Crazy times.

I so wish I could attend one of your CKU classes! Unfortunately, it's not possible with two small kids and a husband who travels way too much. I'm so glad "A Week in the Life" will be included in your new book!! :) Have a great time in Detroit!

I LOVED my 'week in the life' from Chicago last year! I wish I was in Detroit with you. Unfortunately $3897 in truck repairs has stopped me from going anywhere but my basement to scrap! HA HA
People will love the class and love you. KNock em dead!!!

You'll do great!
xoxo~
Sue

I wish I was taking your class tomorrow Ali! Maybe someday my friend. It was good seeing you last night and catching up just a tiny bit.I'll be at Nashville CKU-see you then. Have fun the next two days!

Have fun in Detroit!One day I'll get to a CKU! For me, I wish they did them closer in time to a CHA so I could combine both in one trip to the US. But alas, it'll never happen (and I can understand). Might see you at CHA in Chicago?

Isn't it awesome how even from an exotic destination halfway around the world, I am wishing I could be in Detroit joining in on the creative adventures?! Have fun, cultivating good things...

Have fun on your adventure!
I just tagged your blog as one of the top 5 blogs that I like to read and visit! Now it's your turn to do the same. :)

Have fun teaching. Hopefully one day I'll be lucky enough to attend one of your classes!

I am so glad to hear that the Week In The Life album will be your new book. I've never taken a class from you (I'd love to, though) but I've heard a lot about this album. I've been interested in the concept for a long time and have wanted to do it.

I can't thank you enough for recommending scrapbookpictures.com. I just got my order today (currently stationed in Japan) and I love them! My new favorite size is 3x3. Thanks for the great tip. I'll be ordering from there from now on. You're the best! :)

on a broader scale, that story reminds me that we never know who our "neighbor" may be: what they've experienced, gone through, what happened to them that morning or the night before. perhaps if we could remember that we each have our own story to tell, secrets and all, the world be a more patient place. we would all be a little more at peace with each other and ourselves.

Cannot wait for your new book!!!

Ali,
Was so awesome to meet you and get a pic....yesterday at CKU!!

Just read the interview you did at Scrap Girls and it was great. Awesome to see your face on there. I was surprised when I read that you struggle with balance and trying to find structure in your day. You seem so organized already. I struggle with that issue myself. I guess a lot of us moms do.

I've never even looked into CKU. That sounds so fun! I would love to go to Nashville... we used to live there, and I absolutely love the Opryland hotel. Too bad budget says "hahahaha!" ;)
And you have no reason to be nervous, girl. I'm positive they are all stoked to see you.

i love my a week in the life album from CKU-A Stamford back in 2005. Totoally wish there was another CKU in reasonable driving distance from NJ...=(

hope you have a wonderful time in detroit.

Ali, I wish I was taking your class! And yes, I've been thinking a lot about The Washington Post story as well. Powerful things keep you thinking.....thanks again, and good luck in your class!

Glad you are doing well! Hope you have a wonderful time at CKU! Kim

have fun! i miss you!!!!

Bonjour,
are you received my e-mail long time ago?
maybe not. it doesn't matter.
hope everything is good for you & your family.
very good vibes to little Simon.
giant hugs*
Prolix
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Ali, I was in your week in a life class last year at CKU-A Chicago. I can't believe it's already been a year! That class totally has changed the way I scrapbook and look at life - from the journalling of small daily details to the mixing of patterned papers to my daily checks of your inspirational blog. Thank you for everything you do. You are very, very special!

How on earth do you do & read so much?! Sat down at my computer 2 hours ago with the resolution to do nothing else before I printed the pictures I've been trying for 2 weeks to do. But first, as I finished my coffee, wanted to check out your blog...which led to reading Jody's blog & the Wash Post article. I caught the NPR broadcast about the subway concert & was blown away by the incredible sound of Joshua Bell AND by the lack of response by passersby. The article is a sad reminder to us to STOP & SMELL THE ROSES! I've become so much more aware of LIFE since seriously scrapbooking.
I cannot wait for your book to come out. You keep teasing us with content previews, but I'd probably buy it anyway.
Come to Wichita, KS sometime to do a class, puh-leez!

Wish you would come to Denver sometime!! Love all your stuff!!

I took your Week in the Life class last summer in San Jose. I would take it all over again. I hope CKU will be back in SJ next summer. This class changed how I scrapbook. I was a chronological scrapper before. Now I do whatever I love or touches my heart. My pages are much more meaningful now. The biggest change from your class was how I view my roles as mom, wife, and domestic goddess. I came to really appreciate all that I do. To see the impact I have on people, directly and indirectly. Also, I play with my artist way more now. Thanks for touching my life. Therese