Gravy on top...

Winning first place is the card contest was pretty darn amazing - but having my photo taken with Jeanette by the Corporate photographer was the gravy on top. I have been with CTMH nearly 5 years and have never really chatted much with Jeanette Lynton (Owner and Creator of CTMH).  You see I have this thing with those who are adored and approached by so many, I figure they don't need one more person chatting them up. I always knew one day I would have great reason to stand beside her and have my photo taken - winning was the perfect reason and I have a beautiful photo to show.

One of the reasons I love CTMH so much is because of the spectacular Corporate staff. They have a way of making each and every consultant feel known and loved. Often times in a Corporation, the "boss" is someone who people are always leery of...not with CTMH.  Attend any event and you'll see the Corporate staff connecting with Consultants on a very personal level and you don't have to be BIG time to be a part of this blessed circle. Jeanette is a wonderful lady who has surrounded herself by others who are wonderfully loving as well! 

I'm already looking forward to our next event in Regionals in Portland. Want to join me and see for yourself? Contact me at CreatewithChristine@msn.com or (425) 413-4280  

Such a professional picture!

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Here is a much better picture of my cards ;)  Thank you to Corporate for providing such a professional picture, makes me feel like my cards were photographed for a magazine!

and the winning cards...

I wish that I had better pictures to show you.  One of the perks (lol) of placing in the top 5 and winning is that Corporate flies home with your artwork.  It used to be that they'd keep them, but I begged and pleaded with the Kristine W. (Vice President) the first time I placed and they started sending them back to us. Can you imagine placing in the top 5 or 10,  not winning and not receiving your artwork back?! While we wait, I think these pictures will do (next time I'll be better about getting the best pictures before I submit them).

Thank you for everyone who voted for me!

No longer the bridesmaid...

Some of you are very good guessers.  Yes, I finally won my first artwork competition.  Both my layout and cards made the top 5.  At the awards banquet, I thought my heart was going to pop out of my chest as the announced the winners. I had a suspicion that I might take first in the card category and became extremely nervous when the card winner was about to be announced. In those few seconds, a million thoughts ran through my mind..."is my bra strap showing," "why'd I wear high heals, I hope I can walk in them," "don't trip!"  Finally, my name was called and I gracefully made it up on stage to collect my good basket of $100 in product! Even more exciting, I quickly exited the room to have my photo taken with Jeanette Lynton (Owner and Founder of CTMH).  This was my first picture with her and what a treat to have it be as a first time contest winner.

Would you like to see my winning cards?  Well, you'll have to stop back by tomorrow.  :)

I LOVE my job!!

Can I just say how much I LOVE my job!! CTMH whisked away the Directors to the happiest place on earth for our special dinner at Leadership this year.  Out of 81 attending Directors only 5 (plus Vice President Kristine W.) were brave enough to take on Disney's Tower of Terror. We felt like movie stars with our personal Disney escort guiding us straight to the front of the long lines and then treating us to a second turn without even having to get out of our seats. After our stomachs officially found a new location in our bodies (if you haven't been on the ride, it drops you over and over again), we joined the rest of the Directors at the Golden Vine Winery for a scrumptious dinner.  It was a please to sit at the table with some hilarious ladies that had me laughing so hard my sides hurt the next day! Truly a marvelous night with Close To My Heart - I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this company!

More to share including my journey from bridesmaid to bride... check back tomorrow.