Comments on: Important SOAR! Announcement! Please Read ASAP

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By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:33:57 +0000

Can’t wait! Tomorrow’s the big day!!

By: Kristen Steele

Kristen Steele — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:59:43 +0000

Me Ra, I would LOVE to help out with the SOARORITY forum, let me now how I can help!!

By: Gina Peterson

Gina Peterson — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:04:37 +0000

Me Ra, I really appreciate this post. You are so encouraging. I have watched so many of the videos and feel so inadequate for even applying, but it never hurts to start someplace. Becoming a professional photographer really is my dream. I hope you’ll be able to gather the same sponsership and offer this SOAR! scholarship in years to come.

Good luck reviewing all the entries. There are some amazing women out there who really deserve this break. I have been so inspired by each video entry I’ve watched.

By: Lisa Acord

Lisa Acord — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:33:06 +0000

Another whole week to wait! The horror! How shall we survive?! Just kidding. Take all the time you need so you and your family (and your helpers) can enjoy the holidays.

And by the way, from one Christmas baby to another, tell your mom happy birthday for me. Please share with her my top ten list I created and posted to my Facebook status. I hope she enjoys it!

Top Ten Reasons Why a Christmas Birthday Rocks:

1. Never had to go to school on my birthday.
2. Never have to go to work on my birthday—and not burn a vacation day!
3. People always make a big deal out of it, as if I planned it that way.
4. I never get sick of hearing, “Oh, you’re a Christmas baby!” when I give my birth date to someone.
5. Twice the presents as a kid. (No, I didn’t get slighted. I was the baby in the family.)
6. I (usually) get away without having the “Happy Birthday” song sung to me.
7. I get to pick from two days to get my free meal from the Tidewater.
8. The house is always decorated with a beautiful tree and lights, and wonderful food smells fill the air.
9. For some strange reason, I never meet other Christmas babies.
10. Hello? It’s Jesus’ birthday, which makes me special.

The One Negative about Having a Christmas Birthday:

1. I’m sick of people saying, “That must suck.” It’s all in your attitude people. And again, if I share Jesus’ birthday, I MUST be special!

By: Kristy Lee

Kristy Lee — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:23:41 +0000

Me Ra, I have to echo the comments of all of these wonderful ladies so far. As one of the remaining 20 video entries yet to be uploaded its nice to know that you will be taking time not only with your family but with the judging process. As one that has been on the judging end of an online application experience during the holidays, I truly understand the time it takes. I commend you for putting your family first!

I hope your Christmas was wonderful!

I’m very much looking forward to the few remaining videos and ‘meeting’ the remaining women with the desire to SOAR.

Kristy Lee

By: Liz Kausteklis

Liz Kausteklis — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:25:29 +0000

Me Ra,

Merry Christmas to you and your family You and Brian must be crazy busy with the videos and applications, but please take time to enjoy Christmas and the holidays with your family!!

Merry Christmas!!

By: Me Ra Koh

Me Ra Koh — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:27:22 +0000

Thank you so much for your understanding and amazing patience ladies! You are all so wonderful!

We just got back from delivering presents to a family we adopted. Oh my goodness, four children and there were no presents under the tree until we arrived. But their little faces were so bright and sweet. Christmas was in that unexpected moment today. Brian and I feel like we were given such a gift in being able to be a part of their life this holiday.

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday and that you are blessed with a gift from the most unexpected of places. You are all so beautiful and worthy. It’s a honor to be a part of your lives.

Love you all,
Me Ra (and Brian)

By: Natalie Johnson

Natalie Johnson — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:02:56 +0000

I am a little confused on how to comment on an individual video, or is that possible? It seems that the comments are confusing as to which video they are about. I am trying to enjoy my family time also this week as I follow the Soar Sisters.

Merry Christmas to your family from ours!

By: Tara Bradford

Tara Bradford — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:18:41 +0000

Me Ra, you and Brian and your big hearts are such a gift. It’s amazing how you’re helping empower so many women/budding photographers. Thank you for all you do to inspire the rest of us! Happy holidays to you and yours. xo