I adore Gwen Bell; she’s just so replete with positive energy. Gwen has initiated a Best of 2009 Blog Challenge where she’s encouraging bloggers to reflect on their year in review.
It’s so very Gwen. The challenge not only gets people reflecting positively, it encourages sharing and also (via link party) provides a means to discover new blogs. And Gwen even gives daily editorial (or pictorial) prompts. She’s so very organized like that.
I’m not sure that I can keep up with daily posting but I’ll tag in as much as I can. The December 1 question is “What was your best trip in 2009?” And while it was a toss up between a few family and professional trips, I’d have to say that the Brand About Town advisory board retreat was my best trip of 2009. The trip was remarkable in focus, included vibrant, intelligent company, allowed me to see a breathtaking part of the country I’d never seen before (the part after the Las Vegas airport…the Utah desert), offered space for reflection, and included massage.
And, well, Gwen was there. See how this is all coming full circle?
December 1st, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Thank you for this! Love this challenge and will totally participate. . .
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December 2nd, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Easily one of my favorite trips of the year, too, Christine. You all got me thinking - and I’m still mulling some of the topics that came out of the discussions we had. I can’t wait to catch up with you soon. Sooner than this time next year.
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December 3rd, 2009 at 4:56 pm
That sounds like such an amazing trip! Beautiful scenery with awesome people and smart discussions. Can’t get much better than that!
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December 8th, 2009 at 10:14 am
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