Will I be presenting at Kitchen Show Live! conference?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around a participant who received an invitation to present a demo at the Kitchen Show Live! conference but is unable to attend due to personal circumstances. Other participants express congratulations and share their own experiences related to family responsibilities and past relationships.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares excitement about being invited to present at the conference but expresses disappointment about not being able to attend due to personal obligations.
  • Several participants congratulate the consultant on the honor of being invited to present.
  • One participant discusses the challenges of balancing sole custody of children and financial responsibilities, which prevent her from attending the conference.
  • Another participant relates to the financial strain from divorce and expresses happiness for the consultant's new relationship.
  • Some participants share personal stories about their own past relationships and the complexities involved.
  • One participant questions the consultant's ex-husband's current work situation, raising concerns about potential red flags.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the ability to attend the conference, with some participants expressing understanding of the consultant's situation while others encourage reconsideration of attending.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences related to family dynamics, financial challenges, and romantic relationships, providing a glimpse into the lives of participants within the community.

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Consultants navigating similar personal challenges or those interested in sharing experiences related to work-life balance may find this discussion relevant.

Paige Dixon
Paige Dixon
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You're not going to believe this, I got a call today asking me to do a demo for Kitchen Show Live! at conference!!

I feel incredibly honored to be chosen, but I'm not attending conference for several more years yet. Too bad, this would be the perfect opportunity to re-motivate me as I don't have alot of motivation towards PC this year.

Cool, huh?
 
OMG! Congratulations! That IS an honor! Too bad you aren't going.
 
Congratulations! Definitely is an honor. Sure this wouldn't make you re-think conference this year??
 
That is really cool!
Congradulations!!!!
 
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I really can't re-think conference. I'm have sole custody of an 8, 6 and 3 year old (3 year old is very developmentally delayed, too) and I don't have any family nearby to help.

Also, my divorce left me with HUGE bills, so I can't afford to not be working my primary job.

Finally, I've recently fell head-over-heels in love, so if I ever DID have time away, I think I'd spend it in his bed...
 
I know I got sacked with huge divorce-related bills myself! I am so happy that you have met someone who cherishes you!

My head is spinning with the conference stuff. My DH has NO idea what's about to hit him. LOL
 
Paige Dixon said:
I really can't re-think conference. I'm have sole custody of an 8, 6 and 3 year old (3 year old is very developmentally delayed, too) and I don't have any family nearby to help.

Also, my divorce left me with HUGE bills, so I can't afford to not be working my primary job.

Finally, I've recently fell head-over-heels in love, so if I ever DID have time away, I think I'd spend it in his bed...
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What a cool honor!!! Congrats!!
and you fell head over heels in love and haven't told us all about him yet!?!!??!?!
Helloooo???? Fill us in!!!
 
Aww I am sorry that you can't take up this huge offer. My mom and dad are going through a nasty divorce, and her bills are absolutely ridiculous. I hope that she finds someone who truely cherishes her like you do!!!
 
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Funny, I mentioned him in the Thread Hijackers thread about a month ago. I asked if it's sleazy to sleep with someone on the first date if you've already been married to him before...

Here's my confession: I've been married twice. ***Shame, shame***
Obviously, I"m not the marrying kind, but getting familiar with my first husband again is like being a teenager again! (and probably just as stupid!!)
 
Paige Dixon said:
Funny, I mentioned him in the Thread Hijackers thread about a month ago. I asked if it's sleazy to sleep with someone on the first date if you've already been married to him before...

Here's my confession: I've been married twice. ***Shame, shame***
Obviously, I"m not the marrying kind, but getting familiar with my first husband again is like being a teenager again! (and probably just as stupid!!)
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OMG you are so NOT!!!!
Bahahahah!!
No wonder I like you....LOL You're wild & crazy.
Is this ex the father of your kids? How long were you married to him? How long ago? People can change...maybe he is worth being with now?
 
My SIL was married twice before my brother....and she's not sleezy! A little bit of a dif situation.....but she has 3 kids, prior ot my brother. The youngest and oldest are from her first husband...and the middle from her 2nd! (and my brother has his hands full with the 3 of them, so i don't think that he will get any of his own!)
 
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He and I didn't have any kids, they are all from my second husband, who won't like hearing about me having anything to do with the first husband again. I met him when I was 15 and we were married 8 years, about 10 years ago. He was a total stoner and has given that up, which has increased his intelligence level and maturity level immensely. He also rarely worked, letting me be the bread winner, and even though he earns enough to make it (owns a nice home, has 2 paid off cars), he hasn't worked once in the 4 weeks I've been re-acquainted with him. Mostly, our marriage dissolved because I became incredibly hormonal and wanted a baby soooo bad, and he didn't want one yet (probably smart since he was a pot head!). So, now I have the babies, don't need that one fixed anymore.
 
