tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65337989816212617632024-02-07T07:08:42.099-07:00Rachael DianeLove the life you live, Live the life you love. – Bob MarleyRachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-86551700607849763382010-06-23T22:42:00.002-06:002010-06-23T22:45:49.752-06:00Life LessonsA very vital lesson that has become extremely crucial in my life as of late...<div><br /></div><div>D&C 58</div><div><br /></div><div>42. Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.</div><div>43. By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins--behold, he will confess them and forsake them.</div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-57294265501544661572010-06-21T13:12:00.004-06:002010-06-21T16:04:11.087-06:00Lofty Dreams<div style="text-align: center;">Just a few things on my high priced wish list.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">iPhone 4G</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKPQPKI_6RzLpMxGMdlJ8Zb8sktKkRNYsrc88f_At1BXYPfzFWjC4xh41kFdDjsEp4RTHTmieItUB8tzWzojVX2SCzGA8T7ddiMgc9xS4IKoj2pDel3Buiiymy4ejrsKpB6Saf6OEp-c/s1600/iphone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKPQPKI_6RzLpMxGMdlJ8Zb8sktKkRNYsrc88f_At1BXYPfzFWjC4xh41kFdDjsEp4RTHTmieItUB8tzWzojVX2SCzGA8T7ddiMgc9xS4IKoj2pDel3Buiiymy4ejrsKpB6Saf6OEp-c/s400/iphone.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485329862611730178" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">LG</div><div style="text-align: center;">Retro TV</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6W-PxZqOXXBSS_SLbbLWJs9UDfXu0bEy3buw1c3ej86BCKIYZL24n9KVcpsg4fMqhzkAMyrQbrlCMvLV_WLpebSF_L-Mw7lF2xweaUZfntLBNDD5mbwqDvhl3A6E8CasTsiskuoJC5js/s1600/retro-tv-11-480x650.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6W-PxZqOXXBSS_SLbbLWJs9UDfXu0bEy3buw1c3ej86BCKIYZL24n9KVcpsg4fMqhzkAMyrQbrlCMvLV_WLpebSF_L-Mw7lF2xweaUZfntLBNDD5mbwqDvhl3A6E8CasTsiskuoJC5js/s400/retro-tv-11-480x650.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485329222625372098" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Ray Ban</div><div style="text-align: center;">Square Wayfarer</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJtlJYAMjqhtRQR0JNsFHVjmE7xnvmmp79rcRnhJfMwaly9elWfT051LATS-3HD2-2IBR_ApC2Nnxpi80ixsqvOrlHYdMvDyJip8E6-mAywTpp-B8xE-27xf2XVxpdlkld6DOFOWa-vR8/s1600/ray+ban.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJtlJYAMjqhtRQR0JNsFHVjmE7xnvmmp79rcRnhJfMwaly9elWfT051LATS-3HD2-2IBR_ApC2Nnxpi80ixsqvOrlHYdMvDyJip8E6-mAywTpp-B8xE-27xf2XVxpdlkld6DOFOWa-vR8/s400/ray+ban.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485329216435229058" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Christian Louboutin</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anemone Stilettos</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3NMj_P6j8CYuXiD315LVj_oKdxK_bZgK3O4_9WQzWV-Rjbtx22vvC8DiqYBab8RKbwy1X-ao0ssBgpG30o1Hagzm_g94huWtKNx4M48j9Ptcvj26M-06-W7umGdqTHz7wRYb5tXr1lwo/s1600/anemone+black.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3NMj_P6j8CYuXiD315LVj_oKdxK_bZgK3O4_9WQzWV-Rjbtx22vvC8DiqYBab8RKbwy1X-ao0ssBgpG30o1Hagzm_g94huWtKNx4M48j9Ptcvj26M-06-W7umGdqTHz7wRYb5tXr1lwo/s400/anemone+black.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485315952083586690" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Manolo Blahnik</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mary Janes</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEdJ_oE12GdJPHxvde1IYMYolorp3jm7wJ7rVHZU7UESv2Sf2JRfv7xT0-YrAhnU_DPLTVyilcw5eyA5dZgWIeSmKw4_u71eql2K_0LbCqSrmOYeNra_-QVwPdxdm10PP62382KnKLuq8/s1600/Patent-Leather-Mary-Jane,-D-727072.jpg"></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEdJ_oE12GdJPHxvde1IYMYolorp3jm7wJ7rVHZU7UESv2Sf2JRfv7xT0-YrAhnU_DPLTVyilcw5eyA5dZgWIeSmKw4_u71eql2K_0LbCqSrmOYeNra_-QVwPdxdm10PP62382KnKLuq8/s1600/Patent-Leather-Mary-Jane,-D-727072.jpg"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEdJ_oE12GdJPHxvde1IYMYolorp3jm7wJ7rVHZU7UESv2Sf2JRfv7xT0-YrAhnU_DPLTVyilcw5eyA5dZgWIeSmKw4_u71eql2K_0LbCqSrmOYeNra_-QVwPdxdm10PP62382KnKLuq8/s400/Patent-Leather-Mary-Jane,-D-727072.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485315944171917538" /></a><br /><br /></div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-61557432132950496202010-06-21T10:44:00.003-06:002010-06-21T10:51:12.872-06:00My Girl<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Das Fraulein</span></span></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">my new baby.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmyyjfBxRzb00PNnv7A8SFL9jjSVG0TA12YPytQtsf2m6RDydQYapsdug9cTUHlW8LcFAO4HkKW4a_TU6-fbKqG284bjlIDKIC9NwaFwZLJGn1976zI5WzqDhXJyuQgFoyN05AYJUdTWs/s1600/audi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmyyjfBxRzb00PNnv7A8SFL9jjSVG0TA12YPytQtsf2m6RDydQYapsdug9cTUHlW8LcFAO4HkKW4a_TU6-fbKqG284bjlIDKIC9NwaFwZLJGn1976zI5WzqDhXJyuQgFoyN05AYJUdTWs/s400/audi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485270161665160882" /></a><br /><div><br /></div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-4988013279386348722010-06-15T10:18:00.002-06:002010-06-15T10:20:24.639-06:00Special Project<div style="text-align: left;">So I'm working on something a little special and I need some help....I need to know which ampersand everyone likes best. Hit me with some feedback.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxF18RddBm6E7PPeA55vK7Jxfs9-jA6R-6FAqyIr-SR_SomR8UPuADjop7AqbuedZ3OwscXqCgRpeeMGqHhlcL1QIVqaKcl8vR8m7Se-pN6bBI247gArz57MNWzzkKKxI88g1dD4vDOI0/s1600/Ampersands.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxF18RddBm6E7PPeA55vK7Jxfs9-jA6R-6FAqyIr-SR_SomR8UPuADjop7AqbuedZ3OwscXqCgRpeeMGqHhlcL1QIVqaKcl8vR8m7Se-pN6bBI247gArz57MNWzzkKKxI88g1dD4vDOI0/s400/Ampersands.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483035922047604146" /></a>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-54945435938156075662010-06-14T11:20:00.002-06:002010-06-14T11:37:53.148-06:00Wedding<div>So of course as an event planner, I'm always on the hunt for beautiful weddings and I think I've found maybe my favorite of all time. Have a gander.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-ZEHiL8Qjdt97mNVoJJFpQRXLGkgwMHxja-hQKBpQFGxPUab5A2YGsCs5wSdfNtiwelfCGn0YI1_Bv2SCJ25StTl4PPo2UqH0bI5daBObjoIWyTdBIzR6ST52syQC_Be6zH4gCf4yLs/s400/Picture1.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 292px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482684803809248386" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2-XMhsyjLh7Y0YATsMddGDHoqqP5QFCkA1vGJka55TXz_wFG2U8fuA_otCTkMuggVXf6bJWmzBWKbG6dynLvoSOqJ1zxr5JDJavt-dbxiDptHZ_4_FRYGgfWVks7S-4PRPYmRwFP0twc/s400/Picture2.