may 10, 2016

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“Failure is a necessary part of success. [It] helps to break down the obstacles that perfectionism and self-doubt can create.” ~ Jon Wadswoth

 

award
award
 

Tonight I received the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Performance at the annual Library Gala. They were prepared to bring it to me in my seat, but I insisted I walk up to get it. The limp was a little abnormal, but otherwise, it was all good. The Dean was very gracious to me, and I had the chance to share the event with many people I love and admire. You’ll see pictures of many of them as the week moves along, but for tonight I thought I’d present just one of the highlights of the evening (in addition to the super awesome award). Jaime Burton was sweet enough to photograph a toast I made to boss Doug Boyd (who nominated me for the award), Danielle Gabbard (without whose help I would have never been able to achieve everything that got me the award), and our most awesome CEP Fellow Cecilia Virtue who’s getting married soon in Iceland (how cool – ha ha  – is that?). It was the traditional Angie Bliss-Fanning Oklahoma toast; a salute that can only be presented to people you trust, reserved for those whom you would call friends. These three – and Jaime – definitely qualify. A good time was had by all.

 

the toast
the toast

 

the result
the result

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