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jenniferknapp said:
My SIL was married twice before my brother....and she's not sleezy! A little bit of a dif situation.....but she has 3 kids, prior ot my brother. The youngest and oldest are from her first husband...and the middle from her 2nd! (and my brother has his hands full with the 3 of them, so i don't think that he will get any of his own!)
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Now THAT'S a story!
 
That's SO cool, Paige!!! You must have an awesome show average! It's a bummer you won't be going, but understandable given all that you're dealing with. Ask them if you can take a raincheck and do it in a couple years.:) Did your director recommend you? Or maybe they saw your awesome track record and picked you based on that.:)
 
Paige Dixon said:
Now THAT'S a story!
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Tell me about it! I don't really share it with people around here.:p

Good for you about your story...I told my mom that she doens't have to be so picky in finding a guy now, she already had the kids and that sort of thing....now she can just find someone that she is comfortable with and doens't have to worry about sharing the responsibilties of young kids. (I am 23 and my brother is 25!)
 
Here's to the Second Time Around (love Shalamar BTW)! One of my favorite songs. Reminds me of an old boyfriend, Scott... (sigh). If I hadn't met Dave... and if he (Scott) wasn't a drug dealer... ah, the possibilities.
 
AJPratt said:
Reminds me of an old boyfriend, Scott... (sigh). If I hadn't met Dave... and if he (Scott) wasn't a drug dealer... ah, the possibilities.
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LOL

Oh my goodness! I am sure you have some stories to tell about that!:eek:
 
But, back to the original post....

Congratulations! How/why were you picked?? Obviously, you are doing something VERY right with your demos!!!
 
WOW!! Congratulations! What crazy stories that are told on this site!!!:p
 
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pamperedbecky said:
That's SO cool, Paige!!! You must have an awesome show average! It's a bummer you won't be going, but understandable given all that you're dealing with. Ask them if you can take a raincheck and do it in a couple years.:) Did your director recommend you? Or maybe they saw your awesome track record and picked you based on that.:)
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My Executive Director apparently raved about me. I've done a couple of demos at meetings, but everything I say is plagerized from the workshop tapes, so I really don't have anything new to offer at Conference anyway!

I think I'll send my ED some flowers.
 
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AJPratt said:
Here's to the Second Time Around (love Shalamar BTW)! One of my favorite songs. Reminds me of an old boyfriend, Scott... (sigh). If I hadn't met Dave... and if he (Scott) wasn't a drug dealer... ah, the possibilities.
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OMGosh, why does that make me laugh so hard? And why don't we ever like the good for us guys?
 
Paige Dixon said:
He also rarely worked, letting me be the bread winner, and even though he earns enough to make it (owns a nice home, has 2 paid off cars), he hasn't worked once in the 4 weeks I've been re-acquainted with him.
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Congrats Paige on the honor!

I don't mean to turn the conversation.....but this little tidbit of info threw up major RED flags when I read it!! Not to rain on your parade, but if you were the breadwinner before.....and he hasn't worked the last month? :confused:
 
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I know! He's been pointing out what a great "assistant" he'd make for me, which I think means getting a free ride. He works in health care says he works as much or as little as he likes, but he thinks it's more important to have time than money. He seems happy and seems to have everything he needs, so I don't think he needs to earn more, but isn't $1500/month before taxes like poverty level? He's been changing agencies that he works for, so he hasn't worked for 4 weeks because they keep stringing him along, needing his immunization records, then his TB test, then another physical, on and on. I think he has all their requirements done, and now they haven't sent him any work. He said if they don't send him work by this weekend, he's going to another agency. In the past he really didn't have trouble with keeping a job, he just preferred to smoke pot instead of work. Ugh!
 
Paige Dixon said:
OMGosh, why does that make me laugh so hard? And why don't we ever like the good for us guys?
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Because then life would be boring!
 
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Is that not soooo pathetic?
 
Congrats Paige on the honor!

I have to agree with Tammi - we only know your situation from what you have told us so far, but she's right, there are a few red flags. This guy better have straightened out and be able to love and support you and the kids with what you need to not the other way around. With a little one with special needs, you don't need another adult kid. Keep your mind open and listen to it, not just your heart. I'm sure you'll make the right decisions coming up. You've done well on your own. I hope it all turns out well for you! Best wishes!
 
KellyTheChef said:
LOL

Oh my goodness! I am sure you have some stories to tell about that!:eek:
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Oh, yes... I do have stories... You don't work for the police or the prosecutor, do you?
 
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It's ok, our fire chief was involved for years in huge homosexual cocaine orgy parties out in the desert and he just recently was confronted and resigned.
 
Paige Dixon said:
It's ok, our fire chief was involved for years in huge homosexual cocaine orgy parties out in the desert and he just recently was confronted and resigned.
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Ok, Now it sounds like you're talking about my ex-husband. (no joke)

Sorry to hijack your thread, Paige. I think its awesome that they thought of you!! I don't know what I would say! I'd probably pass out!
 
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You're the former fire chief's ex-wife??!! I've got to tell ya, the boob job you paid for with the divorce settlement was very traumatic for him!
 
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