Trendy Honors Veterans 🇺🇸

This past Wednesday was Veterans Day. While I gave thanks to my family and friends for their service, I’d like to honor a few more. Dave Jones, a fellow Toastmaster from Johnstown, served in the U.S. Army. Alvin Smith was in the Air Force, and Jim Teague also served his country.

The Trendy Bunny Studio did their part as well. On Wednesday and Thursday they held a fundraiser to raise money for a cause near and dear to a member of Team Trendy (Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing). Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities including education and outings. Healing Those Who Serve.

Brook Brewer is the Assistant Manager at the Trendy Bunny Studio. Her husband serves as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army. Her goal was to raise a set amount of money over the two days (which expanded a couple of extra days). Customers could pay money for a ticket and win a prize. Some of the businesses helping out included Sun Dawg Cafe, Invisible Man Brewing, and Chick Fil A. Four Oaks Bakery gave away an exquisite cake that you could put in a ticket in for $10. I didn’t win but I had fun donating to the cause.

Jennifer and I were talking on Wednesday about our favorite Christmas movies. I saw a few of her new holiday rounds. She would have more out as the week went on. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Trendy.

I came back on Friday to make my rounds as tried to coordinate my visits when I worked local. Sometimes easier said than done. But I still pulled it off. With the exception of Emily, I got to see everyone. Aleah, Jen, Brook, and Alisha on Wednesday; Lacey and Juliet on Friday. It was almost closing time but they were glad I stopped by. I got a preview of some of the Christmas items that would be coming. I saw the new rounds and Lacey’s sweatshirt. The Christmas music was playing as well. The girls at Trendy were all in the Christmas spirit.

I got to hear who all the winners were from the Veterans Day event. Sadly I did not win the cake or the Sun Dawg gift certificate, or even the Chick Fil A gift card. I gave to Brook’s cause and that’s what was most important. Final tally: $1233.

I got some love on yesterday’s blog and I’m sure I’ll get some tonight. That’s part of my joy. I also had a great Toastmasters meeting today. But what’s bringing me joy for the upcoming week?

Zoom meeting with Nate and Tina for the upcoming Spirit of Toastmasters panel we are doing at the club officer training on December 5. Getting an email from past District Director Denise Etter about joining the District Leadership Committee.

Also, Wednesday night is Greensburg Toastmasters and Thursday is a visit with the Penn Hills Toastmasters club (via Zoom). Thursday also marks one year of my blog. I’m grateful for the support as always and I will continue with it. Doing a lifestyle blog is the way to go and I will continue to give you all amazing content.

Of course there’s also my upcoming Trendy visits and a local travel schedule for work. Three day weekend coming with a visit to Cranberry High Noon to end it next Monday.

I’m grateful that I’ve gotten to know the bloggers from the event held at Trendy on Sept. 20. Amanda and Tiffany and others are amazing. Even though I didn’t attend, I enjoy talking to them and following them on Instagram.

Have a great week. Thanksgiving is almost here. Bye everyone. ❤️ you.