I was so excited about Lillie Ammann’s book giveaway that I came up with the bright idea of videotaping the drawing. So, two afternoons ago, I bravely taped the drawing and then went off to visit my Dad in the hospital. I reviewed it the next day and immediately hated it! I cringed as I went “ugh, look at my hair, oh my god I look fat, yuck I sound like a smurf.”
Yet, this was not to be an award winning piece so I was going to go with it. Ha! I spent way too many hours trying to figure out how to fix the audio issue, to get rid of the Kung Fu Theater effect (anyone remember that?) which was fixed but I was unable to upload the fixed “movie” from the program to blip.tv. What should have been a 20 minute process had consumed so much time, no way was I jumping ship now!
So, I downloaded another video editor which of course could not read my file. I had deadlines to meet and had to abandon it for the day. Today, I uploaded the bad video to YouTube. Why? Well I am not perfect, and I’m learning to be okay with sharing that with the world. This is not a video to gain a million dollar investor or even market my business. It was meant to be a completely casual, comfortable moment between me and you.
I hate being photographed yet alone filmed but I know that in embracing my weakness, there is growth. The winner of the book will understand this and so will you soon, so watch and learn who won. 🙂
Without further ado, the winner is….
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Janice Cartier says
Well, didn’t Oprah have book Club in pajamas at one point? I think her point was we’re just talking…real comfy and all. But you are right. From under the covers would go viral.
I think you just breached a wall. 😉
Karen Swim says
Hi Rebecca! You are so right! I enjoy seeing the people I enjoy reading. It does strengthen the connection. Silly me for not wanting to participate. Thanks for the words of encouragement. I may be brave enough to do it again! 🙂
Karen Swim says
Janice, ROFL! The funny thing is with all the kooky stuff online a podcast from under the covers could potentially be a viral hit! A smile, spritz of scent and great shoes…yea, those are three of my essential tools. I can take on the world when I have those things in place. 😉
Karen Swim says
Hi Ulla, I wish I would have remembered to say Guten Tag just for you! It is nice to put a voice to friends from afar. I can’t wait to hear yours. Hmm, perhaps a Berlin trip is in order. 🙂
Karen Swim says
Yay Alex!!! I promise to mention you when Oprah has me on her show. 😉
Karen Swim says
Melissa, thank you! It was tres uncomfortable but I hope that it proves the thing we fear most is not all that scary when you get through it! Thanks for the support!
Karen Swim says
Jamie, what a sweet sweet man you are! 🙂
Rebecca Smith says
What a nice treat! It’s so nice to get to see fellow bloggers “in person” and hear their voices after reading their thoughts for so long. (I think you look lovely!)
🙂
Janice Cartier says
Ahh, one small step for man( woman), one small step for mankind( womankind)….ooh, a podcast from under the covers…, or in your running gear, or brushing your teeth. It wouldn’t matter…that smile works from anywhere. A little spritz of scent… nice touch…you go girl. 😉
Ulla Hennig says
Karen.
what a great video – you look lovely and it is really wonderful to hear your voice! Thanks for sharing it!
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Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome says
Oh wow! That’s awesome! I love books! Yay!!!!
Thankyouthankyouthankyou!
(plus I love hearing my name mentioned on “TV” – it’s the vain Leo in me 😉 )
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Melissa Donovan says
You are so cute! Gosh, you are way too hard on yourself. I thought you looked and sounded fabulous. Good job forging through your discomfort and getting this online 🙂 Yay Karen!
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Jamie Grove - How Not To Write says
Now how can you hate being photographed or put on video when the camera obviously loves you! 🙂
Karen Swim says
Hi Everyone! I posted the video and then ran and hid! Seriously, I laid on the couch head under the covers and slept! 🙂 Thanks for all the lovely words, I really love you all! Man, it’s great to have peeps!
@Wendi, I am sending you hugs! I do feel kind of brave now that you’ve said it! Can’t wait to tell Alex! 😉
@Brad, LOL! You rock Brad, thanks for that!
@Lillie, thank you! I am so honored to support you and I can’t wait until everyone reads the book, they will be blown away! 🙂
@Janice, I was wearing a nice subtle scent, sprayed around the ankles so that it floated up. *wink* I am sure it gave me courage. Hey even in casual wear, a girl’s gotta smell nice. 😉
@Joanna *giggles* thanks for that! I was pretty tickled so I’m glad I could share that! 🙂
@Evelyn, thank you so much! I did, I did! Whoo hoo! Kind of like jumping from a mountain! 🙂
Evelyn Lim says
It is great that you decided to conquer your fears and went ahead with the video. It is true that only in discomfort, then we will learn. You look lovely, by the way!!
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Joanna Young says
But this is wonderful Karen! You look lovely, and sound even more full of smiles as you talk than you do when you write!
Thanks for sharing it 🙂
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Janice Cartier says
YOU ROCK!!! Big applause. So much fun. And you look just fine. Who hooo. Go Karen , go Karen. Congrats Alex!
Lillie Ammann says
Karen,
I’m thrilled that you made this video of the drawing. It was fun to see your smiling face holding out the basket for your trusty assistant to draw the winning name and suspenseful waiting to hear the winner. I look forward to getting Alex’s information and sending the book.
Thank you again for being such a generous and gracious hostess. My visit here has been a delight!
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Brad Shorr says
How cool, Karen! In all honesty, this was a more exciting media event than any of the presidential debates.
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Wendi Kelly-Life's Little Inspirations says
how awesome you brave woman you! That was SO FUN!!!!
Congrats to Alex too. We expect a full book review now! 🙂
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