Normally, I don't make a big fuss out of my birthday... but this year was my 30th, and in November a very close friend told me she'd be coming over from England for it... so, plans started being made...I hosted a cocktail party, where people were all formal and fancy - it was fun! I sold tickets for it - for $25 each - and all the money raised was to go to a program based in my church - it's called Out of the Cold, and it feeds hungry people. There are some phenomenol people who cook a good hot meal for whackloads (about 125) people each week - more than once - and can use all the support they can get. So, the party itself was a fantastic time, with about 50 people coming out all fancy, we raised enpough money to feed some 240 people. What a gift.
I was wearing a navy-blue satin floor-length backless dress, it's amazing what I can do with a bit of creativity and a sewing machine... Kristine helped me put the cake of my imagination into the artful reality pictured here.
I wonder if people realise how easy it can be to help others while having a good time themselves... I never would have thought of this idea by myself, so am grateful for the input from friends - no idea yet what my next help-others project will be, I'll keep you posted...
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