Focusing on Friday

I’m barely recovering from Thanksgiving (and what a great day and weekend it was!) and it already feels like I’m playing catch up for Christmas. This is a hectic—but exciting—week as we prepare for the TODAY show appearance. My mind is pretty much focused on Friday’s main event, but there’s a lot to do in the meantime.

Call me a little obsessive, but I refuse to leave for New York until my holiday decorating is done; I just don’t want to come home and still have it hanging over my head. So today I concentrated on a special leadership project, but I’m bound and determined to get the tree decorating done tonight and tomorrow night—in between a full day of meetings tomorrow and finalizing everything for Friday.

One of the things that has me most stressed (in a good way, of course) is creating a gift for the TODAY show hosts and personalities. We’re creating more than a dozen hand-stamped gifts that we’ll be presenting to Matt, Meredith, Al, Ann, and the gang. I haven’t even decided exactly what we’ll be doing yet, but I have to know tonight! I can hardly wait to show you. . . .

So with that said, I'm not planning on posting much this week. Last week was a little sparse on postings as well, but I know you’ll understand—and send lots of positive energy my way, right?

Comments

[Betsy Z]

Oh, have fun on the show! I know you'll knock 'em dead, lol! You know we'll all be watching, right? and cheering you on... I can't wait!

Hugs,
Betsy

[Cindy Elam]

I hope you have a safe trip, but most of all, have FUN on the show! Can't wait to see what you come up with for gifts.

[Deb]

I so hope you relax and enjoy this.....you will be just fine! Look forward to seeing what you decide to do, I'm so excited for you. God Bless! ~Deb

[Nellyne Heath]

Shelli,

You will be fabulous, as always. Your creative ideas make all of us aspire to be just like you.
You will knock'em dead!!
I will be watching.
Good Luck,
Nellyne

[Sharon Bridwell]

Shelli, I am so excited about your appearance on the Today show. I'm bursting at the seams!! I hope you and Shanna have fun in New York and get some girl time together while you are there. Enjoy your decorating, I have to do that this coming weekend! Have fun and can't wait for your post when it's all done!!

[Julie Davidse]

Shelli, we are all so excited for you! Just think, back in the day when you and Vonna were just starting out here in Vegas, did you ever imagine being invited to be on the Today show??? I am going to let some of your "original" customers know and tell them to watch!!! What a wonderful experience! I will set my DVR!!!

[Susan Swanson]

Shelli, I'm so excited for you. I can hardly wait for Friday's show to get here. This is such a fantastic opportunity for you, for the company, and for our businesses. Now go out there and "break a leg".

Warm wishes,
Susan
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NOTE FOR THE YOUNGER GENERATION: "Break a leg" is an old show biz expression, it means the same as saying the G.L. phrase. However, in show biz to say G.L. is Bad L.

[Diana Gibbs]

Shelli, I am sure whatever you make will be beautiful.
I say make a garland for them to display!

We will all be waving at you through our tv screens on Friday (unless you are among the lucky girls that are coming to cheer you on!)

Hugs,
Di

[Cindy Kemna]

Shelli, you are such a good & natural speaker and love your product so you will do a great job! Can't wait to watch. Have fun! :)

[Carey Rogers]

I can't wait to see you on the Today Show. You are going to be spectacular as you always are. I bet everyone on the show will be really happy to get a handstamped lovely from you. I already set my DVR to see you since I am working the night before and will be passed out in bed by then. Have a wonderful time.

Carey
aka Roscoe's mommy

[Julie Davison]

I can tell that you won't be sleeping much this week! (wink!) At the very least, go to bed EARLY, early Thursday night so that you are fresh and well rested for your big day! Can't wait to see what you guys come up with for gifts...and that special Leadership project!

Have a safe trip and good luck!!
Julie

[Evelyn]

I live in NYC - sure wish I could be at the show, but I must work. Have a great time! I will be sure to tape the show so I can watch it later that day.

[Susan LaCroix]

Shelli -
You will be fantastic!! I am all set to record your segment and will show it this weekend at my Hostess Appreciation Event!! Travel safe and "break a leg" as they say in show business!

Susan

[Candy Diaz]

Congrats, you will be great!! You are so beautiful and vivacious, smart and creative. I will be watching. Had DH look up the time and channel. Now to send an email to all my customers. See you in AZ.

[SHH]

Break a leg! And have a super fun time in NYC!
You never need to apologize for not posting. While we may get disappointed by not getting our "Positive Shelli Fix" we understand you are super duper busy and have your priorities.

[Nicole]

Shelly, I am looking forward to Friday, can't wait to see what the show is all about! I was not sure where to post my comment, most of your posts seem so personal. I have been trying to speak or email your business planning department without success :) I would like to know with whom I may speak to about product development? I would love to send you a copy if I may? Keep up the great work and I look forward to meeting you one day soon! Thanks for your time... Nicole :)

[Jeanie]

Shelli,
You will do wonderful as always!! Just remember to take a deep breath sometimes and know that it will all get done!! Can't wait to DVR your show and see all of your awesome ideas! Hope you just get to enjoy the moment and take it all in!! Take care!

[Winthrop]

I'm so excited for you to be on the Today show. I bet they will call you back to be on often, because the viewer ratings will soar with all the SU people tuned in to watch you!!

[Denise Young]

everything will be just fine...can't wait to see you. You always do well and never let people see you sweat- you are a pro. Good Luck. I cannot wait to see your creations too.

[Sue Manlove]

Shelli, What an opportunity for SU to have you present some great ideas. Our motto says it all: Inspire, Create and Share and you do it all so effortlessly. Please, please have someone put this on your blog when you get back. We will be traveling from FL to DE during Friday so all I'll be able to do is think positive thoughts for a wonderful experience. The timing is perfect....

[Sue Smith]

Shelli, Have a wonderful time in NYC. I know that the length of your segment won't be long enough for those of us that love you and Stampin' Up!

[Kay Hahn Casler]

Have a wonderful time on the TODAY show! Can't wait to see it and wish I could be there. I will tape the whole show to make sure I don't miss a word. Good luck with the gifts! I hope they show them. (Btw, I bet your decorating is done.)
Hugs, Kay

[Jill Coleman]

No pressure on the gifts - I'm sure they will be amazing. I say that even though I stress over preparing projects for my customers. You will represent us well Shelli. I hope you post a video of the segment as I no longer have TV. I do have a friend DVR'ing it for me though.
I will be praying for safe travel, a fun trip and a decorated house. ;0)
Blessings, Jill

[Abi Bundy]

Good luck!! I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time and be great!

[Deb Valder]

Shelli,

I was just there with my family. I hope after all is said and done that you take the opportunity to enjoy the city. You will be right there by the tree in Rockefeller Center and the singing snowflakes on the building...make sure you also take in the Rocketts Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall and what would a trip to the city at Christmas time be without a trip to Macy's to see Santa and their windows...all their windows including the window where you can write your letter to Santa - it's computerized!....ohhhhh have fun and enjoy it all, we'll see you on the Today Show - break a leg (not really - that's showbiz talk!) Happy Holidays. Deb Valder and Family