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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
10:14 pm	Tap, Tap, Tap - is this thing on? I never ever post to this thing anymore, but I've been toying with the idea of starting an actual blog. So I thought I'd try posting here dilligently for awhile and seeing if I actually do have anything to write about. (Was anyone else inspired to get blogging after seeing Julie and Julia? Current Mood: contemplative (5 Comments |Comment on this)
Saturday, May 30th, 2009
11:33 am	I want your opinion . . . Please pick one - and/or philosophize OPTION 1 - "Hit the brakes and turn this car around!" OPTION 2 - "Damn the torpedoes - full steam ahead" Current Mood: curious (8 Comments |Comment on this)
Friday, May 8th, 2009
11:36 pm	Here's One I Started With My feet in the Surf. Last week it grew a melody. I sing the Siren's song. I sing it all day long. I sing so you'll belong to me. But when the day is through and I'm not there with you, T'will break your heart in two And You . . . , , , will sing the siren's song.  You'll sing it all night long. You'll sing and they'll belong to you. At breaking of the dawn, it's you who will be gone. The curse is carried on and they . . . . . . will sing my siren's song.  They'll sing it all life long. They'll sing and they'll belong . . . to me. Current Mood: artistic (Comment on this)
Sunday, April 5th, 2009
9:38 pm	Only Attracted to 1.8% of population - sigh - perhaps I'm a bit picky? Jung Explorer Test Actualized type: ENFP (who you are) Extroverted (E) 68.75% Introverted (I) 31.25% Intuitive (N) 51.43% Sensing (S) 48.57% Thinking (T) 50% Feeling (F) 50% Perceiving (P) 51.85% Judging (J) 48.15% ENFP - "Journalist". Uncanny sense of the motivations of others. Life is an exciting drama. 8.1% of total population. Preferred type: ESFJ (who you prefer to be) Extroverted (E) 73.08% Introverted (I) 26.92% Sensing (S) 52.94% Intuitive (N) 47.06% Thinking (T) 50% Feeling (F) 50% Judging (J) 67.65% Perceiving (P) 32.35% ESFJ - "Seller". Most sociable of all types. Nurturer of harmony. Outstanding host or hostesses. 12.3% of total population. Attraction type: ENTJ (who you are attracted to) Extroverted (E) 62.5% Introverted (I) 37.5% Intuitive (N) 52.94% Sensing (S) 47.06% Thinking (T) 55% Feeling (F) 45% Judging (J) 62.5% Perceiving (P) 37.5% ENTJ - "Field Marshall". The basic driving force and need is to lead. Tend to seek a position of responsibility and enjoys being an executive. 1.8% of total population. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
7:17 pm	In the Arms of a God In the arms of a god I stand transfixed staring at the world as I haven't before. In the arms of a god I feel love. In the arms of a god I feel hate. In the arms of a god I feel kindness. In the arms of a god I feel cruelty. In the arms of a god I feel human . . . . . . . . . and so does he. (Odin gave me this one on Dec. 11, 2008) Current Mood: nostalgic (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
6:09 pm	Lost My Phone . . . Sunday night at a charity event that involved Champagne, Wine and then someone's nefarious suggestion that we do a tequila shot . . . . I lost my phone. In the phone was 9 years of accumulated contact info.  Please do me a favor and send me your info - if you want me to have it, that is:>D Current Mood: embarrassed (Comment on this)
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
9:36 pm	On the Move Again:>) So I've given notice at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.  My last day is January 21. On February 2 I start as Events Sales Director for Madame Tussauds Hollywood.  I've had my eye on this since they announced construction in 2006.  So, needless to say . . . I am thrilled. The attraction opens in August.  So I will be able to build the Events department from scratch and will be instrumental in Hollywood Community outreach. In case you're wondering what Madame Tussauds is . . . . check out the original, in London. http://www.madametussauds.com/London/ Hollywood is expected to be a flagship, as the first 'purpose-built' Madame Tussauds since 1865. I guess the keeping photo of me with 'Captain Jack' from an introductory event in '06 in my Business Card Case has paid off - manifestation-wise. Current Mood: accomplished Current Music: Razzle Dazzle (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Saturday, December 27th, 2008
9:20 am	The Peacock A thousand eyes flash in iridescence The spectacle always deflecting people's focus. See me, But don't Look. I am a thousand stunning walls. Impenetrable. Desperate to be known. Current Mood: Poetic Current Music: In My Head - Anna Nalick (7 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
4:34 pm	A HOLIDAY SENTIMENT From the glow of nine candles   To the glow of a child's face; From the twinkle of colored lights To the twinkle of a bearded man's eye;   From the birth of a son To the birth of the sun;   May the final days of 2008 herald a year of light for you and yours in 2009.   HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Current Mood: peaceful (Comment on this)
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
