OMG! It's been two months since I've posted on the blog! Well, first I want to talk about a networking event I got to attend last night. And then maybe I'll talk a bit about what's been going on with me. MOB Meet up - PDX My friend got to talk to the whole group at the meetup I went to last night. I wouldn't have had any idea it even existed if it wasn't for her. So that's my backstory. The story about the Mommy Owned Businesses you can get from their website or facebook page. But apparently they have regular meetups around the metro area that any local mom who owns a business can attend. I don't know all the rules; I just followed along. Anyway, it's been years since I was seriously at a networking event. In Philly my last one was with my group 422 ARCH in King of Prussia at Pacific Prime in like late January or early February 2013. I think I went to one in Morgan Hill California shortly after arriving, and I met one nice woman who I sorta hung out with a few times, but then I discovered that I was pregnant and all thoughts of networking fell by the wayside. SO, I'm seriously rusty when it comes to talking about myself in any coherent fashion. And my very supportive best friend here said I was fine with my little commercial in the small group, but that might've just been the wine talking. haha! There were a lot of other moms there in the same or similar situation! I liked the location despite the awkward parking situation - hey, I showed up late so it was also my fault. The wine was good. I should have attacked that cheese plate like an animal, but for some reason I forgot to eat (?!?!) Yeah, WTH was I thinking! It was spacious. Not special architecturally speaking, but the door was wide open, and the bathroom and bar were easy to find. I would like to go to their future events, and maybe take my out of town friends when they eventually come and visit. (you know who you are.) So that's my take I guess. I will have to brush up on my self-promotion before going out again. Even if they don't care what you're wearing (A HUGE PLUS!), I would at least like to be clearer in my intentions. And it seemed like a couple months ago I had it all figured out. HA! So if any of the MOBs sees this, thank you for visiting! And I hope to see more of you all. You're all wonderful. Thanks for having me. Why so rusty? I dunno! I've been sorta busy making friends and thinking about how to help a couple non-profit projects start up. One project has been meeting every week since the beginning of August. And the other project I've only heard bits about, but will be taking off fast real soon. I've been working whenever possible on a back yard project for a friend. It has been more hours than I expected. I don't know why this is surprising. It's always more hours than expected. sigh! Anyway, hopefully it gets under construction soon! Also, I got serious about trying to reproduce again. I've been going to a chiropractor, a naturopath, and an acupuncturist, hitting the gym three days a week, working at my best bud's cafe two days a week, drinking what I would consider insane amounts of water, trying to switch to a savory breakfast... It's so much more work this time! Maybe I'll redo my logo again soon. or just buy some freaking business cards. The old ones have been stamped and re-written on so many times that it's sad. And that's just great for networking. lol! And this is from a person who considers herself NOT BUSY at all. hahahahaha! Take care!
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Hollie Holcombe is a trained architect, LEED accredited professional, and certified permaculture designer trying to find her way in the world, well, PDX at least. Archives
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