Today was my second bake sale, this time with two tables: one for goods that were "faits maison" (homemade) and one for goods from real, live boulangerie-pâtisseries. On the homemade side were cookies, muffins and fudge my Mumbly and I made; cinnamon buns from the wonderful Owen; and cookies and meringues from my teammate Ashley. Thanks, Mumbly, Owen and Ashley!
On the professional side, there were cupcakes from Flirt and a staggering assortment of creations from Duchess Bake Shop in Edmonton. Thanks in no small part to the generosity of the folks at Duchess (and of course, the folks at the Campus), today's sale raised a whopping $401.95! This puts my fund-o-meter at over 40%. I am really overwhelmed by the generosity I experienced today - including that of my friend Adam, who sat at the table for three and a half hours with me just for fun. Mathieu at the Campus also spread the word among the faculty, for which I am extremely grateful.
The point: THANKS!
All this fundraising is very exciting, but I'm definitely spreading myself a little too thin; because the fundraising is the most fun, my schoolwork and self-care are getting neglected. At the very wise suggestion of my dear mother, I'm taking a break from fundraising for the next few weeks. I'll continue writing letters and applying for scholarships, but with six classes and a lab, I'd like to sleep a little, too, and spend a little more time studying. Don't worry - I'm sure I'll find some time to update the blog. I have a few ideas for posts floating around in my head that actually don't have anything to do with that handy fund-o-meter :)
February 28, 2011
February 21, 2011
Bake Sale - Episode II
Next up on the fundraising schedule in Edmonton? Another Bake Sale! Once again, the bake sale will be at the Campus Saint-Jean from 10 AM to 3 PM - this time on February 28th. My dear mother and I will be baking this week (it's reading week! hooray!) and I am expecting another batch of Owen's delicious cinnamon buns. Maia's amazing vegan cookies will also make an appearance, as will cupcakes from Flirt and treats from another excellent Edmonton bakery.Last time, everything was by donation; this time, there are only two exceptions:
- Understandably, Flirt couldn't give the cupcakes for free this time, so they'll be $3
- Depending on what tasty creation I get from the other bakery, there may be a silent auction!
Mumbly and I haven't decided what exactly we're going to bake yet, so I'm certainly open to suggestions. Also, as usual, I'm open to donations! If you'd like to do some baking this week, I'd love to include your contribution in the bake sale. Feel free to leave a comment or send me an email. If you'd rather eat baking than make any - bring some change on Monday!
February 15, 2011
Make room in your freezers...
Cookie dough is coming!
Wednesday, February 16th
4:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Campus Saint-Jean
If you're in the Edmonton area and I haven't already talked to you about delivery, please do your best to swing by to pick up your delicious order. If you can't make it, get in touch with me and we'll sort something out.
See you tomorrow!
February 13, 2011
February: Wrap Up & Next Up
I've been feeling pretty sick lately and been having a hard time convincing myself to update the Notebook because I don't feel very entertaining. I spent the weekend coughing and studying, though, and the most recent chapter in my EDIT 202 textbook put a lot of emphasis on blogs (mentioning every single time that it's short for "weblog") and I couldn't ignore it anymore. So, here's an update on February!
Wrap Up
On Thursday night, I learned* how to salsa - along with a ton of other people on the dance floor at On the Rocks. The salsa night fundraiser went splendidly, despite sickness, conflicting events and the dance teacher's strong suggestion that "if you're shy, get out!"
The evening was a great time, but it was also successful in terms of fundraising. The fund-o-meter is now just shy of one-third because of the $430 from ticket sales! I'd like to thank everybody who came out to support me, as well as a few who purchased tickets even though, in some cases, they knew they wouldn't make it. Thanks also go to a lovely lady named Rachelle who helped organize the whole thing.
