people on Saturday ...I sang a duet in front of 100+ people on Saturday and I'm not a singer. It was a goal and I did it but I'm glad it's over.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14013441416153600406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-33700586402662527602008-01-28T20:06:00.000-06:002008-01-28T20:06:00.000-06:00That's a great picture at the end of your blog. A...That's a great picture at the end of your blog. As for the interview thing, sometimes you have to try things out and everything happens for a reason. Maybe it's a good thing they didn't take you because then you might not be the person you are today. Which is a fabulous creative awkward people watcher, which there's def nothing wrong with that lolCathy De Los Santoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16156512393353472676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-77417753898125142192008-01-28T18:19:00.000-06:002008-01-28T18:19:00.000-06:00yay! count me into that awkward, creative, people-...yay! count me into that awkward, creative, people-watching category..=)<BR/><BR/>I am super-proud that I got out of the same-old everything rountine after highschool and moved to a new city by myself, with not a lot of money...and worked hard literally day and night to get myself through film school....I'm proud I drew a film by myself. I'm proud I got a full-time job in my new career right away...most of all, proud that a quiet girl like me made herself step out and go get what I wanted...=) <BR/><BR/>Love your anthrolpologie story, Rachel =) happy day!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06992745113706354476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-64335805904898699712008-01-28T15:52:00.000-06:002008-01-28T15:52:00.000-06:00not on the topic, but i was just over at Elsie's b...not on the topic, but i was just over at Elsie's blog and congrats on the book!!! i'll have to get it to see all your creative lovliness!<BR/><BR/>Cydcyddershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549904808812975108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-32887387021194646242008-01-27T22:10:00.000-06:002008-01-27T22:10:00.000-06:00From the time I was graduating from high school, I...From the time I was graduating from high school, I knew that working with kids was the thing for me. After being a homeschooling mom,single mom, Teaching Assistant and more I needed a break from the 24 hrs. of kid duty. I needed a job though and decided to take a huge leap of faith and applied at Starbucks. They hired me on the spot as a barista, and a year later offered me a store as a manager. You know what though, I turned them down and went back to kids...I loved my job at SBUX but I took everything so personally and couldn't handle disapointing anyone...being a barista is a hard job if you love making a difference...I am proud of that time though, learning so much about business and customer service...but you know what, I love my job at school with my student way more! We are a perfect fit. And when I go to Starbucks, I always tip and smile and chat with the baristas because I admire what they do...owen,tania,caleb,thaddeus, gideon,hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314724130333840986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-17688662288871905982008-01-27T19:41:00.000-06:002008-01-27T19:41:00.000-06:00I'm proud of me for getting more comfortable with ...I'm proud of me for getting more comfortable with strangers with the whole "young mom" thing. It really used to make me feel bad when people would chat about us (22 with a 2 year old) but I don't really care anymore. I kick ass at being a mom so what do they know? Here's to moms everywhere who do a good job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-13389670614291558722008-01-27T19:37:00.000-06:002008-01-27T19:37:00.000-06:00I am proud that a couple of years ago I realized I...I am proud that a couple of years ago I realized I was at a point in my life that I needed to make a change, get creative and put myself out there. I have gone from living a life that was a daily grind of work, work, work to one filled with color, friends and fabulousness. I still have the same job, it longer defines me though...I do :)Martha Bonneauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826964231532714244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-60255483204532701342008-01-27T17:40:00.000-06:002008-01-27T17:40:00.000-06:00Great post Rachel! :)My accomplishment was becomin...Great post Rachel! :)<BR/><BR/>My accomplishment was becoming the Assistant Manager of my bank at the age of 22, and then having the courage to tell them that I wanted to step down from my position when I found out I was pregnant with Katie..that was a hard one for me! <BR/><BR/>I didn't want people thinking I coulnd't handle the position. But working 7-7 and being a Mama was not my idea of a good system. :)<BR/>I am much happier now, and I learned a lot!<BR/>P.S. Awkward and creative=me for sure!Charin Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945418453968471629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-48490559780366668502008-01-27T15:54:00.000-06:002008-01-27T15:54:00.000-06:00I'm a behind the scenes person, as well. I'm most...I'm a behind the scenes person, as well. I'm most proud that I MOVED from Southern California where I lived all my life and was a full time career woman ... to Nevada and became a full time stay at home mom of a blended family. I'm most proud of ALL my children and am living VICARIOUSLY through them.<BR/><BR/>I liked this ... nicely done!<BR/><BR/>PamPam Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00947568158351175990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-78351391463650449892008-01-27T14:50:00.000-06:002008-01-27T14:50:00.000-06:00Yes we are fab! And i love love love ur pics they ...Yes we are fab! And i love love love ur pics they are beautiful!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876687375875108669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-16161351275089323702008-01-27T11:50:00.000-06:002008-01-27T11:50:00.000-06:00I loved your story about your interview and know e...I loved your story about your interview and know exactly how you felt. <BR/><BR/>I'm proud that I overcame my awkwardness in photojournalism. I took a class that pushed me to take photos of people without asking them first if it was ok. I no longer miss that precious innocent moment between people.<BR/><BR/>I'm so proud that I stuck with the animation program and earned a degree in it even after I realized it wasn't for me. I was able to overcome the fear that I was giving up on a dream. I learned it was not my dream after all.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-4614953283770474682008-01-27T08:44:00.000-06:002008-01-27T08:44:00.000-06:00cute pics! be sure to enter my stationery & paper ...cute pics! be sure to enter my stationery & paper goods giveaway on funky finds this week! http://www.funkyfinds.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>Jessica :)Funky Findshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084603720075779758noreply@blogger.com