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A few years ago, if you had asked me what I envisioned for the year 2010 I would have said, “More of the same.” Honestly, for me motherhood has been a lot of the same routine, day in and day out. Month after month and year after year. Motherhood has its highs and its lows, its ups and its downs. The ups – the hugs and the kisses, the stories shared together, the smiles on Christmas morning. The downs – cleaning up a sick child’s bed in the middle of the night or 10 years of changing diapers. But after 12 years of being a stay at home mom, I didn’t have a whole lot of variety in my life. Excitement, yes. Drama, for sure. Work, you’d better believe it.

I never would have pictured myself at age 35 on a train, heading back home after an exhilarating day trip to New York where I had the opportunity to participate in a live webcast press conference with Dr Karen Reivich, the founder of Fishful Thinking. Not only did I get to travel to NYC for the day and meet Karen, Pepperidge Farm and Mr Youth employees, but I also had the opportunity to speak. Yes, me! Speaking alongside Dr. Reivich, answering questions from the press and explaining the Fishful Thinking Ambassador program.

Lolli, Pepperidge Farm, and Dr Karen Reivich

Not the best picture of me (I was tired after a long day) but I love it just the same…because I adore being able to work with these ladies!

I never would have imagined myself having opportunities like the ones that blogging has brought me. The people I’ve met, the experiences I’ve had, the amazing things I’ve learned as I’ve had the chance to interact not only with great bloggers but with incredible people like Karen. They’ve only been possible because of my blog. It’s a lot for a little mom like me to take in, and some days I feel overwhelmed with gratitude and awe.

Fisheye Fishful Thinking conference kitchen

Here are a few of the photos from my incredible day in New York.

Chelsea Market New York City

Chelsea Market

Without going into too much detail, after a delicious lunch, the press gathered in a gorgeously decorated room (can I move in??).

Fishful Thinking Press Conference with Dr Karen Reivich

Dr. Reivich introduced the Fishful Thinking program, and then I talked about the Ambassador and Faculty program and what our role is in spreading the Fishful Thinking message. Karen then introduced each of the ingredients and three faculty members who were on the phone conferencing with us detailed activities that they had done with their families that fit with each of the ingredients. I finished off with one of the activities I’d done with my kids, and then we opened it up to questions. I was lucky enough to be able to sit with Karen and just chat, mom to mom. I also spent some good quality, feet-aching time with Carla, who is our Fishful Thinking go-to person. Carla showed me around New York a little (and can I just say New York City is much more enjoyable with someone who knows where they’re going versus trying to figure it out on your own?!).

Bakery in Chelsea Market New York City

It was an incredible day. But I’m glad to be home. And bed sure does sound good tonight.

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish decorations

PS–next time I have to decorate for a party, I’m totally decorating with Goldfish. Edible centerpieces. What could be better??

Flowers and Pepperidge Farm goldfish - Perfect together!

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How was that for WordFUL Wednesday?

Plus, Mama Kat, who I get to hang out with again this weekend, wanted to hear about my trip and so she made one of this week’s writing workshop prompts, “Tell me about your trip!” All righty, M-K, here it is, just for you!

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About Lolli

Lolli has written 3741 post in this blog.

I became a mom in 1996, and in 2005 I had my fifth. Yes, 5 kids. In 2007, this blog was born (my 6th baby that will never grow up) and I've been sharing recipes, photography tricks, parenting tips, and everything in between. (Formerly Better in Bulk)

Comments

  5. The Fishful Thinking campaign is a wonderful program. I’m an ambassador as well. :-)

    It’s so true about the wonderful opportunities brings us. I am always amazed by each new door that opens since I began blogging a couple of years ago.

    I love the Goldfish centerpieces. What a great idea! Hwo knew Goldfish could be so pretty?! You could buy the rainbow fish, sort them by colors and match some flowers to the colors. :-)
    .-= Run DMT´s last blog ..A Peaceful Journey =-.

  6. That’s great how you combine both Wordfull Wednesday and Writer’s Workshop.

    I have never been to NYC, but I have ridden on a train. I have taken two long train rides, one from Chicago to North Carolina via. Washington DC; and the other from Chicago to Salt Lake. If I ever do it again I think I will get a sleeper car (sleeping in the club car just doesn’t cut it).

    Thanks for sharing,
    .-= Christopher (AKA: CaJoh)´s last blog ..Writer’s Workshop: I’m Leaving on a Jet Plane =-.

  10. Yep! I’ll be speaking both Friday and Saturday at the CBC (Crazy!!). I can’t wait to meet everyone!

    As far as how I got involved with Fishful Thinking, last March I heard that they were recruiting 1000 moms to be ambassadors to spread the FT message of positive parenting. It sounded like a great program to me, so I applied. In the early Fall, I had the opportunity to become one of the 10 faculty moms (leaders in the FT community) and at the same time, they recruited another 1000 moms. Since the program is going so well, there’s already talk about recruiting more moms soon. But at the moment, we’re not. If it opens up again, I know lots of people I am going to be encouraging to join in!

  11. I wish you could have been there, too! It was an experience and opportunity I won’t soon forget. I’m still on a high! (except for the fact that I am exhausted today!)

  12. Not at all! Grab away. Remind me to link up, too! It really was an incredible, uplifting experience, and I am so glad to have happened upon Fishful Thinking a year ago.

  14. Wow! You are going to Casual Blogger Conference right? I’d LOVE to meet you.
    how did you get all involved as an ambassador in the Fishful thinking program? That is sweeeet! I am in awe every day when I get opportunities in my own bloggy world for giveaways–I don’t have much but it nice to get the exposure.
    Wow! You have really been exposed here and that is fantastic! I love blogging and I hope one day to have an opportunity to speak at a conference. i think that would be SO much FUN!
    KUDOS to you for going out there and sharing your life and ideas with people. I hope to be able to do the same thing one day.

    *I submitted my first article to MMB today. We’ll see what happens. I had a nagging feeling to write about gratitude. We’ll see how it turns out.*
    If you stop by my blog–it is best viewed in Mozilla Firefox. And if you can’t see it–stop by my wordpress.com blog if you have time–https://vloggingmama.wordpress.com.

    I am really excited to meet you! I hope you come to CBC.
    Your blog title is very catchy and creative.
    .-= one cluttered brain´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday (If you want to laugh…) =-.

  19. I’m a little choked up reading this. I know what you mean – it’s crazy how blogging led me to Fishful Thinking too. I can’t say enough about how amazing it is and what a benefit it has been to my family. Looking at your pictures, I almost feel like I was there in person. So awesome! I LOVE the Goldfish centerpieces. I would have never thought of that in a million years!!! This week for Fishful Thinking Thursday when I post about the webcast, would you mind if I link to your post and spotlight one of your centerpiece pictures?

  21. At the very bottom of my blog (footer) there are links to the Fishful Thinking program. It’s not about the product at all (just “sponsored” by goldfish). It’s all about positive parenting skills and activities to do with your kids. You should look into it! And ask me any questions you have. :)

  24. I wish I could have taken them home! But that would have meant that I’d have to carry them all through NYC. I would love to decorate my house like that!!

  26. When I saw that round mirror, I knew I had to take a picture in it. Granted, everyone else in the room probably thought I was crazy to take pictures of myself in a mirror….but oh well!

  42. Once again I am in awe of your photos. Such a talent. I love the colors in the Chelsea Market photo! I just figured out how to do color adjustment like these in PS2. Can’t wait to try it with some of my own photos! It sounds as if you had a wonderful trip.
    .-= Christie´s last blog ..It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Sprouts Teeth =-.

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