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Thursday, January 23, 2003

I took Jonathan for his first baby portrait today. He’s such a flirt … wonder who he gets it from.
Anyway, some of you may remember about the bar fight I wrote about over a year ago. Guess who was at the studio … you guessed it … the chick who bit me. She kept looking at me like she was trying to figure out where she saw me before. I walked past her and said the name of the bar and she turned a deep shade of red. I chuckled and took baby in for his turn. When we came back out, she looked at me and smiled. Ah, memories. If I remember correctly, I think she got like 6 months probation. Thank goodness for surveillance cameras.

Well, I’m done for now … gotta get ready to take Chris to his College Workshop later tonight and I got some Band Booster stuff to take care of. Have a great night and big ole smile for my friend.

Wednesday, January 22, 2003

I have to remember that when I start a new workout plan, I shouldn’t overdue it. The main reason being I tend to get sick when I do. Well, I started a new routine this past Sunday and I am dying. I’ve added Pilates along with my weights and I want to start doing my step aerobics again. The running I’ve put aside for now because of my ankles. I’ve been doing crunches for the past two months and now that I’ve added the Pilates I just hurt all over in the mid section and my inner thighs.

Lately I have been in such a mood. I don’t know if it’s the hormones or the weather. I already have a short fuse and it seems that like the past week it’s a whole lot shorter. It could be PMS, who knows. I have an appointment with my OB next week to do a blood work up along with an ultrasound of my uterus. Something just doesn’t feel right. Wish me luck.

Has anyone ever tasted a chocolate dipped cheesecake from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory? Those things are so awesome and rich I can only eat a bite or two … too darn rich for me. And now that Chris had to mention it earlier, I have to go out tomorrow and buy a piece to share.

Hope everyone is having a great week thus far. I may be going on a short trip within the next few weeks, I’ll keep you posted.

Until later …

Sunday, January 19, 2003

Marketing Communications

Over the years, people have often asked me to explain the
various concepts of Marketing Communications. The following
analogies might help clarify the "tools of the trade."

You see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and say,
"I'm fantastic in bed." -- That's Direct Marketing.

You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a handsome
guy. One of your friends goes up to him and pointing at you
says, "She's fantastic in bed." -- That's Advertising.

You see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and get his
telephone number. The next day you call and say, "Hi, I'm
fantastic in bed." -- That's Telemarketing.

You're at a party and see a handsome guy. You get up and
straighten your dress. You walk up to him and pour him a drink.
You say, "May I," and reach up to straighten his tie brushing
your breast lightly against his arm, and then say, "By the way,
I'm fantastic in bed." -- That's Public Relations.

You're at a party and see a handsome guy. He walks up to you and
says, "I hear you're fantastic in bed." -- That's Brand
Recognition.

You're at a party and see a handsome guy. You talk him into
going home with your friend. -- That's a Sales Rep.

Your friend can't satisfy him so he calls you. -- That's Tech
Support.

You're on your way to a party when you realize that there could
be handsome men in all these houses you're passing. So you
climb onto the roof of one situated toward the center and shout
at the top of your lungs, "I'm fantastic in bed!" -- That's Spam