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 262px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482684813987460738" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Visit <a href="http://www.davebrewerphoto.com/#a=0&at=0&mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=8">http://www.davebrewerphoto.com/#a=0&at=0&mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=8</a> for the entire album.</div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-16134903832664318442010-06-14T08:36:00.004-06:002010-06-14T09:55:47.947-06:00Dream Job<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Upon Graduation, I'm hoping to acquire an internship with David Stark in Brooklyn. Here's a little info about the man behind the company...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh64Y8qqF_eAbb7ZYrQ2xW4qVRJ4nuON30rpA6CvP0qOnDp7LTdUM8lNxZhLvyeOlj2d7WhbsznjOtBPVTlCt3SEn8NNX65RHTDhRF-LRAe8qeqhpBXSrZFoZ7YSROU_KnngYkV1Uyz-M/s320/85.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 269px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482658346986207314" /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">"</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;">David Stark is a renowned, New York based event producer as well as President and Creative Director of David Stark Design and Production. This full-service event design and planning firm is celebrated for the innovative, </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;">imaginative events it creates for a wide range of high-wattage celebrity clients such as Beyoncé Knowles and Jon Stewart, major corporations such as Target, TBS and Condé Nast, as well as high-visibility fund-raising galas for the nation's most elite not-for-profit organizations including The Museum of Modern Art and The Robin Hood Foundation.'</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;">"</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;">CBS' The <em style="list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: italic !important; ">Early Show</em>, The <em style="list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: italic !important; ">Today Show</em>, The <em style="list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: italic !important; ">View</em> and <em style="list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: italic !important; ">Martha Stewart</em> are several television shows that often call upon David to serve as a guest expert on décor, party planning, holiday decorating and home planting projects. David and his work are often featured in publications including <em style="list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: italic !important; ">Elle Décor</em>, <em style="list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: italic !important; ">Glamour</em>, <em style="list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: italic !important; ">Interior Design</em>, <em style="list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: italic !important; ">InStyle</em>,<em style="list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: italic !important; ">House Beautiful</em>, and <em style="list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: italic !important; ">Town & Country</em> to name a few.'</span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrOSW2ndaOMe5OyZ26s08vKLIHa4LZ7SL5HIyYEBzhFwJBfyoUsxgUrh8xChHOeeYk1UFuiLM8k3CeAT1Nqx3lRTYEwvRjlgEP3Jxge_XiGLfIRgRf85yyf3_tzhQsvoItqXmF1THsb1Q/s320/87_LuquerStsnow.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482658355817241138" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"> "David Stark currently resides and works in Brooklyn, NY and received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from the School of Visual Arts."</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">-Huffington Post</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><--David Starks Studio</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">87 Luquer Street, Brooklyn, New York, NY</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Here are some of my favorite events of his:<br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">125th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Opera:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">"Instead of over-the-top flowers and dripping crystals, fonts were our muse. Exploded, cropped, varied in type and color, the array of graphics not only provided a wonderful walk through the Opera s historic identities in print but it transformed the tent into a three dimensional collage. Elegant banners gently fluttered above vases and luminaries wrapped with glowing prints from every time period. "</span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfzh0w0RwD6TeHfqD7JbTodHHfPr7ZwUte5WgO2utFZi6YOYOcNhRZQdNANMQBJEkwV0B807cDJrbNi5heCfL8l214Cc-iw0GOyp5YdBT6wW-Bf-H8HIpxyOrq7eADBPbPzvawgn7lxEI/s1600/david_stark_01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfzh0w0RwD6TeHfqD7JbTodHHfPr7ZwUte5WgO2utFZi6YOYOcNhRZQdNANMQBJEkwV0B807cDJrbNi5heCfL8l214Cc-iw0GOyp5YdBT6wW-Bf-H8HIpxyOrq7eADBPbPzvawgn7lxEI/s320/david_stark_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482646228563890898" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Whitney Gala:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Luminaries made from slide sheets and paper swatches</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Go to: http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/11/david-stark-interview-diy-project.html to learn how to make them!</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZtKX4V3T4HEEM0BVmrY8GmURK5EYXox3I9Y-LyG6YtK67JGorU62AiMk6QwhqZZAtgEW_Zi7oL55QY7b6QvMhq4585erMwWUoNkBRYyEW5gOYAnUkyGyipKj-DRmO1skvmc9MSuQ9-w/s1600/David+Stark+design+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZtKX4V3T4HEEM0BVmrY8GmURK5EYXox3I9Y-LyG6YtK67JGorU62AiMk6QwhqZZAtgEW_Zi7oL55QY7b6QvMhq4585erMwWUoNkBRYyEW5gOYAnUkyGyipKj-DRmO1skvmc9MSuQ9-w/s320/David+Stark+design+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482646223299178418" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Sundance Institute Gala:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Birds made from Utah Maps and Groovy auction blocks.