Dream Pillow # 3

March 8, 2009

This pillow was inspired by my sister-in-law’s cousin Cindy. She said I should make a pillow with a little bling. It was a little more challenging because the fabric itself is corduroy and the Rhinestone was extremely delicate to glue on. Lesson: Small rhinestone and long fingers do not necessary get along. So for all the Diva’s out there…This one is for you! If you are interested in helping our wedding dream come true the donation for Dream Pillow #3 is $25 plus shipping. The pillow measures 16X16, the material is corduroy and has the word DIVA spelled out in Rhinestones. Thank you for supporting our dream!

Love story continues… Today was the busiest day so far at Jan’s because everyone was finalizing details for the trip to Sonoma. Joel was confirming the locations for the different shoots and putting together the call-times for the crews. John was running in three different directions, Jan was like the conductor at the symphony making all the different instruments play the same tune. I just sat there observing, taking it all in. Thinking, how great it was not to have to actually be stressed about producing because I know a little something about production. I have worked for several syndicated talk shows over the passed 12 years and stress was my middle name, but not today.

I had no idea what to expect form all of this. I just had the task of getting the sponsors some PR and helping out with whatever else they needed me to do. Most of this day was a blur to me, but the one thing that I do remember feeling was that I somehow would return to this beautiful house on Solstice Canyon. I was drawn to it and the energy of the people who lived in this house.

At the end of the evening we all sat around the dinner table in the main house and enjoyed wonderful glasses of wine and great conversation. It was during this conversation that I had a bit of an Aha moment. I realized that for the first time in years, I was letting go. I was allowing the weight on my shoulders down and taking a breath, a really deep breath, one that I could feel all the way down in my belly. I almost felt guilty for enjoying this time and these people, but I wanted more.

I was really excited to get up the next morning because it was the day that we were all going on the road trip to Sonoma. I called my mom early to check on the kids and her. My mom and I talked daily while I was in California. I could tell that she was worried about me. It was not easy for her to not have me home, but she put on a good show of support to make sure I didn’t notice.

Joel and I woke up early to gear up for our long road trip to Wine Country. John arrived at 10am at Joel’s place with a big van stuffed to the rim with camera equipment. I squeezed myself into the back seat, Joel right along next to me. The camera operator who joined us was also a friend. The four of us took off, with coffee, doughnuts and seven hours of miles ahead of us.

I sat directly behind John the entire trip and the only way we communicated with each other was through the rear view mirror. It was ice breaking and funny because all I had was the back of his head and our eyes occasionally meeting for a few seconds at a time for, seven hours.

Our first stop on this trip was at the Sandman Hotel this was where the entire staff and crew met to prepare for the following days first shoot. There were a total of eight of us and a few more to come. I was not originally budgeted in for the accommodations so I had to share a room with Joel. Poor Joel, he was stuck with me for the whole trip. We checked in to our room and went out to explore.

To be continued….

If you are interested in helping our wedding dream come true the donation for Dream Pillow #3 is $25 plus shipping. The pillow measures 16X16, the material is corduroy and has the word DIVA spelled out in Rhinestones. All donations are final and non-refundable. Thank you kindly!

Frances & John