I'd like to mention that my EDIT 202 class motivated me to update the blog today, but the announcement my professor posted on his news page actually convinced a girl in one of my classes to come to the Salsa Night! Thanks so much, Emily - I didn't publish your comment because I didn't want the world to have your number. I hope you had a great time:)
Next Up
I have a few more events planned for February - here's the gist:
February 16th: Arrival of the cookie dough from Cookie Crumbles! Keep checking for more details, but most people in Edmonton should be prepared to pick their order up at the Campus Saint-Jean that afternoon/evening.
February 22nd: Educational Testing Services Canada is offering incentives to groups who administer an aptitude test they recently developed and would like to test. If you're between the ages of 17 and 42 and you'll be in Cold Lake then, keep you eyes peeled for a chance to help me raise $500!
February 28th: Bake Sale Part II! I'm still working on some donations from Edmonton businesses, but my Mumbly and I will be baking up a storm when I go home for reading week. I've put in a request for some of Maia's delicious vegan cookies. If you're interested in contributing something, please let me know!
All the Time: Slow-Motion Bottle Drive!
Once again, I've been receiving very generous donations from people both in Cold Lake and Edmonton. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your contributions. Thanks!
*I say "learned" but we all know I've already forgotten. I'm not exactly talented when it comes to dances with rules...
Wrap Up
On Thursday night, I learned* how to salsa - along with a ton of other people on the dance floor at On the Rocks. The salsa night fundraiser went splendidly, despite sickness, conflicting events and the dance teacher's strong suggestion that "if you're shy, get out!"
The evening was a great time, but it was also successful in terms of fundraising. The fund-o-meter is now just shy of one-third because of the $430 from ticket sales! I'd like to thank everybody who came out to support me, as well as a few who purchased tickets even though, in some cases, they knew they wouldn't make it. Thanks also go to a lovely lady named Rachelle who helped organize the whole thing.
I'd like to mention that my EDIT 202 class motivated me to update the blog today, but the announcement my professor posted on his news page actually convinced a girl in one of my classes to come to the Salsa Night! Thanks so much, Emily - I didn't publish your comment because I didn't want the world to have your number. I hope you had a great time:)
Next Up
I have a few more events planned for February - here's the gist:
February 16th: Arrival of the cookie dough from Cookie Crumbles! Keep checking for more details, but most people in Edmonton should be prepared to pick their order up at the Campus Saint-Jean that afternoon/evening.
February 22nd: Educational Testing Services Canada is offering incentives to groups who administer an aptitude test they recently developed and would like to test. If you're between the ages of 17 and 42 and you'll be in Cold Lake then, keep you eyes peeled for a chance to help me raise $500!
February 28th: Bake Sale Part II! I'm still working on some donations from Edmonton businesses, but my Mumbly and I will be baking up a storm when I go home for reading week. I've put in a request for some of Maia's delicious vegan cookies. If you're interested in contributing something, please let me know!
All the Time: Slow-Motion Bottle Drive!
Once again, I've been receiving very generous donations from people both in Cold Lake and Edmonton. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your contributions. Thanks!
*I say "learned" but we all know I've already forgotten. I'm not exactly talented when it comes to dances with rules...
February 9, 2011
Slow-Motion Bottle Drive + A Milestone
Today, I completed the first leg of my Slow-Motion Bottle Drive. Thanks to two lovely households - Catherine & Ruth and Keegan/Matt/Mike - I did a little recycling and collected $24.25 toward my cause! Granted, $24.25 may not seem like a whole lot of money, but it's still very important. It's a milestone - I've now raised enough to cover the cost of my plane tickets! I also discovered the Strathcona Bottle Depot, which was a revelation because in Edmonton, they have more than one bottle depot. It was quite the excursion.
If you're interested in participating in the Slow-Motion Bottle Drive, you probably can! The steps, as seen on the Facebook event, are as follows:
1. You drink something out of a bottle, can, milk carton or tetra pak.
2. You rinse out the container.
3. You keep it until I swing by to pick everything up and take it to our friendly neighbourhood bottle depot!
I'm thinking about doing a regular-speed bottle drive (probably a mini one) in Cold Lake later on this month, but I haven't yet decided when I'll be home.