</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPUYxYIwGS_uq79tt6T46idR-EcidLWpVwL86SAf-CVasvcTk7aW5KQtIrCixqL9v5O-PyPZxhPh4IFXt1qkY32A_6DmE20SUz3vEl5d4CrAEexkdBZcZQcGqqUgB9G4cB9x34EArWpBU/s1600/6a00e5506da997883300e553fd9db28834-800wi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 184px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPUYxYIwGS_uq79tt6T46idR-EcidLWpVwL86SAf-CVasvcTk7aW5KQtIrCixqL9v5O-PyPZxhPh4IFXt1qkY32A_6DmE20SUz3vEl5d4CrAEexkdBZcZQcGqqUgB9G4cB9x34EArWpBU/s320/6a00e5506da997883300e553fd9db28834-800wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482646216633224162" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">National Design Awards:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Topiaries crafted from 6,000 tons of shredded office paper waste</span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNY_aiRIK5XgsgC5CrYkHY7OMfFGZML1XAKCL5xspDDnVeHYViv20PV7FubOxvszB_PIXFXF4BluojIV51JlqOxmXLQBvKeuMcrlRqX_AVqN5vil9Cq6TcvSrS0Zxi9sZyfs9ZFr4NEOI/s1600/6a00e5506da997883300e553fd9d298834-800wi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNY_aiRIK5XgsgC5CrYkHY7OMfFGZML1XAKCL5xspDDnVeHYViv20PV7FubOxvszB_PIXFXF4BluojIV51JlqOxmXLQBvKeuMcrlRqX_AVqN5vil9Cq6TcvSrS0Zxi9sZyfs9ZFr4NEOI/s320/6a00e5506da997883300e553fd9d298834-800wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482646212495797090" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Sundance Institute Gala:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Table decor fashioned from scripts and musical scores</span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0VAkd2W3OyNdVdJtWGxWnJkx87MBrB5TciPBfd_4RlzLSXgIcbchBMz6cgnZWnwZQSK5cuv0l5Vc87Vll-JDY2VliYvCCazxcS4PwW45v4tIk7XnMQa1QGEmg5OqmEzM-jFR-UyBnD0I/s1600/6a00e5506da997883300e553fd9cd38834-800wi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0VAkd2W3OyNdVdJtWGxWnJkx87MBrB5TciPBfd_4RlzLSXgIcbchBMz6cgnZWnwZQSK5cuv0l5Vc87Vll-JDY2VliYvCCazxcS4PwW45v4tIk7XnMQa1QGEmg5OqmEzM-jFR-UyBnD0I/s320/6a00e5506da997883300e553fd9cd38834-800wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482646202743909986" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Tate Modern's Inaugural Artists' Dinner:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">15,000 benjamin moore paint strips compose undulating curtains</span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_6f0avj5CTrgjWeCCMw6-Ad9CMnJCHzZ8S7WIj5ASHIjeYk-9YoVida1aANlGRF-ztCpmhHZqwMzvV4-CKp_6ctNmhLDLWF7yuZWVMzHKAj5d5ciJjZL9tpC83L4yLOhDi1Huo64cAh0/s1600/6a00e5506da997883300e553fd9abe8834-800wi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 184px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_6f0avj5CTrgjWeCCMw6-Ad9CMnJCHzZ8S7WIj5ASHIjeYk-9YoVida1aANlGRF-ztCpmhHZqwMzvV4-CKp_6ctNmhLDLWF7yuZWVMzHKAj5d5ciJjZL9tpC83L4yLOhDi1Huo64cAh0/s320/6a00e5506da997883300e553fd9abe8834-800wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482645539087378594" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Museum of Arts & Design Gala:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Dining decor created from packing materials</span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkViLRsKwV04JycGP34qTQ7d2uOZhtzh71-ja9skdW8Mgv9uo8t4AAt2K03EMCm5PVburwHOq5xR7XNnq9rks0_QHylLuDLdBKNgqdoJLtU2-gN2-ksOsVeD1eR0LlsgRSvfAbDixbGcs/s1600/6a00e5506da997883300e553fd9c108834-800wi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkViLRsKwV04JycGP34qTQ7d2uOZhtzh71-ja9skdW8Mgv9uo8t4AAt2K03EMCm5PVburwHOq5xR7XNnq9rks0_QHylLuDLdBKNgqdoJLtU2-gN2-ksOsVeD1eR0LlsgRSvfAbDixbGcs/s320/6a00e5506da997883300e553fd9c108834-800wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482645532184167874" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">NYC's Opera's Gala Celebration:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">A wall of love letters and music</span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXkE8cLeG7ZU2aQtHxBo6AVmWDQY30eACuGSLk8s5Sp1WD-paGaCmdXdMj3u1zHFnFN5XKTCwj-6lL3YZs7CTGg46JIcmLeQouRHze3bgvAnAEJ6popNxf7KBfcKyQOJi4biZBYbVons/s1600/6a00e5506da997883300e553e25f788833-800wi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 183px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXkE8cLeG7ZU2aQtHxBo6AVmWDQY30eACuGSLk8s5Sp1WD-paGaCmdXdMj3u1zHFnFN5XKTCwj-6lL3YZs7CTGg46JIcmLeQouRHze3bgvAnAEJ6popNxf7KBfcKyQOJi4biZBYbVons/s320/6a00e5506da997883300e553e25f788833-800wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482645530893613138" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Robin Hood Foundation Gala:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Castle made from NYC coffee cups</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYRwibk8M8ssIhZT52qkh_io4ESgBBwF5E3SvkicuzXk5_fJfti4IxwGmcf-FVFmf1cUo48T26RDGs4ZqoA1o9WLPGbHR_HanaZtAqhtLQBkaKUl_B9DsWF0iVur1L0Jrsvp4r8WaqQCM/s320/05_28_08cup_castle.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 292px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482645520570974546" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; ">check out www.davidstarkdesign.com for more photos!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; font-family:Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"><br /></span></div></div></div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-87648640599817580372010-06-11T10:01:00.003-06:002010-06-11T10:22:22.267-06:00I'm Back.Ok, so it's definitely been a minute since my last blog....but I'm back!<div><br /></div><div>So much has happened over the last year. Soo....if you haven't been personally updated by me, I'll catch you up.</div><div><br /></div><div>August:</div><div>I chaired the leadership conference here at USU and loved every minute of it. School began, and I started planning my favorite event of all time with my best friend.</div><div><br /></div><div>September:</div><div>Homecoming! Brady and I were in charge of Mr. USU and we totally rocked it. Our theme was "I can go the distance" from Disney's Hercules. It was completely fabulous. I also joined the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity for women.</div><div><br /></div><div>October:</div><div>Brady, Colie, and I planned the HOWL and what a success that was. We brought in about 6,000 people and made over $80,000. </div><div><br /></div><div>January: </div><div>I turned 21! I finally became a full fledged adult! I also got a job as an event assistant for the Utah State University Research Foundation and Space Dynamics Lab. AND I finally bought a macbook pro (which has become the love of my life).</div><div><br /></div><div>February:</div><div>Declared my candidacy for student office...and began planning.</div><div><br /></div><div>March: </div><div>Lost my election for Programming VP, but was appointed Traditions Director. Also had quite the adventure in Las Vegas and St. George with some of my favorite people.</div><div><br /></div><div>April:</div><div>Chaired the 52nd Annual Robins Awards! It turned out amazing. It was the most gorgeous event I've ever worked on.