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December 1 marks World AIDS Day.
I didn't remember until someone mentioned it on Twitter.
There was a time when I spent months & months preparing for World AIDS Day. During college, I volunteered for The Names Project in Washington, DC, more commonly known for the AIDS Memorial Quilt. I did silly things like seal newsletters & clean the office. Also, I did meaningful things like repair damaged panels, pack panels for displays across the country & assist with the display of the entire quilt on the National Mall. In the months leading to World AIDS Day, I channeled my energies to the big day to increase awareness about AIDS, support those living with AIDS & remember those we lost to AIDS. This volunteer job meant the world to me.
I remember my four years of volunteering with fondness & sadness. It wasn't so long ago, yet things were much different then. People were still dying of AIDS in America at an alarming rate. I worked side-by-side with two gay men who were living with AIDS. They had the brightest, biggest smiles & sweetest, kindest personalities. One died during my volunteer years & the other died a few years later. This world is a little less beautiful without them in it.
I graduated from college & despite a brief tenure volunteering for the New Jersey chapter, my time with The Names Project came to an end. The pursuit of career & personal goals became my priority. But never did I intend to forget this cause that is so important to me. At the very least, I planned sport my red ribbon on every World AIDS Day. Somehow I got from there to here.
The college me couldn't envision a future me who would not remember World AIDS Day.
We have not accomplished the ultimate goal of a world without AIDS. On World AIDS Day 2011, I make a vow to recommit. Maybe it will be just a blog post now & then. Maybe it will be just a red ribbon worn everyday. Maybe I will get involved in a World AIDS Day event. But no matter what, I will not forget we have a world with AIDS.
This is the final blog post for this week & I dedicate it in memory of Pedro & Chris. You forever touched me & you're always remembered.
Image via World AIDS Day
I am excited & proud to announce the unveiling of lovely, updated pages on the web site of Koru Wedding Shoppe! New copy & fresh photographs were added to better showcase Koru & everything Koru offers for Brides.
First, let me introduce the new Invitations page:
The Invitations page replaces the former Boutique page & describes how we can help Brides design the perfect wedding invitation. Here is where we detail anything & everything wedding stationery related, such as the invitation companies we carry, the wedding stationery we provide & the additional services we offer like assembly. Last but not least, there is a direct email link for Brides to make their invitation consultation.The Ring/Invitation photo was formerly on the Shop Koru page & I loved it too much to lose it. Of course, this beauty was taken by the talented Timothy Glenn Photographers.Next, here is the updated Planning page:
The Planning page now proudly lists our planning packages to give Brides a better idea of exactly how we can assist them with their wedding. I made a point to include "Custom" on the list so Brides realize we can do anything wedding-related that their little heart desires! The other copy remains the same but the subtle change is an important one.
The Bride & Groom Kiss photo is brand new to Koru's site. & guess what?! It's from my wedding!! I couldn't help but infuse a little bit of my wedding on Koru's site. We have Timothy Glenn Photographers to thank for this one!
&, finally, let me show you the revamped Contact Us page:
The Contact Us page gives Brides the numerous ways they can easily contact & find Koru Wedding Shoppe. Koru is here, there, everywhere! Koru's phone number is listed, as well as links to our email, blog, Facebook & Twitter. There is no way you can miss us with the new Contact Us page!The Bride & Groom Just Married photo is my absolute favorite photo from my wedding. Again, I couldn't resist adding more of my wedding to Koru's site. Another beautiful photo by Timothy Glenn Photographers. I'm beyond happy with the updated site for Koru Wedding Shoppe. Much has changed in the six years since I started the business (hello, Twitter!) & I'm pleased the site represents the Koru of today. Many thanks to my wonderful web designer Kate of Bella Mi Design Boutique for designing the new pages & my amazing photographer Tim of Timothy Glenn Photographers for providing the new photos. Take a look & let me know what you think!
A SUCCESS!!!!!
Last Friday, 1200+ bloggers, including yours truly, participated in a Bloggers Day of Silence to raise awareness & donations for ShelterBox via For Japan With Love. The results? $53,000 raised for ShelterBox which provides 530 people with shelter, supplies & perhaps a dash of hope!! I'm simply amazed at your generosity & kindness towards the people of Japan who need it so much. Thank you, thank to everyone who donated, participated &/or said a prayer!!!A BIG thank you to Lydia of Ever Ours & Henny & Lucia of Utterly Engaged for organizing & rallying For Japan With Love!On Friday, I was completely silent on this blog, Facebook & Twitter. It was quite refreshing! I took the extra time in my day Friday to take Bailey for a long walk along the Hoboken waterfront while counting my blessings & saying a prayer for Japan. I need to make time to do this everyday.The road to recovery will be long & hard for Japan. Keep the Japanese in your heart, thoughts & prayers!
