Week 2

As the second week comes to an end, I am a mix of emotions. I am proud of the work I have done, but I am also very nervous about the work I still have to do. I’ve started to make the connections I need with the companies and people to make the “Knit-A-Thon” go smoothly. I am also proud of the work I have done making the hats and engaging others in the whole knitting process. Though I am proud of the work I’ve done, I am starting to get a little anxious.

Yes, I have over 30 beautiful and finely made hats,  but that number is far from 100. And though I am starting to make the right connections to the right people, I am still worried about everything that still needs to be planned, coordinated, and executed. The best thing I can do now is take everything one step at a time and stay VERY organized. I’ve been to plenty of “organized” events, and nothing is worse than a lack of organization. If I’m not careful, simple details can slip through the cracks and that is not okay. I need to make sure that the food, entertainment, timing, venue, chaperones, decorations, supplies, and the participants are all accounted for; and that is a lot to juggle. I need more sponsors for food, more sponsors for knitting supplies, more knitters willing to knit before the event, I need more interest in the event itself, I need chaperones, and not to mention, I NEED HATS! 

I am still totally confident in my abilities and I am very excited about my cause, I guess I’m just a little stressed. I know that everything will be okay, I just need to reach out to the right people if I need help. I should be hearing back from Hannaford’s soon about a possible donation, and if I just keep chipping away at my “To Do” list then hopefully I can get a little peace of mind and get everything completed in time. I’m really excited about my project so I want everything to be perfect! (Or as close to perfect as I can get!)