</div><div><br /></div><div>May:</div><div>SUMMER happened. I moved in with six of my Alpha Chi sisters and my really good Kappa Delta friend Emma. </div><div><br /></div><div>June:</div><div>NEW Car! 1998 Black Audi A4 Quattro.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Those are definitely the highlights of my year...hopefully I'll get better about blogging again. </div><div>Love you all.</div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-72182210118206360222009-07-03T13:02:00.003-06:002009-07-03T21:06:34.071-06:00Granola in JulyQ: What always makes summer better? <div>A: A hot granola crush</div><div><br /></div><div>So earlier this week I ventured out to Idaho Falls with Court and Jake to help get some wedding stuff in order. After a horrible meeting with a catering prospect, we went to our appointment at an upscale restaurant called The Cellar. And that was where we met HIM.</div><div><br /></div><div>His name is Bryan. He manages The Cellar. He's got a great beard and curly brown hair pulled back into a ponytail. I dont know what it was about him but I was totally smitten. And the way he talked about food...</div><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately he's already seriously involved, and probably about 10 years older than me, but a girl can dream right?</div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-33161772616840656412009-07-01T16:59:00.002-06:002009-07-01T17:37:42.953-06:00Godsend<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><b>Toast #2</b></span><br /><br />Many of you have had the wonderful pleasure of being a passenger in my gem of a car whom I've recently renamed Stella. I have done so, because she tends to have issues a lot, and when she does, I've found it's a great opportunity for me to yell "Stella" in my best Marlon Brando voice. If you've got no clue as to what I am referring to, I am deeply ashamed of you and advise you to either read or watch (your choice) the American classic, "A Streetcar Named Desire."<br /><br />Back on topic, I was out running errands last week and when I got to the sports academy, I realized I'd absentmindedly left my water bottle on my kitchen counter. I debated whether I could get through my workout without it and came to the conclusion I couldn't. Reluctantly I drove home to fetch it. When I got to that crazy awful four-way stop on 6th and 10th, I waited my turn and then began to move forward. Oddly, Stella died. I started her up again and moved through the intersection, but not 60 feet through, she died again and this time unable to be resuscitated. Diagnosis: out of gas, usually preventable unless your meter is broken like Stella's is.<br /><br />Not only was my baby dead on the side of the road, she was parked right in front of a bus stop. In a panic I called my roommate which labored no avail. Luckily my soul sister Josie came to my rescue. Upon her arrival we pushed my car in front of the bus sign and ventured to the gas station.<br /><br />As I walked in, I saw the man at the counter wasn't my usual gas related savior. When I got to the counter, I explained my predicament only to have the Chevron attendant tell me that they didn't have gas cans and he couldn't help me. I was internally irate. I knew his statement was false as I'd used such services not only a month ago. I stood there hopeless, confused, and distraught about what I would do. And then HE came...<br /><br />He worked at the Ford dealership next door. He offered me a can they had just "kicking" around the shop. I couldn't believe his kindness. We walked over and retrieved it from the dealership, and to my surprise it was already full! He said to use what I needed to get to the gas station and return it after.<br /><br />So here's to you, lovely man from the Ford dealership. I am forever grateful for the kindness you provided a stranger in need. The world could use more of you.<br /><br />And of course, here's to you Josie Olsen, for being a constant rescue in my life. Whether it's Stella breaking down on the side of the road or I'm in need of emotional support, you're always there and I love you unconditionally for it.Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-21409041159581405472009-06-20T12:04:00.002-06:002009-06-20T12:06:11.845-06:00For All You Women Out There<embed id="VideoPlayback" src="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docid=-7797283461165562675&hl=en&fs=true" style="width:400px;height:326px" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-36884760498722324532009-06-20T10:28:00.004-06:002009-06-20T10:59:51.751-06:00Some Kind of Wonderful<div>Foreword: After reading through some past entries, I noticed one phrase that seemed to reappear a few times. "Here's to you." So after some inspiration, I will begin a new type of posting...Toasts! So whenever I feel something needs recognition, I will do it in this form. Enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Toast #1</span></b></span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://blogs.tampabay.com/photos/uncategorized/marystuartmasterson.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 265px;" src="http://blogs.tampabay.com/photos/uncategorized/marystuartmasterson.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div><div><div>After having extensive conversations with my good friend Lori about my pathetic lack of a successful love life, she reminded me of the 1987 film that would hopefully lift my spirits. Its been years since I'd last seen it, so I gave it a shot.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you've never seen "Some Kind of Wonderful," drop whatever you're doing right now and drive to your local video store and rent it! I don't know how I've been missing it in my life. If you are anything like me, the storyline seems to fit perfectly into your life on a number of occasions, with the exception of the ending. The good news is...you only need one really good ending!</div><div><br /></div><div>So here's to you, Watts, for giving hope to girls across America since 1987. May your legend pull us out of the man-hating depressions and help us find our own Keith Nelsons.