10:17 pm	Finally In charge! Plans for 16th Annual Women of Distinction Kick Off The Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation is already planning the 16th Annual Women of Distinction fundraiser which will be held on May 7, 2009. Elizabeth McDonald (left) and Shiva Monify (right) are the co-chairs of this event. Nominations are now being accepted for Women of Distinction and Golden Award through January 16, 2009. Nominating forms are available on Hollywood Chamber website at www.hollywoodchamber.net or complete the Nomination Form for Women of Distinction 2009. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation, which raised more than $100,000 last year. Funds from WOD are distributed through the Community Foundation to Hollywood based nonprofit organizations. The WOD planning committee is seeking sponsors and silent auction items. Volunteers who are interested in serving on the event committee, or soliciting sponsorships and auction items can contact Kaylee Kiecker, kaylee@hollywoodchamber.net. I have volunteered, staffed and volunteered again for this event over the past 4 years.  This year they asked me to co-chair.  It's pretty high-profile and means a lot to me - allowing me to transition from 'former employee' to 'volunteer leader'.  Current Mood: optimistic (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
9:04 pm	Yay A Quiz (feeling decadent with my time) <p><em>Your result for Reincarnation Placement Exam...</em></p><h3>Spy</h3><p>71% Intrigue,  68% Civilization,  80% Humanity,  42% Urbanization.</p><p style="text-align:center"><img src="http://cdn.okcimg.com/php/load_okc_image.php/images/0x0/0x0/0/14788296242065097288.jpeg" width="500" height="506" /></p><div><p><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>Live well, ride fast, and die young, baby!</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:small;">Well, you turned out to be something of a rogue. This may not be exactly the life you wanted... but it's difficult to place people who want to enjoy all the romance and intrigue of civilization, without actually having a demanding job. Besides, since you enjoy the benefits of humanity so much more than you enjoy the press of humanity itself... you shouldn't have much trouble with your role in life. As long as you aren't afraid of danger there's a place for you in society, even if it's a rather dark and wicked place. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to fulfill the role of a spy.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:small;">The good news: You're free and clever, and you can do whatever the heck you want. The bad news: everybody else is free and clever too, and they're not all on your side.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:small;">With the flick of a blade, you can change the course of history. Might be fun. Might be a little messy.</span></p></div><p><a href="http://www.helloquizzy.com/tests/reincarnation-placement-exam">Take Reincarnation Placement Exam</a> at <a href="http://www.helloquizzy.com/"><b style="color:#131313"><span style="color:#ac000c">H</span>ello<span style="color:#ac000c">Q</span>uizzy</b></a></p> Current Mood: devious (Comment on this)
8:48 pm	Meredith on Para-x.com Hi!   I'm so sorry for the last minute notice on this, but . . . . I'm going to be a guest on this program tomorrow night at 6pm (PST).   http://www.para-x.com/stirring/   If you want to log into the chat room at the same time, feel free!!!! WOW!!!! - how long has it been since I posted???  (Rhetorical question, I guess - since the entry is right here in my journal.) How is everyone?  - Oh wait, maybe I'll read and find out:>) Current Mood: crazy (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Monday, March 10th, 2008
9:24 pm	LOL! Love my Crazy Grove:>) My grove mates wrote the description in the Announcement for our next ritual - the one I just posted here;>) Basically, they are completely in charge of Equinox and my Consecration.  I felt it only right to allow them to decide what THEY wanted to have incorporated in the consecration of their ADF Dedicant Priest. I picked my consecraTOR;>)  I made a few minor requests.  However, they are doing the rest.  I sure hope it shows in that announcement.  Since I promised not to change anything in the wording - I posted it all over as a leap of faith.  Now I find myself laughing at what's posted in this journal - a very SPECIAL ritual;>) Love it!  All Hail Tylwyth y fws fyr! May I take my work and not myself seriously on this new path:>D Current Mood: embarrassed (10 Comments |Comment on this)
8:52 pm	Eqinox & Consecration Announcement A Celebration in the Norse Tradition Honoring Idunn  And Meredith McDonald's Consecration as an ADF Dedicant Priest Facilitated by - Awen's Breath Grove, ADF Co-Sponsored by - CAULDRON www.cauldronkitty.com WHAT: *This is a very SPECIAL ritual for our grove and ADF!*    The Consecration is for Meredith McDonald, who was made ADF Dedicant Clergy earlier this year. ADF Vice Archdruid, Kirk Thomas, will be traveling to Los Angeles to perform the ceremony. We are so proud of Elizabeth/Meredith, and if you wish to give an offering on her behalf, you are welcome to do so. Our rituals endeavor to be as inclusive as possible for the attendees. In every Awen's Breath ritual we offer a time for everyone to make offerings, including praise and thanks, to the Ancestors, Nature Spirits and/or Shining Ones.  After each ritual, we share a meal together in celebration of the holiday. WHEN:  Saturday, March 22, 2008, at 7:30pm. (Doors open at 7:00pm.) WHERE: Ross Chapel, Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church (Located at 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena 91103)   BRING: A ritual donation of $10.00(No one will be turned away for lack of funds.)     A potluck dish to share and your preferred beverage.     