January Wrap-Up

I'm thinking back on the month that was January, and I'm overwhelmed and maybe just a tiny bit teary remembering every delicious moment.

When I started this blog, I expected to have a few geeky moments when discovering creative projects to pledge to. I thought I might write a blog entry or two that my sister would enjoy, maybe even witness a few dreams come true as the artists reached their fundraising goals. But I never anticipated the abundance of gorgeous souls that would stop by here and wave a hello.

You're all just so PRETTY! Thank you for enhancing the creativity in my January! I hope to get to know you all better in a super non-creepy way, and I hope that 2011 continues with its awesomeness!

And January really was awesome over here! This is it all neatly wrapped up (please imagine a nice big red bow) just for you.


All my love to:  MyCharity:Water!!!

This was my first pledge and I fulfilled my dream of starting a Charity:Water campaign. Unfortunately, no one in my personal life, other than my sister, knows about this blog so it makes it hard to fundraise. But maybe you'd like to show my campaign some love?

Charity:Water has been in the news lately with Adam Lambert's fans crashing the site in their attempts to donate for his 29th birthday. I'm not above confessing I was a little jealous of Adam Lambert. That's tough to admit to. Even just a dollar will save me from myself but more importantly, it will save lives by bringing fresh water to children and their families. Won't you consider helping me out?


Best wishes to:  Ivan & Alyosha!!!

I&A have raised 70% of their goal with 14 days left to get the rest for their North American tour. They've been breaking my heart a little with their recent "Going to Nova Scotia" and "We're playing Halifax" tweets. I don't think they realise how excited (read: insane) I get about my October trip to New York and Canada!! They're really not helping. But we can help them! Do check out their kickstarter page and help them exceed their goal! And then when they tour near you, you can go, take some photos, tell me what an awesome night you had. And I will try not to get too jealous.

Unrelated to their kickstarter project but equally as awesome, Ivan & Alyosha have released their EP! It will be playing on repeat at work today. Check it!


Congratulations to:  Pineapple Shaped Lamps!!!

PSL have successfully reached their fundraising goal and will be bringing their adaptation of Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog to the stage - and for a Whedon fan(atic) this is OVERWHELMINGLY EXCITING news!! PSL are already in the planning stages for the show and will be holding auditions February 14th & 15th. If you're in the Wilmington area do go along, audition, take part, make your Valentine take part, and then come back and tell me all about it. I'm all for living vicariously through you. It's not creepy at all. Shush.

Remember, even though PSL have reached their modest goal, it's not too late to make a pledge and help them raise even more money to make their show truly spectacular. They are adorable people with equally adorable rewards in return for your generosity. Check 'em out!


Best wishes to:  Lindsey White!!!

Lindsey is nearly halfway to her goal, and call me selfish but I really want to get a postcard from her and Lolly! Can we make it happen? Lindsey only has 13 days left to fundraise, so do check out her kickstarter page and drop by her blog to give her some ideas of where she should travel, what she should see and maybe you have some great music suggestions for her road trip?


Congratulations to:  Adam Taylor Music!!!

Adam and Kate have been posting many updates, mostly to express their unabashed and genuine love for all their backers. They have also raised their total funding which means an Adam Taylor album will soon exist on my ipod. With the extra money pledged, they may be able to tour and bring their music to a town or city near you! They are such sweethearts that I'm sure you'd love to see them at your local. Do check out their music and the rewards they're offering! You too can be the proud owner of their record two weeks before its release!

All these projects have added a new dimension to my January and my days have been filled with great music, funny stories, lovely comments and so much creativity that I wonder if I'm going to burst in a big cloud of sparkles and streamers!

This blog, these artists and YOU, have made a huge difference in my life and I am welcoming February with a light heart and fulfilled Spirit.

Happy February!!!!