</div></div><br /></div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-74211935313441030752009-06-19T18:42:00.002-06:002009-06-19T18:51:42.728-06:00Living the DreamRecently I aquired an internship with a company called A Caspian Production. It is an event firm based out of San Francisco owned by USU Alumna Heather Mason. I'm really excited to be working with the company. I am their new Public Relations Representative. My responsibilities are as follows:<div><br /></div><div><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";layout-grid-mode:line; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Evaluate competitive analysis of the marketplace <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Narrow";layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Similar companies in the space <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New";layout-grid-mode:line; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";layout-grid-mode:line; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Specifically those which market to social entrepreneurs or non-profits <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New";layout-grid-mode:line; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";layout-grid-mode:line; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Those which target ‘Event Design’ or ‘Event Strategy’ <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New";layout-grid-mode:line; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";layout-grid-mode:line; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Conduct ‘Mystery Shopping’ <u>or</u> write questions/scope for Mystery shoppers <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.25in;mso-pagination:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";layout-grid-mode:line; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <ol style="margin-top:0in" start="2" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";layout-grid-mode:line; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Interview owner of Caspian and write main messaging documents <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Narrow";layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Revise General Capabilities presentation <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Narrow";layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Rewrite messaging for website <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Narrow";layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Collect bios and photos of all Caspian staff <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Narrow";layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Deliver to website manager to upload and QC all uploads <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Narrow";layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Create ‘buckslip’ or ‘leave behind messages for Caspian <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-pagination:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";layout-grid-mode:line; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <ol style="margin-top:0in" start="3" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";layout-grid-mode:line; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Create press releases, newsletters, testimonials, specific to relevant clients or success stories <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Narrow";layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Gain permission from past and present clients for stories <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Narrow";layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Research best press sources for releases <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Narrow";layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Discuss strategic long-range approach with Caspian owner <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <ol style="margin-top:0in" start="4" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";layout-grid-mode:line; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Work with graphic designer to on ‘unique’ and particular presentation materials<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Narrow";layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Interview and assess 2- 3 graphic design approaches <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Narrow";layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Discuss client ‘touch’ program with regard to gifts, etc <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-pagination:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";layout-grid-mode:line; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <ol style="margin-top:0in" start="5" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";layout-grid-mode:line; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Research appropriate conferences and pitch speaking opportunities <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Narrow";layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Discuss pitch and potential topics <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Narrow";layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Contact HSMAI, MPI, eWomenNetworking, Entrepreneur, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <ol style="margin-top:0in" start="6" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";layout-grid-mode:line; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Research and present additional business development opportunities (OPTIONAL) <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Narrow";layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Social entrepreneur organizations new to the event space <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Narrow";layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Non-profits with significant new capital <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <ol style="margin-top:0in" start="7" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";layout-grid-mode:line; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Assist with Siena Italy Registration <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Narrow";layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Provide customer service emails for Siena Attendees <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Narrow";layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; layout-grid-mode:line;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Compare data and provide reports for Siena Attendees <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';">As you can see, I'll be pretty busy this year. If you are interested in seeing any of my work feel free to visit my PR blog at rachaelhansen.wordpress.com</span></p></div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-80289993327344146542009-06-19T17:27:00.003-06:002009-06-19T17:35:04.057-06:00TGI Friday<div style="text-align: left;">On this wonderful day, Friday, it is only appropriate that I wear my TGIF tie dye shirt. A little less than a year ago, Alyssa and I were growing sad that summer was ending and I'd be back at USU and therefore no longer able to spend my Fridays with her. Our solution? Tie Dye TGIF shirts. We decided that if we wore them every Friday, no matter where our lives had taken us, it would be as if we were together. We also made one for our precious Skyler, who we hope is secretly sporting his shirt beneath his white shirt and suit coat at the MTC. Happy Friday!