It seems the older I become the faster time passes, I remember when time seemed to almost stand still and now there is just not enough. This year has been a technological milestone for me; I am now a lap top toting, GPS relying, qwerty texting and blackberry using fiend – I don’t know how I ever lived without this stuff, so horribly convenient and addicting - I don’t use (or even know how to use) half of the features. As I mentioned last year I thought I start a blog – I did- but never posted anything further – if I decide to post my own soap box rants and the tid bits of my crazy life I’ll be sure to send a press release! For now I have become a more proficient facebook-er! Join if you are not yet on there – if you are look me up! It’s been a great way to reconnect with people! The Profession: The Interior Design industry continues to grow, my residential business is steady and I continue to expand my commercial projects –a lot of church designs lately – many different denominations – it has been very fascinating, each has very distinct design needs. Great year for publicity – quotes, articles, and photos in a number of publications! I wrapped up my 9th Show house and just previewed the 10th! Photos at www.lckinteriors.com As of Oct 1st, I am the President of the Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers - I have an excellent board -we have already set the bar higher and continue to grow and support our profession. This coming spring semester I begin a new venture - teaching college - I was asked to create and teach a Historic Color, Ornament, and Textiles Class (right up my alley!) – my syllabus is ready, text books selected, I am now preparing my lectures and exams! The semester begins the end of January, best part I am combining the class final project with a real historic project (see community) wish me luck! We’ll see how professor-ing suits me – never know where this might lead.
Community: As always I enjoy my involvement in various community organizations, highlights include being on the board of the Friends of the Perry Hall Mansion- Historic Restoration Project http://www.perryhallmansion.org/ we have had a very successful first year of the organization - raising awareness and funds, offering tours, events, products for sale, and delving into history! Construction for updating the HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing starts this spring – then the real fun begins! In February, I will finish my second term as VP of the Republican Club of Northeast Baltimore County; what an election year to be so politically involved! It will be nice to take a back seat to politics for a little while and focus on other things!
Church: Early August I was released from the Stake Young Women’s Presidency – then Mid October put right back in- same position, I guess my time wasn’t quite up- still serving as the Second Counselor in the Stake Young Women’s Presidency – my role now is primarily bridging the two presidencies we are amid preparations to take the youth to Kirtland, OH for Youth Conference this coming July and 2009 Girl’s camp follows right behind. This past year’s Girls Camp proved to be a bit more of a challenge - we changed locations and spent the week at a tree house camp – quite fun but a bit more rustic an outdoor cook ‘hut’ with 2 faulty outlets and no fridge - meals were tricky but we prevailed – we hiked part of the Appalachian trail, went tubing in the Potomac river (MD/VA/WVA portion not the DC murkiness!) and I took the Youth leaders (16-18 yr olds) Geocaching! We had a blast! Visit: www.geocaching.com more fun than one should have with a GPS all around the world! I have certainly enjoyed working with the Young Women over the past few years.
Travel: Seemed like more travel for business than pleasure this year, but I do love a good trip! I found myself in all mountainous areas East and West! – End of April in Provo, Utah for my Sister’s Graduation from BYU- nice to visit campus again (She is now in grad school at University of Maryland) and my Brother and Sis-in law came down from Idaho too! May –Poconos, PA with the nieces for a few days- good to outnumber them- 3 adults to 2 kids! We had so much fun at the indoor water park resort! June –Girl’s Camp in Western Maryland (see church). July - ASID leadership training Conference took me to Calgary, Canada – Wonderful City! – I extended my stay and spent a few days in Banff - the Canadian Rockies were incredible - what a beautiful part of the world - Lake Moraine was my favorite (see photo) brilliant blue-greens! October – St George, UT I put on my wedding planner hat – wedding was beautiful –reception so unique and well dressed - held in an airplane hangar! - I was able to squeeze in a bit of pleasure – spending time with friends, a drive though Zion’s Nat’l Park, and the trip ending in Fabulous Las Vegas catching up with a college roommate and a enjoying a luxurious hotel deal – only in Vegas! My Sis’s Fam. “the Nieces” now live just over an hour away in N. VA. It is grand fun being an Aunt! – I have been able to pop in on them on often, wind them up, spoil them a bit, lots of hugs, presents, fun, and leave!
Church: Early August I was released from the Stake Young Women’s Presidency – then Mid October put right back in- same position, I guess my time wasn’t quite up- still serving as the Second Counselor in the Stake Young Women’s Presidency – my role now is primarily bridging the two presidencies we are amid preparations to take the youth to Kirtland, OH for Youth Conference this coming July and 2009 Girl’s camp follows right behind. This past year’s Girls Camp proved to be a bit more of a challenge - we changed locations and spent the week at a tree house camp – quite fun but a bit more rustic an outdoor cook ‘hut’ with 2 faulty outlets and no fridge - meals were tricky but we prevailed – we hiked part of the Appalachian trail, went tubing in the Potomac river (MD/VA/WVA portion not the DC murkiness!) and I took the Youth leaders (16-18 yr olds) Geocaching! We had a blast! Visit: www.geocaching.com more fun than one should have with a GPS all around the world! I have certainly enjoyed working with the Young Women over the past few years.
Travel: Seemed like more travel for business than pleasure this year, but I do love a good trip! I found myself in all mountainous areas East and West! – End of April in Provo, Utah for my Sister’s Graduation from BYU- nice to visit campus again (She is now in grad school at University of Maryland) and my Brother and Sis-in law came down from Idaho too! May –Poconos, PA with the nieces for a few days- good to outnumber them- 3 adults to 2 kids! We had so much fun at the indoor water park resort! June –Girl’s Camp in Western Maryland (see church). July - ASID leadership training Conference took me to Calgary, Canada – Wonderful City! – I extended my stay and spent a few days in Banff - the Canadian Rockies were incredible - what a beautiful part of the world - Lake Moraine was my favorite (see photo) brilliant blue-greens! October – St George, UT I put on my wedding planner hat – wedding was beautiful –reception so unique and well dressed - held in an airplane hangar! - I was able to squeeze in a bit of pleasure – spending time with friends, a drive though Zion’s Nat’l Park, and the trip ending in Fabulous Las Vegas catching up with a college roommate and a enjoying a luxurious hotel deal – only in Vegas! My Sis’s Fam. “the Nieces” now live just over an hour away in N. VA. It is grand fun being an Aunt! – I have been able to pop in on them on often, wind them up, spoil them a bit, lots of hugs, presents, fun, and leave!
