So...another week of brainstorming and being creative at EAG! This week I presented my two raw ideas to Maggie (i.e., the jewelry created by high schoolers and the prom problems faced by more conservative girls, such as the Somali population). The response that I got back from her was a little disheartening, but also a good thing as well.
The jewelry idea she loved; however, she pointed out a couple of points that I had not thought about before. First of all, how would an EAG beneficiary feel if at prom one of her classmates approached her and was like, "I made that necklace and donated it to that Ever After Gowns place!" Not something that would make a girl's self-esteem increase, I can tell you that. Also, there would be tax issues with public schools donating and such. Maggie suggested that instead of schools, I look into beading stores around the Twin Ctites, as they often hold jewelry making classes and such, and see if they would be willing to donate some of the proceeds to EAG. Time to start researching those ideas!
Maggie also liked my thinking about the quandry with Somali and other conservative girls. She did say that EAg always provides a bunch of brightly colored and bedazzled scarves for these girls, and they're always a big hit. So instead of actually looking for extremely modest dresses, I'm thinking that I'm going to start looking for places that might be willing to possibly donate some scarves and such. (Sarah - if you happen to read this, we should talk sometime and maybe you could teach me a bit about Somali fashion and where to aquire such items. :D)
I'm still trying to come up with a really good idea to bring in shoes. So far, nothing brilliant yet, but I'm sure something will come to me.
Anyway, that's where my project is at this week! Time to really get down to business and start hitting this stuff hard (especially since I absolutely hate making calls and going in and talking to people and stuff).
Oh, I almost forgot...Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Hope that everyone has a great time with their families (and eating the most delicious Thanksgiving food in the world - PUMPKIN PIE!!) Make sure to take time tomorrow for all of the beauty God has placed in your life, and all of the beauty He has placed in you. I thank God for each and every one of you weirdos that have decided to embark on this Honors adventure with me. I couldn't do it without you guys. :D
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