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs090.snc1/4934_90341844509_533454509_1821424_2349908_n.jpg" /></div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-53803561640506467552009-06-19T13:34:00.003-06:002009-06-19T13:44:10.639-06:00Adventure CrewOk, due to the probability of there being infinite amounts of postings about adventure crew in the future...I have created an entire blog in its honor. So if you want to keep up to date on all of the fun outings we venture out on just keep your eye on the <a href="http://adventurecrew.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Adventure Crew Blog</span></span></a>. Enjoy!Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-38502712544810065822009-06-02T16:50:00.000-06:002009-06-19T17:01:22.209-06:00Farewells and Commencements<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-S05amYJmcXzpnjYHkTWquEdOXJd7AE0-jeN0Rj2ECf2cSdMu72QZkVaDqSC09MpeeNAKkjiVPufYCroIPpQQhUt0C2uBiFeobWsYNeEo1MwIobHHzRJM59lf_a0qzhlxLyh_oCIhRxA/s1600-h/CIMG0943.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-S05amYJmcXzpnjYHkTWquEdOXJd7AE0-jeN0Rj2ECf2cSdMu72QZkVaDqSC09MpeeNAKkjiVPufYCroIPpQQhUt0C2uBiFeobWsYNeEo1MwIobHHzRJM59lf_a0qzhlxLyh_oCIhRxA/s200/CIMG0943.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349176994566233506" /></a><br />Farewells: Goodbye Stacia and Skyler! I will miss them both terribly but am so proud of them! They will both make fantastic missionaries.<div><br /></div><div>Graduates: Alyssa, Britni, Hailey, Cloey, Cassie, and Sarah, you are done! Congratulations my girls! Welcome to the life of college. Over the next 4-6 years you will experience new and crazy things that will only continue to mold the beautiful girls you are into the incredible women I know you'll be. I raise my glass to you and your future success!</div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-42980288776016138332009-05-31T17:11:00.000-06:002009-06-19T17:25:20.738-06:00寿司<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmtOy__XNh1wrrrdUzA18QiRlEOAODQoVaEtKnJx6i8vTfHvcjtWjTKb6q4wajynYmi2sLl18WLZoaIIjEdtn1VU38GgXsCIyB-zXm7lnEKI3cX-xqfZgawsdafHxj9TFQpm8prat-qF0/s1600-h/CIMG0906.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmtOy__XNh1wrrrdUzA18QiRlEOAODQoVaEtKnJx6i8vTfHvcjtWjTKb6q4wajynYmi2sLl18WLZoaIIjEdtn1VU38GgXsCIyB-zXm7lnEKI3cX-xqfZgawsdafHxj9TFQpm8prat-qF0/s200/CIMG0906.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349183777489290098" /></a><br />What is my favorite thing to eat on a warm saturday evening? That would have to be sushi. And where you might ask would be the best place in Boise to eat said sushi? Shige's Express. Probably the most anticipated family outing, usually rewarding yardwork or the return of a college student, so you can imagine my excitement to return to Boise and be treated to such fine Japanese cuisine.<div><br /></div><div>I loved sitting with the fam, chatting with some Boise Braves (who incidentally kept taking all of the good sushi before it could float down to me...), and playing the "pretend" game with Michael and Hannah. It was deliciously delightful.</div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-85778398014948764102009-05-10T16:33:00.000-06:002009-06-19T17:02:40.066-06:00It was a pool party for all of the cool kids at my school<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCiTpAHVI1g7H6XBmQwpLnVvhUFnP4A6SPgRJCKI288RdyUCIabeK0hEwFf6buukuaXCHpBHHcUnEWhjXMj6HMKDXcz8UkZjWwjJuaz73PSesGOWsq4LNX9zEEVMX7S4spqN-KQCtiDE/s1600-h/CIMG0812.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCiTpAHVI1g7H6XBmQwpLnVvhUFnP4A6SPgRJCKI288RdyUCIabeK0hEwFf6buukuaXCHpBHHcUnEWhjXMj6HMKDXcz8UkZjWwjJuaz73PSesGOWsq4LNX9zEEVMX7S4spqN-KQCtiDE/s200/CIMG0812.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349172523383528338" /></a><br />Q:Whats better than kicking off summer with a pool party?<div>A: Nothing</div><div><br /></div><div>The weekend after school ended and summer began, Colie and I traveled to Stacia's house for the first pool party of the summer. It was so great to see everyone who had moved home! We played H2O UNO and ate some delicious barbeque, making it the best summer start imaginable.</div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-3788619525842301092009-05-10T16:22:00.000-06:002009-06-19T17:03:05.867-06:00Moving is always better with Aggie Ice-Cream<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2_Q3XJOb3T45AIVUW3HphbV7vFzueJ2VZ8qm-fwqFqyG2dI_YRjDDyeEm7SKoS4hn8_6tDeTpGF6Hn9jULkH2knzVuFBM_IWxNJjoZU1RMxnNXHPJoEWop0gnmRRRaG69ZG6I3WtM0o/s1600-h/CIMG0792.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2_Q3XJOb3T45AIVUW3HphbV7vFzueJ2VZ8qm-fwqFqyG2dI_YRjDDyeEm7SKoS4hn8_6tDeTpGF6Hn9jULkH2knzVuFBM_IWxNJjoZU1RMxnNXHPJoEWop0gnmRRRaG69ZG6I3WtM0o/s200/CIMG0792.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349169870128204434" /></a><br />It was the last day of moving into my new apartment. I had been dreading and procrastinating it. Luckily Colie was spending the night at my house, so I had a hostage slave. After retrieving the rest of my stuff, we trekked off to aggie ice-cream to reward ourselves for all the hard work we'd done.<div>Of course I indulged in my all time favorite Aggie Blue Mint but also trieda lemon custard. It was in a word...dreamy. So here's to indulging in the very best Utah State way.</div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-51041164973511972009-04-27T12:48:00.000-06:002009-06-19T17:04:01.627-06:00Birthday Bon Fire!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXmNZv_Otv4JPdR3C3akyDMCT35rVSr0QKlciWcrdBG5b1XxjNE730OICfKvNlzm7MURDgNGKyolXGEULr5MI4GXlifK3PlU_EF6TJkyfCNU5fucQRbDmM4wG_w5I8ZKSVrYxfBdq-7YY/s1600-h/CIMG0691.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXmNZv_Otv4JPdR3C3akyDMCT35rVSr0QKlciWcrdBG5b1XxjNE730OICfKvNlzm7MURDgNGKyolXGEULr5MI4GXlifK3PlU_EF6TJkyfCNU5fucQRbDmM4wG_w5I8ZKSVrYxfBdq-7YY/s200/CIMG0691.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349115717965284098" /></a><br />For Stacia's 21st birthday, a group of us decided to go up to green canyon and have a bon fire! Colie, Brady, and I set out to find wood for said fire in Brady's jeep. We got up to the canyon before everyone else and decided to take advantage of our free time, and capabilities of the jeep. In the midst of off-roading, I declared the jeep to be an "adventure car" and that was the night the three of us formed the Adventure Crew.