I'll note the high of last week before this weekend's lows arrive.
On Friday, I was given the 2026 "Champion for the Children Award" for my work with CASA. The gala was pretty fancy and "adventure-themed" and people really dressed up for it (Even Nu wore a blazer!).
I was not a fan of seeing my face on the screen (or on the tables dedicated for my guests and titled "champion's tables" lol), but was grateful for a chance to shoutout the amazing children I work with in my acceptance speech.
So many people I love showed up at the gala including from out of town and from as far away as D.C. It was fun seeing my various circles intertwine and intersect--family, friends, students, colleagues, my boss, new contacts...
I love my people. Discussing her outfit via text, JN, who dressed as a lion, said, "My explanation is I was an explorer eaten by a lion and now the lion has taken over." I may love her a little extra.
14 comments:
WOW WOW WOW!!! What an award to win, although I am NOT surprised. Of COURSE you were celebrated, you deserve every moment of it. xoxo (next time you tell us it's a fancy event, I need to see close up photos of that gorgeous dress and face of yours, girl, you look amazing but I had to enlarge the photo so much! MORE MAYA PHOTOS (I know you don't like that, so just ignore me, I am only wanting to see beautiful you))
Congrats!
Congratulations on your award. Of course, we all know how much you deserve it (and more) for your tireless concern of others. So many people are glad to have you in their lives. (I know I am.)
How amazing and wonderful and so very well deserved! I am so proud to count you as a dear friend.
WOW! I'm so impressed! Congratulations -- that is absolutely marvelous and I know (knowing you) how well-deserved it is. When we get together I want to hear more about what you do with the children. (And I'm with Nicole -- I want to see that dress and your beautiful smile! So, a photo encore, please!)
Congrats on a well deserved award. I'm glad you were recognized.
Congrats! I am so glad your contributions were recognized! What an amazing organization to volunteer for. And you look gorgeous!
Thank you, Nicole... I'll message you pics :)!
Thank you!
Thank you, Nance! (Completely unlooked for award, but very kind of them, in any case.)
Thank you, J <3
Thank you, Jeanie! There *were* a lot of photos... I'll do a slideshow when we meet :)
Thank you, Steph. It felt good after some of the recent disappointments...
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Lisa! XO
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