Back with the Betsy's

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Back with the Betsy's

Tonight I'm looking at a full moon from my hotel window on Connecticut Street in Washington DC.

Just back from a cocktail reception and dinner with the grrrrrls.

It was like a homecoming of sorts. Hugs, how-are-ya's, industry gossip and stories. Robyn from Court TV bought us all shot glasses with "BMLI Class XII" and a mini bottle of Grey Goose as a welcome gift.

Ah yes, it's good to be with my Betsy's.

We took a bit of time to go around the dinner table and share something interesting with the group.

Karen got promoted over at HBO, Lori is working on a new MTV show in Miami, Pam lost her job at Comcast but managed to negotiate continuing on with the Betsy's as part of her going away package...

And me? I could've shared stories about my work during Hurricane Wilma, the new program strategy on the Kids network, the new facility upgrade research that I'm working on...but uh, no.

"I'm in Love" just popped out of my mouth.

I got a standing ovation, a toast and then bunches of grrrls clammoring over the table to smother me with hugs. They requested pictures, which I happily handed over.

WB was a big hit with the Betsy's :)

Pretty cool, huh?

So tomorrow morning I'll be working with the group from 8am until about 2pm, discussing life passions. That'll be our theme, the thing we'll be working on - and then we get all gussied-up, hair swept into little up-dos, blingy jewelry. We'll pose for pictures and then hit the Gala with a splash.

And I'll be officially inducted into the 'club'...I'll get a cute little pin, congratulatory gifts, countless leads and contacts, a picture taken that'll be published in all the industry trades, interviews with local business publications (had my first one yesterday...sheesh), public speaking/panel invitations....and um....so what?

I've come full circle - officially "made it" in my business.

I'm finally getting what I've spent more than 17 years working towards....a reputation as a bonafide exec in my business.

Finally getting what I always thought that I wanted.

Go me.

And now the question is this: what do I want to do next?

Drop out from society and live in a teepee? Serial Killer? Cereal Killer? World domination?

lol.

Time will tell....for now, I'll just enjoy this moment.

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