Envelope Stuffing Party for the CCFA

Hey guys,

Tomorrow I will be stuffing all the envelopes for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Winter Ball at my home at 4pm. I thought it would be a great idea to turn it into a small party. So all I need are a few extra hands and I will provide the wine. It should be a fun, low key event. So please let me know if you are interested.

Thanks,
Vita

P.S. Do be scared when you come to my door b/c this is what you will see. Its Chloe, my vicious attack dog. She is the protector at my home so use caution when entering. You may get licked to death.

First Step in Making a True Difference

Today we had our first meeting for Cocktails for a Cure (a working title) and it went extremely well. It looks like we are going to have a group of people who are truly committed to make a real difference. Also, it so nice to be among people who know how what it feels like to deal with this stupid disease on an everyday basis. It was just a very positive group. There was no mopping around feeling sorry for each other. We were all there and everyone had something great to add. I used the analogy that we have to plant a seed and let it grow. And on top of everything I am have made a few new friends. What a great day.

Cocktails for a Cure Benefitting the CCFA

Tomorrow is my first meeting for the new organization I am helping to start benefiting the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation (CCFA). I am super excited because this is the first step in building a fantastic group that will bring more awareness to a condition that isn't widely talked about. Everyone knows about cancer and heart disease but not everyone knows Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. People with Crohn's and Colitis have a condition that last forever. There is no cure for Crohn's or Colitis but there are treatments. Hopefully this will be all of us one step closer to answer for all those who suffer.

Invite Media

Hey everyone,
My brother Michael's company, Invite Media, has helped him get noticed as one of the best entrepreneurs under 25 according to Business Week. Please follow the link and vote for his company. http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/oct2009/sb2009106_810168.htm

Friends and Family Event at Saks

Today is the first day of the Friends and Family Event at Saks in the Houston Galleria. They are offering 25% off some of the merchandise. Unfortunately this doesn't include many of the high end brands, which is what you really need a discount on. It also applies to their online site. Email me if you need any more details and happy shopping.

Adriana Grace De La Cruz

Yesterday I got to meet the newest addition to the De La Cruz clan baby Adriana. I went to visit Lillian and Juan at the hospital, hoping that I would at least get a glimpse of the baby but little did I know I was able to spend a few hours with her. She was already in the room when I got there, laying across Lillian's lap. It was awesome. Lillian looked great. Juan was the proud Papa ready to show her off. Adriana was such a doll. She had a full head of hair and beautiful dark eyes. I was lucky enough to be able to hold her for awhile. She was squirming around in my arms the whole time. It was awesome. I even got her to smile. There is something otherworldly about holding someone so new to the world so close to you. Someone who has no baggage, no pain, no unhappiness in her heart. Just a perfect little heart, beating in my arms. It made me forget about all of my worries for a few minutes. Who knew holding a baby could have such a profound effect.

First Day on the Job

Today was my first day at my new job. It went really well. Everyone I work with is friendly and very easy to get along with. I am really happy I decided to take the chance on a new experience. After breakup #2 with Paul I really need something to keep me occupied. I don't want to think about it and I am definitely over crying about it. I have wasted so much energy on someone who will never be the person I need him to be that I am utterly exhausted. I just want to put the whole situation in my past and focus on the future. This next year is a big year for me. I am moving into a new decade and I have to get rid of all of my baggage. So now the only baggage I will be dealing with are my Gucci ones. Haha.

New Job

Tomorrow I am starting a new part-time job. I wish I could give more details but for safety reasons I can't. I'm just really happy to have found something that is steady instead of depending upon random temp jobs. I have a good feeling about the job so I'm sure it will be a productive day. Wish me luck everyone!