CHA 2013 - Part 2 - Create Often

Several years ago, I was able to go to Ali Edwards' book signing at my local scrapbook store. My sister went with me and I am not sure what happened, but the moment I saw Ali, I hid behind a rack and couldn't come out. It was crazy, I know, but I totally got star struck. It wasn't like I thought she was anything more than a person, but it was almost like stage fright when I thought of going up to talk to her. Of course my sister had never seen me like this and thought I had gone nuts! She had to take my book and go and have her sign it for me, all the while rolling her eyes.

I am not naturally an outgoing person. In fact, I use to be quite shy until you got to know me, then I wouldn't shut up. ;) But, as I got older, God really placed it on my heart to get out of my comfort zone. You see, you can't love people (or show them God's love) if you are hiding under a rock (or in my case behind a sticker rack). So, I promised myself that while I was at CHA I would not turn into freaky-shy-girl.

I am glad to announce I didn't turn into freaky-shy girl because if I had, I wouldn't have had the chance to meet and talk to some of my FAVORITE artists and designers. In fact, the first person I got to meet (but didn't get a photo with) was Ali Edwards. This time I actually talked to her, shook her hand, and I have to say she is one of the sweetest people (plus she is an Oregonian and what could be better than that?!). Maggie did get a photo of Ali while she was in our booth so I will share hers.