Also, Awen's Breath Grove's chosen community service is Animal Rescue. Any donations of pet food, toys and/or old towels, etc. will be donated to an animal rescue organization.  The Nature Spirits thank you!   ADF is Ar nDraiocht Fein or 'A Druid Fellowship' and can be reached at www.adf.org.  It is part of ADF's mission to provide public ritual for the pagan community.  That means the entire pagan community. (One needn't be a 'Druid' to attend!)  The organization embraces all`Indo-European' cultures, which include the usual 'Celtic' druid association. Please take a look at ADF's website to learn more about who we are and what we do at www.AwensBreathGrove.org MORE INFO: CAULDRON at 323-644-0268 or email info@cauldronkitty.com Current Mood: hopeful Current Music: A Whispering Wind Whistles in Through The Window . . . (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, January 17th, 2008
9:51 pm	Hello:>) Wow!  It has been ages!!!! So - what's new? The new GM is great (since my last email was about the boss leaving). We are very sad to have lost the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, Johnny Grant, last Wednesday.  I am incredibly happy to have known him for 5 of my 8 years in Hollywood.  (Can't BELIEVE it's been 8 years)  Here's my favorite story so far.  (He will be SO missed) http://search.aol.com/aol/search?invocationType=topsearchbox.search&query=mayor+johnny+grant+la+daily+news I am on the Board of the Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council.  (I really missed the community aspect of working for the Chamber of Commerce - So I' VERY excited to have fallen into this:>D) And last but definitely not least . . . I am An ADF Dedicant Priest.  ADF has this weird thing about not announcing these things, so I felt that maybe I should let people know here at least:>)  I don't want a festival consecration, so I am trying to talk our Vice Arch Druid into consecrating me here in LA - where the people I'd serve can attend.  People have suggested close festivals like Pantheacon Desert Magic or even waiting until Three Realms, which are perfectly fine suggestion.  However, I realized that I feel the need to be consecrated on this land if I am going to be pagan clergy here.  And so . . . that's what's up in my life since last I wrote:>) (5 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, October 25th, 2007
9:35 pm	Boss Leaving So - the guy who ignited my interest in chucking the cushy vice-presidency for a real challenge has now been promoted to the East coast. With a day's notice, we have a new GM. I'm kinda scared, but the omens look good. I'm just really sad to be losing another mentor.  I guess I must be getting a little too old to have mentors anyway;>) Sorry I've been scarce - we had a record-breaking month.  And we really weren't prepared for it! It will be interesting to see if I love the new job as much without BJB as GM. Current Mood: sad (3 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, August 9th, 2007
10:19 pm	Three Thirteens? That's the best that can be said for reaching this particular milestone:>) It was a lovely day - right down to going to Graumann's for the last night of Harry Potter in the main theatre (AMAZING place to see a film!) and having the guy that used to own Casablanca Tours hand us two tickets that he was going to give to a couple of friends.  WOO-HOO!!!!! Tomorrow night . . . I think I'll have another lovely evening to report:>) And, one day soon, I'll have time to spend with friends again:) Current Mood: cheerful Current Music: Happy Birthday to Me:) (6 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, July 5th, 2007
10:12 pm	I Did Something! (That title is actually a quote from RENO 911 - if anyone watches it, you may remember it.  It's a line joyously shouted by 'Weigel' when she fires her gun during a melee.) Today my immediate supervisor returned and I saw firsthand how much I'm NEEDED at this job.  (She's been incredibly overworked!)  There is a group - over 200 rooms - coming in next week for the ESPY awards.  And none of the names had been reserved.  So - I worked on my first 'Rooming List'. Just before I left for the day we realized that some of these people were checking in TODAY!!!  We scrambled and actually were inputting info just as one of them was checking in at the Front Desk.  LOL! And, you'd think this would put me off and make me think 'Wow!  this place is a mess.'  But, no.  I feel necessary and appreciated by employers/leaders for the first time in a REALLY long time.   Current Mood: chipper Current Music: I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here - ANNIE (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, June 26th, 2007
9:35 pm	New Adventure So, I start tomorrow:) I was thrilled to receive a very structured training schedule for the next week and a half. (6-29-07 - Yeah, that went out the window with Prince.) When I started at the chamber, I got a day of ten minutes with each staff member telling me what they did. LOL! I'm so excited!!!! Berkano is the omen. New beginnings or what???? YAY!!! Current Mood: bouncy Current Music: Funky music at www.thompsonhotels.com (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Friday, June 22nd, 2007
10:29 pm	Here's that Hollywood Spin! Follow the link to find the best spin on two of us at the Hollywood Chamber saying - um . . . NO! http://www.hollywoodchamber.net/newsletter/enewstemplate.asp (It's updated weekly, so check it out soon!) Current Music: Purple Rain (Comment on this)