Kiki’s Korner

…and 10 times out of 10, like most women I know, there is a baby in the vicinity when it happens.

This past week Heuer and I got a chance to spend a little time in New York, where we bonded with some fellow SMCers, loved on friends and spent some time with ‘family’ – namely, my dear friend Jenn, her husband and her beautiful baby boy, CJ.

Most days I can’t imagine trying to have a family with the crazy/busy life Heuer and I lead. Then again, most days I can’t imagine NOT trying to have a family. Of course the odds are against me – I am an old bitty and I am way, way, way overweight. Two things that factor ‘negative’ into the mix. Now, I am not stressing over it as Heuer and I have always said if it happens it happens. No bullshit here. Not trying to prevent pregnancy, but not trying to plant a seed either. We live our lives happily and be happy with the lives we have.

In the meantime, it simply means I get to gush over other people’s babies – spoiling them rotten and then giving them back to their parents to handle. And that CJ, man – he is a cutey patootie. I shall be spoiling that kid for years to come…

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*snort*

Ok, I am not quite sure how this came about, but the folks over at the Immediate Influence blog just put out a list of the 50 Most Powerful and Influential Women in Social Media, and somehow I made the cut. #44 baby.

Ok, stop laughing.

There are a lot of ladies on this list that I adore and are doing great things in the world of marketing and PR. I am blessed to be considered among them.

Back on May 13, 2008, I started a project called MeToday. The goal of MeToday is to build a digital archive of my life by taking a photo of myself every single day for a year, as I try to answer the question ‘what am I doing today?’

I am 27 weeks into the process and I gotta tell you…it is a lot harder than I thought it would be as I have always been one to hide behind the camera, so putting myself front and center is an odd place to be…I am getting over it of course, but odd nonetheless. I also forget to take the Rebel with me most days, so thankfully I have my camera in my phone and also have one in my laptop – one of which (for better or worse) is always attached to my hip. Neither piece of equipment produces the best picture, but at least I have something to get a shot for the album.

In the album you will see:

* Where I have been
* How I am feeling
* Changes in my life
* What I am working on
* How my diet is (or not) going
* Events I attend

And a bunch of other what nots.

I think I need to start being a little more creative with my photos as there are only so many shots of my face I can take…so stay tuned to if you are interested in the day in the life of Kristie. You never know what will happen tomorrow.