Oh, and in case you've forgotten, the Salsa Night at On the Rocks is tomorrow!
If you're interested in participating in the Slow-Motion Bottle Drive, you probably can! The steps, as seen on the Facebook event, are as follows:
1. You drink something out of a bottle, can, milk carton or tetra pak.2. You rinse out the container.
3. You keep it until I swing by to pick everything up and take it to our friendly neighbourhood bottle depot!
I'm thinking about doing a regular-speed bottle drive (probably a mini one) in Cold Lake later on this month, but I haven't yet decided when I'll be home.
Oh, and in case you've forgotten, the Salsa Night at On the Rocks is tomorrow!
February 1, 2011
One month down...
Wow, what a month! Six courses and six thousand dollars is definitely a challenge, but things are going really well on the fundraising front. Here's an update:
15 Minutes of Fame
A few weeks ago, a fellow Cold Laker named Jessica sent me a message with a lot of really helpful fundraising ideas. One of them was to contact the Cold Lake Sun to see if they'd write something about me - and they did! I'm really happy with how the article turned out, so many thanks to Andrew at the Sun for his help.
People are Wonderful
As you may have noticed, there's a new button on the blog - a shiny new PayPal button! Jessica suggested that I add one, and I'm glad she did. To those who have used it: many, many thanks! I even received a donation from someone I don't think I know - this is amazing. I think that a lot of the attention is because of the article in the Sun, but I really am grateful for the generosity I've been experiencing. My parents have been approached at home by people wanting to donate, too, and I've received emails from people who've read the blog. I can't explain how much these people have brightened my day.
Cookie Crumbles
I sent in the order for the Cookie Crumbles products last night. Once again, I set myself a reasonable goal ($250) and an optimistic goal ($375). The total for this particular event was $362! I was thrilled by the interest people showed and the support they offered - people in residence bought dough, the girls on my hockey team ordered some, and so did the staff at the elementary school where I work. While I should thank everyone who ordered dough (thanks!) I also owe special gratitude to Lisa and Laura, two of my friends who took a lot of time out of their already-busy schedules to sell for me. Thanks, girls! For those of you who ordered a tasty treat, you can expect it to arrive February 16th.
The Bottom Line
As of today, I'm at 21% of my fundraising goal. Stay tuned for more information about upcoming events - like the Salsa Night at On the Rocks!
15 Minutes of Fame
A few weeks ago, a fellow Cold Laker named Jessica sent me a message with a lot of really helpful fundraising ideas. One of them was to contact the Cold Lake Sun to see if they'd write something about me - and they did! I'm really happy with how the article turned out, so many thanks to Andrew at the Sun for his help.
People are WonderfulAs you may have noticed, there's a new button on the blog - a shiny new PayPal button! Jessica suggested that I add one, and I'm glad she did. To those who have used it: many, many thanks! I even received a donation from someone I don't think I know - this is amazing. I think that a lot of the attention is because of the article in the Sun, but I really am grateful for the generosity I've been experiencing. My parents have been approached at home by people wanting to donate, too, and I've received emails from people who've read the blog. I can't explain how much these people have brightened my day.Cookie Crumbles
I sent in the order for the Cookie Crumbles products last night. Once again, I set myself a reasonable goal ($250) and an optimistic goal ($375). The total for this particular event was $362! I was thrilled by the interest people showed and the support they offered - people in residence bought dough, the girls on my hockey team ordered some, and so did the staff at the elementary school where I work. While I should thank everyone who ordered dough (thanks!) I also owe special gratitude to Lisa and Laura, two of my friends who took a lot of time out of their already-busy schedules to sell for me. Thanks, girls! For those of you who ordered a tasty treat, you can expect it to arrive February 16th.
The Bottom Line
As of today, I'm at 21% of my fundraising goal. Stay tuned for more information about upcoming events - like the Salsa Night at On the Rocks!
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