On Friday, I got an email telling me I am being recognized as a top contractor (among more than 6000) for an organization for which I freelance. The email asked me for a bio and a photo to be used in the newsletter and provided the bio of the other person who has received this recognition in the company's three-year history.
Kind of cool, right? Not if you're me. I skipped past the "good for me" part, directly into the "I don't have enough education" and "there's not a single picture I can send." From there, I leaped to "who are the other people if I'm among the best." Like Groucho, I kind of wonder about any club that would have me as a member.
Katie called as I was fretting about the bio and pic. Picking up on my distress, she asked what was going on. When I explained, she said, "Oh, Mom. Grow a pair. You're smart enough to get the award. Surely you're smart enough to write a decent bio."
When I grow up, I'm going to be as pragmatic as my darling daughter.
8 comments:
Well, having some experience of your editorial skills, I can think of a number of qualifications. Published author, former editorial director, etc. Etc.
Congrats, sis.
No one more qualified.
I love a woman who cuts to the chase. I hope when you grown up you get to truly know the bright, brave, unbelievably talented woman (you, in case you're wondering) that this award is going to. Love you.
Congratulations! And I can totally relate on the picture part! I haven't had a decent picture taken of me in 20 some years.
Katie's right.
Amen!
:)
CONGRATS JER! What an achievement. Katie is probably one of the funniest people I know. Grow a pair...LOL :) I knew I liked that girl for some reason. Glad to hear about your Dad also! <3
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree! Really cute, the pair of you!
You????!!! have an inferiority complex?? I fail to understand this. You are obviously an over achiever and accomplished, smart, funny, beautiful etc. Thank you Kate- good advice. Congratulations Jerri- you definitely deserve this honor.
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