Life as an Event Coordinator...

First, I apologize for the delay in getting new information on our blog! It has been "my turn" to post for quite some time now and between getting ready for Pullman's 4th of July Celebration, continuously working and thinking about the National Lentil Festival, making plans for our First Down Friday events and getting ready to have a baby who is due July 31st, my time to write has been limited to say the least! However, as my email program is slow to work this morning, I decided now was as good a time as any to do a little writing. :)

Speaking of the different events we have coming up here at the Pullman Chamber, it's such an interesting life taking the lead on so many different events that happen throughout the year. Something we all joke about in our office is that we never know what time of year it is because we are all constantly thinking AT LEAST 2 months in advance!

For example, I remember back in February feeling like the year was already flying by so fast because it was almost April! Now, why would I think that, you ask? Well, at the time I was getting the Lentil Festival vendor applications updated and ready to be posted to our website by our published date of April 1st. Because that is what I worked on most of the time I was at work, it was like my mind thought it WAS April!

And let me tell you, this sort of thing can really start playing tricks on you. For one thing, it seems like the weather has taken FOREVER to get warm and sunny! While I know that is true for everyone to an extent this year, when you are thinking in February that the weather should be starting to turn to spring, it makes it quite a bit worse (especially for sun-worshipers like me!!)

Not to mention, I am also always thinking of things I want to make sure and do for the 2013 National Lentil Festival because, if you can believe it, it's already too late to incorporate many new ideas I think of at this point in the year! When you are thinking about things that far in advance, the year 2020 doesn't seem that far away! I just have to constantly remind myself  not to get lost in the future and take time to enjoy the present. This is especially true when it comes to getting ready for that new baby I mentioned before. :)

~Amberly, Event Coordinator

Green, Greener, Greenest

The Palouse in Spring is a study in green. Looking out over the landscape I am amazed at how many different shades of green are visible. Even in the cloudy rainy weather we are having today the greens just pop out at you. As I was driving north the other day the sun was shining with a few clouds in the sky and the scenery was so gorgeous it nearly took my breath away. The sun on the hills with some areas shaded made the colors look almost unreal. I have received many calls at the Chamber Office in the last 2 months asking what month is best for photographers to visit the Palouse. My standard answer has been to ask the caller what they are looking for because we have something wonderful in every season. The brilliant colors of spring or the harvest colors of late summer and fall or the winter colors of brown and white are all beautiful and interesting and unique. People may have a favorite season or may love all of the seasons. I love this time of year but I am also looking forward to summer, fall, and winter! That is why I live here in one of the most beautiful places on earth. When fielding these calls I ask the caller for an address and then send them our photography guide to help them decide when to visit. I don't want to be responsible for deciding the best time to visit...I also can't predict the weather!    Debbie ~ Office Manager