<div><br /></div><div>After everyone arrived we built the fire and had fun including Brady building torches, jumping over the fire and group photoshoots.</div><div><br /></div><div>To view all of our Bon Fire photos visit: <span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:11px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2010501&id=1134390082&l=191f88b86f">http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2010501&id=1134390082&l=191f88b86f</a></span></div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-91603174297002345282009-04-18T12:02:00.000-06:002009-06-19T17:06:54.323-06:00Centro de la Familia<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHF7lXbEsq7GoiDmwuinOtc-HyQS58mzEbOk22caCI8xie6zCzixYSCGuPrA-2v2zL3teQTwTNEfgtNo_wQ6ktsX0Xa4tjeSIzCr8ghgO_q_7Ie1EJuvDJLGk0crOBfn52M9v_seMiYZc/s1600-h/CIMG0638.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHF7lXbEsq7GoiDmwuinOtc-HyQS58mzEbOk22caCI8xie6zCzixYSCGuPrA-2v2zL3teQTwTNEfgtNo_wQ6ktsX0Xa4tjeSIzCr8ghgO_q_7Ie1EJuvDJLGk0crOBfn52M9v_seMiYZc/s200/CIMG0638.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349105722974526194" /></a><br />So Leah and I had an english project where we had to do service somewhere around town and do a presentation on it. I got so excited. I jumped at the opportunity to go to my favorite service location in Logan...Centro de la Familia! It is a head start program for small migrant children. The ages range from infancy to six years old. They are the cutest things. Most of them speak primarily spanish. Unfortunately I only know about 10 words in spanish (I know, I know, you're thinking "what kind of cuban is this girl?"), however, I just love playing with them. Language doesn't even seem to be much of a barrier and I love it.<div><br /></div><div>When Lou and I got there to volunteer, the kids were no where to be seen. Sadly, school was out of session and wouldn't be back in for a month. So instead...we organized! I'll tell you what, we were dang good at it too. We packed up the D.I. stuff like champs and swept like fiends.</div><div><br /></div><div>Although we didn't get to do what we had first intended, we had a great time just being with eachother (a rarity since shes in the Mrs. club).</div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-85970308661273357212009-04-16T12:29:00.000-06:002009-06-19T17:04:27.909-06:00And the award goes to...<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>It was that time of year again. Women clad in flowing gowns, men looking dapper in tuxedos, and little golden trophies being handed out every<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">where</span>, but not to every<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">one</span>. <div>Of course, there was one award ceremony that topped them all on my charts...the Associated Students of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><b>Utah State University</b></span> Awards Banquet. Members across campus, with one</div><div> common quality: Large contributors to ASUSU, gathered in the ballroom to see the recipients of this years awards.</div><div><br /></div><div>The event had a fantastic southwestern theme with tables adorned with miniature <span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;">piñatas</span></span></span> and tiny bales of hay. The smell of the fajitas wafted through the air as we all sat down. We enjoyed an evening with friends, food, an<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">d o</span>f course awards.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Suprisingly...I got one! I had no idea walking into that room that I would be walking out of it with an award in hand. I was the proud recipient of the ASUSU Dedication Award. It was the perfect twist to an already fantastic evening!</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBvwr5U-QnrH60CPtiPK6tNMK7M6MqUN6PGGxjsmphQX7vK_QPv77HLj2ldoBRcjtfP2IvfAeWW8TwRYVgtX-GQbRcb99a5a_fLMslF2RmPziuN3jVzQKaDQW3tYM_cbLUT1GN1Vi4Us/s200/CIMG0657.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349112047810640386" />Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-62026589134342132962009-04-11T11:35:00.000-06:002009-06-19T17:07:49.854-06:00Baby Animal Dayz<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXUq3Fn27CL9TUKcIEtDxv_N_wFYYs94ryd3ufRMoWPybqzlSQAUidp84wHxSvI7CTaY6TuZK7KkkAFe_pCNO2onpPyYKdWJXEZaHn10mqehjNyBp3t5EWKCMhiwxDHcC6lCfw0XuaVhY/s1600-h/CIMG0600.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXUq3Fn27CL9TUKcIEtDxv_N_wFYYs94ryd3ufRMoWPybqzlSQAUidp84wHxSvI7CTaY6TuZK7KkkAFe_pCNO2onpPyYKdWJXEZaHn10mqehjNyBp3t5EWKCMhiwxDHcC6lCfw0XuaVhY/s200/CIMG0600.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349099748667848210" /></a><br />So what could be the worst possible thing to do after getting home from End of Year Bash at 3 am? Getting up at 8 am for Baby Animal Days! Colie and I were required to volunteer at the Cache Valley event for our programming class, and neither of us were excited. Both of us looked a little haggard from the events of the previous night.<div><br /></div><div>We drove out to the Western Heritage Center and proceeded to tackle our responsibilities. Luckily we were in charge of Entertainment, which meant we got to watch puppet shows. It was so fun. The puppet lady was a little bit of a crazy pants, making her shows hysterical.</div><div><br /></div><div>During our lunch break, Colie and I had the opportunity to walk around learn about sheep shearing, spinning wool, and take GLAMOUR shots. It was hilarious walking around and posing our faux senior pictures. It definitely helped turn a haggard day into a fun and memorable one!</div><div><br /></div><div>To view all of our pictures from the day visit: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2009588&id=1134390082&l=ad15920b50"> </a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:11px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2009588&id=1134390082&l=ad15920b50">http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2009588&id=1134390082&l=ad15920b50 </a></span></div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-24887942857283451252009-04-11T11:03:00.000-06:002009-06-19T17:08:07.617-06:00End of Year Bash!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqeICCjOKaIYpSjGfDhp1P09_bXPkp1Fl5HaMF56FxeunIGW6liqoBEV7CDQjKVfNhCZzEGhqjEdsK2J7Np3GR-9ekp8RyWDfWZQin-aQ6DVuoUQttG8yUC5B4wqUqRMvCO8XnHVeUl4/s1600-h/CIMG0567.