What Not to Wear

Well, it is my birth month and, unlike 20 or so year ago, this whole getting older thing is losing some of its glimmer. Twenty-seven was a really, really good year. Possibly the best one yet. My only hope is that 28 will be equal to or great. And also, that 28 would please stop seeming SO OLD.

With March 20th drawing ever nearer, I thought it may be time to check out what age appropriate fashion is for the almost thirty-somethings of the world. That's when I found this article listing all the things thirty year-olds should toss. It could be my inner Peter Pan talking, but some of these just don't seem right. Do all these seem age inappropriate to you?

I totally see where they are coming from with the whole jean mini skirts and ultra low-rise jeans, but leggings and tutus, really? One, leggings with a tunic top is like the most comfortable apparel ever. Two, this. Or, maybe I am just crazy.

Here are some other age appropriate posts:

Age and body appropriate choices

What to wear

Do you see anything on the list you would never wear? Or, that you wear always?

The 2015 Miracle Ball

Last weekend was the 2015 Miracle Ball that I chaired. It was an absolutely wonderful event that a bunch of family and friends were able to come to as well! And, of course, I loved seeing all those months of our team's hard work pay off with an incredible event that raised over $50,000! The foundation's goal was $30,000 raised with the Miracle Ball, but our committee's stretch goal was $50,000. We surpassed all of them! That is incredible and double what we made last year!! Ahhh!! It is just so awesome!! 

We auctioned off a Daytona Speedway racing experience with riding in the pace car included and, for that, had the 2007 24-hour winning car brought in to take pictures with. Oh my goodness, that was so neat and watching it get driven into the tiny area was pretty great as well. 

Before the auction started, we had a quick word from the doctor that is in charge of the Palliative Care Program at All Children's Hospital. This program helps the children and families battling life altering or life limiting diseases get proper medical care in a kind, loving, and comfortable environment. In fact, this program cares more about the comfort of the patient and the wishes of the family than most anything else. Which is exactly what any person would wish to have in those heartbreaking situations. This was also a great reminder of why everyone was there and a great intro to our auction. 

Oh, and just one picture of my dress since I am in love with it! 

Our auctioneer started off with a dollar bid (something I would highly recommend doing for every auction). For us, the dollar bid was for a super nice bottle of champagne donated by the president. When the bidding got to $40 I interrupted our kind auctioneer and brought up two more bottles. Then, our auction chair interrupted again and brought up some of her own. At that point our auctioneer asked anyone with anymore bottles to come on up.

Our entire committee was introduced that way. It was such a fun thing and really got the bidding going. When things started slowing down, a friend and committee member brought up Trader Joe's 2 Buck Chuck and that got us another $500 in bidding. I could not help but laugh. And then, when the bids got to $2,000 for some wine and spirits, I was shocked. 

The Dollar Bid was the best way to start up the auction and a great way to get people donating to a good cause rather than trying to get a good deal. 

After that came some more auction pieces, all of which went for more than they were worth- woot woot! And, finally, we ended with an incredible and informative movie that talked about what All Children's Hospital does for the Sarasota community. It is a great video that we have been working so hard to make and I just might have to put it up here pretty soon as well! 

Then, it was time for our final speaker, Tony Colton, who talked about his experience with All Children's Hospital and about being a child cancer survivor. Wow. He got to stay up with our auctioneer as we did a straight donation time we dubbed "Gift from the Heart". During this time, people raised their paddles whenever they wanted to donate and a volunteer would come around with a donation form and light up ring. Everyone wanted to donate and nobody wanted to be the putz without a ring. That part alone brought us over $13,000! Can you believe it?!?!?!? I cannot. 

Then, came dancing and relaxing and the closing of our silent auction. My Dad won the Regions bike we had up for bidding and decided to take it for a joy ride. I don't known anything funnier than seeing a grown man in a tux riding around on a green bike. Hilarious! The hubs and I won a family fun basket that included zip lining, iTunes gift cards, AMC gift cards, and a few others for places around town. 

Overall, it was a fantastic night that seriously helped a ton of kids in our area! It also went off without much of an issue.

The Best Marketing Campaign Ever

Have you seen this video?!? Those Disney commercials telling people to show their Disney side are some of my favorites to watch, but this one takes the cake. Oh, how I would love to be in one of these! And, I must admit, I was tearing up by the end. Disney sure does know the way into our hearts! 

What did you think of the ad and how do you think they did it?

Things That Make Me Happy

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There are so many things that can make us happy in the world and, today, I wanted to focus on a few of those. With the Miracle Ball coming up and my super stress about this Saturday being the first ever event I have chaired, there are many a thing that I like to think about other than that looming to-do list. Here are a few of them. 

• A sense of humor. Yesterday our bathroom flooded and turned half of our bedroom, closet, and hallway into a nice little in-home pond. It took a bit to see the humor in it, but find it we did. I am so happy that us humans have the ability to take the bad and make it good. I am also thankful for a husband who helps me laugh. 
• The SNL 40th anniversary show. It was the funniest thing ever and the literal definition of happiness. So good, so funny, so many memories. I am really not sure which sketch was my favorite but Wayne's World is pretty high on the list for sure!
• Federated Media and the accidental e-mail chain I got on. If you are a blogger and have any known (or unknown) connection to Federated Media, chances are you know what this is. Pretty much, I blogger thought she wrote an email to one person but sent it to the entire Federated Media email list. There were some pretty big names on that list- I'm looking at you, Damsel in Dior. It was my evening entertainment and the reason for this post. And now, I have about 900 new blogs that simply must be read!
• The most amazing Harry Potter video ever that puts all of the important Snape moments in chronological order. If you are not crying by the end, your heart is made of stone. 
• My new Magic Kingdom Starbucks mug. It is only available at the Starbucks in Magic Kingdom and it is my new love. Oh, and I am compiling a post all about the must-do things at Wilderness Lodge, it should be up later this week or early next- Here is a little teaser below :)

• This yoga video. It is simple, short, and left my buns sore the next day. 
• This dress. It is what I am wearing to the Miracle Ball and I cannot wait until Wednesday when it comes back to me from getting altered. When it got to the store I rushed in without brushing my hair or putting on any make-up. The face and hair will look a bit different Saturday night ;) Also coming Wednesday, the hub's new tux *squeal*

• You! There are so many of you who have read and responded to this little blog over the past few years and I am so happy to have you in my life. Thank you!!! 

What are a few of the things that have made you happy this week?