Wow! Revel — where have you been and what have you been doing?
It’s been the whole summer, and I feel as if you went on an all exclusive, stay aloof-sive vacation! And it is to say that you were missed, plus temporarily your website fell apart. Thanks to the geek guy, Eddie at Bluehost, for putting us all back together, and for noticing the card about the geek guy and laughing–very affirming!
So is the very positive feedback I have gotten from sweet sweet Julie (you are the sun shine in my day!), Lauren who lifted me immensely and spurred me back to Revel about a week ago, Ann who always lovingly encourages the inside pieces of my efforts, Julia who sent good vibes over the two new designs, the only words from Revel all summer, and naturally my always amazing, always loving Mom and Dad. (Dana, I can’t wait to give you the latest Revel nuance — a heartfelt encouragement for your senior year:))
Since 59 years old is less than 48 hours away, and Power Ball for 356 million is being drawn on the 12th, shouldn’t I use those numbers to play the lottery for the big bucks? Revel says go for it. While talking to Lauren last week, I realized the differences between Revel and myself; describing her pride in the characteristics I find annoying: the greys, the crepe, the invisible feeling in a crowd. Revel puts herself out there, and most likely never feels invisible–donning her fire engine red lipstick also with pride.
And put her out there I will. I pledge here with these words to send or give at least 3 Revel cards each week to friends and loved ones. And I pledge to walk through the crowd at the baseball game not like I am invisible, but like I am proud (yes, you are a Leo!) and just a bit fiery, like Revel’s lipstick. And damn it, I am going to go buy a Power Ball ticket.