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqeICCjOKaIYpSjGfDhp1P09_bXPkp1Fl5HaMF56FxeunIGW6liqoBEV7CDQjKVfNhCZzEGhqjEdsK2J7Np3GR-9ekp8RyWDfWZQin-aQ6DVuoUQttG8yUC5B4wqUqRMvCO8XnHVeUl4/s200/CIMG0567.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349092666273327746" /></a><br />Our last event of the year is an all day party for the students called "End of Year Bash." We provide entertainment, food, and prizes all for free! <div><br /></div><div>This year we had Raining Jane, a phenomenal band that we on the programming board love to death. They are a group of four girls that sing eclectic rock-folk music. Not only do they have musical talent, but they are the most hilarious group of girls you'll ever meet. Check them out at <a href="http://www.rainingjane.com/">http://www.rainingjane.com/</a> or <a href="http://www.myspace.com/rainingjane">http://www.myspace.com/rainingjane</a> .</div><div><br /></div><div>We served walking tacos (a bag of fritos with chili, cheese, and sour cream poured in) and had a balloon scavenger hunt. The ballroom was full of blow up toys (bounce-house type obstacle courses). </div><div><br /></div><div>After everyone left we cleaned up the blow up toys...which took forever and led to the owner wiping his sweaty head on my hand. I was traumatized to say the least. After we finished, we dropped down to Juniper Take-Out for dinner. It was delicious. When we were about to leave, Colie couldn't find her keys. She looked everywhere for them, as Katie, Brady, and I stood out by the car. We weren't very helpful. She came out and asked us if she had left them in the ignition. Laughing we looked and there they were. To our surprise, the doors were unlocked, and the engine was still running! This just proved that Logan is the safest place on earth.</div><div><br /></div><div>On our way back to school for the "Bust-A-Groove" competition, we drove by a park and saw a small girl running her fastest across the street carrying a propane tank. Following that, we saw a man dressed as "Waldo" walking across campus. We couldn't fathom what kind of weirdness was going on.</div><div><br /></div><div>After arriving back at school, we sat down to watch the break dance competition and lo and behold there was Waldo! He was one of the dancers and he provided us with a lot of entertainment that night.</div><div><br /></div><div>When the competition was over, the room turned into a dance floor and we had a massive dance party. It was such a fun night. I made so many great friends and had a blast!</div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-63244967332836464402009-04-08T10:35:00.000-06:002009-06-19T17:08:58.657-06:00Flea Market<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJNG19ZstuM0vey1sU3LOqYgYxL5P-mCw3VAUT5xEdB5TIfAN9Tv83wGLW9q3QSY_uriHMt3vLUD5iJElSePdXQVUtiQ3bvjfCW_pxEn_okq_YC-NPEaRp5N9LWhiNhqITGjsNqbJXz4/s1600-h/CIMG0553.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJNG19ZstuM0vey1sU3LOqYgYxL5P-mCw3VAUT5xEdB5TIfAN9Tv83wGLW9q3QSY_uriHMt3vLUD5iJElSePdXQVUtiQ3bvjfCW_pxEn_okq_YC-NPEaRp5N9LWhiNhqITGjsNqbJXz4/s200/CIMG0553.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349080956752497634" /></a><br />Last year, when I applied to be the Activities Director on the Programming Board at Utah State, I had to come up with some new and original ideas for events. One of my very favorite ideas, was a flea market. I wanted an event where students who were graduating, getting married, or just had stuff they no longer wanted could sell to other students. I also thought it would be great for young artists to make a little profit off of their talents.<div><br /></div><div>Well this year, my event became a reality. I joined up with the Entrepreneur Club at USU and we created a really great event. It was small, but turned out great for being a first year event. Many students from the art guild sold pieces, and a lot of clubs came to sell their left-over t-shirts. We had some really great bands play and even served Scotsman dogs, a Utah State delicacy. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm really thrilled with how it turned out and hope to see it do even better next year!</div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533798981621261763.post-57524949976980309912009-03-18T10:16:00.000-06:002009-06-19T17:09:47.335-06:00Spring Breaks: Part III - Sin City and Disney on Ice<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_H8tx-amV5U7adNLnigk_utUT_FiEP1rqvTIRMVPwvbVr6yn-N_Ll22rYYWdBZnrn4lRm7j4ZLPQm2o7mM3glNmctazfCFQts3SCqI_wQ126gatI5-YkebT4xsZ0u1S7P9vtCp5x8RHw/s1600-h/CIMG0528.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_H8tx-amV5U7adNLnigk_utUT_FiEP1rqvTIRMVPwvbVr6yn-N_Ll22rYYWdBZnrn4lRm7j4ZLPQm2o7mM3glNmctazfCFQts3SCqI_wQ126gatI5-YkebT4xsZ0u1S7P9vtCp5x8RHw/s320/CIMG0528.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349077069457128930" /></a><br />We were sad to leave California, but couldn't wait to get to Vegas. We planned to tackle only half of our drive to Utah, and stay the night with my good friend Walker in the infamous city. Upon arrival we spotted the "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Welcome</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">Fabulous</span></span></b></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"> Las Vegas</span>" sign and naturally stopped for a photoshoot. <div><br /></div><div>We spent the rest of the night wandering through the casino's and shops. My favorite was the Bellagio. It was beautiful and had a spring display near the lobby. It was a huge room full of flowers, fountains, and even a butterfly house. We watched the Bellagio Fountain and it was one of the coolest things I've ever seen.</div><div><br /></div><div>The next morning we headed back to Utah to attend the Disney on Ice show at the Energy Solutions Arena (the Delta Center to those of us who loved the Jazz way back when). Once Kylie's mom heard that I'd never been to Disney on Ice or any disney themed amusement park, she insisted I join them.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was so much fun watching the show with Ky's adorable sisters, Brooklyn (6), and Halle (4). We all had such a great time that night watching Peter Pan fly, and Mickey & Minnie skate across the smooth ice.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was a top notch spring break, and I wouldn't have spent it with anyone but my best girl Kylie.</div>Rachael Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763351382778060390noreply@blogger.com0