More about the contest, social media, and friends

From the previous blog, you will have read my appeal for everyone to go the link and vote for my grant submission. I have always been one who has felt a little awkward about asking for attention. I have been the worst hostess ever for tupperware or candle parties because I don't like to impose on others for my behalf. I felt a little different about asking people to vote for Park Place, since I knew that many feel it is important to them also.

So, as I catch up with the social media craze, I used my facebook and my linked in to ask for votes, and attached the link. I hoped to go back and check my grant submittal and see more and more clicks for votes. What I found was much sweeter.

Not only do people go to the site to vote, but my customers have been going on and writing such kind things about Park Place and the importance of it to this community. Of course, winning the business grant would be great. I await the results later on next month. But, the value to me - the pride and warmth I have gotten the opportunity to feel has been priceless.

I really do believe Park Place makes a difference. And maybe I like getting a little more attention after all. Next - purple hair and maybe some bright red hip boots....?