Today I was folding clothes.
Nothing different about that. Most days find me folding a load or two.
But today as I was taking on Mt. Washmore, I had a revelation–a business idea.
Somebody sign me up for Shark Tank. I’m going to be an entrepreneur.
I was folding these two shirts that we got on Monday when Aub and I attended the workshop with Hugh Hollowell and David LaMotte. I smiled at the memories of the day and all the great discussions, and I realized that would likely happen each time I wore or folded these shirts.
And maybe, really, that was why I got them?
I thought about the shirt my oldest got at the Miranda Lambert concert. Did she get it because, more than anything in this life, she wanted to wear Miranda Lambert’s face across her chest? I don’t think so. I think she got caught up in the moment and wanted to have something–a t-shirt–to remember it by.
Same thing with the Jonas Brothers concert, the trip to Disney, and the field trip to see Wicked at the Fox–something to wear to remember those feelings and emotions and the experience.
And so here’s where my business idea comes in.
An app (because, obviously) that you can hit a button and the moment is “captured” and a unique, custom-made t-shirt to commemorate the moment is immediately designed and you receive it in 24-48 hours. Happy Wearing! And Remembering.
I mean, when you attend these big events, the shirts and hoodies and whatnot are all already there. But what about those times when there are no souvenir sellers?
When you cook a meal that everyone raves about…..*click* “Mama’s cooking RULES” shirt at your door the very next day
When you make it to your appointment on time despite all the bad traffic…..*click* “Keep Calm and Let Mama Drive”
When you have solved the problem of how to fit all of the dirty dishes in the dishwasher AT ONE TIME…..*click* “Because #cleandishescleansink”
When you breathe in the smell of freshly washed hair when your little one comes in to hug you…..*click* “Mamahood–Best. Job. Ever.”
When you are reading a really good book and you hear your children calling you and so you tell them you’re playing hide and seek…..*click* “This is not the Mama you are looking for” (sorry, had to have the token Star Wars reference)
All of those precious, small moments that you just wish could last a moment or two or an eternity longer happen, you would be able to capture them and have a t-shirt to remember it by.
How cool would that be?
Tonight I’m thankful for the reminder that not every precious moment in this life is a big “live one night only show” one–that there are those small quiet and not so quiet ones that mean everything and we wish could last forever that are beautiful too.
Wishing you all a t-shirt wearing, slogan worthy day.
Love to all.
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In all seriousness, I will wear these shirts we got on Monday because I believe in their message and because the purchase of them went to help with their mission. I do believe Love Wins, and it is my hope that we will all see the person beyond the homelessness and find what we have in common and celebrate THAT. If you’d like to support the mission of Love Wins and/or wear a really cool shirt just like me–you can click here and order your own. Now that’s something to smile about.
I Might Need A Nap 